CAREER OBJECTIVES
Utilize manufacturing experience and knowledge of business processes in Process/Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Project Management roles.
EDUCATION
East Carolina University (2012)
Masters of Business Administration
GPA: 3.80/4.0
West Virginia University (2001)
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University Honors Scholar, Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Honors Program
GPA: 3.56/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products, Inc.
Production Engineer Chester, SC (9/09 – Present)
Lexington, NC (8/07-9/09)
• Support plant goals by leading projects in the areas of statistical process control, process variation reduction, waste reduction and removal, and cost reductions.
• Prove concepts and implement feasible business unit manufacturing best practices as set forth by global best practice team.
• Utilized takt times to maintain process flow. Removed process wastes by implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles. Utilized process maps and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and determined countermeasures to improve work and product flows as well as product yields.
• Interacted with customers to determine opportunities for improvement on existing and development products.
• Developed production schedules based on customer demand by utilizing a global pull scheduling system. Interacted with business leaders to establish priorities in an effort to meet on time delivery requirements. Developed and implemented Heijunka scheduling tool for balancing production schedules.
• Developed and implemented global system for raw materials inventory control.
• Completed departmental budgets based on projected volumes, historical data, and improvement plans. Responsible for meeting these budgets.
• Led team of 10 employees in project work and daily processes that pursue company initiatives and plant/department goals. Conducted performance evaluations and set goals and development expectations for direct reports.
• Developed and implemented training program with lead of Lean Manufacturing Coordinator.
• Responsible for specifications, ISO standards, standard work practices, and work instructions in process areas. Communicated changes to standards, processes, and work practices using management of change process.
Milliken and Company – Automotive Division
Senior Product and Process Improvement Engineer Marietta, SC (10/04-8/07)
• Conducted root cause analysis and implemented countermeasures to improve processing and quality performance of various product lines while maintaining statistical compliance to testing specifications.
• Developed a new chemical system that improved operator interface and provided superior processing and quality.
• Provided process improvement support on new equipment installations.
• Assisted in the development of new products by providing machine specifications and process improvement ideas thru root cause analysis. Participated in New Product Development staff meetings and created a new product development process
• Created and maintained work instructions and machine specifications. Communicated and documented process changes to associates. Maintained process change log and document control log to meet ISO/TS specifications.
• Provided leadership and training to entry level process engineers. Coached and directed them in project work and daily processes that pursued company initiatives and plant/department goals. Organized department resources to balance workloads and maximize results.
Advanced Production Manager LaGrange, GA (7/03-10/04)
• Responsible for the safety and production of hourly employees, department quality, and department cost performance.
• Conducted team meeting to discuss team objectives and performance. Provided leadership to the tea...
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