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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Manufacturing Process Improvement, Expert ConsultantExpertise in lean manufacturing, manufacturing process improvement, continuous improvement, plant layouts, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping , Yamazumi/Line Balance, and standardized work.
This KKAI consultant has experience in leading Kaizen teams in identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas, training and leading 5S teams, leading Value Stream Mapping activities, Line Balance and work standardization implementation.
This consultant has managed production and maintenance activities, including safety, quality, delivery, and costs and has managed new product launches. Additional experience includes development and implementation of cost reducing plant layouts, capacity studies, direct labor standards, and daily labor programs
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Quality
EDUCATION
B.S., Engineering, Mechanical Emphasis, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Lean training from the University of Michigan
Lean training from Optiprise Consulting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
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Providing expertise in mechanical engineering, lean manufacturing, manufacturing process improvement, project management, industrial engineering, plant layout, continuous improvement, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Lean Consultant
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Led Kaizen teams in identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas.
Trained and led 5S teams, led value stream mapping activities, implemented line balance and work standardization.
Continuous Improvement Manager, Benteler Automotive, Grand Rapids, MI
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Responsibilities included leading Kaizen teams in identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas, training and leading 5S teams, leading Value Stream Mapping activities, Line Balance and work standardization implementation.
Achievements while at the Hagen Drive plant included:
Nissan ZH2 lean project resulted in productivity improvements of 31% with the elimination of one shift of production and the reduction of 16 direct labor head. Nissan ZV7 lean project resulted in productivity improvements of 14% with the reduction of 5 direct labor head. Series II lean project resulted in productivity improvements of 65% with layout changes resulting in the reduction of 1,400 sq ft of floor space and the reduction of 4 direct labor heads.
Achievements while at the Opelika plant included:
Development and implementation of a continuous flow repair welding cell for the rear sub frame resulting in the reduction of 5 direct labor head per shift. Development and implementation of a continuous flow repair welding cell for the front sub frame resulting in the reduction of 3 direct labor head per shift.
Achievements while at the Spartanburg plant included:
Implementation of STD work and line balance at operation 110, 105, 85, & 50 resulting in the reductions of cycle in these operations.
Production Manager, Benteler Automotive, Grand Rapids, MI
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Managed the day-to-day production and maintenance activities of 70 people in the Hydroform Business Unit. Managed the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Moral activities for the department. Managed new product launches for GM, DCX, and Toyota. Developed and implemented budgets and forecasts for the department
Implemented Lean Projects in the department
Achievements included:
Development and implementation of continuous flow cells at the hydroform presses operation eliminating the batching of saw, deburr, and wash operations.
Senior Industrial Engineer, Benteler Automotive, Grand Rapids, MI
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Developed and implemented layouts to reduce cost, and meet customer's requirements. Developed and implemented capacity studies. Developed direct labor standards for the annual budget. Developed and implemented daily labor programs to report and forecast direct and indirect labor. Was responsible for cost estimating for new programs.
Project Manager, JWI Inc., Holland, MI
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Organized, coordinated the building of filter press equipment. Mechanical Design responsibilities included using Auto Cad to design and layout filter press systems.
Project Management, Lithibar Matik, Holland, MI
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Organized, coordinated and routed the building of Palletizing and concrete block equipment. Design responsibilities included using Auto Cad to design and layout equipment fir block plants and palletizing systems.
Project Estimating, Northern Boiler Mechanical Contractors, Muskegon, MI
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Evaluated mechanical specifications to determine project cost of materials and labor. Material purchasing duties included pricing and ordering materials needed to complete the project. Project Management responsibilities included organizing and coordinating mechanical projects from beginning to end, scheduling sub-contractors, coordinating and managing personnel on the job, including hiring and layoffs.
Please note that this is an abbreviated CV. A fully detailed unabridged CV is available under special circumstances.
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