Team Leader Manager
Resume:
Resume For
STEFFEN SMITH
Anniston, Al. 36207
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Objective: I Would Like To Challenge Myself In A New Environment Learning A New Product And Different Manufacturing Characteristics. To Further Use And Share My 38+ Years Of Experience In The Manufacturing Business To Help Others Improve Their Business Model Where Possible.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oct. 2023-Present
Georgia QuickStart Training Coordinator
Developed 19-Hyundai Paint Training Modules
Developed 13-Hyundai Stamping Modules
Conducted 200 Hyundai Paint Classes (To Date)
Conducted 60 Hyundai Stamping Classes (To Date)
Conducted 6 DAS Assembly Classes
Supported Hyundai Paint & Stamping Mgt. With Acquiring Process Related Tools
Aug. 2023-Oct.2023
Paint Consultant
Support Industry w/Improving Pass Rates Thru:
Precise Defect Identification
Improving Business Practices
Implementing New Technologies
Improve Quality Stabilization By Implementing:
P-FMEA’s
PQCT’s
Improving The Clarity Of SOP’s
Process Work Balance Thru MOST Time Analysis
Process Ergonomic Body Posturing Analysis
Applying Past Problem History Analysis & Effective C/M’s
Train Others In:
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Analytical Troubleshooting
Effective Communication
July 2021- Jan 2023 (Retired #2):
Paint Engineer- Legacy Cabinets LLC. (Eastaboga, Al)
Bonding & Grounding Of 25 Paint Booths & 3 Paint Kitchens (4 Paint Rooms) And Paint Mix And Development Room
Identifying Paint Application Systems That Are Obsolete Or n/Function To Design And Replace
Coordinating Master Panels For Color Quality Confirmation
Coordinate Fluorescent Light Change Over To LED In Task Booths
Implement New Booth Filtration
Conduct Weekly Oven Profiles
Conduct Monthly UV Readings Of UV Paint Curing Systems
Re-Plumbing Of Paint Booths To Improve Operator Process
Deep Dive Daily Safety/Quality/Delivery Items With PSDM And Implement Hard C/M’s Using PDCA
Daily Manometer And Anemometer Readings Of Paint Booths To Assure Effective Air Flow
Implement More Effective Surface Treatment By Installing Air Curtains With Specific Nozzles. Saving Company >$100,000/yr.
Develop Poke Yokes To Better Determine Drilling Depths
Coordinate Fixture Cleaning Logistics
Started P-FMEA’s & PQCT’s For Dept Quality Stability
Sept 2020-July 2021:
Paint Process Engineer- Rehau (Cullman, Al)
•Quality Confirmation Of MB Rear Bumper Painting To Meet Specifications
•Quality Confirmation Of Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, VW, MB, Kia Trim Painting To Meet Specifications
•Process Work Balance Thru MOST Time Analysis
•Process Ergonomic Body Posturing Analysis
•Analysis Of Non-Conforming Parts And Implement Effective C/M’s
•Development & Implementation Of Countermeasures For Process Related Defects
•Paint Kitchen Oversight (Schedules, System Checks, Inventories, Material Specification Compliance)
•Painting System Defect Deep Dive Trouble Shooting
June 2017-Sept 2020:
Sr Quality Specialist- Gulf Shore Assemblies (Talladega, Al)
•Quality Confirmation Of Front & Rear Damper Assemblies To Meet Specifications
•Quality Confirmation Of Front & Rear Bumper Assemblies To Meet Specifications
•Control & Rejection Of Non-Conforming Parts
•Development & Implementation Of Countermeasures For Process Related Defects
•Daily Rejection Tracking As Needed & Weekly/Monthly Summary
•Daily Layered Process Audit Tracking
•Develop & Control Plant PFMEA’s
•Develop & Control Plant PQCT’s
•Develop & Control Plant Operation Standards
•MOST Time Studies & Process Layouts
•Monthly Plant 5S Audits
•Daily Process Audits
•Reaction To Non-Conforming Parts Shipped To Customer, Implement C/M’s Where Necessary
2002-2017
New Model Project Engineering Coordinator/Team Manager Honda Mfg. Of Alabama (Lincoln, AL.) (Retired #1)
•Develop Project SAPs (Specified Action Plan) & Project Maturation Plans For New Model Odyssey
•Support To HRA-O And Paint Suppliers For New Color Development
•Support Pa Dept. Booth Rb Operators Programming To Meet New Color’s Appearance, Coverage, Filmbuild, Etc.
•Support Pa Dept. Seater Rb Operators Programming To Meet New Sealer & PVC Coverage Specification(s)
•Dept. Lead For Introduction Of New Phosphate/E-Coat Systems For New Al Panels. Treatment Procedure Of Panels, Al Sludge Generation Calculations And Sludge ‘De-Wetting’ Procedures And Purchase Required Equipment.
•Scheduling Department Activities According To Project Timeline
•Purchase Of New Rb’s For Sealer, Surfacer & Topcoat
•Identify Odyssey Body New Model Requirements And Change Points To Current Conditions
• Determine Required Dept. Manpower For New Model Introduction Based On MOST Time Analysis
•Calculate Cost Impact Of Additional Sealer Required (Linear mm) For New Model White Body Changes.
•Assist With Developing New Odyssey Fixtures Where/When Needed
•Establish Associate & Operator Training Plan
•Resourcing Technologies To Improve Department Characteristics Due To Specification Changes
•Establishing & Following Project Budgets Of $10M+
•Assurance Of Product Quality Maturation At Each Event And At Mass Production Introduction
•Process Work Balance Thru MOST Time Analysis
•Process Ergonomic Body Posturing Analysis.
Paint Department Process Technical Specialist Honda Mfg. Of Alabama (Lincoln, Al)
•Full Understanding Of Paint Specification Requirements Of Four (4) Models
•MOST Studies For Process Efficiencies & Balance (100 Processes Each Model)
•Process Ergonomic Body Posturing Analysis
•Development & Issuance Of Paint & Injection Molding Departments P-FMEA’s (Process Failure Mode Evaluation Analysis)
•Development & Issuance Of Paint & Injection Molding Departments PQCT’s (Process Quality Control Tables)
•Development & Issuance Of Operation Standards For Four (4) Models In Body Paint, Bumper Paint, Injection Molding & Bumper Sub Assembly
•Ergo Studies Of Processes And ‘Red Step’ Reduction Efforts
•All Of The Above Process Design Activities Were Ever Changing Due To Production Qty Demands, New Model Introductions And Takt Time Variances.
•Dept. ISO Gatekeeper For 3 Years.
•Plantwide Process Auditor For ISO Compliance
•BAKKA (Fire & Safety) Lead Auditor For 9 North American Plants (U.S., Canada & Mexico)
•Control & Issuance Of Dept. Documents
•Support Other Depts. (Weld, Stamping, AF & Engine Assy) Internal Audits
•Support VCA With Bi-Annual Certification Audits
Paint Department Sealer Team Manager Honda Mfg. Of Alabama (Lincoln, Al)
•Supported For One Year To Assist With Zone Stabilization
•Over See 53 Associates In Zone
•Reduced Zone Defects 75% (20+ Defects/ Shift to <5 Defects/Shift) By Using An SPC Mindset, Prompt/Accurate Feedback, Constructive Coaching Of Process Purpose And Product Specification.
•Reduced Zone Manual Downtime 50% By Encouraging A Change Of Mindset Emphasizing Self Sufficiency And Thorough Training Of Process Associate Abnormal Conditions Recovery.
•Reduced Sub Material Usage By 37% (Gloves, Wipers, Brushes, Squeegees, etc.) Mindset Change
•Identified The Higher Physical Stressor Processes Thru Ergo Analysis And Implemented The Rotation Limitations Of The Associates’ Frequency On These Processes. Also, Expanded The Training To Allow More Options For Process Assignments.
1999-2002
Honda de Mexico (HDM) Paint Department New Model EC (Guadalajara, Mx)
•New Model Project Engineering Coordinator
•Develop Project SAPs & Project Maturation Plans For ’03 Accord
•Scheduling Department Activities According To Project Timeline
•Identify Accord Body & Bumper (Including Injection Molding) New Model Requirements And Change Points From Existing Model Conditions
•Developing New Attach Points For Dollies, Carriers & Lifts
•Establish Training Plan
•New Color Development
•Full Understanding Of Paint Specification Requirements Of New Accord Model
•MOST Studies For Process Efficiencies & Balance
•Development & Issuance Of HDM Department P-FMEA’s & PQCT’s
•Development Of Department Operation Standards
1996-1999
Production Staff Honda Mfg. Of America Marysville, Oh
•Process Development For Accord & Acura Thru MOST Studies & Specification Assurance
•Operation Standard Development & Issuance
•Key Quality Point Identification & Control
•Ergonomic Studies For Body Posturing And Reducing Potential Cumulative Injuries Due To Process Design.
1993-1996
Team Leader Honda Mfg. Of America Marysville, Oh
•Responsible For Daily Operations Of Sealing And Surfacer Sanding Zones (Production, Quality, Safety, Equipment Running Efficiency, etc.)
•Responsible For Overseeing 60 Associates On Sealer Deck And 20 Associates In Surfacer Sanding And Surfacer Painting Booths.
•Full Understanding Of All Processes In Assigned Zones And Ability To Perform All Processes Safely At Takt Time And With Quality
•Mentor To Associates’ NHC Activities
•Dept. Fire Brigade Key Associate
1992-1993
UBC/CIP Rb Operator Honda Mfg. Of America Marysville, Oh
•Responsible For Daily Operations Of Fanuc UBC & CIP Robots
•Rb Programming Based On Business Needs (New Model, Production Changes, etc.)
•Full Understanding Of All Processes In Sealer And Ability To Perform All Processes Safely At Takt Time And With Quality
1989-1992
Sealer Process Associate Honda Mfg. Of America Marysville, Oh
•Trained And Proficient On All Processes In Paint-On, Sanding, Sealer Processes On Two (2) Models (Approx 40 Processes Each Model)
•Was Chosen As Paint Department Associate Spotlighted In Commemorative Edition Of Honda North America Manufacturing Presented To Mr. Honda
•Paint Dept. Safety Representative
•Involved In 4 NH Circles
•
Assembly Process Associate Honda Mfg. Of America Marysville, Oh
•Trained And Proficient On Body Line, Door Line And AF On Processes
•AF Final Repair- Everything Except Engine & Drive train.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
HUMAN RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT:
•Legal Supervision For TL's
•The Game of Trust-How to Gain & Sustain It
•The Power of Inclusion Phases 1 & 2
•The Power of Inclusion
•Promises, Promises! w/Communication Trg
•Trust Completion-Series I
•The Speed of Trust (Session 1: Trust Training)
•4 Imperatives of Great Leaders (Session 2: Trust Training)
•Closing The Execution Gap (Session 3: Trust Training)
•Unleashing Talent/Presentations to Management (Session 4:
•Trust Training)
•Gold Of The Desert Kings
•Confrontational Behavior Escalation/TC's&TM's
•Non-Exempt Performance Feedback Process
•Franklin Covey 7 Habits for Mgrs.
•7 Habits Maximizer Parts 1 & 2
•Honda Philosophy-HMA
•Blanchard Leading Thru Influence
•Leading By Example
•Working with Japanese Colleagues
•Effective Communications Part 1 & 2
•Confidentiality Policy Training for Responsible Associates
•Honda Philosophy-HAM
•Business Practices and Ethics-EL
•Attendance Policy Education-EL
•Selection Interview Workshop
•Time Management
•Legal Supervision For TM’s
•Coaching & Counseling
•Mutual Respect: Everyone’s Responsibility
•Managing Conflict
•Resolving Conflict
•PLPR: Planning For Progress
•TOGRTL: Role Of Team Leader
•VIP/TL: Volunteer Involvement Program Training For T/L
•Cultural Diversity
•LATL: Leadership Adventure Week 1
•LATL: Leadership Adventure Week 2
•Honda Way For Team Leaders
•American Disabilities Act Training
•HW/TL: Honda Way For Team Leaders
•HW/TM: Honda Way For Team Managers
•Frontline Leadership
•Drug And Alcohol Awareness Training
•Effective Communication Part 2
•HBDO: Human & Business Development
•Legal Compliance & Awareness
•Honda Business Practices & Ethics
•Attendance Policy
•Timekeeping & Timecard Entry
•Selection Interview Workshop
•Time Management
Quality Improvement
•Quality Keys
•5P: 5 Principles For Problem Solving
•PSDM: Problem Solving/Decision Making
•ISO 14001 Awareness Training
•Final Inspection Card-FIC-EL
•Quality-The Secret To Success-EL
•Defect Severity Ranking-EL
•CSD-A
•Management Quality Training Levels 1 & 2
•ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor
•Mini Juku 1 & 2
•MAP PA Dept. Inspection Training Class
•MAP PA Repair Reporting
•NH-Circle Basic Training
•QCREV: Quality Controls Review
•Analytical Troubleshooting
•Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing
•Internal ISO Audtiting
Leadership Growth
•Anna Engine Plant Tour & Floor Development (1wk)
•Marysville MC Plant Tour & Floor Development (1wk)
•Marysville Auto Plant Tour & Floor Development (1wk)
•East Liberty Auto Plant Tour & Floor Development (1wk)
•N.A. Plant Idea Sharing & Implementation Tour (1wk)
•VIP/TL: Volunteer Involvement Program For Team Leaders
•LATL: Leadership Adventure For Team Leaders (1wk)
•S/D: Supplier/Dealer Visit Procedures
Safety/Environmental Training
•IS0 9000 Overview
•Hearing Conservation And Annual Refresher
•Preventing Ergonomic Hazards
•Safety for Project Leaders
•Safety Leadership Training
•SafeStart Units 1-5
•Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures
•Storm water Best Mgmt. Practices Training
•Confined Space Entry/Attendant Certificate
•Confined Space Entry Supervisor Certificate
•Lockout Gen Training And Annual Refreshers
•Lockout Tag out Train-the-Trainer
•Hand/Wrist Awareness & Ergonomics
•Auburn Ergonomics for Engineering Design
•Basic Hazard Communications
•Hazard Communications Specific
•Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
•Annual Respiratory Medical Testing
•Heat Stress Awareness Training
•MS: MSA151MAP Forklift Training
Computer Training
•PRS- Plant Reporting System / Data Entry
•MRO ARIBA Requester
•MRO MCMS New Item Approval
•Enovia DMU Viewer v.5 Basics
•PDA Handheld Computer
•PDDA-Personal Data Development & Analysis
•MS Excel Basic
•MS Excel Data Mgt. & Pivot Tables
•MS Word
•MS PowerPoint 2002 Advanced
•HMA Factory Enovia Class-4
•VISIO Fundamentals
•MS Project Level 1 – Creating A Project
•Introduction To Blueprint Reading
•MS Production Numbers & Formulations
•Metric Conversions
•CATIA
New Model Training
•Intro to Paint New Model Leadership
•Purchasing with Integrity
•Planning & Prioritizing
•MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique)
•PFMEA
•PQCT
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