Auburn, Washington, United States
Operational Excellence Manager at thyssenkrupp Aerospace with extensive experience in facilities management, troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations. Currently focused on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring optimal performance of systems and processes. Over three decades of leadership in maintenance and facilities management across aerospace manufacturing, industrial refrigeration, and distribution environments. Committed to optimizing operations, fostering leadership development, and aligning strategies with organizational objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 6S initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. • Facilitate Value Stream Mapping, RCCA, FMEA, and A3 problem-solving activities to eliminate waste and improve process flow. • Develop KPI dashboards and operational metrics that drive accountability and performance visibility. • Partner with site leadership to build a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, training, and employee engagement. • Drive standard work, visual management, and TPM implementation to improve operational consistency and equipment effectiveness.
Led a cross-functional team of 10 expert Maintenance Technicians, overseeing inspections, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance of manufacturing machinery. Applied RRCA and FMEA methodologies to industrial systems, reducing unplanned downtime by over 30% and boosting machine uptime to 94.6%. Spearheaded the implementation of the plant’s first online CMMS (Asset Essentials), achieving 100% work order tracking and streamlining preventive maintenance and inventory management. Developed predictive maintenance programs using oil analysis, vibration testing, and thermal imaging. Directed major facility projects, including the installation of a $1.6M water jet cutter and a $1M band saw. Established the department’s first inventory control system, ensuring full accountability of spare parts through CMMS integration.
Led a team of 6 highly experienced Maintenance Technicians ensuring the proper inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing machinery and equipment. My team and I are responsible for the completion of preventive and predictive maintenance processes, and we are always participating in initiatives designed to increase machine reliability. Our goal is to minimize unplanned downtime in order to achieve optimum levels of quality and productivity while meeting operational deadlines and budgets.
Provided optimal management, supervision, and guidance of students throughout the school day in the Special Education and Physical Education Departments. Displayed optimal abilities in aiding and mentoring 12 diverse students with disabilities. Credited with developing and guiding over 100 students during all aspects of daily physical fitness classes and activities. Recognized with successfully establishing and coaching the first ever Girls Bowling Team in school history, resulting in gaining state placement.