Process Improvement,Cost Savings,Loss Analysis,Lean Six Sigma,Safety

LATORIE D. MARTIN

**** ****** ********** **** #*** Email: *****.*****@*****.***

Fairburn, GA 30213 Cell: 614-***-****

Professional Summary

Industrial Engineer and Process Improvement Specialist, with a skill set in various facets of engineering ranging from project management, new product development, planning and operations. Demonstrated initiative to drive excellence, reduce cost and improve product life in all aspects of Engineering. Education

University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Science (Deans List-2009)

Major: Industrial Engineering

Skills and Qualifications

Cost Reduction

Lean Manufacturing training

Six Sigma Black Belt training

Process Improvement

Project Management

Six Sigma Black Belt

Certification (CSSBB)

Problem Solving

C-TPAT training

Team Building

Professional Experience

Hoshizaki America Inc. – Oct 2014 – Present

Industrial Engineer

Hoshizaki is a leading manufacturer of ice makers and commercial refrigeration equipment o Led and facilitated the companies first formal Kaizen Blitz (6k cost savings) o Created standardized labeling data base to be used plant wide for parts bin identification o Performed line balancing on KM assembly line in order to increase efficiency and productivity o Created poka-yoke check sheet to be used by operators to ensure all parts are placed in kits o Developed and delivered training to 80 associates including (directors, vice president, management, supervisors and leads) on 5S productivity vision

o Serve as change agent to align cost savings projects with strategic business goals o Manage and facilitate four assembly lines on 5S and continuous improvement activities o Perform audits to keep each assembly area on target to reach weekly goals o Led Six Sigma Black Belt defect reduction project on highest production line reducing defects 20% Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation – Jan 2012 – Oct 2014 Industrial Engineer

(YMMC) is the first manufacturing operation that YMC has established in a highly developed country. Newnan, Georgia’s location manufactures; Golf cars, ATV's, Water Vehicles and Side by Side utility vehicles o Performed time studies on all of the production lines in the plant to develop standards for output and efficiency

o Calculated standard time and piece rate as it pertains to collected data o Evaluated and recommend methods of improvement

o Researched and presented ideas to management on inventory reduction o Determined effective methods to running production lines with manning adjustments Continuous Improvement Engineer

o Train YMMC associates in : Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Mfg and Tool Quality & Quality Principles) o Coordinate improvement activities for assigned CI Technicians and Interns o Conduct Loss Analysis studies to determine target areas for Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings o Led Scrap and downtime reduction teams for Injection Molding Kaizen Blitz (Annual Savings: $103,000- Patty Scrap $16,386- Defect Part Scrap $9,302- Operator Downtime o Led Value Added Analysis project on 1PE model and presented improvement potential to the executives for Fiscal yr 2013

o Process Purchase orders to obtain parts/materials using SAP o Led a downtime and waste reduction Kaizen Blitz team and eliminated 30k/yr worth of downtime o Developed medium and small parts kitting method for ramp up of STV short line o Worked with distribution to coordinate delivery of parts to STV short line o Implemented improvements on part presentation and material flow o Perform Quality principal audits to ensure plant is in proper compliance IET, Inc. – (2010)

Industrial Engineer

Full service engineering consulting firm which helps clients in a variety of fields improve their productivity, flexibility and competitive situation

o Facilitated process improvement projects with companies contracted through IET, Inc. and developed strong focused driven relationships with both clients and manufacturing associates o Organized spreadsheets/databases for subsequent analysis and drew conclusions about utilization and efficiency which was approved by plant management to be used to improve processes and reduce defects Engineer Consultant IET, Inc. Client – Boars Head Provisions Co Leading provider of exceptional customer service and superior quality delicatessen products o Performed work sampling studies at four global facilities on food processing equipment which was implemented into Boars Head's 10 year audit to establish growth and product expansion o Comprised daily operation reports consisting of pareto charts and regression analysis which ensured the Oracle database was being properly documented by line supervisors Engineer Consultant IET, Inc. Client – Continental Structural Plastics Plastic Molding, packaging and product manufacturing services o Performed times studies and work sampling on deflash and press operators which was used by upper management to ensure proper manning on the plant floor and improve efficiency o Trained 120 technicians and finishers on the use of defect mapping sheets which helped to quickly and efficiently locate defects in order to transition to a first prime paint process which reduced cost by 65% Professional Co-op Experiences

Hobart Corporation – (2009)

Project Leader

Manufacturer of commercial equipment used in the foodservice and grocery industry o Led a cross-functional team of engineers in the successful implementation of an ergonomic synergistic packaging method for the CL44e dish washer pallet and machine frame which reduced cost savings annually by $59,880 if 2000 units were produced

o Coordinated deadlines, facilitated team meetings, assigned responsibilities, monitored progress and prepared reports for upper management regarding status of project receiving approval and support regarding go-forward strategy

Honda Mfg. of America – (2008)

Ergonomic and Safety Engineer

Manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, engines and components o Improved 200 job processes through line side observation using Kaizen principles to collect and document data such as: part weight, push-pull force, tool usage and body range of motion o Presented results to department representatives to acquire signatures of approval for implementation of improvements

Contact this candidate