Director of Manufacturing AutoPilot

• May 2022 - Present

Responsible for the development and implementation of strategy and processes to implement automation and autonomous operations across TAMKO’s manufacturing facilities. Develop and scope AI/ML opportunities and facilitate monthly project report outs to organization. Implement Digital Twin solutions across entire enterprise.

Innovation Lead

• Feb 2021 - May 2022

Innovation Master

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2021

- Develop innovative solutions through successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence- Strategic development of future opportunities across entire business enterprise.- Project management and coordination with internal and external contractors.- Responsible for the initiation, development, and implementation of critical process breakthroughs designed to allow TAMKO to rapidly improve both performance and quality. - Build partner relationships with key manufacturing stakeholders to ensure long-term success of proven solutions. - Establish and nurture cross-functional teams throughout the organization in order to develop trust, healthy conflict around ideas, and strong sense of “all one team” for new innovation concepts. Show less

Assistant General Manager

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

Assistant General Manager

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2017

Lead the development of long term operational planning and strategic vision development for facility while engaging employees in tactical decisions. Mentor three department heads (Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering) in creating a healthy culture, develop a strong team-first foundation, and leading a constant pursuit of continuous improvement. Manage daily activities of a multi-line, 24/7 manufacturing facility, maintaining an environment of safety, quality, and execution.

Operations Manager

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

Mentored 4 Production Line managers overseeing all operational aspects of three high speed, continuous web based manufacturing lines as well as all raw material receiving and storage. Focused on developing and teaching managers and shift supervisors to capitalize on the performance of functional teams within a department of 70+ personnel. Continued to enhance facility culture to increase profitability and reduce costs while maintaining focus on safety and quality.

Plant Engineering Manager

• Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

-Led group of Project Managers, Process Engineers, and Controls Specialist who support the continuous improvement of three manufacturing lines. -Work with other departmental managers on building functional teams between Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations.-Focus on functional team model as taught by Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group.-Bring DMAIC approach and data driven project selection to facility.-Develop engineering staff into a functional team with emphasis on eliminating existing organizational silos. Show less

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

• May 2011 - Nov 2013

-BMGI certified Six Sigma Black Belt-Strong Project Management Skills - Successfully led cross-functional teams to the deployment of automation, anti-tampering, and lean solutions for over $5M validated savings in 24 months-Experience in the optimization of web handling using Siemens Simatic S120, Siemens Step-7, and Siemens 505.-Track and report project updates for Senior Executives including CEO and Executive Vice Presidents-Quality driven to institute change and Deming philosophy for continuous process improvement Show less

Assistant training officer

• Apr 2010 - Jul 2011

-Worked manning, training, and logistics for over 2,000 Sailors and Officers -Oversaw the submission and nominations of over 40 Navy wide awards for the entire Squadron -Conducted daily operational and intelligence briefs to the Commodore of the Squadron-Established effective way to track and disseminate ship specific manning issues -Developed system to identify common casualties prior to any loss of mission capability or redundancy of high failure equipment

Lead Engagement Control Officer

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2010

-Lead engagement control officer for the deployment of Tomahawk Cruise Missiles-Managed a division of 10 enlisted sailors maintaining and operating two vertical launching systems containing 96 ship defense and offensive missiles-Oversaw the trouble shooting and repair of over $2,000,000 worth of parts and equipment-Morale, Wellness and Recreations Officer handling a non-profit budget of over $40,000-Syndicate Leader for the Strike Warfare Mission Area for Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific-Served on deployments to 7th, 6th, and 5th Fleets Show less

GRADUATE RESEARCHER

• Sep 2006 - Aug 2008

Critical analysis of engineered nano-scale energetic munitions Flow path analysis of supercritical solution expansion through micron scale nozzles Conducted live fire experiments to study graphite rocket nozzle erosion Comprehensive study on solid rocket motor propellant Performed dynamic pressure propagation tests on U.S. Army 120mm mortar projectile Critical analysis of engineered nano-scale energetic munitions Flow path analysis of supercritical solution expansion through micron scale nozzles Conducted live fire experiments to study graphite rocket nozzle erosion Comprehensive study on solid rocket motor propellant Performed dynamic pressure propagation tests on U.S. Army 120mm mortar projectile

INTERIOR VALIDATION ENGINEERING INTERN

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

Created Visteon Design Specifications for interior validation from OEM specifications Validation Engineer on MY2007 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Programs Conducted several lifetime, conditional, and design tests to validate interiors Created Visteon Design Specifications for interior validation from OEM specifications Validation Engineer on MY2007 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Programs Conducted several lifetime, conditional, and design tests to validate interiors

PROCESS/ASSEMBLY ENGINEERING INTERN

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2005

Process engineer for HVAC assembly lines for Ford Excursion and F250 Studied and managed departmental quality rejection issues Performed case studies on various production lines to decrease production time Initiated study to decrease quality rejections by improving assembly line features Process engineer for HVAC assembly lines for Ford Excursion and F250 Studied and managed departmental quality rejection issues Performed case studies on various production lines to decrease production time Initiated study to decrease quality rejections by improving assembly line features

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

Created Weekly Production Reports, Increasing Production 2.5% Quality Return Testing, including Noise, Vibration, and Leak Test Designed and implemented Online Testing Station Created Weekly Production Reports, Increasing Production 2.5% Quality Return Testing, including Noise, Vibration, and Leak Test Designed and implemented Online Testing Station