Martin Sable, CSSGB

Experience

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  Tenneco

  Sept 1997 - Jun 1998

  Intern Engineer

  • Participated in developing a prototype machine for manufacturing paper plates.• Programmed an automatic warehouse door to prevent animal access.• Acquired proficiency in using a programmable logic controller.

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  Saint-Gobain Abrasives

  Jun 2005 - Dec 2005

  Cooperative Engineer

  • Designed and implemented enhancements for several high production machines.• Helped troubleshoot machine and process issues.• Acquired proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of engineering standards.

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  Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2007

  IS Technician

  • Contracted to service computers at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.• Dealt directly with clients to solve software and hardware issues.• Coordinated computer and printer upgrades to meet company specifications.

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  Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc.

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2009

  Plant Engineer

  Redesigned/Retooled machines to run specialty parts. Implemented a plant wide process water treatment system. Managed spare parts stock and personnel, and assisted in managing automated facility system. Implemented and trained technicians on state-of-the-art process equipment. Established a reward-based vocational education program for maintenance personnel and mechanics.

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  Clinton Community College

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2009

  Adjunct Professor

  Teach technical classes for the new Industrial Workforce Training Program at Clinton Community College. Grant funded program allows prospective and currently working employees to get advanced training in their industrial field. Current and past classes include: Blueprint Reading, Industrial Maintenance, and AutoCAD 2D and 3D.

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  Volvo Group

  Mar 2009 - now

  Tasked with implementing and maintaining Agile ways of working within an industrial environment. Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic industrial solutions to improve efficiency and productivity within the final assembly line. Manage a team of 13 responsible for designing logistics processes and flows, engineering packaging solutions, monitoring and enforcing shipping and packaging compliance, and controlling and maintaining plant-wide fleet equipment. Facilitate and manage industrial projects at the BIW weld shop, including, but not limited to installation of new automation equipment, production line and process redesign, and implementing new welding technologies. Primary customer liason on all manufacturing related issues. Worked to improve tools, and processes relating to the mechanical workings of our products. Also designed and improved plant equipment and layouts. Managed maintenance and machine shop and personnel. Maintained 5S and implement Kaizen to improve shop standards. Managed plant resources and department budget. Supervised work of all engineering technicians. Provided communication between plants to solve large-scale design issues. Investigated and solved problems using corrective action process. Interpreted drawings and submitted discrepancies to Design Engineering. Created and corrected drawings for jigs, parts and other equipment. Issued engineering deviations to solve critical build problems.

  • Agile Program Manager - Volvo Trucks

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Sr. Industrial Project Leader - Volvo Trucks

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Logistics Engineering Manager - Volvo Trucks

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Industrial Project Leader - Volvo Trucks

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Manufacturing Engineer - Nova Bus

    May 2011 - Sept 2015

  • Maintenance Coordinator - Nova Bus

    Nov 2010 - May 2011

  • Technical Services Coordinator - Nova Bus

    May 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Mechanical Engineering Technician - Nova Bus

    Mar 2009 - May 2010
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  Mold-Rite Plastics, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Engineering Consultant

  Evaluate workflow and machine layouts based on lean manufacturing standards. Create detailed machine and plant drawings. Determine and map new machine locations.