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Temperance, MI ***** BRETT D. CHANY

Cell: 419-***-****

abmjcx@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Strategic visionary with a proven track record of implementing best

practices that streamline processes, improve employee performance and

positively impact bottom-line results. Experienced in team-oriented

environments and knowledgeable in lean-manufacturing ideals and training.

Responds to challenges with determination, focus and the ultimate goal of

developing cutting edge solutions. Quick to learn and retain knowledge,

able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and proactively complete

projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH

Master of Business Administration ( Executive Management ( 2009

Traveled to Japan for a learning experience of Japanese business

cultures and protocols ( 2009

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Dual Degree in Electrical

Engineering Technology and Computer Science Engineering Technology (

cum laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FIRST ENERGY CORP(TOLEDO EDISON, Holland, OH 2008 - Present

Distribution Specialist ( Substation Planner 2009 - Present

. Proactively coordinate new business construction projects for the

underground Network.

. Selected as a Customer Focus initiative team member to build and

outline general procedures involved in making new business projects

operate smoother.

. Research, gather data and purchase quotes, materials and services

needed for urgent or pre-planned jobs.

. Maintain and actively update substation equipment and maintenance

plans using CASCADE and SAP System.

Distribution Specialist( Engineering and Asset Management 2008 -

2009

. Developed reliability improvement project proposals to support the

company's five-year planning horizon to show cost savings and

continuous improvement.

. Prepared multi-year cost justified circuit reliability improvement

plans that articulated the risk avoidance in terms of company metric

improvements versus the capital requested.

. Prioritized, initiated, and tracked completion of corrective and

preventive maintenance work using SAP and CREWS designed to improve

the power distribution system.

. Tracked the implementation of Root Cause Analysis corrective actions

on equipment failures to ensure assessments were performed according

to established practices.

. Identified reliability issues and maintained a current understanding

of the performance for each assigned circuit through its history.

. Quantified the variances between assumed and actual benefit results by

tracking and evaluated each completed project using the SAP System and

ECATS.

. Worked closely with the engineering planning personnel to fully

understand the effects of the customer usage and load on the equipment

used for capacity upgrade projects.

. Participated in Disaster Recovery Drills to be prepared for region

storm restoration process.

DAIMLER CHRYSLER, Toledo, OH

2005 - 2007

7 Production Control(Material Area Supervisor 2006 -

2007

. Directed a crew of 19 handlers responsible for changing materials in

bulk and small lots to line-side for productions of automotive

assembly.

. Performed validation of all implemented processes; fluent in using

Kanban System to resolve issues with Consumption Pull, Trailer and In-

Yard Management, and Material Handling.

. Set-up, delivered, coordinated follow-up and validation of material to

line-side.

. Handled any materials, delivery, employees, or operational-based

issues that may arise, and delegated accordingly.

. Chosen Champion Representative for Production Control Department for

the Problem Solving Boards working as a team with Plant Manager,

Quality Manager, Engineering and Production on resolving any issues

that arose.

SMART Manufacturing(Project Manager 2005 - 2006

. Achieved 100% Lean Manufacturing training of plant employees to

improve efficiency and production; the team taught Andon System,

problem solving boards, 5S, throughput, safety, quality and the 7

Wastes.

. Implemented the future state of each line assigned to the team along

with work processes, layouts and observations.

. Improved efficiency to >90% average of workstation optimization,

utilization, and process control for each job station using a "Chip

Chart" and updating results in Excel.

. Ensured proper understanding, utilization and troubleshooting using

the Andon System to alert operations when abnormal conditions occurred

allowing for timely corrective actions.

Press Shop(Production Supervisor 2005 - 2005

. Solid experience in plant management, supervised 18 production workers

on three lines and six skilled tradesmen from machine and die

repairmen to millwrights.

. Maintained >95% quality control and efficiency of production process

and validation of quality including Class "A" Automotive Stampings;

doors, side panels, hoods, and roof tops.

. Supplied materials needed to run the lines efficiently and

effectively; assessed any machinery that failed and delegated

maintenance repairs to skilled tradesmen.

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office 2007 ( SAP System ( CREWS ( ECATS ( CASCADE

LEAN TRAINING

Kanban ( Andon ( Workstation Readiness ( Workstation Optimization ( 5S

Root Cause Analysis ( 7 Wastes

AWARDS/HONORS

. Received Certificate of Achievement for redesigning an area leading to

a Material Change Management cost savings for Chrysler.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Tau Alpha Pi Engineering Technology

National Honor Society, 2006 - Present

. Golden Key National Honor Society, 2004 -

Present

. ISA Chapter at the University of Toledo,

2003 - Present

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