PHILLIP SINGER

McLeansville, NC ***** 336-***-****

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER (LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT)

Summary:

Led and implemented Continuous Improvement initiatives on multiple processes, responsible for ensuring a high level of performance in making improvements to existing processes by identifying Key Performance Indicators, drive improvements via performance measurement, 5S, kaizen events, SMED, standardize work, TPM, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Manufacturing Principles, and other relevant tools.

Education:

Associates Degree, (Physic & Chemistry)

oBassingbourn Village College

BSc Material Science:

oCambridge College, Cambridge, England

Bsc Electronic Engineering:

oCambridge College, Cambridge, England

Areas of Expertise:

Certified Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Certified in Lean Principles (Green Belt)

Certified in Design for Six Sigma (DFFS Green Belt)

Conducting statistical analysis on critical data using Minitab

Perform complex problem solving Skills using RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis)

Apply Toyota Production System Principles (TPS) in identifying anomalous process(s)

Well-versed in MS Office products.

Proficient use of Visio Software (Diagramming and Vector Graphics, i.e VSM )

Experience:

Paperworks Packaging Group, Whitsett, North Carolina

Continuous Improvement Engineer 4/2015 to 9/2015

Plan, deploy, and lead all lean activities that will produce significant cost savings though productivity, quality, waste reduction improvements, and improving business processes

Implemented troubleshooting guides, Standardize Work Instructions and “One Point Lessons” which had a significant impact on reducing process start-up/set-up scrap

Facilitate and train team members on the standards of lean principles, techniques, and methodologies: Value Stream Mapping, 5-S, Quick Changeover, Six Sigma, Quality, Lean, Visual management.

Sypris Technologies, Morganton, North Carolina

Continuous Improvement Engineer 2010 to 2015

Conducted kaizen events which resulted in improvement savings based on improved productivity, improved quality and in waste reduction by 30% and increased quality by 10% by implementing equipment upgrades

Successfully implemented troubleshooting guide and Standardize Work Instructions which had significant reduction on process Start-up/Set-up Scrap

Successfully facilitated several SMED projects to completion which led to the reduction of NVA activities and increased output flow resulting in reduction manufacturing cost

Responsible for tracking and reporting to upper management all CI engineers project savings on a monthly basis

US PIPE & FOUNDRY, Birmingham, Alabama

Continuous Improvement Engineer 2006 – 2010

Worked closely with all levels of management and teams to drive consensus, collaboration and forward momentum towards the completion of project milestones and the attainment of goals using Quality/Lean Six Sigma tools

Accomplished several significant cost savings initiatives with a projected annual savings of $5.250,000 from 2007-2009

Facilitated several successful Kaizen events with cross-functional teams in improving manufacturing operations effectively increasing efficiency and productivity

Responsible for writing and implementing new Work Instructions and Standardize Work procedures on our new facility

Trained and certified engineers on 1st wave of Six Sigma Green belt

HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC MATERIALS Spokane, Washington, 1998 to 2006

Process Engineer (Metallurgical)

Effectively developed a casting and Thermal Deformation Process prototype that increased production by 100% with projected annual sales of $2,000.000

Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles has led to the reduction cost of casting Aluminum slab production an resulted in increasing the overall yield (from 67% – 93%)

Principle Technical Consultant for Intel’s new prototype production facility for Low Alpha Lead Anodes

Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles has significantly increase the ribbon punching production of AuSn Performs by 100% and significantly reducing the overall cost per unit

Redesigned how samples were prepared for the casting department totally eliminating false readings from the lab’s Analytical Analysis with a projected annual cost savings of ~$250,000

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