Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
Experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer with a history of working in the foundry industry with a strong track record of success in leading process improvement projects. Skilled in Lean, 5S, and other problem-solving methodologies, with a demonstrated ability to identify and eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve quality. An analytical thinker and effective communicator, able to engage and motivate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive change and achieve results. Experienced in training and coaching others on Lean and 5S tools, and committed to a culture of continuous improvement.
Designs and validates labor models tailored to customer volume and operational complexity for 3PL warehouses. Optimizes system logic through precise location, zoning, and volume controls while maintaining WMS integrity. Led automation engineering initiative by conducting technical assessments of AGV/AMR platforms, evaluating navigation technologies, throughput capacity, and ROI/payback modeling to determine optimal solution.
Managed capital improvement projects with a cross functional team of maintenance, engineering, production, and outside contractors. Developed a detailed project plan for a 5S initiative, including training materials, standard operating procedures, and visual management tools. Oversaw the work of a union direct report, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure the successful completion of 5S projects.
Managed and drove continuous improvement/cost savings projects using DMAIC problem solving resulting in $500,000 of savings per year. Coached and mentored supervisors and managers on lean/problem solving tools. Completed 5S and A3 (DMAIC) projects.
Assisted in managing the incentive system request by using work measurement techniques and time studies with UMT software. Maintained costs system in our ERP software (AS400) to accurately represent the work being done on the floor level. Completed A3 (DMAIC) cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
Created a database system that allows the company to track scrap and keep real time data. Also, developed work instructions for their main coater machine.
Operated various type of tractors including roll clamp, box clamp, and forklift. Also, helped packaged and label industrial sized paper rolls
Worked in a team on Heavy Duty (HD) assembly line putting together lawnmowers using tools such as wrenches, air guns, rivet guns and pneumatic hoist. Learned six of the ten different stations in the process.