Robert Jefferson

Experience

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  Methode Electronics

  Jun 1992 - Nov 1995

  SetUp

  Operated plastic injection molding equipment. Set-up ARTOS wire processing machines. Utilized PLC and calibration controllers to assure on-going quality during production. Operation of Plastic Injection Molding Equipment.

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  Gnb Industrial Battery Co

  Nov 1995 - Nov 1996

  Charge and Cycler

  Maintained the charge and cycling of flooded cell and absolyte batteries.

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  Cooper Power

  Nov 1996 - Feb 2001

  CNC Machinist

  CNC operator and programmer. Performed final inspection and testing of porcelain power insulators.

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  Performance Pipe

  Feb 2001 - Aug 2002

  Set-up/Operator

  Performed set-up and operation of PLC programmed plastic extrusion machines. Safety Through Employee Participation (STEP) representative.

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  John Deere

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2012

  Advanced Engineering Analyst

  Worked closely with individual wage incentive pay plan teams on a day-to-day basis in all aspects of administration to ensure that contract language, company policies and guidelines were followed on all projects, activities, and events. Represented the company in grievance procedures for complex incentive pay plan issues. Implemented new/revised team compensation metrics. Performed complex analytic tactics to determine ideal solutions to all of the facilities pay plan issues. Trained all new salary and hourly employees on the pay plan process. Reported regularly throughout the organization on overall facility and team level wage incentive pay plan performance. This included identifying related concerns and working for resolution. Maintained an active and collaborative relationship between the company, union leadership, and wage incentive pay plan teams to achieve optimum business outcomes and proper administration of contract provisions.Championed Continuous Improvement processes and continuously evaluated product manufacturing capabilities for manufacturing assembly lines in order to identify and implement process improvements. Worked with Manufacturing Engineering to maximize manufacturing flow and address issues from previous builds. Supported material replenishment/ inventory management activities. Led initiatives to achieve business goals in safety, productivity, quality, and delivery for my selected departments. Maintained factory organization (5-S) and environmental goals. Fostered an inclusive working environment and effectively communicated performance requirements to department personnel. Upheld guidelines of company/union contracts, executed daily pay records, managed department budget, facilitated operations meeting, and provided necessary training. Show less

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  Dot Foods

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2019

  Capacity Process Engineer

  · Lead all aspect of the Incentive Based Pay program including payroll, setting standards, oversight, and consistency across locations· Recommending asset needs and placement, including trailers, material handling equipment, and space· Utilizing Lean tools and methods to eliminate waste in processes and asset utilization· Complete time and motion studies to quantify and pursue efficiency in assets, labor, and process flow· Analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting key metrics for asset & labor budgets and productivity· Planning and driving implementation of productivity, quality, & utilization improvements· Continuous improvement of analysis & forecasting methodologies· Effective communication of forecasts & methodology across all locations and applicable departments· Developing & evaluating return on investment associated with potential and current projects· Training/participation in Kaizen and other Lean events as well as Total Quality Management teams· Providing budget support for new facilities Show less

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  Kenco Group

  Jan 2019 - now

  Continuous Improvement Leader

  Data Analytics/Problem Solving skills (interpret complex data sets and solve complex problems)Lean Skill Set (Visual Management,5s,Standard Work, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Value Stream Mapping and Hoshin Planning)Communication (Verbal and Written)Knowledge Sharing & Management Skills (Process and Procedure sharing)Work Measurement (Performance Standards/Metrics, Measurement System Analysis, Regression Analysis)Financial Management Skills (ROI Analysis, Value Creation Index, Activity Based Costing, Unit Rate)Software Skills (Mini Tab, Sigma Zone, SPC XL, Excel, Word, Auto Cad)Training Skills (TWI approach)Organizational Skills (Interacting with all levels of the Organization)Coaching Skills (Socratic and Interactive approach)Team Leadership Skills (Servant model -Humility, Altruism, Vision, Trust, Empowerment and Service) Show less