Skilled Production Lead Coordinator with over two years of production coordinator experience in High Pressure Die Cast, four years of Engineering Coordinator experience in Low Pressure Die Cast, thirteen years as Production Staff Quality Control in HPDC, two years as a General Associate in HPDC, totaling twenty-one years in the die casting Industry and an additional two years at the Marysville auto plant, totaling twenty-three years of experience with Honda of America. Familiar with High Pressure Die Cast V6, L4, HTM, Civic, and Motorcycle Products. Familiar with Low Pressure Die Cast L4 heads and sand core products. Proficient at operating, analyzing and troubleshooting data for Thermal Imaging, CMM, and Surftizer equipment. Can operate Heat Treat, 2500 ton, 3500 ton casting machines and Modern Furnaces. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure with a flexible schedule. Self-motivated and performance driven that enjoys going to the spot using a hands-on, technical approach in trouble shooting concerns.
February 2016
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Current
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
Lead Production Coordinator
Align associates, based on understanding of strengths and weaknesses, monitor progress and implement countermeasures when necessary to meet targets. Give direction to a three shift operation on Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment and Morale. To enhance daily operations by building strong relationships with upstream and downstream customer departments. Daily responsibilities include, safety countermeasures, payroll, lead meetings, coordinate production with the die service and equipment groups, production planning and scheduling, evaluations, new staff interviews and promotions, support budget reviews, and implementing team business plans. To prepare and review presentations at monthly meetings to Department Management and to Plant Management as needed. Beginning in 93ki and ending in 95ki, I worked with HNA and Material Service on a large project to reduce manpower cost by finding a supplier to perform our Forklift responsibilities in HPDC. By reducing 9 manpower to an outside supplier, I was able to save Honda $407,668 annually.
April 2012
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February 2016
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
Engineering Coordinator
Quality leader for R1A and R40 heads in Low Pressure die Cast. Track daily and monthly results. To analyze data on L4 heads including die confirmations, hardness testing, micro-structures, CMM comparisons, Thermal comparisons, and die cast machine operating conditions. Present the information at meetings and to department manager at monthly reports and at times to Plant Management. Responsible for quality including cost, run rates, and cycle times. I was the quality leader for the production quality staff, mentoring and developing them through evaluations and daily meetings. Gained experience from Mitytoyu and how to do CMM programming. Programmed the new software MCOSMOS and MSURF to run our products on the new 9168 CMM machine.
April 2009
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April 2012
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
PSQC
Coordinated and supervised 3rd shift Quality Control team in HPDC during 86ki, 87ki, and 88ki primarily on L4, Civic, and HTM products while assisting V6 products. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Responsible for achieving production requirements. Responsible for daily quality concerns related to the department and/or customer departments. Gained knowledge on spray cassette project with engineers during shutdown. Responsible for spray cassette rebuilds. Assisted in the development of the new Flir program for Thermal Imaging training at Anna. Trained new PSQC on roles and responsibilities. Trained team leaders on the use of the Thermal Camera.
April 2008
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March 2009
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
PSQC
In addition to the daily roles and responsibilities as a HPDC PSQC, I was a member of the Canada Project Team during 85ki. Acquired knowledge on Canada's new equipment and software such as Flir, CMM and Laser. Worked hand in hand with the Canada Project Team members, Engineers, Japanese members and HCM members gaining more knowledge about the preparation and start-up of a new department and plant. Developed team members on team building skills, leading meetings, new equipment, new procedures, PQCT's, QC roles and responsibilities. Continue to support the PSQC in Canada on questions or concerns that come up.
March 2006
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March 2008
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
PSQC
Coordinated and supervised 3rd shift Quality Control Team in HPDC during 83ki and 84ki. Responsible for daily quality related concerns with Motorcycle, L4, Civic, and HTM products while supporting and training PSQC on V6 products. Worked with the Production Coordinator on the Pre-Heat Reduction project, reducing pre-heats by 48% at a calculated cost of $184,000. Met with HTM members to gain knowledge on M/C and T/C cases, returning a built transmission back to Anna as a training tool in assisting for troubleshooting QC concerns.
January 1999
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March 2006
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
PSQC
Was promoted to PSQC in January, 1999. Coordinated and supervised 2nd shift Quality Control Team in HPDC 76ki-82ki and 1st shift Quality Control Team for a period of one year during this time. Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers. Responsible for achieving production requirements. Responsible for the daily quality related concerns on V6 products. In 2000, on a project to reduce blow holes on the UB10 pin averaging a savings of $382,000 annually. In 2001, was the Leader of an NHC to help reduce the possibility of an injury while handling newly introduced castings with aluminum pre-heat sleeves.
April 1997
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January 1999
Honda of America Manufacturing Inc
Anna,
OH
General Associate
High Pressure Die Cast associate. Responsibilities included running 1600 ton, 2500 ton, 3500 ton machines, furnaces, heat treat, and impreg.
March 1995
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March 1997
Honda of America Manufacturing
Marysville,
OH
General Associate
General Associate in the Paint Department at Marysville Auto Plant. Responsibilities included E-coat, Sand Booth, and Sealer line. Was the Safety Representative for that area.
March 1984
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March 1985
McDonald's
Englewood,
OH
Restaurant Manager
Worked at McDonald's for 11 years. Started as a crew member working up through the different levels of management including Hourly Swing Manager, Salary Third Assistant, Second Assistant, 1st Assistant and then Restaurant Manager. McDonald's is recognized for their outstanding training in management. Received management training in Oak Brooke, Ill at McDonald's Hamburger University including Profit and Loss statements, Development of Managers and Management Team. Responsible for leading a team made up of 70 crew members and managers to efficiently operate a business in annual sales of $1.2 million.