Service Technician

• Feb 2021 - Present

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• Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

Labor or material cost percentages too high? I’m your guy to collect data, get to the root cause, and offer a variety of solutions with attainable ROI’s. Major equipment move? No problem. I’ve done that. Need better data collection tools? I’ve managed it all from simple, keyed entry collaboration, to PLC collected data, to integrating an MRP with customized software. Too much machine down time? I’ll get to root cause, make repairs, work with the OEM, design TPM program and critical spare parts. Labor or material cost percentages too high? I’m your guy to collect data, get to the root cause, and offer a variety of solutions with attainable ROI’s. Major equipment move? No problem. I’ve done that. Need better data collection tools? I’ve managed it all from simple, keyed entry collaboration, to PLC collected data, to integrating an MRP with customized software. Too much machine down time? I’ll get to root cause, make repairs, work with the OEM, design TPM program and critical spare parts.

Director, TSM Manufacturing Services

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

Responsible for leading multiple maintenance departments into a lean culture by measuring and teaching the value of proactive maintenance to all levels of the company. Vet and manage the funds and requests for all CapEx projects that involve facilities or equipment. Continued development of VBA programs which reduce cost and improve customer service. Search out ways to improve manufacturing and clerical processes though automation. Relentlessly seeking solutions that reduce plant floor accidents. Implementing projects aimed at reducing turnover. Key team member on all large, management level, kaizens.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2018

Responsible for leading automation efforts which included managing all angles of machinery purchases. Oversaw the construction of a new facility. Managed other CapEx projects such as a scheduling software implementation and an automated manufacturing measurement system. Wrote VBA programs for plant scheduling. Developed and implemented programs that interface with customers' antiquated ordering systems. Engineered manufacturing layouts, processes, and improvement ideas. Responsible for leading automation efforts which included managing all angles of machinery purchases. Oversaw the construction of a new facility. Managed other CapEx projects such as a scheduling software implementation and an automated manufacturing measurement system. Wrote VBA programs for plant scheduling. Developed and implemented programs that interface with customers' antiquated ordering systems. Engineered manufacturing layouts, processes, and improvement ideas.

CSI-Energy Manager

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2015

I monitor the electricity and natural gas used by each of our 45+ facilities. I have engineered and managed over 25 plant lighting upgrades including predicitng light levels, getting utility incentives paid, and Epact 179d federal incentives. I have also applied my training in compressed air. I monitor the electricity and natural gas used by each of our 45+ facilities. I have engineered and managed over 25 plant lighting upgrades including predicitng light levels, getting utility incentives paid, and Epact 179d federal incentives. I have also applied my training in compressed air.

CSI Improvement Manager

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

Classroom teaching of Lean principles including 5S, Kaizen, VSM, and Six Sigma. Taught myself to write programs in VBA. Develop multiple data production oriented, data management, programs in MS Excel. Led Kaizen events, drew VSM's, Used AutoCad to draw 2d plant layouts. Completed training in Lead Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001:2008. Participated in several internal audits and acted as company liason in registration audits.

Manager of Special Projects

• Sep 1999 - Jan 2008

Did the purchasing specifications for German, polyurethans foam cutting equipment including, but not limited to, CNC's. Installed, relocated, and repaired Polyurethane foam cutting equipment. This included industrial electrical work, precision leveling, and communication with european technicians. I have written thousands of cnc programs and have taught cnc programming.

Plant Manager

• Oct 1997 - Oct 1998

Managed all facets of a small polyurethane foam fabrication plant. This included not only purchasing, personnel, shipping, and manufacturing. But also maintenance, costing, and cnc programming. Managed all facets of a small polyurethane foam fabrication plant. This included not only purchasing, personnel, shipping, and manufacturing. But also maintenance, costing, and cnc programming.

Plant Supervisor

• Jan 1994 - Oct 1997

Managed all production, materials purchasing, and shipping of small polyurethane fabrication plant. This company went out of business around 2006. This is the employer that sent me to Tennessee to build a new plant. Managed all production, materials purchasing, and shipping of small polyurethane fabrication plant. This company went out of business around 2006. This is the employer that sent me to Tennessee to build a new plant.