Project Manager, Six Sigma, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Rod Herring

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Summary of Qualifications

. Able to facilitate process development as well as manage the scope of

projects in regard to cost, quality, value analysis and lean

principles.

. Conduct training programs and develop measures for inspections and

warranty analysis.

. Ability to successfully communicate ideas and execute plans of

improvement while continuing to create an environment where global

business goals are achieved.

Education

. Bachelor of Science May 1997

Major: Manufacturing Engineering/Technology

Minor: Total Quality Management

Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri

. Associates of Science May 1997

Major: Computer Aided Drafting and Design

Major: Computer Aided Manufacturing Technology

Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri

Professional Experience

VanBecelaere Machine Works

Pittsburg, Kansas

Project Manager January 2012- Present

Implement and maintain established quality processes.

Manage and direct projects within the Engineering and Manufacturing

departments.

Perform corrective action, root cause analysis.

Implement document control procedures.

. Conduct/develop processes for improving product quality, productivity

and cost, such as Six Sigma methodology, statistical process control,

value analysis, FMEA, 1st pass yield, quality at the source and lean

principles.

Rod Herring Resume - Page 2

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Independent Contract/Consultant Pittsburg, Kansas

June 2010-January 2012

Dies/Tool Fxtrs/Industrial Molds/Manufacturing Industrial Patterns for

Mastercraft Pattern

Concept Design/Manufacturing Design/Prototyping for PRG Prototyping

Pitt Plastics Inc.

Pittsburg, Kansas

Quality Engineer December 2009 - June 2010

Performed product quality testing per ASTM methods.

Conducted line audits for procedure/work instruction conformance.

In-coming inspection of raw materials and finished goods.

Tank Connection Inc.

Parsons, Kansas

Drafting Manager December 2008 - June 2009

Managed 20 full time draftsmen.

Coordinate daily drafting schedules/projects.

Developed and implemented drafting standards.

Ingersoll Rand Climate Control (Thermo King) Hastings,

Nebraska

Quality Engineer July 2005 - October 2008

. Implement and maintain established quality assurance programs/ISO

requirements for all product lines, investigating nonconforming

products with known root causes and taking corrective or preventative

action as needed.

. Quality super user for ORACLE implementation.

. Develop and supervise the conduct of warranty analysis and the

implementation of associated corrective actions.

. Conduct programs of simple and complex process development for

improving product quality, productivity and cost, such as Six Sigma,

statistical process control, value analysis, FMEA, 1st pass yield,

quality at the source and lean principles.

. Assist in vendor surveillance and take lead role in audit process.

Determine procurement requirements and perform source surveillance of

purchased materials and finished parts.

. Supervise and administer training programs on inspection techniques

and product requirements to other exempt employees, inspectors, and

technicians.

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EFCO Corporation (a Pella Company)

Monett, Missouri

Lean Manufacturing Engineer August 2004 - October 2004

EFCO Corporation is a leader in the commercial aluminum windows,

framing systems, and storefronts.

. Responsibilities included; development, implementation, and tracking

continuous improvement reduction programs.

. Documented improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, takt time,

floor space utilization and 5s efforts.

. Evaluated existing equipment and processes to recommend improvements

to enhance operator performance and ergonomics.

. Managed daily functions of the storefront division, which existed of

30 employees, and approximately $150k of weekly revenue.

. Trained both hourly and salaried employees in lean manufacturing

systems and procedures in addition to taking a hands on role in

optimization of floor layout, material flow, and assembly/fabrication

processes.

Advanced Component Technologies, Inc. (QS 9000 Certified) Northwood,

Iowa

Lead/Project Engineer June 2001 - August 2004

. Advanced Component Technologies, Inc. a manufacturer of soft interior

trim and exterior plastic components/assemblies for the agricultural,

heavy truck and recreational industries.

. Responsibilities include. Manage and direct projects within the

Engineering and Tooling departments, to support priorities of the

business including establishing required manpower and schedules for

engineering projects.

. Conduct communication meetings as required to ensure business

objectives are being met. Direct engineering priorities and being the

focal point on all engineering issues within the company.

. Manage cross-functional teams in implementing new products and

processes into production following APQP procedures. Communicate all

engineering changes to manufacturing. Working with new and current

customers on specific projects.

. Participant in the QS 9000 Steering Committee which includes such

duties as writing and reviewing procedures and work instructions for

manufacturing, along with cost reduction and continuous improvement

project activities. Using Lean Manufacturing and 5's techniques and

methodologies.

Kendrick Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. Godley, Texas

Manufacturing and Product Engineer January 2000 - June 2001

. Kendrick Engineering And Manufacturing, Inc. is a manufacturer of

after market automobile interior components.

. Management of new product projects and introductions using Lean

Manufacturing and Line Balancing Techniques. Planning and design of

new products and tooling development.

. Planning specification and design of new production facilities and

equipment, development and training of CAD/CAM personnel on MasterCam

and Motion Master 5-axis CNC equipment, and other duties as assigned.

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Able Body Corporation, Plastics Division Pittsburg,

Kansas

Manufacturing / Tooling Engineer August 1997 - January 2000

. Able Body Corporation is a manufacturer of interior/exterior plastics

components and assemblies for the heavy truck, agricultural, and

recreational industries.

. Responsible for producing all prototypes and master patterns of

thermoformed parts for various programs.

. Assisted program managers in troubleshooting of parts and assemblies

for the model year 2000 Kenworth T2000 and Peterbilt 2100 series truck

lines.

. Development and training of CAD/CAM personnel on MasterCam and

Thermwood 5-axis CNC machines.

. Set production standards for 5-axis CNC trimming of thermoformed

parts. Along with using and training of SPC for measuring and

controlling the process.

Leadership Training

Participated in Leadership Hastings through the Hastings Area Chamber

of Commerce.

Six Sigma green belt training.

Completed Leadership Training through Central Community College.

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