Experience

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  Husky injection molding systems

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2006

  Standards/design engineer/projects engineer/production process planner

  -Injection Molding components global standardization process to use continuous improvement techniques to design for manufacturability to reduce cost, reduce inventory, improve quality & delivery for both the enterprise and customer excellence. -Response time for customer problem resolution is executed with effective communication process. -Capitalizing on corrective action for problem containment and proactively establishing preventative action plan using structured problem solving-Process and product development strategy via standard robust design, program, process plan, schedule and manufacture, assemble with in cycle time using total production management system.-Executing products, service and process changes in collaboration with review board team using decision making and communication process-Sustaining the standard work, operating procedures with in ISO compliance and checking and adjusting to any changes-Cross functional teams leadership development process-Optimization of scheduling and manufacturing processes to improve productivity, increase capacity, eliminating waste (MUDA) using lean manufacturing techniques Show less

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  Ibm

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  Manufacturing operations leader/ project manager/staff engineer

  •Managed manufacturing projects for cleaning, assembly and rebuild operations delivering product to fabrication operations•Spearheaded projects through entire life cycle in product improvement, outsourcing, business operations development, capital investment, and safety equipment, ranging from 100K to $3M•Conducted Lean Kaizen projects contributing to 98% quality, spending reduction by 30%, 99% delivery,100% 6S tasks, with up to 90% team participation and buy-in•Managed lean manufacturing projects to demonstrate repeatable & reproducible results in continuous improvement through value stream mapping, visual controls, leader standard work, structured problem solving (PDCA), on the job training, and job methods •Established environmental health & safety standards (SOP), policy and guidelines requirement for teams, products and equipment infrastructure reports to be in compliance according to EPA and OSHA standards•Presented business projects to senior leadership based on the current state of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Team Value, and Inventory•Conducted daily tier 3 operations meeting on business KPI’s enabling staff to strategically focus on Project Management, Continuous Improvement, and problem solving methodologies•Provided direction and developed cross functional teams to grow, learn and train other areas requiring subject matter expertise•Enabled procurement team to develop potential outsourcing suppliers, conducted supplier qualification and selection in compliance with organizational policies, procedures and guidelines•Led operations staff to effectively manage daily capacity, production, spending, product quality control and enabled business transformation cost saving projects leading to product, quality and process improvement Show less

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  Ariens company

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Operations value stream manager

  •Lead manufacturing operations for outdoor power equipment, staffed with 200 direct and indirect reports to deliver multiple product families and services to distribution centers and customers in North America and Asia •Provided leadership and direction in the attainment goals and objectives of safety, quality, cost, delivery and people development via strategic deployment for fiscal planning•Lead Kaizen improvement events for Takt, Flow & Pull systems and developed production trainers to train with safety in and out of training cells with TWI methodology with total Lean Production Management System•Managed with right sizing staffing plan and introduced people development plan via coaching peer to peer, peer to leader with people, process, product standard work and audits in accordance with strategic RCI plan•Monitored, managed and worked with teams daily to understand gaps in production and assigned tasks, target dates and ownership to drive actions by being present on the production floor 75% to 80% to meet and exceed hr. by hr. schedule attainment from 65% to 90% and productivity goals by 26% in assembly•Initiated, planned, executed new product in production, and allocating resources to action tasks, improve and develop processes, problems solving to achieve results via standard process accountability •Collaborated with management for P & L value stream budget, forecast, budget and build plan that improved profitability, and reduced inventories with measurable results engaging with all functional departments stakeholders•Managed Materials, Logistics, operations and Service parts business process for build to stock and OEM distribution centers and reducing daily back orders within 10% in 3 months from 40%•Managed staff responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws improving retention by 6%-8% Show less

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  Praxair surface technologies

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2017

  Plant quality and operations excellence manager

  Managing Plant Quality Assurance/Control Operations Aviation, Commercial& Industrial Coatings Processes and PersonnelSupporting Overall Manufacturing Operations and Customer SatisfactionSupporting Operational Safety Programs , Excellence Program and Continual Improvement ProjectsResponsible for KPI's....COPQ, OTD, Cost, Audit Findings, Surveys % Rework/OP to Sales Quality Audits/Go Cards/ClinicsLeading Internal/Customer/Third Party Audits & Statutory and Regulatory Compliance EAR/ITARMaintaining ISO/NADCAP/AS9100/FAA/EASA registrationsResponsible for Metallurgy Laboratory/Standards/Order Entry/Gage CalibrationsQuality Advisory solution provider to operations and customerRisk Base/Process Approach tools and techniques, Corrections and Corrective ActionsStatistical Tools and Techniques to conduct RCCA,FMEA Process Capability, SPC, 8D, DMAIC, PDCA, MSADevelop/Review QMS to implement, QSP/QWI/QCI/SPI/SOP documented information and recordsDevelop, Train and Certify Associates and maintain Training RecordsManage Large Capex, Sales Growth, NPI, Facility Layouts, Energy Conservation Continual Improvement, Productivity Projects supporting P & L strategiesMember of ASQ, Q1-Quality and SAE International Show less

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  Parker hannifin

  Oct 2017 - now

  Global quality leader/plant quality & ehs manager

  Leading quality programs in two divisions in $20B company with 8 global plants generating $800M in sales Managed Global operations business metrics results oriented- Manufacturing visibility and functional alignment.Lead Quality Management System (QMS) ISO9001, IATF16949, VDA 6.3, AS9100Lead all levels of suppliers, second & third party, product, process audits ownership, planning, and execution YOY without any Certification SuspensionZero Defects Implementation -30%-40% initial assessment with 10-15% improvement YOY- Product development to Manufacturing.Conforming and reviewing Customer Specific Requirements & first article inspections for automotive, aerospace and industrial for OEM & TIER1 customersImproved Customer Scorecard managing processGlobal Problem-solving management software training & ImplementationDesign, manufacturing and supplier development and qualification complying with global regulatory requirements for REACH, RoHS, SVHC, UL and conflict material standards Facilitated and lead Continuous Improvement Tools ImplementationEducational & training workshops for both lean 5S, VSM, Standard Work methodology and zero defects’ toolsCreated Visual control boards for cells and daily production monitoring and management Lead Environment Health and SafetyRecordable and Lost workdays managementSafety audits and near hit programPandemic Strategies Environmental social governance- energy management system Show less