Project Manager Six Sigma

Robert W. Shipley

Career Summary Jack of all trades type that brings added value to any organization by integrating years of leadership experience with a vast array of technical expertise. Proven success in meeting organizational goals amidst challenging circumstances by effective interaction with all levels of personnel. Adept in utilizing existing technology in new ways and increasing efficiency of new practices and procedures. Versed in building client and vendor relationships as well as across departmental work teams.

Experience February 2016 Present Nuestro Queso Kent, Ill Associate

Hired on from temp to hire position.

June 2010 April 2015 Sabbatical Benton, La

Took the past five years to devote time to my new family, having children with special needs and allowing my wife to pursue a doctorate degree. During this time, I have volunteered with several organizations, most notably the Boy Scouts of America, by organizing a venture crew, assisting with a troop and playing a central role in fundraising efforts. I have also attended several conferences for the orthotics and prosthetics industry and earned a Six Sigma Blackbelt certification.

December 2006 – May 2010 Volt DTS @ Caterpillar East Peoria/Mossville, Il Laboratory Supervisor

Managed the daily activities of the Corrosion and Chemistry labs @ MM2, including personnel, purchasing and certifications.

Increased team billing efficiency by over 20%.

Earned DMEDI Green Belt for lab move project from MM2 to TC E.

Designed and constructed Urea NOx abatement and Urea Freeze test benches.

Managed testing and reporting system for Process Fluids Group.

Developed engine carbon cleaning test bench to prove superior effectiveness of steam cleaning carbon deposits

Cross trained in CMM Measurement lab, MM2 Process Fluids and Metallurgical Chemistry labs. Completed corrosion, metallurgy, and failure analysis CE courses. Completed an extensive list of relevant Caterpillar University training modules.

November 2004 – December 2006 Volt @ Caterpillar East Peoria, Il Laboratory Chemist

Built test benches, designed experiments, and executed accelerated tests to select optimum materials designed to extend component life expectancy.

Constructed and contributed in the design of MOCVD coating bench, Oil Deposit bench, Real Time Oil Consumption system. Executed tests, prepared samples for evaluation, and organized test data.

Designed and constructed three corrosion bench apparatus, Acid drip dry test, automated acid cyclic spray test and Horizontal acid flow bench.

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Mentored Bradley Practicum in the design and construction of the Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production device and the PTF CVD coating bench.

Assisted vendor in troubleshooting of the Real Time Sulfur Analyzer during installation.

Earned 6 sigma DMAIC green belt by participating in a team effort to procure two new SEM’s for AMT.

Earned recognition and safety awards from Caterpillar.

Assumed other roles as needed, such as UPS receiving, track pin inspection, ISO 17025 certification manager, Microscope troubleshooting, lab instrument installation and troubleshooting.

Learned to operate several machines and instruments to further capabilities, such as EDM, SEM. 2003 2004 Sugar Creek Packing Bloomington, Il

Maintenance

Responsible for pre production machine set up.

Used basic electrical and mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair machines and building systems. Responsible for machine installation, including SS welding

Trained other maintenance and production workers on maintaining and safe operation of canning and packaging machinery at Ohio plant.

1999 2001 Premier Manufacturing Support Services Alto MI Defect Analyst

Used microscopy techniques to identify defects found in paint films and SPC analysis to track their impact on yield.

Coupled years of industrial cleaning experience and unique testing practices to increase FTC for our clients by recommending changes in products procedures, equipment, etc.

Gained knowledge in Psychometrics as it pertains to paint system design and booth air balance to increase line efficiency, minimize waste and downtime.

Used various testing procedures, including Millipore Paint Screening, Lint Potential Tests, Particle counting, and Air Sampling.

Production support activities including relief painter, cleaning supervisor, part inspection, emergency machine repair, Kaisen leader and project manager. 1992 1999 Premier Manufacturing Support services. Normal, Il Associate

Performed a vast array of industrial cleaning and preventative maintenance duties, including high pressure water blasting, CO2 blasting, dunnage and recycling operations.

Forklift, confined space, HAZMAT, lock out/tag out certifications.

Successfully completed six month supervisory training program, developing a training manual for one of the departments.

1991 1992 Unit RMC Normal, Il

Product Analyst

Responsible for ensuring part and product conformity to established standards. Used Rockwell Hardness tester, microfiche, calipers and other gauges to ascertain dimensional and metallographic acceptability.

Responsible for auditing quality of package goods.

Developed standard operating procedure for identifying unidentified and mislabeled parts. Education 1986–1991 Illinois State University Normal, Il

Earned B.S. in Energy and Power

2014 2015 Aveta Business Systems

Earned Six Sigma Black Belt Certification 483********** Interests Vintage electronics, golf

Venture Crew Advisor, BSA crew 1791 and Assistant Scoutmaster, BSA troop 176-****-****. BSA Woodbadge leadership course. Course director training. Published author.

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