Reba S. Herndon
A certified 6 Sigma Green Belt and LEAN manufacturing process professional that is capable of initiating and implementing continuous improvement solutions to materials, process and manufacturing problems using LEAN and other problem solving techniques. Also a proven project team leader, facilitator and supervisor capable of initiating, planning, and implementing projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 Boeing Corporation/CTS International
Sr. Process Engineer
Provide implementation of Lean+ through leading a range of problem solving and improvement projects across engineering, quality, laboratory, supply chain, and manufacturing realms, as well as other functional groups.
2013-Present Elmira College /Economic Opportunity Program Elmira, New York
Process Advisor Consultant
Utilizing process control and process discipline tools such as standard operating procedures to increase operating efficiency. Develop and direct process-mapping activities for Elmira College Consulting group clientele.
May 2013-Dec 2013 Food Bank of the Southern Tier Elmira, New York
Lean Six Sigma Consultant
Incorporating LEAN Six Sigma to the Food Bank warehouse inventory cycle count process through the use of systematic DMAIC process. Guiding the team through SIPOC creation, detailed process flow mapping to assist continuous improvement of the process and decrease the amount of time and cost spent during the process.
2008-2012 United Technologies-Sikorsky Aircraft Horseheads, New York
Senior Analyst
Active team member of a development and implementation team of return to vendor crib and quality clinic reducing inventory of defective parts from over $2 million dollars to less than $200,000.Develop and implement LEAN-manufacturing systems through the use of Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) operating system for government regulated processes. Cause Analysis, Quality Clinic Process Charts & Mistake Proofing.
2007-2008 Dresser-Rand Company Painted Post, New York
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Develop and implement LEAN-manufacturing systems such as Standard Work (SOP’s) for the shop floor. Involved in utilizing LEAN manufacturing concepts to develop improvements to manufacturing operations. Worked in machine shop with CNC and machine tool metal cutting, programming and manufacturing.
1986- 2007 Corning Incorporated Corning, New York
Project Process Engineer- Process/Quality Engineering Supervisor
Supervise, recognize, grow and develop team personally and professionally. Develop and facilitate work team leading to increased productivity and efficiency. Prioritize and coordinate people and activities workload based on business needs. Establish process control and process discipline through statistical process control (SPC). Drive development and implementation of process and quality systems for early stage products.
1998-2002 Project Engineer - Process/Quality Engineering Supervisor
Lead and develop multifunctional work teams. Drove development of polymer coating and adhesive processes. Provide logistic planning and coordination of pilot manufacturing for polymeric coating. Wrote technical reports and prepare revisions of technical reports. Collect compilation and analysis of process data. Performed diagnostic capabilities for process problems. Supervise and coach new technical professionals. Appraise and analyze cost of project operations.
1992 – 1998 Sr. Process Engineer
Isolated key process variables and development of quality...
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