Production Coach: Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence

Production Coach

Experienced Production Coach and Supervisor, skilled in optimizing manufacturing, Lean principles, and Six Sigma methods for enhanced efficiency, quality, and safety. Strong leader with military service and Six Sigma Green Belt, dedicated to continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION COACH

Bridgestone Metalpha USA - January 2022 to Present

Supervisor of SR and SC area. Maintain quality inspections as well as safety checks throughout the shift.

Spearheaded waste reduction initiatives, driving improvement processes to streamline overall output and optimize efficiency.

Implemented Lean methodologies to enhance production processes, maximizing output and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

LG Electronics - June 2019 to January 2022

EPS Technician. Manning and maintaining EPS machines. Injection modeling.

Maintain molding machines along with tape machines.

Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.

Trouble shoot machine issues.

ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR

Kyowa America - February 2018 to May 2019

Effectively lead and motivate a team of thirty workers by employing Associate Center Leaderships techniques to achieve daily production targets on 440 spoiler and door units.

Improved production line workflow and output quality by way of a thorough review of best practices and the development and implementation of enhanced assembly techniques and auditing processes.

Employed lean manufacturing and continuous quality improvement strategies to reduce error rates.

Analyzed performance data to strategically allocate resources and reduce overtime.

SUPERVISOR

Trane - Ingersoll Rand - November 2016 to February 2018

Direct and coordinate the activities of production employees/teams within a manufacturing operation setting; participate in employment and staffing decisions.

Communicate effectively within both Value Stream and Support Team resources; align efforts to support external customer needs.

Ensure that goals are being met with regards to Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Productivity, and Employee Engagement; actively communicate with team and support teams.

Monitor team performance (multiple metrics) on an ongoing basis; respond and escalate to remove immediate barriers. Implement countermeasures to prevent recurring production losses due to quality or production challenges.

Lead through daily/weekly coaching and motivation; achieve goals through the deployment of empowered work teams.

Develop and implement manpower schedules to achieve production objectives; mitigate manpower risks. Maintain personnel attendance records (work, vacation, overtime, etc.)

Embrace the Ingersoll Rand Business Operating System and utilization of tools to ensure appropriate execution within assigned areas.

Drive continuous improvement activities utilizing lean manufacturing principles and tools. Engage employees in Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, operator standard work, empowered work teams, structured A3 problem solving, etc.

Encourage and lead a zero-incident safety culture and zero-defect quality culture.

MANUFACTURING GROUP LEAD

Akebono Brake - April 2010 to November 2016

Managed line operations and supervised setup of equipment, ensuring smooth production processes.

Oversaw machine operations, promptly addressing any technical issues to maintain efficiency.

Proficiently utilized PLC to diagnose and modify programming, ensuring optimal machine performance.

Demonstrated expertise in gantry programming, adapting, and enhancing functionality through PLC adjustments.

Profound understanding of robotic programming, with the ability to impart logic and manipulate programs as required.

Conducted comprehensive training for operators, ensuring proficient machine handling and maintaining product quality.

Skilled in precision machining of rotors, hubs, and calipers to meet exacting specifications.

Orchestrated the assembly process for corner modules, brake assemblies, and calipers, ensuring precision and quality.

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream, Key Performance Indicators, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Continuous Improvement, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning.

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

CPR Certification

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership – Bethel University 2016

Master’s Degree in Business – Bethel University 2018

AIRMAN FIRST CLASS

United States Air Force 2004-2006

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