Engineer Manager
Resume:
Gregory R. Miller, EI, LBC, CSSBB
Chicago, Illinois 60642
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY Recognized throughout career for driving change to significantly increase productivity in all
aspects of manufacturing business. Adept at utilizing engineering skill in conjunction with
continuous improvement techniques like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to eliminate waste
and variation to deliver sustainable results. Exceptional organizational, communication, and time
effectiveness skills.
RELEVANT Mercury Plastics Incorporated Chicago, Illinois, June 2010 – current
EXPERIENCE Extrusion Manager
Mercury Plastics Incorporated, a custom manufacturer, offers services including thermoforming,
CNC routing, screen printing, distortions, and die cutting for the display and point-of-purchase
industries.
• Led startup on MRS90 Extruder, one of five multi-rotational sheetline extruders in the world
• Served on Strategy Planning Team; only company manager invited to participate
• Directed five Extrusion Operators & four other production personnel
• PET, PETG, RPET, ABS, HIPS Extrusion, Thermoforming
Pactiv Corporation Franklin Park, Illinois, January 2007 – June 2010
Process Engineer
Pactiv Corporation, a food packaging company with sales over $3.6 billion per year,
manufactures lines ranging from Hefty waste bags to agricultural containers.
• Served as Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Engineer, and Quality Manager
• Directed Pactiv Production System (PPS) implementation plant wide
• Successfully used Strategy A3 Process to deliver savings over $2.4 Million in tooling and
production
• Initiated & managed Six Sigma team responsible for 62% defect reduction saving over
$275,000 in scrap & rework inside the Crystallizing and Drying processes
• Led inline Extrusion/Thermoforming SMED event resulting in 63% reduction in changeover
time saving over $465,000
• Implemented common problem-solving approach plant wide and guided plant to 39%
Productivity
• Introduced visual Kanban to include 73% of all APET roll stock
• Led Extrusion SMED event delivering 55% scrap reduction & 48% reduction in changeover
time resulting in savings of $193,000
• Implemented over 100 Standardized Work Instruction Sheets to obtain stability in Extrusion
and Thermoforming setup/process conditions
• Led Kaizen team to analyze transport waste saving $1.1 Million division-wide
• Directed two Maintenance Technicians & five Quality Assurance Auditors
• APET & HIPS Extrusion, Thermoforming
Chicago Fire Department, Engine Company 63 Chicago, Illinois, November 2006- January
2007
Fire Engineer Assessor- Contractor
• Assessed capabilities of Firefighters to determine promotion to Fire Engineer
• Trained in operation of fire engine pumper apparatus
• Served as dual role of Controller and Examiner
The MetraFlex Company Chicago, Illinois, October 2006
Process Engineer- Contractor
The MetraFlex Company manufactures thermal, vibration, & seismic solutions for pipes
primarily in commercial HVAC industry applications of building construction.
• Implemented Hydrogen tracer gas leak detection system for all welded assemblies
• Authored technical document outlining detailed standardized instructions on system use
Gregory R. Miller, EI, LBC, CSSBB
1333 North Bosworth Avenue #3
Chicago, Illinois 60642
*******@*****.***
RELEVANT WaterSaver Faucet Company Chicago, Illinois, May
EXPERIENCE 2005- July 2006
Manufacturing Engineer
WaterSaver Faucet Company manufactures research and
laboratory equipment including laboratory faucets,
arrays of steam, water, and gas service valves, and safety
equipment.
• Developed Standardized Work for machining and
assembly procedures plant wide
• Delivered 210% increase in Faucet production yield
adding $4,500 per day
• Delivered 129% increase in Ball Valve production
yield adding $900 per day
• Decreased WIP by 25% of Faucet assembly
• Initiated a two-card Kanban to stabilize material flow
across Valve and Faucet assembly areas
• Enacted automated leak detection testing system to all
Needle Valve assembly
• Assembly, CNC and multi-spindle rotary machining,
plating, bending, powder coating, packing
True Manufacturing Company O’Fallon, Missouri,
February 2004-March 2005
Bowling Green Plant Manufacturing Engineer
True Manufacturing Company is a manufacturer and full
service provider to the food and beverage industry for all
refrigeration needs
• Designed plant and assembly line layouts for new
100,000 ft2 facility in Bowling Green, Missouri
• Developed Lean Manufacturing implementation plan
and oversaw the company’s first 5S plan
• Implemented training program for line supervisors
involving 5S and Kaizen
• Utilized Value Stream Maps to identify key areas for
waste reduction
• Directed five maintenance personnel for preparation
and operation of Bowling Green plant
• Assembly, refrigeration, sheet metal production,
brazing, spot welding, leak testing, temperature
control testing, packing
PROFESSIONAL Lean Manufacturing Bronze Level Certified – Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
CERTIFICATION Certified Six Sigma Black Belt – American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Shop Floor Kaizen Breakthrough Instructor Training – TBM Consulting Group, Inc.
Engineer Intern (E.I.) - State of Ohio Engineering License Board
Applied Ergonomics for Engineering – Humantech Inc.
AED/First Aid/CPR Certified – Cardiac Science Corporation
Lock Out Tag Out Certified
EDUCATION Miami University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Oxford, Ohio
Major: Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Graduation: May 2003 Major GPA: 3.65
COMPUTER AutoCAD R14, 2002, 2005, LabView- Daytronics SmartCAM v.9 Allen-Bradley Logic
SKILLS 2007 Visual Basic Mini Tab SAP R3 Enterprise
Fourth Shift MS Word MS Excel MS Power Point
QBASIC compiler MAPICS AS400 MS Publisher MS Outlook
Lotus Notes 6.5
References available upon request
Contact this candidate