Education

Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt

Master of Science Technological Systems Management

Master of Science in Organizational Management

Master of Science Business Administration

Nuclear Power school, U.S. Navy

Cryogenics school, U. S. Navy

Skills Summary

Curriculum Development and hands on Instruction / tutoring

Skilled and experienced coach in implementing Lean Manufacturing and Team building.

Strengths in Visual Management techniques; Kaizen events; Continuous Process Improvement; Failure Modes Effects Analysis; Statistical Process Control; and Quality Control.

Strengths in Strategic Planning; Materials Requirements Planning; Kan Ban and Supermarket implementation; Operations, Materials, and Project Management.

Full P & L responsibility.

Proven capabilities in the areas of budgeting; capital project implementation; cost reduction programs; labor/contract negotiations; health, safety (OSHA) and environmental management (EPA), and employee involvement programs

Experience

Adjunct Professor. Subject material: 1) Introduction to microcomputer applications. Survey of application packages including Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, presentation, and graphics. Includes hardware concepts and basic computer terminology and email. Guidelines for selecting and evaluating hardware and software. 2) Theory of single user, multitasking, and multi-user operating systems. The user interface will be examined as well as the operating system commands, command syntax, parameters, and operating systems troubleshooting. Topics on OS layering, hardware, disk storage, file management utilities, directory management utilities, backup, recovery, and editors.

Continuous Improvement Manager and Division Black Belt for a division, with annual sales of $1 Billion, specializing in design, build, and repair/retrofit of electronic systems, cockpit controls, fuel and hydraulic management systems, and harnesses for aviation. This division is part of the diversified corporation, with annual sales in excess of $14 Billion.

Computer Systems Business Analyst transitioning critical routines to robust applications.

High Performing Teams Coach ‘Train the Trainer’

Responsible for coordinating all continuous improvement activities.

Responsible for continuous improvement training and employee development.

Developed and taught several courses in Structured Problem Solving, Root Cause Analyses, and Standard Work Development.

Responsible for leading the Staff Steering Team in Strategy Deployment activities.

Production Coordinator for a family owned/run (currently transitioning from 2nd to 3rd generation) major steel tank fabricating ($50 Mil annual sales) facility undergoing rapid expansion.

Coached and counseled 6 supervisors in conversion to lean manufacturing.

Assessed minimum skills set requirements for multiple activities and developed/implemented program to address deficiencies.

Coordinated production activities for development of all new products. Actively involved in PPAP and PPQP development.

Performed and taught existing QE’s Gage R&R studies.

Performed assembly line workflow analyses, resulting in elimination of daily movement of 3,000 Lbs. fixtures on product changeover and 15% reduction in footprint.

Performed root cause analysis, developed Critical to Quality checklists, and assessed fixture error-proofing to eliminate various defects.

Assembly Manager for a major institutional food preparation equipment manufacturer, with $100M annual sales.

100% success rate (no arbitrations) with disciplinary actions, including 2 terminations, in a ‘hostile’ union environment.

Developed tools and aids to help young supervisors understand line balancing, the difference between cycle time and total output, materials management in a KanBan and supermarket environment, and efficiency/contribution to margin.

Designed/managed pre-employment testing program, develop staffing and layoff budgets, and employee evaluation programs.

Developed metrics, story boards, and shadow boards to monitor/improve performance at the work cell level.

Developed Kan Ban, Supermarket, and ‘Water Beetle’ replenishment activities.

General Manager for a family owned/run commercial window treatment and remodeling corporation with annual sales of $2 Mil.

Increased sales volume by 30% while reducing cost margins by 26%.

Doubled manufacturing space and reduced inventory by 30%.

Created minority managed, union only company to qualify for government contracts.

Production Manager for a two plant sheet metal fabrication and electronic assembly division of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, with production ramp-up as a result of a 4 fold increase in sales (from $25M to $100M), and 450 non-union, bilingual, production associates.

Developed metrics, story boards, and shadow boards to monitor/improve performance at the work cell level.

Managed the consolidation, relocation, and closure of a 450 associate operation over an 11 month time period. Oversaw disposal of obsolete equipment and transfer of real estate

Designed layouts, oversaw, and assisted in the startup of multiple manufacturing and warehousing operations.

Implemented one-piece flow for a critical product line that was severely past due, resulting in on-time delivery.

Value Stream mapped testing process, resulting in streamlined, visual flow, with a doubling of throughput and 75% reduction of customer failures.

Developed and managed accountability system for defect feedback and addressing.

Led multiple Value Stream Mappings and Kaizens.

Developed Kan Ban, Supermarket, and ‘Water Beetle’ replenishment activities

Certified ISO Auditor.

Operations Manager for a family owned/run $6M+ company, consisting of multiple non-ferrous foundries, close tolerance machining centers, and extensive consignment warehousing.

Performed cost-benefits analysis, resulting in closure of one foundry, and absorption of workload into another under-utilized facility

Developed and implemented production control program (previously manual).

Developed work cells and team leads, reducing past dues by 75%.

Implemented QC procedures that resulted in company being qualified to do Nuclear work.

Unit Supervisor, responsible for a team of 275 technicians developing the Quality categorization (Q-List) (FMEA) program and materials management program for a $45 million inventory at a multi-unit 1200MW BWR Nuclear Power Plant. Responsible for the design and implementation of tool cribs.

Operations Improvement Analyst with corporate responsibility for maintenance, procurement, and materials control activities at 3 nuclear facilities.

Recognized by EPRI(Electrical Power Research Institute) for developing an industry leading Q-List (FMEA) and Spare Parts management program.

Oversaw the development of a complex MRP software package.

Consolidated procurement activities between plants to reduce cost/inventory.

Led effort to evaluate codes (ASME, IEEE, Etc.) to create common procurement specifications.

Military Experience

U.S. Navy (7+ years active duty)

Held various engineering positions related to power plant maintenance and operation.

Responsible for the complete refurbishment of a Liquid Oxygen facility in Rota, Spain.

Test Engineer responsible for all Liquid Oxygen quality in Mediterranean.

U.S. Coast Guard Reserves (2 Years)

Oversaw the implementation of a new designed rapid rescue boat in Cleveland, Oh.

Ohio National Guard (2 Years)

Platoon Sergeant for a Rapid Deployment team.

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