Experience

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  Amzak Capital Management

  • Boca Raton, Florida

  • Director Manufacturing Engineering

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Boca Raton, Florida

    Responsible for engineering, safety, quality, maintenance and operational support for AOC MetalWorks and their 6 fabrication plants located in VA and TN.

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  Office Depot

  • Boca Raton

  • Senior Manager Process Engineering, Supply Chain Operations

    • Sep 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Boca Raton

    Responsible for managing company-wide engineering initiatives and capital projects for distribution centers and cross docks.• Warehouse Robotics• Carton Erecting Technology• Packaging on Demand Systems • Certified Scrum Product Owner

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  Valve Research & Mfg Co

  • Deerfield Beach, FL

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    • Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
    • Deerfield Beach, FL

    Responsible for all operations involving the assembly and test of valves. Implemented improvement projects to eliminate waste and increase productivity in all production operations. Made design/process changes according to principals of design for manufacturing and assembly to increase throughput and reduce manufacturing and assembly time. Established and maintained process control procedures. Leader of plant-wide continuous improvement program utilizing DMAIC principals to drive cost out of processes. • Safety Manager – managed all elements of plant-wide safety program.• Training Manager – developed training program and coordinated schedule.• Leader of Safety Committee and Kaizen/5s Teams• Developed and implemented systems for improved process control.• Developed process for retooling assembly operations.• Revised time standards for assembly and test operations• Created assembly video training program. • Implemented paperless process instructions. • AS9100 internal auditor – trained in Rev C and Rev D requirements: audited quality department to Rev D requirements• Provided PPAP support to quality department through PFMEA, Process Capability Studies, MSA – Gage R&R Studies

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  Cummins Inc.

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

  • Corporate Training Consultant

    • 2005 - 2014

    Developed training for Cummins Corporate Safety. Previous Training activities include:Developed and Instructed “Ergonomics In Action” training - 20 hour hands-on interactive multimedia training course to teach engineers about ergonomics in manufacturing design. Developed - Cummins Ergonomics Course for DBU - “Power Zone Ergonomics” - 4 hour interactive multimedia training experience for Cummins engine mechanics in the Distribution Business Unit.Developed and Instructed - “Ergonomics is Good for Every Body” - 4 hour interactive hands-on approach to ergonomics awareness and prevention for skilled labor production employees.Co-Trained N14 - Engine Familiarization CourseCo-Trained Setup Reduction trainingPowercare Training Facilitator

  • Senior Ergonomics Engineer

    • 2000 - 2005

    This position is part of a team that analyzes workstations, identifies ergonomic issues and implements solutions to these issues. Projects include both capital and expense. Responsible for fast implementation of solutions to safety issues as they arise. Key leader in development of safety and ergonomics program for Memphis Plant that is benchmarked throughout the entire corporation. Completed a Six Sigma Green Belt project to reduce the number of ergonomic injuries at the Memphis Plant. Total reduction in worker’s compensation from $690,000 in 1999 to $35,000 in 2003. Also a reduction in total number of ergonomic incidents from 25 in 1996 to 0 in 2004.Member of Lean Team making ergonomic improvements in conjunction with Lean effortsDeveloped and managed the hoist inspection processLead Plant Safety and Housekeeping TeamManaged in house physical therapy programDeveloped Safety Database to record and report all safety information for the plantDeveloped the Ergonomic Problem Reporting database and process Worker’s Compensation Case Manager

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    • 1998 - 2000

    Performed duties of a manufacturing engineer for the connecting rod and lube pump lines. Lead capital and non-capital improvement projects in areas of cost reduction, safety and ergonomics, and capacity expansion, quality. Provided support to quality and product engineering, materials and operations. Designed tools and fixtures for production use. Maintained all process documentation. Worked to maintain QS9000 compliance.Project management resulting in cost reductions exceeding $250KImplemented new layouts for connecting rod and lube pump linesImplemented long term solutions to maintenance issues with several different machinesDeveloped a database to automate downtime reports

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  Cummins Inc.

  • Memphis, TN

  • New Product / Manufacturing Engineering Intern

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Memphis, TN