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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEPensacola, FL Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional Summary Technical Operations Professional with 20+ years of leadership experience, within the medical, automotive, horticulture, and other various industries. Exceptional ability to develop the vision, processes, and synergies necessary to consistently meet or exceed corporate and site goals and metrics. Expertise in the development of highly effective teams, process improvement plans, quality, and safety. Driven, self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, who can work independently or in a team environment. Strong background in Methods and Planning, Current & Future Analysis, Layout & Workflow Design, Process Development & Improvement, Standards Implementation, Time and Motion Studies, Capacity Modeling, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Return on Investment (ROI), Coaching and Training, and Managing Customer Relations. Proficient with the following tools and processes: Lean Six Sigma / Operations Excellence / Continuous Improvement, DMAIC Methodology, PMBOK, Kaizen Events, Cellular Manufacturing, One-Piece Flow, Supply Chain Processes, Business Processes, Logistics, Ergonomics, Work Cell Design, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Value-Added to Non-Value-Added ratio (VA/NVA), Visual Management, 5S, Metrics, Quick Changeover / SMED, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), On- Time Delivery, Just-In-Time Inventory (JIT), Self-directed Teams, and Kanban System. Exposure to the following machinery and material types: automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robot (AMR), material handling automation (power conveyors, sensors, sorting, singulation, 6-axis robot palletizing, and automatic stretch-wrapping), forklifts, automated racking and unracking, robotics, vision grading system, roll machines, extruders, co-extrusion, paint operations (batch, continuous, automated), ovens (batch, continuous, automated), welding (manual, semi-automatic, automated, robotic), assembly plants, assembly lines, form fill processes, distribution centers, automated lasers, electro- polishing (EP), microscopes, clean room operations, CNC machines, mills, lathes, Swiss screw machines, ultrasonic cleaning, bead blasting, continuous feed press brakes, injection mold, film extrusion, blow molding, form-fill-seal (FFS), large vessel sterilization, glass container fill and seal, weighing and mixing systems and other miscellaneous equipment. Educated at the #1 ranked industrial engineering school in the nation as rated by U.S. News & World Report. The school has held the #1 rank consecutively for the last twenty-two years. Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Minitab, simulation programs, and PLCs. Some knowledge of Python and Linux. Work Experience & AccomplishmentsPlanned Gap, (Troy, AL to Pensacola, FL) Apr 2024 Jun 2024 Planned move from old farm house in AL with acreage to suburban house in FL 150 miles apart. Renovation of two houses. Helped stage old house. Sold old house on first day on the market for asking price. Geek+, (San Diego, CA), (Remote) Oct 2023 Mar 2024 Project Manager (Startup company) Developed Pre-sell project planning to help win a $10M project from a major consumer products company. Led and directed a cross-functional team consisting of Solutions Engineers, System Consultants, VP of Sales, and various internal support as needed. Externally, the client had a cross-functional committee of 7 with as many as 15 other participants on an as needed basis. Composed and calm in high-pressure environments by maintaining a strong focus on action and technical issues.MiR Mobile Industrial Robots (merged with AutoGuide) (Holbrook, NY), (Remote) Dec 2022 Sep 2023 Pre & Post Sales Applications Engineer (Startup company) Create Project Design Reviews (PDRs) based on the design of the customers potential AMR system requirements & constraints including the system layouts and space constraints. Candidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 2 Determine fleet count through throughput analysis. Interface with End Customer/Distributor/Integrator regarding auxiliary automation or system integration. Assisted with Technical Support troubleshooting the End Customer/Distributor/Integrator systematic issues. Supported select strategic accounts through applications engineering. AutoGuide Mobile Robots (North Reading, MA), (Remote) Aug 2021 Dec 2022 Pre & Post Sales Applications Engineer (Startup company) Identify and understand the customers specifications in their application. Diagnose the system requirements & constraints of the customer. Design the customer AGV/AMR system based on requirements & constraints including system layouts. Determine fleet count through throughput analysis. Interface with Integrator (as needed) regarding auxiliary automation or system integration. Knowledge of SurePath and Navitec navigation software. MBUSI (Electric Vehicle) Battery Plant, Woodstock, AL Jan 2021 July 2021 Project Manager / Consultant Led Greenfield integration of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) System utilized as the central conveyance throughout all work stations in the facility from basic components to finished product including Rework and Return paths. Modified design of AGV paths and location of equipment to improve throughput and access to the Rework area and Logistics paths. Created Request for Proposal (RFP) for the installation of the AGV Charge Stations located throughout the facility. Project on-time and on-budget.Pactiv, San Bernardino, CA Mar 2020 - Nov 2020Project Manager / Consultant Successfully overcame the roadblocks to implement an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) System in a 1M square foot distribution facility. This was Pactivs third attempt in 2 years. Assisted with the redesign of the path through the warehouse to better accommodate the client. Liaison between the Pactiv Corporate Engineering Group, the site management team to the floor personnel, and the AGV supplier. Hands-on with the AGV supplier and the site to resolve any issue with the AGVs, their system, and the sites interaction with the AGVs. Coordinated from ramp-up through the hand-off to production including any change orders requested. Kimber Manufacturing, Troy, AL / Yonkers, NY 2018 - 2020 Senior Industrial Engineer Revised preliminary facility layouts for the Troy Expansion Finishing Department resulting in a 20% reduction of footprint and increased availability for the future CNC machinery. Successful ramp up from the ground up of the Troy Expansion Assembly processes for 4 product lines from zero units to over 350 units per shift. Interviewed, hired, and trained over 40 employees. Designed and developed assembly processes for two (2) new product lines (EVO, DASA) including the flow of parts, equipment, and personnel to maximize the throughput and utilization of resources. Analyzed and developed other areas of the Troy Expansion facility to increase potential productivity. Anheuser Busch, Jersey City, NJ 2017 - 2018Logistics Project Manager / Consultant Defined the scope of work (SOW) for the New Jersey Distribution Center Expansion Project ($5.6M) including the facility layouts, open office layouts, working with cross-functional teams, and improving the flow of materials, equipment, and personnel through the facility. Assisted as a liaison in the bidding process with the Procurement Team and the contractors. Assisted with the preliminary SOW and budget for the New York Distribution Center Project ($10M) to increase the capacity by adding an Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS). Defined the SOWs for various capital projects at the Boston Distribution Center. Kenney, Warwick, RI 2015 2017Senior Project ManagerCandidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 3 Project manager (PM) for new product line the first located in the U.S. factory in many years. Strategic business decision to first build production line before any customer demand (orders). Leveraged the capacity of the new production line with changeovers to in demand products. Recommendations for planning of capital projects based on resources, schedules, finances, and corporate initiatives.Mercedes-Benz U.S., Vance, AL 2013 - 2014Project Manager / Consultant Member of logistics planning team and Project Management Office (PMO) transitioning from an old warehouse to the new green field Mercedes Logistics Center (MLC) consisting of 913,000sq.ft. Member of logistics planning team for 3 automobile launches (166, 252, 205). Design of Automated Guided Vehicles paths and schedule through the MLC. Provided support for the transportation needs for the MLC (forklifts, tuggers, AGVs). Design and support for the material flow through the MLC for the KLT, GLT through routes, staging, and bill of material (BOMs) Liaison with IT and the design team for the placement of the IDF cabinets. Planning and Implementation of the Theft Relevant Cage in the MLC. Outbound planning and support with Transportation from the MLC to the campus locations (Plant 1, Plant 2, Body Shop 1, and Body Shop 2).Covidien, Lake Forest, CA 2012 - 2013Project Manager / Consultant Led cross-functional team to create the future clean room design saving 25% of the square footage. Future clean room layout improved the flow of materials and personnel throughout the clean room potentially improving throughput, reducing scrap, and minimizing safety issues. Expanded the storage capacity in the clean room with the addition of an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS). Designed layout for the future non-clean room production areas. This was beyond the original scope of the project which helped executive management develop their strategic plans for the entire facility. Until change in the strategic direction, lead and managed project including the project plan, schedule, team development, current and future state, and progress reports. Veridiam, Oceanside, CA 2011 - 2012Project Manager / Consultant Consolidated two facilities into one separate facility including all operations, manufacturing, offices and personnel. Created a facility layout and project plan as agreed upon by senior management. The equipment included CNCs, lathes, milling, and various automation robotics/PLCs systems. Established budget, vendor selection, schedule, change management, and executed on-budget and on- schedule. Supported with Microsoft Office, MS Project, Visio, AutoCAD, and various SaaS software. B.Braun Medical, Irvine, CA 2008 - 2011Industrial & Systems Engineering Manager Successfully led a team as part of the PMO in analyzing and standardizing various aspects of a major business unit (400mil components annually) including process order variance, capacity planning, machine productivity, labor utilization, scrap, and downtime. Further utilized the data to strategically identify and prioritize Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects including automation systems, robotics(PLCs), and production lines. Designed facility layout incorporating the automation product lines of the future. Instead of focusing on just the short term solutions, a vision for the long term development plan was strategically established. Due to my vision, 1.5 more automation systems/production lines are being planned for the future than previously planned. Established a standards review process for Bill of Materials (BOM), work centers, and routers within SAP. Identified the root causes of variance for material cost and overhead allocation resulting in a significant reduction. Coordinated the schedule and transition plan from railcar delivery to truck transportation by leading a cross- functional team including Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Control (Incoming), and Quality Assurance(Validation). Prior to the transition, developed analysis of bulk material delivery. Candidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 4 Building and renovating of offices and workstations and movement of over 150 employees at a cost of over$500K over nine months. Scheduled training and personally trained personnel on over 50 classes for the Engineering Systems Group to become 100% compliant from 20% in ISO Train.Hines Horticulture, Irvine, CA 2000 - 2007Operational Excellence Manager Revolutionized material handling and internal logistics at 8 sites countrywide resulting in a direct increase of productivity ranging from 25% to over 100%. These results were achieved with the development of pulling together automated machinery, conveyor systems, robotics, and PLCs into an automation system. Managed 8 direct and over 300 indirect personnel to achieve goals on-time and within budget. Reduced labor requirements in some processes by more than 50% which also resulted in a reduction of worker injury and overall training. Designed and implemented new systems incorporating new machinery and processes as a project manager, e.g. Plant Processing System, Automated Propagation Plug Sorting System. Liaison with international equipment suppliers for evaluation, selection, implementation, and TPM support. Originated and justified over $1mil in operating leases for process equipment due to budget constraints resulting in a return on investment of over 30%. Part of the team to implement Oracle modules including production with bill of materials (BOM), routings, alternate routings, and scheduling. Involved in P&L and annual budgeting for the company. Improved efficiency, productivity and throughput by incorporating tools such as Lean Manufacturing, time studies, bottleneck analysis, line balancing, workstation design, cost reduction, Kaizen, JIT, Lean Six Sigma, Quality/ISO processes, EHS principles, TPM, and visual aids. Developed methods and standard operating procedures (SOP) for operations and systems, e.g. Propagation Cutting Line.Additional ExperienceNoahs Ark Enterprises, PhilippinesBusiness Manager Focused on business strategy, including budgeting and P&L, and innovation to improve efficiency, productivity and throughput by incorporating tools such as time studies, bottleneck analysis, line balancing, workstation design cost reduction, Kaizen, JIT, Six Sigma, TPM, and visual aids. Utilized supply chain management to streamline methods and procedures for operations and systems to reduce the cost of labor, machinery, and supplies. Guardian Automotive Moulding, Covington, GAPlant Supervisor / Senior Industrial Engineer Reduced defective parts by creating modules that decreased material handling and work-in-process (WIP) inventory. Strong understanding and application in a metal working environment including CNC, PLC, robotics, and automation. Minimized non-value added time activities such as transportation, inspection, rework, delays, storage, and record keeping. Managed 4 business units with over 200 personnel achieving goals on-time and within budget. Trained 200+ employees in Cellular Manufacturing, Product Improvement Teams (PIT), Ergonomics, and Self-Directed Team classes. Member of cross-functional team, which resulted in the Company achieving Fords highest honor, the Total Quality Excellence Award (TQE). Only 28 companies had ever been awarded this award. Member of the integral team, which resulted in the Company achieving Chryslers highest honor, the Platinum Pentaster Award. One of only 14 companies worldwide to win the award two (2) years in a row. Developed and maintained cost analyses for over 100 part numbers resulting in improved profit margins. Implemented visual control boards to measure continuous improvements in quality and productivity. Chromalox Emerson Electric, Vernon, ALIndustrial Engineer Maintained the JDE branch items, bill of materials (BOM), and routings. Created and maintained facility layouts using AutoCAD ranging from 100,000 sq. ft. to 500,000 sq. ft. Candidate's Name PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 5Great Dane Trailers, Savannah, GAIndustrial Engineer (Co-op) Developed databases for organizing 13 years of computer programs. Improved automated machine systems by 20% by creating changes to the programmable logic controller(PLC). Responsible for acquiring accounts and managing customer relationships. Developed effective, tailor-fit sales & training programs for individual accounts to increase sales & boost revenue.Education & TrainingGeorgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GABachelor of Industrial and Systems EngineeringManager of Quality and Organizational ExcellenceCertificate for Manufacturing Management ProgramMedical Device Certificate ProgramLean Six Sigma CertificationEnterprise Management Forum offered by the Society for Engineering and Management Systems Performance Management: Strategy Maps, Balanced Scorecard and Activity-Based Costing Cradlepoint Certified Network AssociateProfessional OrganizationsAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ)Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) |
