Ben Williams
************@*****.*** 765-***-**** Jamestown, IN 46147
Expertise in Lean Six Sigma. Comfortable in customer, vendor, and contractor interactions. Adept at utilizing management and quality tools to drive the success diverse teams and meet project and organizational goals. Proficient in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook,
Areas of Expertise include:
Process Flow & Control Plans
Lean Six Sigma
Statistical Analysis
Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
SAP
Automated Manufacturing
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
8D
PPAP
Training & Mentoring
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Minor in Lean Six Sigma
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Terre Haute, IN 2019
Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Design Technology
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Indianapolis, IN 2015
Professional Experience
DS SMITH Lebanon, IN 2019 – Present
Packaging and paper division
Maintenance Planner
Developed maintenance project job plans, and schedules. Used SAP to create work orders, PM’s, and manage workflow. Acted as back up supervisor in the absence of the maintenance manager. Created PM schedules for facility equipment and machinery. Responsible for BOM’s, requisitioning parts, maintaining work specifications, created PM documents & work instructions, and scheduling work as needed.
FUKAI TOYOTETSU INDIANA CORP. Jamestown, IN 2016 – 2019
A tier-one automotive industry manufacturer
Manufacturing Engineer (2017 – 2019)
Design, analyze, and implement new processes, process improvements, and manufacturing techniques utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to increase efficiency, production rates, and capacities to produce Subaru car parts, with a specialization on welding and assembly processes. Provided technical support for manufacturing personnel in Kawasaki, Panasonic and OTC robotic automation, interlock, and Omron PLC controls. Developed new components, tooling, and fixtures with AutoCAD and Inventor. Collaborated with quality, maintenance, production, and facilities departments to troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform root cause analysis to resolve parts defects. Implemented new car line models, with PPAP submission. Utilized management and quality tools such as process flow, control plans, and Pareto charts.
Machine Maintenance Technician (2016 – 2017)
Established Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices by 5S, standard work procedures, and 5 WHY analysis. Developed productive maintenance procedures and schedules. Installed, troubleshot, and maintained mechanical and electrical equipment, including automation robots, control systems, sensors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, cranes, conveyors, presses, and other specialty machinery. Performed Mig, Tig, and Oxy fuel welding.
HENDRICKSON TRAILER SUSPENSION Lebanon, IN 2010 – 2016
Production Supervisor
Led 6-20 person manufacturing team across assembly, paint, and distribution departments, including hiring, training, mentoring, and scheduling based on productivity, overtime targets, and drop-in orders. Oversaw daily meeting and implemented Lean manufacturing techniques, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and safe working conditions.
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP Lebanon, IN 2008 – 2010
Equipment operator
Received, shipped, picked, and transported product throughout the facility. Performed cycle counts, inventory control, managed picking and the shipping dock. Utilized WMS and updated stock records.
WILLIAMS TOOL & MACHINE CORP. Jamestown, IN 2007 – 2008
Machinist
Utilized manufacturing techniques such as drilling, reaming, boring, stamping, and tapping to create custom parts and tooling for various companies. Followed customer engineering drawings, geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T), and technical requirements. Setup and operated lathes, mills, precision grinders, and presses.