To obtain a position utilizing great enthusiasm, influential charisma, and self-motivation; while inspiring others toward their full potential through strong leadership and interpersonal skills to complete the task at hand; to excel above and beyond required expectations.
Experience
May 2014- Current
Contract Quality and Process Engineer BMW Manufacturing Greer, SC
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Record and Analyze all defected information to validate finished product
Conduct Root-Cause Analysis in order to solidify Continuous Improvement efforts
Report all defects and occurrences to Senior management
Communicate with all areas of production
Define, Measure, improve and Control Process, Waiting, Cycle and transfer times within the Paint-Shop
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, while instilling Lean principles
Comprehensive defect analysis
Numerical Data compilation and Consolidation
Performance Tracking
PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Project Management
8D Problem solving
Draw informed conclusions based upon parallel, horizontal and comparative studies
Monitor statistical information to conduct root-cause analysis
(Ishakawa) Fish-bone diagram problem solving
Repair WIP Reduction
Info-Feed System Project Lead
Surface Quality Team
Oct. 2011- May 2014
Lean-Flow Process Coordinator
KAMAX, LP
Troy, MI
Record and Analyze statistical information to solidify Continuous Improvement plans
Created Value Stream Maps, Matrices, Process Flow diagrams, Project proposals and layout design
Created and graphed Statistical reports to track employee performance and area of potential opportunities to reduce and eliminate waste
Determining, tracking and monitoring KPIs
Lead and organize weekly/bi-weekly/monthly presentations and proposals
Lead and organized multiple Kaizen events
Certified in Global Harmonized Tariff classification and HTS coding in accordance with NAFTA regulations
Certified ISO/16949 Internal Auditor
Visual Management including creating signage, Standard Operating Procedures, One-Point Lessons, Work Instructions, various paperless reporting methods and strategic initiatives
Document Control
Assisting suppliers with internal and external scheduling
Facilitate Shipment Planning and Logistics through Lean principles using SAP
Assisted with Material Planning (MRO and MRP)
Oversee supplier relationship with Ford, GM, and Navistar including scheduling of shipments and importing and exporting of goods to meet customs requirements and specifications
Inventory Auditing and Reporting
Designed and implemented processes to alleviate stops in production; opening the flow of communication
Designed and implemented company mail route
Receiving Liaison to Accounts Payable
Generate Goods-Receipts for all non-production materials
Billing Analyst
Created Debit Memos for all outgoing shipments
Transmitted ASNs (Advanced Shipment Notices) using SAP; to ensure supplier compliance with customer specifications, requirements, and satisfaction
Developed and organized standardized Billing procedures to better facilitate the flow of communication, ensuring all freight is pulled, loaded, and shipped within a timely manner
Created Standardized work for all existing and future employees through innovative techniques and developments
Aug. 2011-Oct. 2011
Quality Technician Pontiac Coil, Inc Clarkston, MI
Measuring automotive materials for defects using calipers and micrometers
Pressing Shaft, nut, and bushing pieces to create lathe parts
Operating NISSAN and XPI coil winder for automotive coils and solenoids
Operating heavy industrial machinery
Operating Injection Molder
Produced 500 parts an hour
Nov. 2010-Jun. 2011
Receiving Specialist Copac, Inc. Spartanburg, SC
Received all ordered materials
Supplied presses with unprinted product
Used LP Powered and electric lifts to handle raw materials
Conducted monthly inventories on all raw materials
Operated 26'and 18' box-trucks with air brakes
Continued education in 5S
Created Debit memos
Nov. 2007-Oct. 2010
Supply Depot Coordinator Day & Zimmermann Simpsonville, SC
Loaded/Unloaded ordered materials
Supplied entire plant with production materials
Issued all ordered materials to internal departments using SAP
Inventory Management
Thoroughly trained in 5S
Operated LP powered forklifts, Electric pallet jacks, and material transport using swing-carts and tugger
Excelled in Supply Chain Management
Advanced Skills in Microsoft office
Professional Skills and Achievements
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Workshop Facilitator
Wellness Committee Chairman for Kamax-Troy US Headquarters
Suggestion Committee Member
Certified ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor
Trained in the Global Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Certified in CMMS3 DDL Ford Supplier Portal
Project Management
Planned, organized and participated in 6 Kaizen events
Lead 3 off-shoot Focus teams from Lean Flow Pillar
Professional Level Skills in the following-
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Power-point
SAP
Visio
DDL
Value Stream Mapping
Minitab 17
Great written and verbal communication skills
Education
Mar. 2014- Aug. 2015 University of Phoenix Online Phoenix, AZ
Masters of Business Administration Management with a Concentration in Project Management
3.6 GPA
Project management concepts, applications, and the five processes that define project management.
Oct. 2011-Dec. 2013 University of Phoenix Online Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management
3.0-3.1 GPA
Studied marketing, management, law and other areas that have helped to facilitate a foundation of business knowledge
Jan. 2010-Oct. 2011 Axia College Online Phoenix, AZ
Associate of Arts
Achieved 3.1-3.2 GPA while working full-time
Majored in Business Administration and Management
Explored fundamental business principles and topics such as marketing, accounting, finance, and globalization