Industrial Engineer

BRANDON KINGCAID

Tustin, CA ***** ***************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Innovative and highly motivated Lean Professional / Process Improvement Specialist. Proven success in developing and implementing systems that enhance staff productivity, reduce waste, and increase organizational efficiencies. Manages projects that improve key performance metrics and transform plant environments. Extensive experience in pharmaceutical, sheet metal, aerospace, 3PL and wood forming industries. Clarifies issues, advocates solutions, mobilizes cross functional support and facilitates decision making. Intuitively analytical leader known for personal credibility, integrity and effective communication. Key Highlights

Maintained a 15 second TAKT time on 45 stations across a 5-line startup kitting process.

Reduced VSM Lead Time ~2 hrs and Assembly WIP 91% by implementing rapid dry glue.

Achieved a $30,000 annual cost savings by implementing Standard Work and Line Balancing.

Achieved a $120,000 annual cost savings in changeovers from 30% SMED reduction.

Achieved a $4 million annual cost savings through Waste Reduction initiatives for business unit. Lean Methodology Proficiencies

Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping and Design, Kaizen, 6S, Lean Metrics, Standardization, Cellular Design, PDCA Problem Solving Cycle, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Kanban and Six Sigma. Certifications & Education

The Oz Principle – Accountability Training, Partners in Leadership, San Diego CA

Lean Professional Certification, Lean Alliance Training Group

Leader in a Lean Organization Certification, Kaufman Global – Enterprise Performance Acceleration

B. Sc., Industrial Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA Languages

Spanish - working knowledge and intermediate comprehension. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES (Medical Device Industry), Irvine, CA 04/17-07/17 Industrial Engineer – Mfg Dental Implants

Report to Director of Engineering, supporting Lab Operations. Certified Dental Technician, AutoCAD layouts.

Value stream mapping Zirconia Composites, Fixed Implants, Colloidal Zirconia Discs.

Identified projects for waste reduction, standardization, line balancing, increased flow. SYNCREON (Distribution Industry), Torrance, CA 02/15-10/16 Senior Industrial Engineer – 3PL for Dell / Go Pro Report to Director of Operations, supporting Engineering, Facilities, IT, Quality, Training, Program Management and 200+ EE’s. West coast coordinator of equipment installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and service contracts. Process flow & layout design, visual management, kanban, fixture/jig design, process improvements. Procurement of line side equipment and coordinate contractors for construction, electrical, data.

Assisted in opening a 350K sq ft warehouse – power, data, racking, office construction, permitting, equipment procurement / installation, signage, conveyor systems, security systems, TAPA / FTZ certified, ISO 9001

Site surveys for new facilities, time studies, line balancing, work instructions, 5S implementation, Lean training

Customer interface for engineering support, mistake proofing, process development / improvement

Facilitate maintenance crew deployment or contractor assistance for machinery, equipment, utility systems COM DEV USA (Aerospace Industry), El Segundo, CA 07/14-11/14 Senior Lean Engineer – RF Components for Spacecrafts (CONTRACT) Report to the GM/VP of Mfg supporting Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, Contracts and 70 EE’s. Cross functional facilitator of process improvements in design and manufacturing of passive microwave space hardware. Provide leadership to SMT on strategic initiatives and manage lean implementations.

Analyzed value stream, identified and coordinated projects for increased capacity of high power testing.

Initiated corrective actions and implemented preventive actions for internal/external NCR’s. BRANDON KINGCAID PAGE TWO

CEILINGS PLUS (Sheet Metal Industry), Commerce, CA 08/13-02/14 Process Improvement Engineer – Customized Ceilings & Wall Panels (CONTRACT) Reported to the CEO supporting Plant Supervisors, Project Managers, Engineering and 100+ EE’s. Identify, coordinate projects for Lean systems development, improve key performance indicators, production scheduling and on-time delivery.

Increased On-Time delivery from ~60% to 95% in 3 months.

Streamlined communication flow from project managers to purchasing/inventory and production scheduling.

Implemented a production output reporting system and hourly output boards. DOOR COMPONENTS (Sheet Metal Industry), Fontana, CA 04/12-06/13 Industrial Engineer – Customized Doors & Frames

Reported to the COO supporting Plant Manager, Maintenance, Engineering, Programming and 200+ EE’s. Identify and coordinate projects for cost and lead time reduction, increase quality and improve flow. Coordinate implementation of Lean systems, kanban, supermarkets and facilitate problem solving workstreams.

Reduced VSM Lead Time ~2 hrs and assembly WIP 91% by implementing rapid dry glue.

Standardized weld schedules for 14 spot weld machines, resulting in 80% reduction of anchor failures.

Implemented a kanban card replenishment system for approximately 100 standard parts for doors and frames.

Installed an ergonomic conveyor system in a highly manual assembly process.

Implemented a standard work/training system for employee accountability.

Time studied labor rates and created routers for implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) RSI HOME PRODUCTS (Wood Forming Industry), Anaheim, CA 4/11-10/11 Process Engineer - (CONTRACT)

Reported to the Director of Lean Manufacturing for North America supporting plant manager, production manager, 5 supervisors, product engineers and 100+ EE’s. Performed trainings for Lean skill development of supervisors and operators. Coordinated implementation of standard work and drove accountability in all levels of the organization.

Achieved a $301,000 annual cost savings by implementing standard work and line balancing.

5S implementation, waste reduction and fixture design to streamline process.

Assisted product engineering on labor standards and design for manufacturability. B BRAUN MEDICAL (Pharmaceutical Industry), Irvine, CA 7/08-1/11 Senior Industrial Engineer – Lean Professional

Reported to Director of EXCEL Business Unit supporting Operations and maintenance manager, 5 supervisors, 3 engineers and 200+ EE’s. Performed trainings for Lean skill development of managerial team and operators. Implementation of Lean systems and strategic objectives directed by the On-site Lean Office – Increase quality and decrease lead time. Facilitated / Co-facilitated all Kaizen events for Business Unit and ensured completion of action items – Reject / Waste Reduction, Process Standardization, Consumable Supplies Kanban.

Achieved a $120,000 annual cost savings in compatible changeovers from 30% SMED reduction.

Achieved a $4 million annual cost savings through waste reduction initiatives for Excel business unit.

Coordinated and implemented process enhancements resulting in a reduction in standard cost 5% in 1 year.

Developed and implemented barcode verification system that reduced non conforming lots by 8% in 3 months.

Developed, implemented and managed all Lean Practices – Self Directed Work Teams, 6S, Lean Metrics, Standard Problem Solving Method (PDCA). Facilitated annual strategic planning sessions (Method Capability and Application Matrix, Radar Chart, SWOT Analysis, VSM / VSD).

Project leader for continuous improvement activities and data analysis – Nonconforming lot reduction, Label plate replacement initiative, process standardization, visual guides for inspection, time studies & process analysis, process / machine validations and change controls.

Coordinated other Kaizen Events including: Unit Labeling Non Conforming Lot Reduction; Electronic SMED Changeover Reduction; Tray and Conveyor Bag Damage Reduction; Sanitization Standardization. FABRICATION CONCEPTS (Sheet Metal Industry), Santa Ana, CA 2/07-5/08 Industrial Processes Engineer

Reported to Plant Manager, supporting the manufacturing engineer, maintenance manager, 3 supervisors and 100+ employees. Identified opportunities for process standardization & redesign. Performed root cause analysis of non conforming lots and generated corrective action reports. Participated in continuous improvement projects – Kaizen, Single Minute Exchange of Dies

(SMED).

Created manufacturing instructions for complex structures.

Operations Cost Analysis – Internal auditing of manufactured inventory parts.

Kaizen Event – Brake Press Methods Improvement / Standardization. BRANDON KINGCAID PAGE THREE

MONOGRAM SYSTEMS (Aerospace Industry), Carson, CA 6/05-1/07 Lean Manufacturing Intern

Reported to Lean Manufacturing Director; performed a first time Lean Manufacturing implementation in a multi-product assembly operation. Performed Process Flowcharting and Value Stream Mapping; Work Center Design and Facility Layout Design. Implemented 5S and Lean Principles; Created Creform Design for Storage, Transport and Workcenters; Lean Performance Metrics; Implemented AS-9100 Quality Standards. Lean Events Included:

Production Analysis / Cellular Design – Crew Seat, Trash Compactor, Airstairs, Vacuum / Recirculating Toilet

Layout Redesign and Ergonomic Improvement – Chiller R&D, Receiving, Receiving Inspection, Upholstery

Facility Layout Redesign – Preparation for Expansion

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