Experience

Ford Idaho Center
• United States
• Events Services
• Event Staff

  • May 2022 - Present


Kenworth Truck Co. - PACCAR

• QA Unit Manager

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2022

  Utilize Lean Principles to hold suppliers accountable to implementing and sustaining corrective actions. Work collaboratively on root cause issues impacting quality related to Kenworth as a whole and truck parts being installed on Kenworth trucks.

• Assistant Production Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2018



PACCAR

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2015

  •Responsible for 5 Supervisors, 9 Coordinators and up to 96 shop floor associates•Implemented a comprehensive training program for new supervisors and managers•Served as interim Plant Manager for two months while the position was open•Reduced overtime from 4% to 0% in two months and maintain under 0.5% in overtime expense•Work with cross-functional teams to implement new programs for our customers•Actively participate in PPS (PACCAR Production System) to implement various processes on the plant floor, which increase efficiency and productivity•Successfully lead a team of Supervisors through Quality and Environmental audits Show less

• Supervisor

  • Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  •Interviewed and hired 9 coordinators during ramp up•Implemented a second shift and staffed with 1 supervisor, 2 coordinators and 40 associates•Brought in programs as a capacity relief for Dynacraft-Louisville to meet customer demands

• Product Lifecycle Management Coordinator

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2011

  Product planning and execution throughout a product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, quality, materials and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Ensure that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals. Designed ECN parts list that simplifies the process flowReduce production time through coordinating and streamlining processes