Six Sigma Engineer

james j. mikulski

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt

** ***** **. ****** ***, Ashland, PA 17921

Mobile: 484-***-**** Home: 570-***-**** E-mail: abncil@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications summary

1. More than 15 years of industrial experience, with increasing responsibilities in a variety of industries including machine tools, food products, aviation/aerospace, and industrial pumps

2. M.S. from RIT in Manufacturing Management & Leadership (MBA & IE co-hort program)

3. Exceptional ability and interest in implementing Lean Six Sigma in a technology oriented environment

4. Strong computer skills and tech savvy with the ability to effectively communicate with IT professionals

5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and change agent skills with the ability to motivate and persuade individuals at all levels

6. Comprehensive “hands on” skills in implementing Lean: 5S, Set-up Reduction, TPM Standard Work, VSM, Kanban/Pull, Hoshin, A3, & Cellular; Six Sigma: DMAIC, DMEDI, Minitab, & DOE

LEAN SIX SIGMA Experience

Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) Bethlehem, PA August 2004 – Present

Nationally recognized leader of strategic business consulting services, affiliated with Lehigh University & NIST MEP, dedicated to improving the competitiveness & profitability of regional manufacturers and related businesses

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

I work as a trusted partner with the senior leadership of small and mid-size enterprises to implement Lean Six Sigma. In many cases I am an extension to their staff since most do not employ Lean Six Sigma professionals

Significant Accomplishments:

1. Currently coaching a large privately owned manufacturer (~$1 Billion in revenue) to develop and deploy a Lean Six Sigma operational excellence program using Hoshin Kanri / A3 thinking

2. Successfully led a specialty chemical manufacturer through a two year global Six Sigma & SPC deployment (plant locations in United States, Scotland, & Singapore)

3. Trained and coached 1,000 + individuals in Lean Six Sigma including 320 Lean Masters, GB’s & BB’s from a variety of industries including manufacturing, banking, logistics, and IT

4. Facilitated 32 kaizen events focused on 5S, Set-up Reduction, TPM, and Pull Systems /Kanban yielding $40 million in projected savings and client impact

ITT – Goulds Pumps Seneca Falls, NY / Ashland, PA August 2000 – August 2004

Subsidiary of ITT Fluid Technology Corporation, the world’s largest provider of pumps and related systems

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Project Manager & Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Worked for a year as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer and later recruited, trained, and certified as a full-time Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and change agent

Exemplary Accomplishments:

1. Implemented a large scale, lead time reduction and process development project yielding: 40 percent component cost savings, 15 week lead time reduction and 1.38M in EVA

2. Successfully led Black Belt projects and Kaizen / Lean Events resulting in $3.2 M in projected profit

3. Was able to achieve financial commitments while building rapport and creating positive change

4. Known as a power user of Six Sigma tools, the “go to guy” for help on Minitab, statistical tests, & DOE

5. Received ITT Industries - 2002 Taguchi Award for novel application of DOE in a manufacturing process

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY

Master of Science in Manufacturing Management & Leadership May 2003 w/ honors- GPA: 3.6 / 4.0

Cross-disciplinary program with a 50/50 mix of MBA and graduate level Industrial Engineering courses designed to prepare professionals with advanced technical and business skills.

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA affiliate of Pennsylvania State University (PSU)

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Graduated May 1999 Magna Cum Laude, overall GPA: 3.9 / 4.0

Associate of Applied Science degree (2) in Automated Manufacturing & Toolmaking Technology

Double Major – Graduated May 1997 with Highest Honors, overall GPA: 4.0 (4.0 scale)

Academic Awards and Honors:

1. SME Chapter 49 Outstanding Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Student 1997 & 1999 respectively

2. President’s Award –1999, PCT’s highest award for Academic Achievement

3. Wayne Kay Scholarship Recipient 1998-1999; SME Chapter 49 Scholarship Recipient Fall 1998

Professional Development

1. Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification (IACET & PMI, 6 wks w/ portfolio & teaching required)

2. ITT (George Group) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Leader/Master Certificates (5 wks each)

3. Worked with an executive coach to fine tune my interpersonal and relationship building skills (~ 1 year)

4. Successfully completed the Dale Carnegie Course for leadership & professional development (10 wks)

ADDITIONAL work Experience

TEXTRON Lycoming Williamsport, PA June 1999 – August 2000

Supplier Quality Assurance / Sourcing Engineer

1. Supervised three Source Inspectors and provided technical support to a diverse group of machining, casting, and engine component suppliers

2. FAA DER - analyzed and solved quality problems related to various piston engine components

Frito-Lay, Inc. Williamsport, PA November 1998 – May 1999

Project Engineer

Managed and coordinated multi-faceted projects: production equipment installation; building and grounds, quality and safety, provided employee training on new and rebuilt manufacturing equipment

Hardinge, Inc. Elmira, NY May 1995 – August 1998

Manufacturing Engineer, Applications Engineer, & CNC Machinist Contracted through Manpower Inc

As part of a three year rotational engineering program, I operated and programmed various CNC machine tools, developed manufacturing processes, and provided application support to customers

ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

1. Taught undergraduate courses in Operations & Strategic Management & Alvernia University

2. Worked in industry throughout college in addition to campus activities and community involvement

3. Schuylkill Leadership Program - May 2004 & Schuylkill Technology Center - Advisement Board

4. Coached elementary soccer and basketball programs for North Schuylkill School District

5. Sustaining member of ASQ, AME, IIE, & SME, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 695, and Knights of Columbus

Professional references and letters of recommendation provided upon request

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