Vice President of Manufacturing

• Jan 2022 - Present

Plant Manager

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

Production Leader

• Dec 2016 - Aug 2019

• Manage 100 employees and six team leaders across three shifts of production• Responsible for production performance, KPIs, in direct areas including; automated and manual assembly, inspection cells, clean room packing and surface grinding• Monitor daily production schedules with targets of over 300 thousand units per day• Participated on the rollout team for Shop Floor Management meetings for improved communication flow with bottom to top communication approach• Troubleshooting machine issues with engineering and maintenance teams• Scheduling preventative maintenance on high volume machinery• Collaborating with planning and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries to customers• Reduced headcount by implementing new processes and procedures to effectively achieve KPIs within manual assembly areas• Implemented quality training lead by team leaders in areas of heat treat, grinding, polishing, and assembly areas• Coordinate PPAP and run at rate with new product launch teams• Direct weekly quality improvement and sustainability meeting with support teams• Analyze projected early demands against equipment efficiency to adjust headcount direct head count for upcoming year• Maintain standard operating procedures, SOP, for responsible areas• Improvement of 5S on production lines through various projects and daily tasks for operators• Monitor production cost report daily to ensure profitability at month’s end Show less

Group Engineer (Rotational Program)

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Launch Manager-INA VCT Plant, Fort Mill,SCAugust 2016-December 2016• Manage new incoming product launches for automotive customers• Follow customer standards for PPAP processes• Order new tooling and components • Monitor and uphold timelines for each project• Create new plant layouts for incoming equipment using CAD software Regional Technologist-Project Manager, INA Fort Mill, SC January 2016 to August 2016• Resolved machining quality issues for ceramic coated ball bearings• Identified waste in production of bearing rings, estimated cost savings of $500,000 per year• Researched new grinding and turning technology for FAG Bearing plant• Optimization of inserts on CNC turning machines, tripled tool life and 50% cost savings yearly• Collaborated with other plants to perform data analysis of processes• Obtained Six Sigma Green BeltMachining Supervisor, INA Fort Mill, SC July 2015 to December 2015• Supervised 20 CNC operators• Created weekly preventative maintenance plans to decrease the amount of unplanned down time• Resolved quality and machining issues• Collaborated with engineering to maximize machine capabilities• Created daily production schedules to meet weekly demands• Ensured safety guidelines were followed at all timesStrategic Maintenance Engineer, FAG Bearings Joplin, MO January 2015 to July 2015• Implemented spare parts tracking process• Strategically organized spare parts for easy identification• Identified wear parts on critical production machines• Created preventative maintenance schedules • Trained employees on new processes• Collaborated with facilities manager to implement energy tracking program Show less

Operations Intern

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

•Designed vertical CNC fixtures using SolidWorks •Updated floor layout using AutoCad •Created and implemented training manuals using work instructions •Participated in 5S continuous improvement event •Created standard work •Participated in the purchasing process of two CNC machines •Created a two bin system for an assembly line •Designed vertical CNC fixtures using SolidWorks •Updated floor layout using AutoCad •Created and implemented training manuals using work instructions •Participated in 5S continuous improvement event •Created standard work •Participated in the purchasing process of two CNC machines •Created a two bin system for an assembly line

Manufacturing Engineer-Coop

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

•Lead project manager for new final assembly line •Obtained cost savings of over $150,000 •Lead rapid continuous improvement events •Created new production parts •Implemented and created standard work •Collaborated with floor associates to complete projects •Compiled weekly reports regarding production and quality of products •Created new schematics under the supervision of a Professional Engineer •Lead project manager for new final assembly line •Obtained cost savings of over $150,000 •Lead rapid continuous improvement events •Created new production parts •Implemented and created standard work •Collaborated with floor associates to complete projects •Compiled weekly reports regarding production and quality of products •Created new schematics under the supervision of a Professional Engineer