Statistician / Data Modeler

Michael A. Niehaus

E-MAIL: *******.*.*******@*****.*** PH: 269-***-****

Objective

I am seeking a dynamic, creative, professional and personally rewarding relationship opportunity as an applied statistician / analytical specialist. Taking the initiative to act with integrity, support creative innovation, and demonstrate an intensity of purpose to exceed expectations.

Skills

• Creative and analytical problem solving skills.

• Hands-on , “get it done”, can-do attitude with heavy attention to detail and quality.

• Relentless in the pursuit of quality and data integrity.

• Great sense of humor in making work fun and interesting.

• Experienced in most office related software; Microsoft office, project management planning, and statistical analysis software such as SAS 9.3, Minitab 16 and R statistical packages.

• Proficient in SAS programming including data step and macros.

• Proficient in implementing Taguchi methods, lean manufacturing and six sigma principles.

Education

2010 – 2012 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Masters of Applied Statistics

G.P.A 3.94

• Pursuit of doctoral candidacy in statistics: optimization and data analytics.

1994 – 1998 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

Bachelor of Science – Mathematics

Major studies in complex analysis, advanced calculus, topology and Taguchi quality methods.

G.P.A 3.41

Experience

(present) Aug. 2010 – present Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan

Graduate T.A / Instructor – Department of Statistics.

(1 years) Jan. 2009 – April 2010 Shafer Group LLC. Albion, Michigan

Quality / Production Supervisor - Casting

Turn-around operation.

• Hands-on casting foreman of concrete septic and utility products in a lean environment.

• Initiated controlled change to support continuous improvement and good manufacturing principles.

• Principal duties of efficient production operations through cost control, process and procedural development, and implementation of controlled change to eliminate defects and non-conformance of product.

• Laid off – due to lack of work 04/2010.

This was a great opportunity for me learning to rely on past experiences and opportunities to “turn around” a production facility and regain current and past customer trust. I enjoyed very much having the freedom, responsibility and collaboration of all members of the team. This opportunity taught me the meaning of teamwork and “seat of the pants” ingenuity.

(1 year) Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009 Johnson Poured Wall Co. Mattawan, Michigan

Concrete Finisher

• Responsible for placement and finishing of commercial and residential concrete including structural and architectural finishes. Committed to customer service, quality, and attention to detail.

• Company-wide layoff: 01/2008.

(2 years) Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2007 Stress-Con Industries, Inc. Detroit, Michigan

Production Manager – Detroit Casting

Ground-floor plant startup.

• This opportunity was from a past employer. I was asked to lead a startup casting operation by the owner of Nucon Schokbeton of Kalamazoo, MI. to produce industrial concrete wall panels and parking structures and “jumped at the chance”.

• Working in Detroit gave me the rare opportunity of starting a complete casting operation from the ground floor. This opportunity taught me how to relate to people, suppliers, contractors and plant employees gaining trust and mutual collaboration in balancing equipment, manpower and schedule.

This was an exceptional opportunity for a young person. Having very little resources and tight manufacturing schedules; this opportunity made me think on my feet. I had the pleasure of being a part of a very talented group and mutual reliance to achieve our goals. Together, we built nine, (9) independent production lines in seven months. This was a rare opportunity that taught me to rely and learn from team-mates and proved the synergy that can happen within a dynamic team.

(2 years) Mar. 2003 – Aug. 2005 Superior Walls, Inc. Grand Rapids, Michigan

Plant Manager – Casting

Established, growing production facility.

• This opportunity was my first introduction to a multi-shift production facility.

• I learned to prioritize work efficiently and plan the execution of operations across teams to achieve success.

• This opportunity taught me the ability to statistically “model” production and cost using my past mathematics education and hands on experience.

• Laid off – due to lack of business. 8/29/05

(5 years) Dec. 1998 – Mar. 2003 Stress-Con Industries, Inc. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Plant Superintendent - Kalamazoo

• Developed and maintained all plant production schedules, fabrication schedules, shipping coordination, site erection schedules and product sequencing.

• Redesigned production control, inventory management, and procurement departments into APICS model increasing plant efficiency and accountability through “single source” materials management.

• Laid off – due to lack of business 3/23/03

(6-1/2 years) Aug. 1992 – Dec. 1998 Lansing Poured Wall, Co. Lansing, Michigan

Wall setter – concrete foundations

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