Roy A. Lewis

*** ***** ***** **. • Boiling Springs, SC 29316

912-***-**** • acrc9p@r.postjobfree.com

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

Lean Manufacturing ~ Six Sigma ~ Project Process Engineering

Managerial-talented, industrial engineer with over 20 years experience in logistics and manufacturing business environments. Relentless problem-solver, resolving process and technical issues. Mathematically inclined in accomplishing any analytical tasks. Conceptual strategic thinker when exploring and researching out of the box solutions to solve problems. Quality decision maker, embracing sole responsibility and accountability for team success. Seeking the position in Management or Engineering to help stream-line processes, leverage and ensure business requirements are successful.

Career highlights:

Certificate Project Management Professional, PMP – Trivedi & Associates – 2014

Certified Six Sigma Black- Belt, University of South Carolina - 2012.

Certified Six Sigma Green-Belt, Nestle USA-MoreSteam University – 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kraft Foods, Newberry South Carolina

Continuous Improvement Engineer 2013-Aug-2015

Saved $1.3M in 6 months employment. $300K in labor & $1.0M shifting DPMO from 3.4 to 4 sigma in yield process improvement project. Supervised & Managed CI coordinators & Engineer Techs. Train Greenbelts. Facilitate & Lead Project Meetings. Saved over $1.2M -2014. Saved $657MM - 1st half of 2015. Evaluate & Analyze Time Studies, Rebalance Lines, Takt times. Conduct Loss Analysis Events

Nestle USA, Gaffney South Carolina

Industrial Performance Engineer 2008-2013

Lead, Facilitate, & Coach DMAIC Projects. 6 Projects YTD-2012. Trained 356 associates in 5-WHY root cause analysis. Trained 40 associates in White-belt DMAIC problem solving. Saved $343K YTD-2012 implementing labor reduction savings with new technology and process improvements. Designed mechanical fixtures and modified equipment to reduce over $100K in waste and improve efficiency losses. SAP systems knowledge: Includes BOMs, ECRs, Materials Management, Labor & Capacity Planning. ISO 9000 Internal Auditor. Compile & Analyze Data. Tracked Problem-Solving KPI against plant efficiency performance.

JCB Inc. Savannah Manufacturing, Pooler Georgia

Industrial/Fabrication Engineer 2005-2008

Nominated & selected as a candidate to participate in JCB’s Management Training Program. Designed and developed major fabrication capacity plan. (Capacity plan justified capital expenditure for over $2 million fabrication equipment purchases & overtime cost avoidance of $100K for Yr 06). Reduced fabrication scrap levels by 20% with 1 year time (Yr 06). Spearheaded, initiated, and implemented the 1st TPM program. Facilitated over 10 lean kaizen events within a 2 yr period. Lead Fabrication Project Engineer for implementing Kanban

& 5S concept to reduce inventory and increase part availability to fabrication assembly areas. (Inventory reduction avg. 43% estimated $86K cost reduction savings - Dec. 06). SAP Usage: Includes BOMs & Materials transactions; Developed & managed standard work instructions

Nordson Corporation, Swainsboro Georgia

Industrial/Quality Engineer Plant Start-Up 2000-2005

Streamlined processes and reduced over 75% product labor costs by redesigning and implementing lean and efficient assembly processes. Monitored internal scrap levels to increase profitability (Avg. 29% reduction & 42K over 4 year period).Implemented stringent test procedures & processes using build in quality concept with external suppliers. Managed and maintained monthly 10K/120K annual expense budget. Reengineered multiple production cells, which included equipment layout, plant layout, tooling design for SMED & modification Promoted to Quality Engineer for the factory. Yr 05. Managed labor routings, BOMs, CAR(s) & Materials using SAP. 5S committee member. Kaizen leader. Safety Chair Lead (3yrs). UL internal audit leader; ISO rep for product lines. Data Analysis Compilation

Technical Data & Training

High Performance Leadership Trained (40hrs), JCB, Inc. GA Quick-Start Adult Continuing Ed. Program – 2007

Mini-Tab, Auto-CADD, MS Project, Technical Drafting, Strong Troubleshooting Skills

MS Excel & Power-point User for Presentations

Education

Master of Business Administration – concentration Technology Management, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Technology Education, Georgia Southern University

Electrical Engineering Technology Major, Georgia Southern University (2 years coursework)

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