James Korth

Experience

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  Carpenter Technology

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1987

  Industrial Engineer
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  Longwood Industries/Fairprene Industrial Products

  Dec 1987 - May 1997

  Process Engineer

  Responsible for troubleshooting processes, products and materials. Duties included implementing new processes for existing and new product lines, supervising Engineering Technician, overseeing cost reduction programs as well as developing and maintaining material specifications and operating procedures. Responsibilies included a variety of converting and elastomer processing operations as well as felt production.

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  Forsheda Palmer Chenard

  May 1996 - Jul 2000

  Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  Responsible for planning, facilitating and implementing Lean manufacturing activities. Duties included investigating and specifying new equipment, process improvement, cost and waste reduction throughout the facility as well as the staffing, supervision and mentoring of both manufacturing engineers and tooling maintenance personnel.•Created and implemented manufacturing cells resulting in 75% WIP inventory reduction while increasing productivity by more than 30% through elimination non value add activities.•Implemented textile converting equipment which increased productivity and yield by more than 25%.•Implemented new die cutting trim tools and equipment resulting in over 100% improvement in productivity.•Facilitated Kaizen, problem solving, 5S and process improvement teams leading to productivity improvement and inventory reduction.•Implemented preventative maintenance program designed to monitor, flag and proactively service tooling.•Performed root cause analysis, implemented corrective actions in resolving customer complaints. Show less

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  Trelleborg

  May 1997 - Jul 2001

  Manufacturing Engineering Manager

  See job functions and accomplishments under Forsheda. Company name added due to name change.

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  Emerson Process Management

  Oct 2001 - Mar 2010

  Operations Manager

  Steadily increasing responsibility level in operations includes management of Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Inspection, Machine Shop and Manufacturing Engineering. Responsible for quality and safety in these areas as well as supervision of 12 direct and 41 indirect employees.•Hands-on development and management of multi-shift operations including hiring, policy administration, personnel development, team development and change management.•Managed business volume growth of 30% without adding personnel.•Created metrics to monitor critical business performance parameters and implement changes leading to process improvements in right first time production and on time delivery.•Implementation of Lean Enterprises resulting in: -Productivity increases up to 100% -WIP inventory reduction exceeding 90% -Overall inventory reduction of 21% -Reduction in required floor space of 27%•Facilitated Kaizen events targeting productivity and inventory improvements similar to above.•Led cross functional team in achieving on time delivery improvement from 92% to 98+%.•Created manufacturing specifications for implementation of Oracle business system.•Completed plant layout prior to moving to new facilities.•Eliminated 80% of lifting requirements through implementation of material handling equipment. Show less

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  Seacoast Peers for Careers

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2011

  Co-Manager

  Co-manage networking group of peers with research, resume writing, contact information, moderating discussion and support in seeking new employment opportunities.

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  Turbocam Inc

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Lean Champion (contract)

  •Develop, schedule and implement 5S program throughout manufacturing.•Train personnel in Lean philosophy.•Facilitate Kaizen and continuous improvement events through employee engagement.•Support manufacturing cell development.•Value stream mapping

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  Turbocam Inc

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2021

  • Mentor Lean and continuous improvement facilitators.• Develop and rollout training for Lean events including value stream mapping in production and office areas, 5S and quick changeover (SMED).• Facilitate Lean events in 5S, value stream mapping and visual management.• Manage safety program implementation. • Green Belt certified in Six Sigma DMAIC and DMADV. • Completed Lean training through NHMEP. Develop and implement continuous improvement program centered around employee engagement. Facilitate 5S, kaizen and other continuous improvement events. Develop and deliver introductory level SPC training to machine and shop floor operators.

  • Corporate Operational Excellence Manager

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2021

  • Continuous Improvement Team Leader

    Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Retired

  Apr 2021 - now

  Retired