Engineer Grand Rapids

RONALD D. SMITH

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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 ***********@***.***

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Develop work standards for operational costing and setting performance

measures. Strong background in manufacturing process analysis to determine

readiness to execute lean principles, establishing individual and group

expectations for improve performances. Work effectively with teams and

individuals to establish performance goals. Perform analysis of

workstation design to eliminate injurious working conditions, while

simplifying work sequence. I am proficient in the uses of MS Office

programs.

CAREER HISTORY

STEELCASE INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan Product Data Analyst

. Support implementation of SAP Manufacturing, using Variant

Configuration to give structure to special products

WEST MICHIGAN FLOCKING, South Haven, Michigan Lean Consulting

. Visual Scheduling to trailer

. Product rationalization

BREAKAWAY ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Engineer and Trainer

. Development of the "Values for the Workplace" initiative for

Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing.

. Starting with individual growth, the program developed and trained

each individual on interpersonal skills as well as implementing

Lean Manufacturing.

. Established material flow, storage locations and designed

workstations for Progressive Dynamics, a manufacturer of electrical

power distribution for large motor homes.

STEELCASE INC., Grand Rapids, Michigan Industrial Engineer

Establish production standards and resource management tools

. Support for new product and process implementation.

. Evaluated production process to eliminate waste and promote flow.

. Created standard work documents to ensure quality, track

expectations and work performance.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B.A. General Education, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

A.A., Business Management/Accounting, Davenport University, Grand Rapids,

Michigan

Certification, Lean Principles, Shingo Award, Grand Rapids Community

College

AFFILIATIONS

City of Grand Rapids, Board of Zoning Appeals, Quasi-judicial Citizens

Board

Leadership West Michigan, Vice-Chair, Exec Committee

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