Industrial Engineer

Improved manufacturing inefficiencies through waste elimination and continuous improvement and monitored key performance metrics to track progress and areas of risk, Eliminated manufacturing inefficiencies through waste reduction and continuous improvement, and tracked progress using key performance metrics.
• Developed and maintained standardized work procedures and performed data analysis to identify constraints that directly impacted throughput.
• Coordinated the implementation of productivity plans to address labor inefficiencies and collaborated with production and support teams to eliminate constraints through technical problem-solving techniques.
• Developed process plans for cells with 90% utility rate and balanced time rates, performed root cause analysis, and cross-trained team for key operations.
• Developed database for takt times, cycle times, and OEE, and performed time studies, bottleneck analysis, inventory modeling, and scheduling to optimize production flow.
• Led a team of 25 manufacturing professionals to improve efficiency by 30% and reduce waste by 23%, while increasing production rate from 180 cars per shift to 250 cars per shift.

Oversaw and performed analysis of mail processing operations using industrial engineering and continuous improvement principles to improve service, productivity, and cost performance.
• Coordinated the implementation of national standardization programs and processes through direct involvement in mail processing operations to improve service, productivity, and cost performance.
• Developed and advanced costing and staffing models to promote the effective use of employees and equipment; provided advice and guidance in how to best schedule employees to meet mail volumes and time constraints.
• Monitored the implementation of new procedures and evaluated results to improve operating performance and reduce costs; provided input for the preparation and justification for new and altered facilities and equipment.
• Led multi-functional teams working on service, cost, and productivity improvement efforts, offered technical advice and guidance to managers throughout the facility on all aspects of engineering, and delivered training to mail processing managers and employees on standardization and continuous improvement tools and processes

• Created or assisted in creating activity-based cost models for an advanced decision support platform that integrates cost, outcomes, and revenue for various functional areas, such as Radiology, Operating Room, and Cardiac Procedures Unit, through collaboration with internal teams and an offsite vendor.
• Developed advanced scheduling algorithms for Obstetrics & Gynecology service to improve scheduler workflow and ensure patients are scheduled with the right provider.
• Implemented a new operating room nurse and surgical tech staffing model to reduce orientation time.
• Taught and completed process mapping to identify potential safety risks associated with eye injections.
• Facilitated workshop on A3 problem solving and opportunity identification with cross-functional team from the inpatient rehab unit to improve the discharge workflow.