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Lean Methods ~ Root Cause Analysis ~ Facility Layout Design ~ DMAIC

Digital Simulation Modeling ~ Material Flow Optimization ~ FMEA ~ Capacity Modeling

         Proactively evaluate broad-scope production systems to uncover areas of weakness, and swiftly implement solutions and controls that streamline operations.

         Excel at building teams and strategically steering projects to maximize use of resources, boost productivity, curtail expenses, and achieve aggressive performance goals and deadlines.

         Constantly foster and maintain a unified, safety-focused, and collaborative workplace environment.

         Able to implement lean methodologies to expedite production, boost quality, and minimize waste; well-versed in 5S, Kanban, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, Six Sigma, and JIT.

         Adept at project management, product development, equipment selection, cost justifications, employee training, inventory & production analysis, labor analysis, plant layout design, and digital simulation modeling.

         Industry expertise spans steel processing, ceramic processing, food processing, consumer products, chemical processing, and pharmaceutical business segments.

         Reduced cycle time 10% and improved quality by 30% at an architectural woodworking company by utilizing 5S, value stream mapping, and DMAIC techniques.

         Demonstrated proficiency with lean processes to slash operating costs by $400K annually over two years.

         Built World Wide Net Capacity model for an international company which precisely determined number of required factories and process lines to meet forecasted demand using SKU numbers as inputs.

         Lowered operating costs by 15% by designing state-of-the-art $375K kitting system for automotive stamping company.

         Boosted throughput by 15% via line balancing and improved quality by 20% for football helmet manufacturer.

         Saved Fortune 500 company $25M on $500M expansion project by discovering and eradicating unnecessary redundant process.

Productivity Solutions LLC, 2002 to Present

Principal Consultant / Process Improvement Specialist

         Aligned, mobilized, and mentored team of four engineers at Philips Healthcare Imaging for nine-month project to create disassembly procedures.

         Identified high-impact cost-saving improvements with powertrains for Ford Motor Company engagement.

         Played an integral role in Lubrizol site expansion project for RE Warner & Associates.

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         Project-managed ISO-9000 initiative at Western Enterprises and established R&D department from scratch including lab equipment, layout design, technician training, construction and product testing documentation. Leveraged leveled scheduling with new assembly cell layouts for continuous flow processing to increase production 15%.

         Reduced labor and material handling costs by implementing Kanban and kitting system at Northern Stamping.

         Introduced company-wide capacity model for 15 presses, 24 welding cells, an E-coat paint line, and 13 inspection labeling stations for Northern Stamping to distinguish open capacity for bidding on new jobs.

         Reduced rework by 30% at Merritt Woodwork by implementing tracking & feedback process.

         Provided practical and cost-effective process enhancement recommendations for V&M II s new $650M facility.

         Generated site layout designs for expanding billet and finished good inventory to achieve 100% increase in throughput for Charter Steel facility.

         Built plant capacity model for identifying bottlenecks and uncovered 24 action items to reduce delivery lead times by 65% on new product line at HC Stark.

         Generated capital cost reductions of $25M and annual operating cost reductions of $750K for Corning Glass Inc. s facility in Japan.

         Advised Owens Corning (Fabwel Composite) in increasing existing facility s capacity by 25%, and designed facility layout for $14M building expansion to double production.

         Designed new bagging operations and equipment requirements to eliminate need for $6M of work-in-process silos and conveyors at IAMS Dog Food Manufacturing.

         Methodically provided recommendations for Pepperidge Farms to increase food processing throughput by 15%.

         Devised staffing models for multiple departments at Ben-Venue Labs to result in 50% throughput improvement.

Additional Clients:

Swagelok / Crawford Fittings Company, Concord, OH

AK Steel, Middletown, OH

Standard Steel, Burnham, PA

The Timken Company, Canton, OH

Ford Motor Company, Walton Hills, OH

Corning Glass Inc., NY / OH / Canada

Lumitex, Inc., Strongsville, OH

Prior background includes role as Sr. Industrial Engineer, Middough Associates, 1996 to 2001

M.S., Industrial Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred, New York

B.S., Industrial Engineering, Alfred University, Alfred, New York

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lorain County Community College, Lorain, Ohio

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, ProModel, Minitab

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an engineering management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you a substantial background in lean manufacturing consulting, significant experience in overhauling operations at facilities on a global scale, and well-developed expertise in root cause analysis, facility redesign, project management, process engineering, and digital simulation modeling. I constantly strive to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to propel company growth, productivity and cost savings, and am highly regarded for my well-honed leadership talents. My extensive experience in all aspects of industrial engineering will prove to be an immediate asset to your company. To complement these qualifications, I offer an excellent blend of analytical, forecasting, and process improvement skills which are vital in an engineering management role.

As an influential addition to your leadership team, you will find that I am remarkably positioned to guide (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) in not only attaining, but exceeding its goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

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