project manager

industrial technology ~ lean manufacturing

career profile

 

ø  offering approximately 7 years of progressive experience in driving industrial technology projects from concept and development through delivery, with a consistent success in achieving high quality standards, budgetary guidelines and stringent deadlines

ø  masters in management-business management as well as masters in management-project management

ø  well-versed in lean manufacturing principles vital to optimizing productivity and efficiency; track record of strategically increasing production and reducing downtime

ø  effectively train, coordinate and lead top-performing teams

ø  proficient in management reporting as well as cost-effective inventory control

ø  productively confer with clients to identify and address needs, playing key role in sustaining and growing business through delivery of world-class customer service

professional experience

 

automotive consultant; p3na, pleasant ridge, mi                                                                    2008 - present

  successfully manage strategic powertrain component development project, with full-scope accountability for redesign, implementation and facilitation of prototype build-up planning

  proficiently drive internal and tiered quality management to fulfill project specifications and goals

  efficiently spearhead and manage component production launches

 

project engineer; gentex corporation, zeeland, mi                                                                          2003-2008

  progressed from group leader (2003-2006) to higher level of accountability; strategically planned, coordinated and steered multiple simultaneous projects to meet critical specifications and timelines in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, consistently attaining objectives per pre-established priorities

  provided senior management with valuable performance monitoring and short-term/long-range planning tools by preparing and presenting detailed project status reports

  maximized performance by employing lean manufacturing principles, coordinating and delivering effective training programs and developing efficient standard work processes, resulting in 120% increase in production

  drove new product launches instrumental to expanding/diversifying revenue streams

 

production supervisor; graham packaging company, holland, mi                                                  2002-2003

  actively conferred with clients to define/meet production requirements; provided new product support

  substantially reduced production downtime through targeted process improvements

  cost-effectively controlled inventory to boost bottom-line profits while maintaining quality standards

education

 

colorado technical university, colorado springs, co

masters of science in management c business management; 2008

masters of science in management c project management; 2007

 

central michigan university, mount pleasant, mi

bachelor of science c industrial technology management; may 2002

 

professional development/specialized training

 

emergency coordinator, safety committee, first responder

advanced management techniques, penn state university

fundamentals of vapor disposition, university of delaware