Kayla Hodges
Manufacturing Engineer at Greenfield Products, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Six Sigma Global InstituteJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Greenfield Products, LLC
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Aisin Light Metals, LLC
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Engineer
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
• Evaluated existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify areas that could benefit from Kaizen. • Created standard work, Poka-Yoke Maps, and Operator Check Sheets for current and new production. • Generated General Engineering Design Sheets, Process Planning Sheets, and Time Studies. • Responsible for planning, organizing, and relocating in production equipment. • Designed ergonomic workstations and material handling stations for operators. • Generated production carts, jigs, fixtures, and conveyor systems. • Managed, planned, organized, and oversaw the entire scope of new product launches. • Worked closely with outside vendors and contractors to ensure project work was completed correctly and on time. • Followed and studied the entire production from start to finish for a complete understanding of all processes involved to create a quality product. • Provided support to maintenance to help troubleshoot equipment. • Worked closely with engineers on Omron PLC programing for assembly tables. • Listened to operator, supervisor, and maintenance input to help create a better working environment. • Responsible for improving facility HVAC and operator spot cooling. • Conducted weekly 5S improvements around the plant. Show less
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Kenlake Foods
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Murray, KY
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Engineering Co-op
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
• Played an implemental role in a multimillion-dollar project that included the removal, relocation, and implementation of 11 production lines. • Worked with outside vendors and contractors to ensure project work was completed correctly and on time. • Generated AutoCAD models for parts and equipment. • Designed and planned equipment layouts to optimize workflow and increase efficiency. • Held weekly meetings with operators, safety, food safety, maintenance, and the plant manager for input on the upcoming projects. • Conducted weekly 5S improvements around the plant Show less
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Manager
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2020
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HRH Dumplin's
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305 South 12th Street
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Head Server/Food Prep
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Mar 2001 - Jan 2020
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Manager
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Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
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Education
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Murray State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Electromechanical Engineering (Automation Engineering)