LEE K. NGUYEN

**** ******** ****,

Sacramento, Ca 95363

Tel: H - 916-***-****; C - 916-***-****

Email: s8s0uk@r.postjobfree.com

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Industrial Engineer with in-depth manufacturing processes, project management, and computer data base experience which includes, operation systems, process development, product cost reduction, process improvements/and quality and supervision is seeking a challenging position in a continous improvement environment.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in classical industrial, Manufacturing methods, Material/procurement management, Value engineering, Business Process improvement, Change management, Logistics Engineering and Distributions.

• Hands-on experience in world-class manufacturing, ERP/MRPII, WMS, LMS, ISO 9000, KANBAN, KAIZEN, SPC, 5S, Lean manufacturing process with B/B SIX SIGMA certification. Knowledge of DOD and MIL Specifications (Aerospace & Defense)

• Proficient of IBM/PC and work processing - MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project Management, Power Point and Visio.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple objectives, problem solving, and process improvement abilities.

• Excellent communication/presentation, facilitating and coaching skills. Reliable and adaptable; take initiative. Exceptionally organized, resourceful and a good team player. High degree of energy, with cross functional and technical team supervision experience.

• International experience (Mexico and China). Hire, train and motivate temporary and Engineering technician staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

C21 Select Group – Commercial Division, Citrus Heights, CA

08/11-Present

Broker Associate

TOYSRUS, Inc. Stockton, CA

03/10-06/11

DC Industrial Engineer – Team Leader

Primary responsibilities are to support DC operations and management by maximizing productivity and operating capabilities of the plant through the use of projects and process improvement engineering techniques.

Coordinated/implemented national wide continuous improvement initiative projects - LEAN including 5S, KAISEN, JIT (KANBAN, one piece flow), VSM. Support DC with metrics, resource allocation, efficiency, and safety.

Coordinated, procured material and work with equipment/system vendors and in-house facility team to implement highly integrate system throughout the DC (planning, scheduling, testing, and validating).

Reviewed alternative flow paths for plant capacity optimization. Participated in establishing and determined Best Practices, SOPs, and training, facilitating of new methods.

Established and maintained productivity standards along with strong partnerships with corporate and DC management. Oversaw DC analyst and support team of 3 staffs. Leaded Team training and scheduled for continuous improvement workshops as required.

Golden Hills Nut Company 07/08 – 02/10

Ballico, CA Plant Manager, Contract

Oversaw full range of operations including logistics, QC, and Manufacturing and Logistics. Provided direct oversight for the health and welfare of over 140 employees throughout 3 shifts. Oversaw the administration of food quality, safety, and HACCP programs.

Managed multiple projects in a fast-paced, environment; worked independently and as a team. Coordinated and collaborated on various responsibilities while making highly organized and sound decisions. Prioritized work and delegated tasks to ensure optimal operating efficiency.

Exercised strong oral communication and interpersonal skills; worked jointly with people at all levels to plan operations. Identified, discussed and resolved technical issues. Provided expert guidance and technical knowledge to coworkers and management.

IPA– International Profit Associates Consulting, Buffalo Grove, IL

08/05 - 06/08

Consulting - Sr. Area Business Manager.

Planned and developed business strategies, best methods/models, product/service offerings, mindsets of key competitors and present to business owners/executives of small to medium sized businesses which will help improve their focus – operations, management and control (including manufacturing, contractor, warehouse/distribution, and processing plan).

Managed operating cost, budgeting, marketing and networking plans in area of responsibilities.

Monitored day to day business activities with Business Coordinators (BC) in the designated central valley- California to ensure organization efficiency, completeness of field support and business transactions and closures. Trained, motivated and developed operations team.

L3 – Communications, Anaheim, CA

09/01–07/05

Sr. Industrial Engineer

Major responsibilities are to support the manufacturing of Submarine and Surface Navy’s Power conversion System and its components.

Improved processes and maintained product quality (Electromechanical assembly spares components and final products which includes machining parts, sheet metals, electronics Modules, PCB assemblies, SMT, cables, harnesses, marine assembly products and injection molding hardware).

Participated in design reviews internally/externally, including DFM/DFA input for testing. Responsible for product cost reductions, accurate BOMs, Routings, and Standard Data.

Responsible for Logistics engineering, supporting and transferring of matured products to other’s low cost center.

Assisted in the maintenance of quality assurance and formal testing procedures. Worked with inter-department and interfaced with vendors for product/material qualifications . Managed effective manufacturing ECO, ECN process according MIL-Specs.

AASI AIRCRAFT, Long Beach, CA

10/96-09/01

Sr.Industrial Engineer/Operations.

Responsible for technical support in the manufacturing of small business aircraft (JC 500).

Applied IE/MFG’s techniques, Six Sigma, quality/inspection management, 5S, and process capability to implement various continuous improvement programs on labor efficiency, process and productivity

Involved in materials/production control planning and MRP mfg. systems, vendor qualification, departmental budgeting, production scheduling and quality control (MRB). Evaluated capital equipment and justification.

Managed and directed supporting employees (up to 8 associates) in Documentation control, Mfg. engineering technician, Production control and Warehouse operations (supervising, hiring, training and coaching).

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

California Pacific University - Escondido, CA

Graduate coursres in Business Administration, 2004

Iowa State University - Ames, IA

Graduate courses in Industrial Management

University of Saigon - VN

B.S. Industrial Engineering

Situation Leadership Cert. (2011), TRU, Stockton, CA

Lead to Succeed Program, TRU, Stockton (2011), CA

Sales training Cert. for Sr. Area Mgr. for IPA/IBA - Buffalo Grove, IL

BB SIX-SIGMA Cert., California State University - Fullerton, CA

Adv. Soldering Tech - Train the Trainer Cert., OMNI Training. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Logistics Engineering Cert., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Adv. program, MA

MRP/ERP- Baan, ASI, SAP, Compass (WDS) System

TQM; Consulting Facilitator training; MIL-SPEC-1567, MIL-STD-129, -130.

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE), APICS.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).

Methods Improvement & Work Simplification - Peter August, Los Angeles, CA.

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