George Wimbrow

Experience

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  Michigan Department of Transportation

  May 2008 - Oct 2008

  Bridge Design Engineer

   Performed various calculations in accordance with design efforts Gained experience with bridge design and Microstation software Reviewed MDOT and AASHTO design standards Constructed and completed a full set of plans Observed plan review process

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  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  Highway Design Engineer

   Worked diligently with a supervisor on a project from preliminary design to letting date Performed tasks in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet targeted letting date Worked in accordance with KYTC and AASHTO design standards Worked extensively with a variety of different design software Worked in a team setting within the design unit

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  Spicer Group

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Field Inspector Engineer

   Worked in field setting with multiple contractors in an attempt to construct a watershedmanagement system Gained valuable leadership skills enforcing proposed design Followed and enforced OSHA safety requirements Developed good plan reading and analysis skills

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  Associated Students of Michigan State University

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  EGR 100 & CE 321 Teacher Assistant

   Prepared laboratory lectures, set up laboratory equipment and graded laboratory reports. Developed keen public speaking skills lecturing to students. Enhanced quick problem solving skills by handling questions from students. Learned how to handle and diffuse problems between students. Developed ability to deliver positive and negative news to individuals.

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  GE Healthcare

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Manufacturing Engineer Intern

   Worked to substantially reduce applied time on coil production. Learned how to work in a Class II regulated work environment. Learned how to create value stream maps and perform lean analysis. Help coordinate efforts to eliminate non-value add time within the operation process.

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  GE Healthcare

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

  • Regional lean support for multiple GE Healthcare sites which included creating site visions, developing and executing strategic initiatives, providing training and supporting action workouts. • Functional support for GE Healthcare software development teams helping create, troubleshoot and deploy manufacturing digital tools globally. • Shop Operations Manager for 100 employees, 7 product lines on 2 shifts.• Delivered 20% site efficiency increase through lean initiatives.• Delivered $3.6MM in net variable productivity in 2016.• Helped drive site to VPP certification in 2016. • Supervisor of thirty-two 1st shift ultrasound manufacturing personnel.• Manufacturing Leader for acquisition and NPI transfer to Phoenix Ultrasound.• 12% increase in on time deliver, exceeding 95%.• Helped team deliver 270 safety ideas with 0 recordable injuries in 2014.• Helped team deliver 6% labor productivity in 2014.• Created First Mixed Model Transducer Cell. OMLP is a two-year program consisting of four six-month rotations that allow members to build leadership and functional skills through challenging rotational assignments and world-class training. Rotations consist of: Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality functions at GE.1st Rotation: MR Inventory Leader - Waukesha, WI2nd Rotation: Lean Leader - Englewood, CO3rd Rotation: Production Supervisor - Phoenix, AZ4th Rotation: Materials Leader - Waukesha, WI

  • Lean/Brilliant Manufacturing Manager

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Shop Operations Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Production Supervisor

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Operations Management Leadership Program

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
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  GE Aviation

  Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

  Continuous Improvement Manager
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  Shinola

  Apr 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Director Of Manufacturing

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
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  BEDROCK MANUFACTURING CO.

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

  Vice President of Manufacturing and Distribution
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  Henrybuilt

  Nov 2024 - now

  Chief Operating Officer