Experience

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  Formost packaging machines inc

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Electronic technician
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  Physio control

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Lead in repairing damaged or failed test equipment, organizing and leading projects and creating wiring schematics using Orcad. Initiated design changes to increase efficiencies and reliability of equipment as necessary. Troubleshot devices that failed during manufacturing production, testing, and worked with engineering to determine root cause analysis on assembly and component level.

  • Engineering Technician

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Troubleshooting Technician

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Production Test Technician

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
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  Physio control

  Nov 2007 - now

  Lead a production team of over 95 individuals including Planning, Production Leads, and Material Coordinators & Handlers. Including 5 product lines producing over $400 million annualized.Implemented a weekly Gemba walk that resulted in over 170 key action items.Established standard work across multiple areas such as a formal escalation process, root cause analysis process, and more.Implemented visual controls across the factory. Example: implemented a standard visual method for tracking the health of the troubleshooting area.Implemented a significant change from a linear manufacturing layout to cellular which increased the flexibility of the production team and reduced physical space. Show less Lead a team and specific projects to achieve proper customer communication and operational demands that more closely align with strategic firm initiatives. Manage multiple disciplines/areas including: sales evaluation departments, receiving department, service repair depot, refurbishing and salvaging department and customer supportSignificant 5S improvements in multiple areas; improved the 5S scores for Aftermarket from 25 to over 98 on a scale from 0 – 100Through Kaizen event and performance management made the following improvements: reduced average grief days aging from 47 days to less than 9 days, reduced cycle times for materials going to failure analysis from 62.64 hours to 3.5 hours and reduced RMA cycle time from 28.19 hours to 2.6 hoursLead Kaizen event for Returns process-resulted in domestic and international returns policy for internal and external stakeholdersHeavily involved with implementing a new service application using Servicemax and Salesforce.com Developed and implemented a new Service Loaner process that allowed traceability and control of all service loanersImplemented significant process improvements- resulting in cost savings and increased efficiencies through use of; 5S, A3, Lean and Six SigmaDeveloped and incorporated changes to the Repair Depot that reduced the backlog by 77% and reduced the cycle time for repairs by over 85%Implemented additional Depot changes that streamlined workforce production and removed the need for additional personalWorked with engineering to develop and implement a ‘return to inventory’ process that over 6 months resulted in a firm-wide cost savings of $1.3 millionEstablished, and maintained business metrics using key performance indicators and 3 in 1 problem solving approach – example, Service Depot cycle time. Show less

  • Operations Production Manager

    Jul 2012 - now

  • Sr. Supervisor of Aftermarket Support

    Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
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  Stryker

  Oct 2015 - now

  Sr. manufacturing manager

  Manage Procurement team including a manager, buyers, and analyst. Acting Controller for all indirect financial spent approvals. Was appointed the title of Global Supply Chain Manager in addition to Manufacturing Manager. This position was tasked with developing and implementing a Global Customer Escalations Program.Lead multiple production lines, manage Project / PMO Manager, Engineering Program Specialists, Planners, Material Coordinators, Supervisors along with a warehouse / supermarket and receiving department. Responsible for contributing to a half billion dollar organization. Manage multiple projects and cost savings initiatives within the organization. Reduced production resources by 33% on a significant production line while maintaining the same output.Managed cross functional team with initiative of cost savings ranging from $800K to $1.5 million per year.Filled in Operations Director role for 3-4 months duration. Show less