Manager Engineer
Resume:
Kelvin Jones
Fairburn Ga.
adi5z9@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective: Seeking a position as an Engineering Leader with a creative, technology-driven organization in an environment that encourages innovative thinking, recognition, and career development. Customer interaction is a plus.
Education: BS in Industrial Engineering I.T.T. Tech Ft. Wayne In. 1983-1987
Computer Experience: MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point
Skills and Abilities
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt:
Capital Project Implementation:
Lean Manufacturing
Injection Molding
Continuous Process Improvement,
Project Management
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
Kaizen Blitz Instructor
Work Instructions Trainer
Small Group Instructor
SAP
AGV Process (Automated Guided Vehicles)
ISO 14001 ISO/TS 16949
New Product Launch
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Auto CAD
Time Studies Value Added Analysis
PFEMA
Design and Installation
Gemba leader
MTM (Time Management)
5S Champion
Gerresheimer Peachtree City, Ga.
Continuous Improvement Manager 01/01/2018 – Present
Supervise and implement Continuous Improvement activities on the shop floor, maintenance and in Administrative processes
Develop Work Instructions and Line Balances for each operation
Mgr. of 2 Engineers, 12 Engineering Technicians, to time study and perform a Value Added Analysis of every line operation resulting in cost down savings
Lead validation Kaizen Blitz that reduced waste. Cost and time
Lead injection molding machine conveyor Kaizen Blitz that reduced defects waste and cost based on CAPA complaints estimated savings $150,000
Create manning plans based on volume forecasts for new programs
Responsible to coordinate and implement the deliverables of teams consisting of engineers from varied technical fields, operations managers, maintenance personnel, contracted installation providers and production operators. Managing capital projects
Increase OEE
Use Six Sigma practices to implement Plant Wide Lean Manufacturing opportunities
Update CAD drawings on projects
Reduced contamination in assembly and injection molding by 50%
Manage Projects with Microsoft Project and keep updates
Developed Work Instructions and Line Balances for each operation
Continental Contitech Hogansville, Ga.
Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Manager 03/28/2015 – Dec-15-2017
Supervise Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s) on the shop floor and in Administrative processes
Develop Work Instructions and Line Balances for each operation
Mgr. of 4 Engineers, 6 Engineering Technicians, to time study and perform a Value Added Analysis of every Loom and Twister line operation resulting in cost down savings
Create manning plans based on volume forecasts for new programs
Reduced loom changeover time from 72Hrs to 68Hrs by implementing Standardized steps to each itemized operation, and developed a calculated spread sheet that will allow Managers/Supervisors to enter the yarn ends into the spread sheet and give the different cycle times that each operator should work to. $80,000 savings
Identify and reduce downtime on all looms and twisters
Increase OEE
Update CAD drawings on projects
Time all looms to increase uptime and productivity
Manage Projects with Microsoft Project and keep updates
Update BOM and Run Times in SA
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation, Newnan, Ga.
Continuous Improvement Lead Engineer 10/10/2007 – 03/14/2015
5S, standard work, Lead and implement site lean activities such as visual management, pace to takt, value stream mapping, Kaizen, and 8D to drive out waste and improve productivity.
Implemented a Small Group Kaizen Project, that reduced 10 Golf Car Export Splash Guard Sub-Build Operations, and incorporated them into the Production Line without adding manpower, resulting in a $100,000 annual savings.
Lead and track continuous improvement activities through all functional areas
General Motors
Supervise Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s) on the shop floor and in the Administrative process.
Implemented AGV’s (Automated Guided Vehicles) into the Production Process for parts delivery and on line Production, resulting in $150,000 savings and 20% improvement of non value added waste.
Developed Time Studies and routing for Material handlers to deliver parts to the Production line
Developed Work Instructions and Line Balances for each operation
Designed returnable racks that simplifies supplier delivery system, operators can use the racks from the supplier right up to the Production line.
Developed Kitting process for all lines to reduce Non Value Added Wasted motion
Reduced changeover times in Press Stamping Lines and the Injection Mold Machines from 3hrs to 1 Hr with SMED Processing, resulting in $150,000 savings
Project Manager:
Responsible to coordinate and implement the deliverables of teams consisting of engineers from varied technical fields, operations managers, maintenance personnel, contracted installation providers and production operators. Managing capital projects, each valued at over $4 million.
Using Microsoft Project track timeline, cost, and activities of every department that has an action in the project, Engineering, maintenance, production, quality, or safety.
Completed feasibility studies on new machinery and equipment for use in production assembly processes.
Developed functional specifications and sequence of operations for new and modified machinery and equipment.
Managed the design and installation of operator stations using Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) for implementation of new production machinery, equipment, and tooling.
Balanced safety, ergonomic requirements, job loading, and work station efficiency targets for new production area.
Successfully implemented two Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) conveyor systems for use in production
General Motors/Saturn Corporation / Spring Hill Tn
Senior Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineer 3/15/1994-10/10/2007
•Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer responsible for layout, installation, start-up/debug, daily operation, and continuous improvement of over $5 million of newly installed machinery, equipment and conveyor systems.
• Verify OEM provided conveyors and equipment adhere to GM Standards and best practices, and actively pursue modifications to the standards as superior ideas and methods are discovered.
• Lead and coordinate plant projects including the design, development, and implementation of new conveyors and equipment.
• Ensure plant requirements regarding equipment uptime and schedule attainment on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Generate and implement solutions to equipment issues using root cause analysis through a Throughput Improvement Program.
• Provide leadership and direction for area leaders, maintenance leaders, and skilled trades in need of technical expertise regarding conveyor and equipment malfunctions, generating immediate and long term corrective actions.
• Coordinate, and assist in developing and completing, preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
Project Manager:
Chassis Engineer that lead Value Added Analysis that resulted in substantial downtime reduction and manpower savings.
Surface Mount Technology: Work with suppliers that produced ECM,s (Engine Control Modules, and PCM,s (Powertrain Control Modules ensuring that the components and P.C. boards were up to G.M. standards.
Leader of a team of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Maintenance Technicians that maintained Production and implemented new projects
Implemented AGV’s (Automated Guided Vehicles) into the Chassis Production Process for on line Production
Developed routes for Material handlers to deliver parts to the Production line and eliminate wasted motion.
Developed Kitting process for all lines to reduce Non Value Added Wasted motion
Reduced non value added waste, while staying within the ergonomics and safety guidelines developed by General Motors and the UAW in all operations
Project Manager that lead the Chassis Dept.
Maintain and distributed Work Orders to the Maintenance Crew, and Project Crew for all 3 shifts according to importance.
Production Supervisor: 03/2001-03/2003
Supervise 28 operators 4 Small Teams of 6 Operators with 1 Team Leader each, while maintaining a strong relationship with Managers.
Coordinated plant activities from side to side planning with departmental managers.
Kept an eye on manufacturing processes on every day basis and ensured production standards.
Promoted lean techniques, shop floor management, and plant sanitation among plant workers.
Electronic Data Systems/AT&T Detroit Mi.
Computer Technician/ Telecommunications Technician 7/4/1988-3/1/1994
Install, Service, and Program, Computer Networks at General Motors Plant
Install, Service, and Program, Telephone Systems at General Motors Plant
Surface Mount Technology: Solder Components onto P.C. boards in a assembly line process that produced ECM,s (Engine Control Modules)
Add software and hardware to all computers.
Run wire for Computers or Telephones throughout the Plant. (Ti, 25 pair,)
Write blueprint for new installation.
Lead team on new installations.
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