Experience

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  Federal Signal Corporation

  • National Service Manager
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  Federal Signal Corporation

  • United States
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • National Service Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Present

  • Engineering Section Manager - Laboratories and Test Engineering

    • May 2014 - Present

  • Engineering Manager

    • Mar 2012 - May 2014

    Provided leadership for a rapid deployment cross-functional team to analyze and resolve complex product failures across multiple product platforms. The analysis and resolution significantly reduced re-work, scrap and customer returns of product resulting in first pass product acceptance levels of 99% - up from 75%. Led the strategic effort to streamline current product lines, removing 7,500 models and resulting in a $650,000 inventory reduction.Worked with purchasing managers to streamline and determine proper inventory levels for multiple product lines while maintaining operator safety.Managed processes and inventory while maintaining an active third party supplier network for laboratory and testing services.

  • Engineering Supervisor

    • Jul 2002 - Mar 2012

    Led Electro-Mechanical Compatibility design and testing, with focus on diagnosing and resolving complex system interference issues.Designed, implemented and supported Electro-Mechanical Compatibility guidelines, control tools, systems and techniques.Developed and delivered presentations and training sessions for Federal Signal employees and customers.

  • Radio Frequency Technician

    • Mar 2000 - Jul 2002

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  Sears, Roebuck and Co.

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Automotive Consultant (Part Time - while in college)

    • Jun 1997 - Mar 2000
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Continued to support customer directives to maximize profitability for the firm wihile supporting customer successes.

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  Penske Automotive Group

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Automotive Manager

    • Jan 1992 - May 1997
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Led strategic effort to become the market leader in a highly competitive demographic area while achieving corporate goals and producing strong profitability gains. Strong business acumen delivered maximum profitability to our shareholders while delivering superior customer care at competitive rates.

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  Sears, Roebuck and Co.

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Automotive Consultant

    • Feb 1986 - Jan 1992
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Supported corporate directives to maximize profitability for the firm while supporting customer success.Completed multiple Sears Training Institute courses to advance my KSA's in multiple areas of the automobile business.