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Experience

• Manufacturing Plant Manager Imerys · Full-time Apr 2019 – Present 5 yrs 8 mos Cincinnati, OH, United States
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer Okonite · Full-time Sep 2018 – Apr 2019 7 mos Richmond, KY, United States  Lead analytical and design activities using a first principle approach.
   Utilized finite element analysis, Solidworks, and AutoCAD.
   Managed, specified, selected, and installed $15,000,000 of internal factory equipment.
• Plant Engineer Okonite · Full-time Jul 2016 – Sep 2018 2 yrs 2 mos Cumberland, RI, United States  Implemented a computerized maintenance management software, Tabware.
   Mentored a maintenance team to ensure equipment readiness to deliver on time, on budget, and a quality product.
   Implement a code of ethics to increase quality, customer service, and the effectiveness of the craftsmen.
   Reduced labor costs $175,000 annually by presenting strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior leaders.
   Created and maintained the high performance culture surrounding 16 reports that completed over 7,500 work orders annually to maintain two, 24/5, manufacturing facilities encompassing 500,000 ft2.
• Manufacturing Engineer Okonite · Full-time Jun 2013 – Jul 2016 3 yrs 1 mos Richmond, KY, United States  Worked on a team of 7 engineers to analyze and resolve quality, process, six sigma, and machine problems.
   Suggested and drove improvements in products, processes, and procedures.
   Spearheaded cost reduction projects totaling a savings of $178,000 in 24 months.
   Lead and collaborated with a multi-level and multi-functional team in the creation and deployment of a universal component utilized in 145 machines to increase reliability, and reduce machine complexity and inventory costs.