Engineer Project Manager

JORGE BENJAMIN *** Trailside Way Stone Mountain,

GA 30087

678-***-****

abgxhp@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am a motivated and data driven leader with 10 years of diverse

Engineering experience managing projects, improving systems, and driving

change. I have achieved exceptional results throughout my career in the

areas of safety, quality, labor productivity, and customer delivery

with the balanced application of Lean 6Sigma Methodologies.

Experience:

8/09 - Present Black Belt Engineer Ingersoll

Rand's - Hussmann Facility Suwanee, GA

Overview:

Manufacturing Engineer with the responsibility of leading and implementing

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects to improve material and labor

utilization while maintaining on time delivery, quality, and safety levels.

Results:

. Transferred product line to an overseas manufacturing facility with

lower labor cost and existing onsite product knowledge to capitalize

on functional synergies.

. Developed project plan and completed critical path items to scheduled

timeline.

. Transferred capitol assets between facilities without affecting

production schedule, lead time, or on time delivery.

. Installed interim layout to support production through asset transfer

and receiving facilities ramp up process.

. Provided onsite training to receiving facilities personnel to support

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing functions.

. Manufacturing Project Manager for new product development and

prototype builds.

9/08 - 8/09 Production Supervisor Ingersoll Rand's -

Hussmann Facility Suwanee, GA

Overview:

Managed Sheet Metal, Paint, Welding, and Tube Forming departments with 25

direct reports.

Results:

. Assisted facility in achieving goal of Zero Lost Time Accidents.

. Implemented Quality Management System to reduce defects, scrap, and

rework.

. Achieved 98% on time delivery for all external customers.

. Assisted facility in reaching 11.2 Inventory Turns.

5/07 - 8/08 Process Improvement Engineer Ingersoll

Rand's - Hussmann Facility Suwanee, GA

Overview:

Provided technical support to Welding, Brazing, Painting, and Mechanical

Test departments.

Results:

. Designed, built, and implemented work stations for wiring department

that improved efficiency by 15%.

. Participated in over 20 Kaizen events in a two-year period to improve

quality, safety, and on-time delivery

. Achieving Zero ISO 9001:2000 and Sarbanes Oxley Audit deficiencies.

. Designed point of use kanban system to reduce material travel time by

40%

. Designed carts and jigs to eliminate material handling and ergonomic

issue in manufacturing build process.

5/05 - 5/07 Continuous Improvement Site Manager Wilen

Products, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Overview:

Responsible for all Lean Manufacturing initiative for a $22,000,000 textile

manufacturer of cleaning products.

Results:

. Trained 34% of company employees in Lean Methodology.

. Developed two Lean Team Leaders.

. Determined and scheduled Kaizen Events that were consistent with

companies Lean transformation vision.

. Reduced Semi Finished Goods inventory by $253,000 and saved $30,000 in

Carrying Cost.

. Reduced Raw Materials Inventory by $466,000 and saved $53,000 in

Carrying Cost.

. Eliminated 14 direct Labor positions totaling $408,000 in savings and

redeployed 3 operators.

. Produced Material savings totaling $151,000.

9/03 - 5/05 Industrial Engineer Wilen

Products, Inc. Atlanta, GA

Overview:

Responsible for all Engineering activities for a 200,000 square foot

facility.

Results:

. Performed time and motion studies, performance ratings, and determined

time standards.

. Created price quotes and profit studies for Sales and Marketing

department.

. Developed and facilitated Engineering Internship Program.

. Developed training videos and Quality manual.

. Designed new Dust Mop line to compete with offshore manufacturers.

. Balanced production lines and determine machine capacity.

. Negotiated and purchased capitol equipment for projects.

. Implemented new facilities layout, work cell design, and ergonomics

improvement.

. Implemented Team Manufacturing and production incentive pay program.

9/00 - 2/02 Outside Plant Engineer Lucent

Technologies - Atlanta, GA

Overview:

Managed telecommunication projects from design through the installation

phase.

Results:

. Engineered over 100 projects to install multiplexers, back-up power,

power stations, cabling, and framework equipment in various

territories throughout Florida.

. Determined and ordered all equipment to complete installation and have

service turned on by specified dates.

. Created installation packages that consisted of material list, wiring

diagram, bay layouts, and instructions for technicians.

. Prepared project cost for accounting department.

. Trained Engineers in specification writing process.

. Provided technical support to Field Engineers and Installers.

5/00 - 9/00 Industrial Engineer II (Contractor)

CACI International, Warner Robins, GA

Overview:

Managed Process Improvement Projects to reduce labor cost on the repair of

aircraft components.

Results:

Removed non-value added activities and reducing setup times for the

overhaul of:

. F-15 Rudder

. F-15 Aileron

. C-141 Leading Edge

. C-141 Petal Door

EDUCATION

Southern Polytechnic State University

Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (May 2000).

. Member of Institute of Industrial Engineers.

. Member of American Society of Quality Engineers

. Dean's List (Fall 1998).

Ingersoll Rand University

. Lean 6 Sigma Blackbelt Training (2009)

. Lean 6 Sigma Greenbelt Training (2008)

. Foundations of Management (2008)

. Interpersonal Leadership Course (2008)

. Effective Supervisor Training (2008)

SKILLS

. Fluent in Spanish.

. Proficient in AutoCAD, MRP Systems, Kronos Shop-floor Keeper, Minitab,

and Microsoft Office Suite.

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