Description
Manufacturing professional with a diversified background in team building lean initiatives and negotiation skills. Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational capabilities combined with a strong desire to succeed. International and domestic procurement experience focused on quality and continuous improvement. Self-starter able to complete multiple assignments on time while maintaining relationships. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS Safety * Managed five different contractors simultaneously while rebuilding a 1500 ton press. * Weld Value Stream maintained a .96 incident safety rating for the entire year of 2009 - best in the division. * Participated in Peer Audit Safety Team events monthly. * Led a joint union/management safety committee to establish and improve safety policies and procedures in order to comply with OSHA ISO EPA and company guidelines. * Experienced with Cell concepts, Six Sigma methodology, 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Pull systems. * Led five TQM teams to improve different aspects of manufacturing including returned goods, punch press coil feeders, shipping errors, CNC work cells, and assembly ergonomics.