Objective

To use my experience and knowledge to lead high energy, highly productive and quality conscious people toward achieving/exceeding goals set by a company in a safe manner.

Experience

Red Maple Country Club, Suring Wi. February, 2016 – Present

Business Advisor/Consultant

Established more efficient accounting methods using Six Sigma tools and root cause analysis

Developed teams to attack problems with focus on SQDC metrics.

Established re-order points(Kanban) to ensure inventory control.

Silvan Industries, Marinette Wi. February,2015 – February, 2016

Continuous Improvement Manager

Built many teams to complete Kaizen events throughout the company using the basic Lean/Six Sigma fundamentals.

Trained 20% of the entire workforce on Lean Fundamentals.(7 Wastes, 5S, PDCA and VSM mapping.

Certified 3 Green Belt trainers.(as of 12/10/2015)

Worked with General Manager to justify Capital Expenses. Also, assisted in budgeting for the departments.

Assisted with ISO documentation as well as wrote all ITAR related work instructions.

MacLean-Fogg Company, Mundelein, Illinois 1992 – February, 2015

2009-February, 2015- Production Manager/Lean Trainer (Working)

• This company makes a very wide variety of fasteners for the automotive industry.

• Strong leadership skills, molding ability to train or teach what was learned or perfected.

• Effective management, technical, and supervisory skills.

• Led Cross-functional teams to deliver the highest productivity.

• Motivation through Transformational Leadership.

• Have a deep understanding of maintaining profit margins and can address budgetary concerns with valid points and investigational rationales. Proficient in using the DMAIC principles of Six Sigma and PDCA, Value Stream, 5s, SMED of the Lean Principles.

• Proud member of an eight person team called the "Safety Committee". Much time is spent conducting regular safety audits within the plant. Wrote the layered process audit for the Safety initiative. I am outsourced at times to go to other divisions with the safety director or Lean Managers to help enhance their safety directives and to conduct sessions or seminars on Lean Principles.

•7 Group Leaders (Supervisors) report to me and between 7-10 employees report to them. (1st and 2nd shift) All have been trained in basic Lean Manufacturing House of Excellence. I maintain constant contact to keep the development of the Continuous Improvement process progressing.

• Continue to maintain a shop floor presence. As of 03/01/2011, continued responsibility for changeovers, new product runs and general operation of machines as the company experiences an unusual growth pattern.

2013-2014(2 years)- Lean Advisor

•Concurrent title with above. Oversee “Train the Trainer” sessions to ensure methods are consistent to help build the house of excellence. Main focus on Value Stream Mapping.

2008-2009(2 years)- Maintenance Technician/Efficiency Trainer

•Stepped down to fill a need for an electrician/electronics specialist. Also, trained employees on proper methods to operate and setup new machinery while the company made a 20 million dollar investment surge.

•Developed an extensive knowledge of component circuit operational theory and analysis techniques. Experienced in troubleshooting, technical control and coordination with terminal end stations for circuit outages and reporting.

1998-2007(10 years)-Secondary Operations Manager

• Worked with multiple systems languages to write new software for machinery.

• Have extensive knowledge of machinery and shop floor/industrial activities.

1996-1997(1 Year)- Deflection/Tapping Supervisor

•Ran two departments(Broke ALL pertinent efficiency and quality records again)

1993-1995(3 years)- Deflection Lead Supervisor

•Ran the Deflection Department(Broke ALL pertinent efficiency and quality records)

1992(6 months)- Set Up Person

•Changed tooling in and out of machines to run different parts.

1992(6 months)- Machine Operator

•Operated many types of machines including mechanical power presses, CNC machines, Cold Nut Formers and manual presses.

J.L. French Corporation, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Die Cast operator, 1985 - 1992

•Made Aluminum Castings such as oil pans, valve covers, water pumps and other aluminum parts for Ford, General Motors and Chrysler vehicles.

• Was the youngest die caster allowed to perform the job. Maintained position because of high quality work and high energy work ethics.

Education

B.A., Business, 2015

University of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

GPA: 3.4

The Bachelor in Arts Degree in Business Administration. Focused primarily on management in manufacturing environments.

A.A., Electronic/Electrical Engineering Technology, 2012

College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

GPA: 3.7

A.A., Business, 2011

College of Lake County, Grayslake, Illinois

GPA: 3.6

The Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration.

H.S. Diploma, 1985

Suring High School, Suring, Wisconsin

High School

Certificates of Achievement

OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Safety Class, 2014 - 2016

OSHA Training

OSHA's 10 and 30 hour Safety class for General Industry.

Lean Six Sigma(Black Belt), 2014

Aveta Business Institute

Specializing in training and leading through the entirety of the DMAIC process.

Lean Six Sigma(Black Belt), 2012 - 2012

Purdue University

Held Training courses for the Lean Six Sigma(Green Belt) certifications.

Lean Six Sigma(Green Belt), 2012 - 2012

Purdue University

Applying Lean techniques to quality and productivity measures.

Lean Leadership, 2011 - 2011

MacLean Academy, Mundelein, Illinois.

Lean Classes to help communication skills between workers and their leaders.

Advanced Lean Practices, 2011 - 2011

MacLean Academy, Mundelein, Illinois.

Extensive overview to conduct regular investigations using the 5-why and Fishbone diagram process.

Lean Professional, 2011

Maclean Academy, Mundelein, Illinois

Extended version of Lean Basic. Provides more information to hold KaiZen events with little supervision.

Lean Basic, 2011 - 2011

Maclean-Academy

Basic Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles. Considered the core or fundamentals.

Certified Green Belt Trainer 2013-Present

MacLean Academy/Lean Alliance

Approved training certificates in DMAIC and Process Variation

Accomplishments

To prove That Lean Transformation has applicable variation that can be used anywhere, the same fundamentals were applied to a local golf course. We have taken a business that was losing 250,000 dollars a year to swing to a 250,000 gross profit.

From 10/10/2013 to 10/10/2014, a small number of inexpensive projects eliminated over 1 million dollars in waste from processes using the DMAIC of Six Sigma and the PDCA’s.

Created a solid working base for our company to apply Continuous Improvement ideals as they apply to Lean Manufacturing. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I created an effective inter-company philosophy that gave the employees the right motivation and ability to think about more efficient means and mannerisms to complete their tasks/duties more efficiently.

Strong, well developed work ethic allows me to learn quickly and have a highly positive impact on the task at hand.

Increased the productivity and quality through changing of inefficient shop floor philosophies which increased work flow through the various departments. It involved putting in place a comprehensive communication system throughout the company and developing workflow techniques. Part of that significant change was showing the operators of the machines exactly what their contribution to the absorption dollars were to their departments and how it affected profit margins.

Twice per semester, I have the great opportunity to guest lecture at the College of Lake County. This involves preparing students for “Real World” or practical application of Lean Principles and their derivatives. This involves preparing lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations. Depending on the class being taught, this can change to varying degrees.

Many references available upon request.

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