Eric Washington 2817 Sanderling Dr., Ft. Wayne, In 46808E-mail: Ericw254@Gmail.com Contact Numbers: H-260.471.0470 P-260.348.7898

Strengths: Sufficient background: Lean & Six Sigma Mythology (Green Belt Projects), Quality Manufacturing

Systems, Statistical software(Minitab), Auto Cad/Inventor, P & L or LTA plant planning, Integrated systems Sap, Plex, As400

Proven organizational leader and talent coach with strong record of attracting, retaining, and energizing associates

Strong technical background with a demonstrated ability to present detailed product information to a diverse audience.

Skilled at assessing team and individual training needs and developing programs to strengthen overall group performance.

Able to demonstrate leadership, provide tactical supervision, and effectively delegate prioritized work assignments to subordinate staff.

Professional Experience:Midway Products| Monroe, MI November 21, 2016 - PresentHudson Industries Corp OfficeCorp Industrial Engineer

Industrial engineers develop job evaluation programs, amongst other duties. Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

Hudson Industries | Hudson, IN April 20, 2015- November 18, 2016Provider of Gas straps and other exterior automobile componentsArea Manager (1) / Production Manager(8) / Process Engineer(8)

Green Belt Project: Through coaching and team building, increased efficiency by 20% in Press/Progressive Stamping area, decreased downtime/diverted labor by 8% Increase throughput by 20%

Establish SMED teams (1st/2nd), 50% reduction in Hit to Hit changeovers, responsible for tracking all shifts performance in the Press/Prog/Roll Mill/Bender areas (100,000 sqft)

8 Week of training for Progressive Press set up and optimization of processes Developing visual boards for performance matrix. Responsible for continuous improvement through training, brainstorming, implementation. Hourly/Daily audit so that associates will maintain the quality standards set by the quality system Traveled to sister plants to assist in training of area manager and developed tracking system for die

improvement using Microsoft project

Metaldyne | Bluffton, IN Dec 2, 2013 – April 6, 2015Provider of Differential Assemblies and other power train componentsProduction Supervisor (3-2-2 schedule)

Oversee one team lead and 17 hourly associates Developing 7S’s programs and established Process/Value Stream maps to capture waste Responsible for all associates working weekend overtime (up to 60 associates) Collect data to develope running line graphs, pareto charts, bar graphs to evaluate areas for

improvements

Tenneco Inc. | Ligonier, IN June 18, 2012 – Nov. 22, 2013 Provider of automotive exhaust systemsProduction Supervisor (1st shift)

Oversee three team leads and 55 hourly associates Established department visual changeover system for Pilot cell to reflect appropriate days on hand

- Pilot cell productivity increase 5% (sub-assemblies tolerance review, control limits reduced)- Department reduction in man power saved $110,000 annual. Efficiency gain 22% (Balancing

Feeder Cells) Instrumental in increasing department efficiency by 12% higher than 13 month rolling average

- Optimizing employee engagement- Established teams to break relieve (Offline Set ups, Team Leads, 12 hour production gain

weekly)- Changed scheduling to compliment similar part family changeovers (6 hour production gain

weekly)- Pareto downtime cause. Affectively challenged and disciplined through conflict and resolution

tactics.- Machine Utilization decreased by 15% and sustained delivery at 100%

Created run charts to evaluate scrap trends and brain storm using various methodology (fishbone, 8D, 4 Step approach)

Weekly overview of KPI’s with all Teams. Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Brainstorming

Accugear American Axle (Former Metaldyne) | Fort Wayne, IN February 2006 – June 8, 2012Provider of Differential Gears Production Supervisor/Forge Tool & Die Technician

Promotion 3rd Shift Supervisor (only salaried personnel)- Developed, trained and managed all of 3rd Shift Responsibilities (shift began with 8 associates)

Lead 30 hourly (direct report), 2 material handlers, 2 maintenance, 1 engineer, 1 quality inspector,1 shipping, 4 associate sort crew

Introduced SMED to this particular facility.- (200T Press) Rotating die cart design/purchased for coining operation (Kaizen). Reduced

changeovers time by 70%- (600T & 1000T Press) In press die changeovers for like family products. Reduce 40%- 5 S’s, TPM (Two month week of training)- Experience in process mapping (value stream maps)/lean manufacturing.- Lead cost improvement initiative to reduce scrap by 10% (Coining)

Created Standardized and TPM work for Press operations/changeovers Safety Audits (walk thru assessment), and lead weekly safety topic meetings

Amcast Automotive | Gas City, IN June 2004 – Feb. 2006Former provider of Aluminum Cast WheelsMold Setter and Repair/Group Leader

Lead 2 hourly Responsible for mold repair, cast machine changeovers/schedules (20 cast machines) Preheating/coating molds Led Kaizen events

- Kaizen involving machine preventative maintenance (hose replacements, lubricants filled, HMI functional)

- Cost saving part of the job (solder repair molds connections)- Thermal coupling assemblies repair for cost savings

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Manufacturing EngineeringIndiana Tech in Fort Wayne, In | 46803, Fort Wayne, INGPA 3.1/4.0

  August 2000 - June 2002: Psychology

Some General courses completedIvy Tech State College | 46953, Marion, INGPA 2.7/4.0

Professional Objective:

“I am a professional individual considering a management position in your industry.”

I’m an ambitious management professional with proven experience in managing various process systems, ensuring optimal efficiency and maximizing profitability. I am seeking a management position that utilizes my education, experience, and organizational skills.

Eric Washington