Plant Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Operational Excellence Project Specialist

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2022

Facilitate company-wide improvement opportunities by utilizing lean and six sigma methodology. Facilitate company-wide improvement opportunities by utilizing lean and six sigma methodology.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2022

-Assisting in the absorption and transfer of production lines (incoming and outgoing) of 2 plants -Conducted 3P events to create new production lines -Creating and implementing a PFEP and finished goods strategy -Establishing single point scheduling based on a PFEP -Establishing min/max quantities on raw components -Establishing pitch and 2 bin systems for cell replenishment -Motion kaizen events to reduce used floor space -Establish inventory management systems using the A, B, C method -Utilize ERP and kanban to replenish parts -Consolidating cells and creating flex cells for space reduction -Implementing 5S+Safety procedures -Establishing material handling routes -Supporting corporate lean and supply chain initiatives -Training employees on lean initiatives and root cause problem solving -Developing audit systems for 5S, safety, quality, and other areas in the plant -Managing 50 employees, 3 departments Show less

Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Staff Level)

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

My responsibilities include using the Toyota Production System (TPS) to improve our dock leveler building and bumper block building processes. This can include using standardized work, spaghetti diagrams, work balance, combination charts, and other TPS improvement methodologies. One example of the many successes we've achieved includes a motion kaizen project that eliminated 2 operators in the Final Assembly Department and increasing the production in that area from 10 levelers/shift to 12 levelers/shift which resulted in a cost savings of ~$97000. Another example success we've achieved is a motion kaizen project that decreased the cycle time from 7 mins/unit to 5 mins/unit and helped increase the operators in the Edge of Docks area of the plant from 50 units/day to 55 units/day (and counting) resulting in the elimination of 1 operator and a savings of ~40,000. Show less

Lean Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

• Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

I facilitated and implemented 5S+Safety high performance team where we audited the plant monthly and increased the 5S+Safety scores from scores of 16/100 to scores of 70/100. My successes includes a layout project where the footprint of a cell was decreased by 30%, ergonomics were also improved based on a BRIEF/BEST score by 10 points. I also worked on a motion kaizen project where we were able to decrease the WIP by $17,000 baseline with a projected savings of $42,000 annually. I also helped in the implementation of TPM across the plant, improving team improvement boards, creating value stream boards, and creating standard work. Show less

Lean Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

My responsibilities included reducing the lead time on the multi-filter value stream where I facilitated a project using value stream mapping, supermarkets, and FIFO strategies to reduce the lead time of the multi-filter value stream by 45%. The results of this project included a 4.3% decrease in wages to sales (12% to 7.7%) in wages to sales, an increased output of 25,000 filters, and an annual savings of $140,000/year.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

I was responsible for developing standardized work and work instructions. One of my other successes included implementing and facilitating a heijunka scheduling project within the plant which reduced the lead time by 34% while maintaining an on time delivery of 95%. Inventory reduction was also one of my focuses where my team with me being the facilitator recognized and reduced the inventory by $80,000.

University of Arkansas Senior Engineering Design Team Leader

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Leading a team in the successful creation of a scheduling system that would organize freight deliveries to all Sam's Clubs. Along with the project we also had to create a report and present to a group of engineers from Sam's Clubs and be evaluated by a group of professors from the University of Arkansas. Leading a team in the successful creation of a scheduling system that would organize freight deliveries to all Sam's Clubs. Along with the project we also had to create a report and present to a group of engineers from Sam's Clubs and be evaluated by a group of professors from the University of Arkansas.

Industrial Engineering Intern

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

I performed time studies and developed work standards in the successful creation of a incentive pay system. I performed time studies and developed work standards in the successful creation of a incentive pay system.