High School Manufacturing

Robert J. Hepfner

**** ********* **. *** **, High Point, North Carolina 27265

Cell: 330-***-**** Email: **********@***.***

Engineering Profile

Cost-conscious and analytical with history of success

optimizing quality and production processes in manufacturing environments.

Increase productivity, quality, and profitability through keen data

analysis and process design; significantly improve operations and provide

efficient resolution of production issues. Identify opportunities for

honing safety standards and maximizing ROI. Excel at completing projects

accurately, on time, and within budget. Proficient in AutoCAD, MiniTab,

Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and

relationship-management skills.

Areas of Expertise

Lean Manufacturing - Just-in-Time (JIT) - 5S and Kaizen

Process Redesign - Statistical Process Control (SPC) - Cost Reduction &

Avoidance

Professional Experience

Operations Research Analyst

6/2009-Present

Automation Technologies, Inc - Dayton, Ohio

Challenged with developing and enhancing mobility simulation models at the

Air Force Institute of Technology at WPAFB. Carried out different tests

such as judgment and statistical on collected and validated information.

Conducted Verification, Validation and Accreditation on prepared simulation

models and then recreated the simulation model as essential. Created

Validation and Accreditation reports which contain problems with their

standard solutions.

Selected Contributions:

. Developed documentation for the accreditation of the Air Mobility

Operations Simulation model.

. Used Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology to produce test

results for the accreditation of the Air Mobility Operations

Simulation model.

. Improved the development coding for the AMPCALC by reducing the model

run time by 2%.

Industrial Engineer Intern

Summer & Winter 2008

JRB Attachments LLC - Akron, Ohio

Developed accurate, operations-wide Standardize Work Instructions to

increase production, minimize non value-added time, and reduce cost for

leader in manufacturing and marketer of high quality quick couplers and

attachments for construction equipment. Monitored and analyzed workflow

processes, procedures, and work cell activities, identifying and resolving

bottlenecks to maximize efficiency. Analyze and reengineer production

layouts, designing and implementing efficiency and quality improvement

projects across production lines. Served on Kaizen team, developing

guidelines and procedures to improve standards and performance. Calculated

Run Rate and Labor Rate for MRP update. Developed Product visual

components for BOM.

Selected Contributions:

. Performed time studies and line balancing analysis on burn table

operations and achieved a 25% increase in productivity.

. Redesigned plant and machine layout achieving 8% improvement in

overall productivity while reducing required manpower by 3%.

Engineering Intern Spring

& Summer 2007

Ball Corporation - Hubbard, Ohio

Integrated quickly into two-person team asked with investigating,

recommending, planning, and implementing optimization processes in

manufacture of three-piece welded cans for paint and general line

customers. Provided operation expertise and Lean manufacturing strategies

to increase ROI and enhance throughput with 5-S procedures. Consulted with

manufacturing supervisors to identify best practices for machinery Job

Safety Analysis.

Selected Contributions:

. Completed Standardized Work Instructions for over eighty job

processes.

. Identified and proposed optimization for plant's main paint can line.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (2009)

Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio

Professional Development

Principals in Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing System Layout and Design

Operations and Facilities Design

AutoCAD, MiniTab, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Currently working toward Six Sigma Green Belt

Government Security Clearance

Top Secret Clearance

Memberships & Associations/Honors & Activities

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), 2008-2009

YSU Dean's List, Spring 2007 and Spring 2009

Referee Ohio High School Football, Fall 2007

Intramural Sports Champion, 2007-2008

Co-Captain, High School Football, 2003

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