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OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP ♦ MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

PROCESS ENGINEERING ♦ QUALITY CONTROL ♦ PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated Manufacturing Engineering professional with a keen eye for lean manufacturing, process

engineering, and quality control

15 years in Operational Leadership which encompass production supervision, manufacturing maintenance

supervision, crisis management, military operations, and project management

Passionate about mentoring & developing people, driving metrics, and achieving results in a highly quality-

controlled and safe environment

Proven results in continuous improvement, waste reduction, and people empowerment

Served as a leader in the United States Army for 10 years in transportation operations

Hands-on leader with effective oral and written communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Feb 2015 – Present Texas Instruments, Richardson, TX

Manufacturing Supervisor

Manage and lead workgroup in semiconductor manufacturing wafer fab to achieve manufacturing objectives

Drive continuous improvement activities and use lean concepts to meet safety, quality, and production metrics

Develop personnel by motivating and coaching to ensure the efficient operation of the production unit

Lead and implement 5S efforts and projects to resolve manufacturing and technical issues that impact

manufacturing, safety, costs, and cycle time

Lead initiative to prevent scrap occurrence, poor quality, and lost cycle time

Nov 2009 – Sept 2014 General Electric, Shreveport, LA

Manufacturing Engineer

Provided technical manufacturing support for the Network and Regulator Transformer product lines

Led projects of equipment specification, funding justification, procurement, installation and methods, operator

training, and project management within schedule and budgetary commitments

Responsible for the installation of equipment, product runoffs, and continuous improvements

Developed new processes and workstation designs to reduce cycle time, support lean manufacturing initiatives,

and meet Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements

Maintained and created comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures incorporating the safety

and quality aspects of the operations

Operational Leader

Leader of the Network Transformer Product Line that consists of salaried and hourly employees

Implemented lean concepts in production areas to meet safety, quality, production, and cost metrics

Created a team-oriented environment through mentoring, developing, and inspiring the workforce through

team empowerment and ownership

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Jan 2003 - Nov 2009 General Motors, Shreveport, LA

Process Engineer

Responsible for developing, improving, and maintaining reliable paint processes for undercoat, topcoat, and sealer

applications for vehicle build as well as developing teams and processes in a lean manufacturing environment

Developed, implemented, and managed process control plans for all process areas in the paint shop

Worked with FANUC robotics for sealer, powder primer, and topcoat paint applications

Coordinated paint shop activities to identify, analyze, and remove barriers to continuous improvements in the

safety, quality, uptime, and waste control of the manufacturing process

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the maintenance skilled trades in the Paint Shop

Led 25+ electricians, pipefitters, and millwrights with safety being our number one priority

Provided engineering support for maintenance and production areas within the Paint Shop by assisting in

troubleshooting, installation, and improvement of automated processes

Coordinated capital projects and preventive maintenance activities within the Paint Shop

Production Supervisor

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of production line operators in the Paint Shop

Supervised and instructed team of 22 production line operators to insure production and quality parameters

were achieved

Facilitated production process improvement initiatives in to elevate product quality within the Paint Shop

Ensured maximum team cohesiveness through individual operator development and team building activities

Oct 1998 - Nov 2001 Teksystems, Allen, TX

Project Manager

Responsible for overall management of 10 projects per quarter with an annual budget of $200MM for the

construction and installation of network backbone and router equipment.

Successfully forecasted and met fiscal year labor and equipment budget, resulting in a 15% increase in group

performance and profitability over previous year

Managed team of 15 field supervisors responsible for field installation and construction activities

Supervised network deployment of Nortel fiber optic backbone equipment

Recognized for superior customer service through utilization of group leadership skills and engineering

expertise

Field Service Engineer

Responsible for route design of transmission systems and field installation of SONET multiplexing equipment

Designed, documented, and published high-speed fiber optics transmission systems

Designed and implemented the installation of Pirelli and Nortel high-speed SONET equipment

Responsible for field installation, system software testing, and provisioning of SONET multiplexing equipment

Performed system acceptance and verification tests

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Jul 1996 – Oct 1998 Casino Magic, Bossier City, LA

Electrical Technician

Maintained knowledge of casino-related equipment, support equipment, new games, systems, and

modifications to existing equipment

Repaired, overhauled, and performed preventative maintenance of all electrical and mechanical slot machines in

accordance with gaming regulations

Managed electrical shop inventory

EDUCATION

Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

May 1994 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

General Motors Paint Development Program (PDP), General Motors Technical Training Center, Warren, MI

Aug 2006 – May 2007 Paint Process Engineering Certificate

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

May 1987 – May 1997 United States Army / Louisiana Army National Guard

Achieved rank of Sergeant (E-6)

Led a team of 12 soldiers as Squad Leader during Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Managed day-to-day trucking operations to include logistics planning, scheduling, driver development, and

dispatching activities within a heavy equipment transportation company

Awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Outstanding Soldier Award during the Persian Gulf War