Ross Wagner, MBA

Experience

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  Kenworth Truck Co.

  May 1999 - Sept 2011

  RENTON AXLE PROJECT PROGRAM COORDINATOR • Gathered information and held planning sessions both locally and with Division to establish Kenworth-Chillicothe as the supplier of axles to Kenworth-Renton. • Setup a mini-kaizen event with a multi-disciplined team to review issues and concerns to develop mitigation plans to reduce risk and impact to Chillicothe current production. • Created guidelines for determining axle types to be built, identified amount of personnel required, and evaluated shipping process to optimize processes and resources required. • Completed summary Six Sigma report of financial impact for Kenworth-Division totaling more than $2.5 million in savings annually.2010 EPA PROGRAM COORDINATOR • Facilitate launch of 2010 MX Engine, Cummins ISL-G, ISX15L and x11.9 Engine in the Chillicothe plant. • Coordinate assembly of prototype builds and communicate impact areas. • Hosted Division engineering personnel and organized them for prototype builds. • Distributed information pertinent to new product implementation to assist production assembly. • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to assist in easing assembly impact and plant implementation. • Coordinate budget activity for expenditures associated with program launch. • Helped develop labor impact in plant for 2010 to aide in staffing plan. • Lead 2 Routing Blitzes w/ plant and design personnel for ISX and MX launch in an effort to improve quality and help develop best practice solutions for issues - over $350,000 in savings. • Acted as lead for PACCAR in conducting MX Expertise meetings to coordinate making sure all facilities are ready to launch new product. • Conducted 2010 readiness meetings with leads from all departments within the plant to streamline and achieve common goals in preparation for launch of new product. • Presented 2010 program status weekly at General Managers Steering Committee conference call. • Completed DEF Coolant Hose Kit Six Sigma Savings - $90K Show less Manufacturing Engineer - Air Piping, Frame, Assy 1E, and Axle• Technical lead in Axle Alignment HIKE - $500K savings • Co-lead chassis dynamometer installation project • Conducted trials & performed analysis w/ frame rail edge trim to improve process $94K savings • Developed OSHA compliant procedures for front & rear axle set • Managed project to replace AG100 axle tack weld fixtures w/ Hendrickson/Neway • Procured fixture to ergonomically build air dryers • Performed time studies in Axle & Air Piping stations • Lead initiative to develop below hook lift devices for rear disc brakes • Developed & implemented new air tank build tables • Installed Automatic Hose Cut Machine to reduce nylon hose scrap • Conducted study on axle weld capability & procured new overarms to reduce axle alignment lateral offset adjustments $20K savings • Assisted frame line station & front axle high impact kaizen events to help gather information and complete tasks required • Developed capacity expansion planning options for frame assembly • Lead effort to modify existing DC tooling to assist with Primaax suspension final tightening • Participated in launch of air tank module by rearranging area to accommodate part delivery & assembly • Participated as a mentor for interns and college students working on senior design projects • Assisted development of 10 trucks/hour layout and implementation planning for frame & axle departments • Implemented Chalmers Upper Torque Rod DC Tool • Installed Hendrickson/Neway Axle Tack Weld Fixtures • Technical lead in temporary frame assembly HIKE event to get to 77 trucks / day on dayshift, $561K savings. • Technical lead in frame assembly HIKE 2A/2B/3 in preparation for launching J-hook and 3-strand conveyor systems, over $800K savings. • Lead Plastic Hose Scrap Reduction HIKE to improve air piping process in truck assembly, over $500K savings. • Received 1st place in Presidents Mfg. Innovation Award for Metronor Axle Alignment Project Show less Manufacturing Engineer - Assy II, EOL, and Test Dept.• Investigated, proposed, and implemented improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve quality, organize process flow, increase productivity, and reduce costs • Actively participated in and supported cost reduction, warranty reduction, Six Sigma, Kaizen, internal audit, safety and other plant initiatives • Axle Alignment Warranty Manager- Reduced 3-month line average from $6/truck to less than $1/ truck- Worked with Corporate Quality to get PPQA manual revised to allow sliding scale for alignment audits- Worked with Customer Service and Division Engineering to get Axle Alignment Warranty Policy Revised- Warranty project was closed due to reduction success • Six Sigma Functional Black Belt Projects- Engine Programming Projects (I and II), over $100K Savings- Axle Alignment Project, over $200K savings- Panelite Installation Project, $ 40K savings- Supported various projects as a team member • Developed, proposed, and implemented multiple Capital Budget Projects- Portable Airleak Equipment- Texaco Antifreeze System- Axle Alignment Equipment- Antilock Brake System Tester Upgrade- Portable A/C Charge Equipment- Parallelogram Lift for Axle Alignment- Automatic Door Label System- Portable Engine Programming System • Designed and procured ergonomic assembly aides and fixtures for production use • Designed multiple special tools and worked with fabrication to procure and supply for production use. • Participated as a mentor for interns and college students working on senior design projects Show less

  • Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Special Projects Program Coordinator

    Oct 2008 - Sept 2011

  • Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

    Dec 2004 - Sept 2008

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    May 1999 - Nov 2004
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  PACCAR

  Sept 2011 - now

  • PACCAR Continuous Improvement Curriculum Developer & Instructor – Lean Belt, Green Belt, and Champions Training.• Continuous Improvement Mentor, Coach, & Teacher, as well as Lead Kaizen Events and Workshops on a periodic basis.• Project work involves Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Information Technology, Material Planning and Handling, and Resident/Design Engineering.• In over a decade have helped lead a Continuous Improvement Program that has closed over 7,000 projects saving over $200M.• Coordinate project work with trained belts to achieve Lean or Green Belt certification.• Strong push to maintain recognition programs for those doing Continuous Improvement work through projects of the month, awards, and an annual celebration luncheon.• Perform Administrative tasks maintaining Continuous Improvement SharePoint page, Project Completion Documentation, and Active Belt Training Records.• Continual Learning by participating with ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference and Institute of Industrial Engineers webinar series.• Actively Involved in Community Service Activities by participating on Ohio University Industrial and Systems Engineering Advisory Board, Shawnee State University Plastics Technology Advisory Board, and Pike County Career and Technology Center’s Engineering Technology Program Advisory Board.• 25 years of Perfect Attendance Show less • PACCAR Continuous Improvement Curriculum Instructor• Continuous Improvement Mentor, Coach, Teacher plus Lead Kaizen Events and Workshops• Project work involves Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Information Technology, Material Planning and Handling, and Resident/Design Engineering.• Coordinate project work with trained belts to achieve Lean or Green Belt certification.• Strong push to maintain recognition through project of the month, awards, and an annual celebration luncheon.• Maintain Continuous Improvement SharePoint page, Project Completion Documentation, and Active Belt Training Records.• Continual Learning by participating with ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference and Institute of Industrial Engineers webinar series. Show less

  • Senior Dedicated Six Sigma Black Belt

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Dedicated Six Sigma Black Belt

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2021