Feb 2015 – Aug 2015 · 6 mos · Chicago Assembly Plant

• Assisted the IE Group with facilitating improvements in Line Balancing and Error Proofing of the Assembly Line.
• Assessed the overall dimensions of the Lines and utilized AutoCAD 2015, to corrected errors with the Plant Drawings. Successfully supported all Line Balancing and Error Proofing operations.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 · 0 mo · Bessemer, Alabama

• Failed Launch Recovery Consultant

Jul 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · 39000 Mound Round Sterling Heights, Michigan

• FSPU S550-S552 Uplift Program (Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Lines)
•  Responsible for the Luberite Coating Cell-Legacy Equipment Assessment, Repair and Retrofit
•  Project Managed the Luberite Cell Rebuild, Upgrade and Retrofit. Improved the JPH by 19%.
•  Assessed issues, quoted repairs/improvements, sourced costs, requested funding, defined manpower schedules for union resources, created project schedules-(Gant), involved stakeholders and defined champions for successful issue closure.
•  Assigned responsibility for project managing the legacy Induction Tempering Cell process assessment, decision tree-(repair/improve/replace), subsequent new process design conception, design validation, system engineering design and build quoting, simulation assessments, project timelines-MS Project and final stakeholder approvals for vendor build. This new design Induction Tempering Cell will increase the JPH by 29% and is currently under build at Reinhart Industries with installation scheduled for 06/2015.

Jul 2012 – Jun 2013 · 11 mos · Greater Metro Chicago area-(Lincolnwood)

• Provided management of the build, installation and field service programs for RIFAST In-Die Systems.
• Improved customer service metrics by 19% to 93% satisfaction ratio in less than one year.
• Provided guidance and management of the Field Service team and the Feeder Installation team for our automotive and appliance OEM’s as well as tiered suppliers to these industries.
• Assisted with the design and project managed the build of the first Rifast “Little Blue’ Feeder System.
•  This accomplishment allowed Rifast to quickly dominate in an emerging market.
• Sourced out “Build” work to turnkey job shops to maximize focus of internal resources.
• Improved the "Spare Parts" department's capacity and components, minimizing wait times for our customers. This action improved service department spare parts sales by 17%.
• Project managed the Rifast Service Lab expansion and office improvements.
• Improved Field Service Engineers response times to "Onsite within 24 hours".

Sep 2010 – Feb 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos · Cambridge Ohio, Chicago Illinois, Hermitage and Sharon Pennsylvania

• Provided recomendations for Engineered Safety Solutions at the PICOMA Tube Division and (4) four Wheatland Tube Plants-(Chicago-Council-Church-Warren).
• Project Management of the installation of these solutions at the JMC-Steel Group - PICOMA Tube Division and (4) four Wheatland Tube Plants.
• Installed Safety PLC's, Light Curtains, Laser Array Curtains, Interlocks, Hard Guards and Automation Systems for Operational Safety.
• Installed Cranes, Air Lift Systems, Lift Tables, Conveyance Systems and Robotic's to eliminate Ergonomic issues.

Jul 2007 – Jul 2009 · 2 yrs · Springfield, Tennessee / Tupelo, Mississippi / Detroit, Michigan

• Project Management responsibilities for the installation of (3) 2000 ton Press units, (1) at each plant in Michigan., Tennessee. and Mississippi.
•  Successfully completed all press installations on time and within allocated budget.
•  Managed an external installation crew- (Atlas Machinery Movers)
•  Trained (12) internal production resources on Safe Press Operations.
•  Trained (8) internal maintenance resources on Press Maintenance activities.
•  Installation of (2) Press Servo Driven Material Transfer Systems at Springfield, TN.

May 2006 – Present · 19 yrs 10 mos · Michigan/Ohio/Indiana

• 2006~Present-Side projects such as recommending repairs for a variety of CNC and conveyance equipment for a Metro-Detroit Area Used Process Equipment Reseller with a worldwide clientele.
• 07/2013~04/2015-Designed a new style Induction Temper Cell for Ford-Sterling Axle plant which increased the JPH from 292 to 423 JPH. Reduced operating expenses and during the design phase, was able to eliminate five pieces of capital equipment that added zero value. Project managed the build of this ITC Module. It continues to perform exceptionally well and delivers a higher available throughput than design simulation assessments.
• 04/2015~08/2015-Provided a highly successful recovery of a Failed Launch at the Astra Facility-Bessemer Alabama. This 23 million dollar plant was launched to supply Mercedes-Benz with over seven hundred variations of rims and tires. The launch had failed the timeline as a result of project creep and was eight months behind schedule. All facets of plant operations had shifted to an emergency mode mentality, with a high level of scrutiny from the Mercedes-Benz Leadership Team. Implementing a Tiered Response Team with a single source report criteria, was critical in closing down the issues and achieving success quickly.
• 01/2015~03/2015-Provided and implemented hot-forming process improvements to a primary first tier supplier to Ford, GM, BMW, and Volkswagen.
• 07/2012~07/2013-Designed a small agile twin bowl Stud and Nut feeder for Rifast LLC. These feeders are currently in operation at several primary first tier supplier's pressrooms, delivering products to Ford, GM, Volkswagon, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, installing nuts and studs in the metal, as it is being formed. These feeders communicate with Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC's as well as other pressroom equipment.
• Project Management
• Process improvements
• Ergonomic and Safety Improvements
• Preventive/Predictive Maintenance Implementation and maintenance activities
• Design CAD-SolidWORKS

Sep 1999 – Jul 2007 · 7 yrs 10 mos · USA-Canada-Mexico

• Provided customer support for the stamping divisions of GM, Ford, Daimler/Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, and 1st, 2nd & 3rd tier suppliers to these automotive industries. Assisted customers in maintaining and upgrading Press, Transfer, Feeder and De-Stacker equipment, planning maintenance and repair cycles, providing technical assistance and project management onsite and by phone.
• Provided “Hands On” onsite technical assistance in emergency repair as well as proposing updates and improvements.
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Improved customer relations and grew Komatsu's service program by implementing a state of the art predictive maintenance program that reduced unplanned downtime and increased the customer's O.E.E.
• Successfully managed repair and upgrade projects including Press, Transfer, De-stacker and Quick Die Change system retrofits and improvements.
• Creator and principal contributor of a comprehensive "State of the Art" Inspection Report for Large Press Line equipment at various North American plants. This Press Inspection Report is now the "Press Inspection Standard" for all Komatsu Large Press and Transfer equipment worldwide.
• Designed a "Quick Index Recovery Manual" for press equipment located at the FORD-AUTO ALLIANCE plant in Flat Rock Michigan.
• Trained forty seven Press Operators across two shifts daily for six weeks, using the Quick Index Manual. Trended results demonstrated a 17% reduction in unplanned downtime over the subsequent year.
• This system was used in the training of operators across four large transfer press lines at Auto Alliance. These lines produce body in white panels for the new Ford Mustang and are fairly complex in their operational capabilities and sequences. This QIR manual was used with great success, improving press operations, press operator safety and the OEE.
• "This program is still being used with great success in training new pressroom personnel."

Mar 1996 – May 1997 · 1 yr 2 mos · Fayette, Ohio

• Installed precision automated gages using available internal resources. Installed and confirmed Safety Systems applications and the installation of additional protective devices. This position was “Hands On” in issue resolution, training of resources and implementing maintenance cycles.
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
•  Successful installation of eighteen KJ LAW Hi-Speed Gage lines.
• Successful training of fifty six operators on system startup and safe operation.
• Successful training of ten skilled trades in troubleshooting techniques and issue resolution.
• Team contributor in safety standards and practices.
• Fixture and jig design and fabrication.
• Experienced using mills, lathes, grinders as well as a variety of precision measuring devices
• Skilled at working from electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic blueprints.