Industrial and Systems Engineer, MBA, Lean
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I am an Industrial and Systems Engineer by Training and using my MBA and work experience to talk to people at all levels to facilitate companies in redesigning their systems to become robust, scalable, and sustainable. In my viewpoint, a positive tone within the company that promotes strong internal and external customer communication is an essential factor in the sustainability of a system.
I specialize in making results-driven operational improvements to various departments. Previously I have worked as a Systems and Manufacturing Engineer at Triton Metal Products in Hamilton, IN, and as a lean/system design consultant at the Center of Excellence in Systems Engineering, PFW in Fort Wayne, IN. My experience has given me an advanced understanding of performance improvement methodologies, change management, and project management.
→ 5+ years of experience in implementing Lean in Low volume High mix type product environment
→ 5+ years of experience in Operations, Project Management, or Industrial Engineering
→ 5+ years of experience managing/leading/motivating others
→ Led continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) teams. Assisted in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc.
→ Utilized Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance.
→ Provided site Lean and Six Sigma Mentoring to support functional talent development and succession planning
→ Conducted Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
→ Experience researching, designing, and implementing sustainable manufacturing systems
→ I have led cross-functional project teams through all phases of the new product introduction process
→ Working knowledge of Lean-linked cell manufacturing system design
→ Worked through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps.
→ Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
→ Hand-on experience designing/improving manufacturing processes, writing standard work instructions, and training operators and management team members.
→ Direct reports experience.
→ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
→ Certified SolidWorks Simulation FEA Professional
→ Strategic Doing
→ 5+ years of experience in implementing Lean in Low volume High mix type product environment
→ 5+ years of experience in Operations, Project Management, or Industrial Engineering
→ 5+ years of experience managing/leading/motivating others
→ Led continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma) teams. Assisted in improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc.
→ Utilized Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste driving customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and improved working capital performance.
→ Provided site Lean and Six Sigma Mentoring to support functional talent development and succession planning
→ Conducted Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs)
→ Experience researching, designing, and implementing sustainable manufacturing systems
→ I have led cross-functional project teams through all phases of the new product introduction process
→ Working knowledge of Lean-linked cell manufacturing system design
→ Worked through the leadership team to prioritize improvement activities and close gaps.
→ Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
→ Hand-on experience designing/improving manufacturing processes, writing standard work instructions, and training operators and management team members.
→ Direct reports experience.
→ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
→ Certified SolidWorks Simulation FEA Professional
→ Strategic Doing
MSE - Systems Engineering
BSE - Industrial Engineering
