Process Engineer

Melvin Augustus

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Hernando, MS *8632

acatzv@r.postjobfree.com w 662-***-****/662-***-****-Cell

SUMMARY

A hands on professional with experience in various manufacturing processes within a

high volume, high speed environment. Proven leader using scientific problem solving to

identify and improve quality and production processes.

EDUCATION

North Panola High School –diploma

Alcorn State University – 8/1981 – 12/1982

Strayer University – 5/2006 – 8/2007

SKILLS/TRAINING

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Events, 5S, Control Plans, PFMEA

Developing Standard Operating Procedures & Work

Instructions

SQC Database Analysis

A+/N+ Certification

Food Safety System Certification (FSSC), HACCP Team

Member

Problem Solving Methodologies: Fishbone, DMAIC, 5 Why

EQUIPMENT/MACHINE PROFICIENCIES

Elevator Sorter – Closure Handling Equipment

Conair/Maguire/Gravimetric Material Delivery Systems

Compression Molding systems

Scoring and Lining machines

Mokon and Sterlco Process Water Control Systems

Precision measuring equipment

Vertical/Horizontal Band Saws

DESCO Printers

WORK EXPERIENCE

P rocess Engineer

O live Branch, MS

C losure System I n te rnational

12/2010 -Current

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to continuously improve manufacturing processes by controlling critical

process and product characteristics through the use of Control Plans.

Lead efforts towards reaching Customer Complaint/Claim goals through the use of

Problem Solving Root Cause Investigations, involving appropriate departments.

Developed, Implement and maintain the facilities measurement systems for improving

customer satisfaction and process performance. Measures included scrap, downtime,

OEE, complaints and problem identification/resolution.

Provided engineering solutions to process problems identified through the customer

satisfaction and process performance measurement systems.

Lead and Support efforts to establish and document Standard Operating Procedures and

Best Practices around manufacturing practices, which included interaction with

counterparts in other CSI locations.

Audited critical input and output profile characteristics in order to maintain profile

stability.

Understanding of customers needs, the corresponding product features designed to meet

those needs, and the capabilities of the process.

Performed process management tasks as defined by the North American Process

Management System, including application of process parameters and quality

specifications.

Computer Tech - Pa rt time

H e r nando, MS

Responsibilities

8/15/2007 – current

• Maintained, setup new user accounts.

Repair and upgrade hardware and software for PC systems.

Connect peripheral devices; printers, scanners, and external hard drives.

Install hardware on computer systems; desktop and laptop including: hard drives, video

cards, sound cards, memory, SCSI devices, printers and scanners.

Purchased replacement parts - maintained effective inventory control for high usage

parts.

Software and hardware installation.

Maintained customer records.

Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Outlook.

A+/ N+ certification

T raining Specialist Olive Branch, MS

Closure System I n te rnational

5/2005 to 12/2010

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain & update the qualification tests to validate training.

Organize & execute the Process Training as defined in the Training Program

Prepare & maintain the training materials for the different processes and profiles.

Coordinate this activity with the Training Manager and Documentation Specialist and

other outside resources as necessary.

Interview job applicants and assisted management with hiring new employees.

Continuous review and coordinate the training activities with Shift Supervisors, team

leader and production manager to ensure standardization across shifts.

Assessment of current employees to identify any process improvements needed.

Communicate internal notices to all employees.

Created SOP’s & Work Instructions – provided communication and training.

Train all employees on data entry into the Production Metrics System.

Participate in process improvement initiatives with Process Owners and Production

crews.

Team Leader

O live Branch, MS

Closure System I n te rnational

7/2001 to 4/2005

Responsibilities

Ensured the safe, high quality, on-time delivery of customer orders, with no customer

complaints.

Lead the production team in all areas: procedures, policies, motivation, attitude and our

ever-changing environment.

Performed on-shift training relative to operational, quality and safety procedures.

Coached employees in assigned areas in production, mechanical, quality, and safety best

practices.

Analyzed shift performance data relative to throughput improvement activities, and

provided the shift leader with assessments of opportunities.

Assisted in the execution phase of throughput improvement by assisting the shift leader,

production support, and operators in performing mechanical and/or process

adjustments or repairs.

Performed troubleshooting, adjusting and repairing equipment, and recommended

process modifications to insure the efficient production of the product.

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