Phil Wessinger

Experience

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  Matt Ryan Mobile DJ Entertainment

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2013

  Lead DJ / Emcee
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  Apple Retail

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Sales Specialist

  Top 5 in store sales during third quarter, 2010, while still meeting all assigned sales goals. Enriched customer lives by delivering a unique shopping experience that was both personal and professional. Built loyal, long-term customer relationships through outstanding personalized service. Translated “tech-talk” into normal, everyday language that allowed the customer to understand the technology. Worked with the entire Apple team to provide an unparalleled experience to every customer, every time. Show less

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  Abbott

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Engineering Intern

  Worked on design improvements for HUMIRA Pen based on consumer complaints and FDA recommendations. Tested and verified design changes using 3D prototype parts produced via 3D stereolithography printing. Performed functionality testing on multiple design concepts. Within given time limits, successfully produced functional prototype showing proof of concept project assignment.

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  The Ohio State University

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Human Anatomy Teaching Assistant

  Teaching assistant for Anatomy 2220 - Anatomy for Engineers. Led undergraduate lab sections in human cadaver labs. Identified and discussed function of many structures in the body.

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  Abbott

  Jul 2013 - now

  ● Provide strategic operational guidance and act as key point of contact between Abbott and multiple third-party manufacturers to ensure on-time-in-full deliveries and quality product ● Act as primary internal liaison between operations, R&D, quality, and supply chain to ensure milestone adherence for all critical projects within the cardiometabolic business unit ● Lead a team of 6+ buyers who execute tactical procurement of $40+ million annually, across 300+ suppliers and 1,900+ raw materials● Oversee short- and long-term supply planning processes, and provide operational guidance to 4 global manufacturing sites● Directly manage all short- and long-term raw material risks, specifically within the electronic component and commodity markets Show less ● Manage a team of up to 14 engineers/technicians responsible for direct line support and sustaining engineering activities for Endovascular and Guide Wire finished goods manufacturing ($53MM in annual production)● Work in direct collaboration with the operations quality organization to overcome potential quality risks and production issues ● Key area responsibilities include product quality assessments, yield improvements, CAPA timeliness, equipment uptime, line layout optimization, capacity and obsolescence planning, and audit readiness of the manufacturing area(s)● Oversee engineering and operations production areas which contributed in excess of $460M in CIP during 2019 production year● Support new product development including collaboration with R&D on design controls and manufacturing transfer deliverables● Provide mentorship, and career guidance/development for grade 1-16 employees Show less ● Manage team of 3 engineers/technicians responsible for site-wide continuous improvement projects and LEAN/Six Sigma initiatives● Facilitate 1-2 14-step LEAN programs annually, targeting 20-30% increase in productivity/efficiency ● Site SME for large RCA investigations, provide leadership, insight, and guidance to the technical team(s) and lead report outs to senior management● Site KAIZEN program owner; facilitate monthly kaizen events across the TEM site, targeting quick wins & local process improvements● Six Sigma/Green Belt program manager; responsible for the training, certification, and re-certification of Green Belt candidates in TEM Show less ● Responsible for completing effective root cause analysis/CAPA investigations, yield analysis, and on-line scrap reduction for Endovascular manufacturing● Project Manager for 14-step LEAN, resulting in a 25% increase in line efficiency and over $200M in annualized savings● Continuously manage the build method, bill of materials, and annual standard setting for Endovascular products● Own and archived multiple process and equipment validations as a part of cost savings and quality risk mitigation initiatives ● Provide FDA and BSi audit support as Supera SME including line tours and CAPA justification/analysis to auditors● Project Manager for multiple material & design changes with key responsibilities including configuration management, inventory/supply bridging management, validation oversight, and monthly report-outs to senior leadership Show less

  • Sr. Manager, Operational Excellence

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Sr. Manager, TPM Operations & Procurement - Rapid Diagnostics

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Manager - Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance: Endovascular Catheters and Guidewire FG

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Senior Industrial Engineer - BEx/LEAN/Six Sigma Area Leader (Abbott Vascular)

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Manufacturing Engineer (Abbott Vascular)

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Engineering Excellence Program Engineer (Abbott Nutrition)

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Manufacturing Engineer (Abbott Vascular)

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • R&D Quality Assurance Engineer (Abbott Molecular)

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Purchasing Agent (Abbott Nutrition)

    Jul 2013 - Dec 2013