Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
CHERYL A BARAN
Union, Kentucky 41091
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven chemist and engineer with expertise in project management, quality,
process improvement and lean manufacturing. Leadership skills initiating
team activities, training programs, warranty investigation, development of
tracking method for key performance indicators, master schedule development
and implementation. Utilized the following quality tools: 8D process, poke-
yokes, statistics, FIFO, kaizen activity, 5 Whys, DOE, Is-Is Not, Six Sigma
(Green Belt certified).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
2004 - Current
Warranty Department Specialist
. Project manager for the supplier warranty program for North America
. Implemented kaizen activities for IS support systems that improved
warranty processing by 32%
. Managed training program for Warranty Dept including material
development and delivery
. Project manager for 'no trouble found ' warranty part investigation
resulting in a 45% improvement in actual problem
identification
. Manage daily tasks and priority for 4 IS and administrative contractors
. Recovered ~$32 million/year in supplier warranty by assigning
responsibility to suppliers for defective product
Quality Assurance Specialist
. Managed the plant Customer Satisfaction Activity; created and facilitated
teams across various plant shops to identify, implement and verify
process improvements
. Collaborate with departments to identify design and manufacturing areas
for improvement in future models
. Reduced plant cost for vehicle buy-backs by $165K in 1 year by
identifying dealer mis-diagnosis issues
. Developed tracking methodology for all models and key performance
indicators
. Established a reporting program for warranty cost and trend analysis
that was used by senior level management
The Ford Motor Company
2000 - 2004
Quality Engineer
. Managed the layout and construction of the Metallurgical Laboratory
. Identified, spec, obtain bids and order all laboratory equipment and
supplies; remained under budget by $45K
. Coordinated process equipment testing during pre-launch; reduced manpower
requirements by 40/hrs/week
. Established environmental policies and procedures according to ISO14001,
OSHA and EPA guidelines
. Developed and implemented test procedures, forms and policies used for
machining and assembly areas
8 D Coordinator (Promotion),
. Lead engineer for all Jaguar, Mazda and Ford assembly lines regarding
supplier related issues.
. Engaged suppliers in problem- root cause investigation for defective
production parts.
. Managed the verification and recurrence prevention for process
improvement activities
. Coordinated Green Belt and Six Sigma supplier related projects due to
defective product received.
Manufacturing Test Engineer
. Auditor for ISO 9000 and key participant in Powertrain Audits.
. Investigated and developed procedures to meet current EPA and OSHA
regulations.
. Utilized FTIR, fuel dilution, SEM (scanning electron microscope), and
Spectro Elemental Analysis equipment.
. Collaborate directly with CDC, Center for Disease Control, in identifying
bacteria (sources) within the plant.
. Developed a central database (Web based) for viewing (machining) coolant
and washer system properties.
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Honda of America Mfg., Marysville, Ohio 1997-
2000
Engineering Coordinator (Promotion)
. Managed the New Model Development for paint trials, tracking production
issues, implementing countermeasure etc
. Project Manager for the design, layout, selection and installation of
paint application equipment
. Implemented New Model changeover during regular daily production
. Reduced cost of masking materials 30% annually by changing materials
Engineering Staff
. Managed the performance of bumper paint using trend analysis
. Developed a program for tracking paint color and appearance using
statistical analysis
. Established environmentally and efficient method for evaluating defects
in TPO (plastic); cost savings $140K annually
. Managed pretreatment personnel (Plastics Dept.) in the adherence to ISO
9000 and ISO 14000 standards
The Sherwin Williams Company
1991-1997
Project Coordinator (Promotion),
. Performed cost analysis and feasibility studies involving plant
equipment and manpower requirements
. Prevented major capital expenditure of $400K by identifying inadequate
plant procedures
. Managed major project resulting in a reduction of 53% to 72% in
manufacturing cost
Chemist, Quality & Process Improvement Dept.
. Internal auditor for ISO 9000 and guide for registrar
. Author of plant Quality Assurance Guidelines
. Supervised and managed the training for 2 technicians
. Performed statistical analysis and provided recommendations for
process improvements in paint post additions
.
Additional experience available upon request
EDUCATION
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
M. S. in Industrial Engineering, GPA 3.60
B. S. in Chemistry, GPA 2.85
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Ford Motor
Company
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Industrial Engineers American Society of
Quality American Chemical Society
ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK
Visio XP Advanced, Computer Training Solutions
Access Intermediate Part 2: Creating Reports, Computer Training Solutions
AutoCad Level 1, Key Training
Virtual Factory Training Program
OHSIM Incident Investigation Module Training, Ford Motor Company
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