A'Dren Whitfield
LIMA,oh
Summary
Experienced Process and Reliability Engineer skilled in process optimization and equipment maintenance within engineering and supply networks. Led multi-disciplinary teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life, driving continuous improvements in quality and safety across manufacturing and supply chain environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Leader of Partials & UPI Inventory
Procter & Gamble Co
Lima, Ohio
09.2025 - Current
- Managed three teams, providing guidance coaching, and mentoring to support daily operations and professional development.
- Led team meetings to align goals and strategies across departments, fostering collaboration and consistent execution.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to increase safety and efficiency in the area.
- Facilitated communication between teams to resolve operational challenges and ensure smooth workflow.
- Identified cost-saving measures that improved productivity without compromising quality or safety standards.
Site Equipment Area Owner
Procter & Gamble Co
Lima, Ohio
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Operated and maintained site equipment and robotic systems within a Ship In Own Container (SIOC) manufacturing environment, ensuring seamless production line performance.
- Conducted troubleshooting and reliability analysis to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Supported the implementation and integration of new product sizes, adjusting production line equipment and robotic automation to meet changing manufacturing requirements.
- Developed and contributed to safety and operational standards that improved process consistency, worker safety, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
Reliability Engineer
`Graphic Packaging
Monroe , LA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented site reliability strategies, including equipment condition monitoring, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance programs, resulting in reduced unplanned downtime.
- Initiated and coordinated startup of Tank Integrity Program at off-site location, establishing inspection protocols, maintenance schedules, and data management systems to maintain tank asset health and compliance.
- Analyzed equipment performance to identify reliability issues and improvement opportunities.
- Developed maintenance schedules to ensure optimal operation of production machinery.
- Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures to prevent future occurrences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2024
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Process improvement
- Line optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Reliability analysis
- Safety management
- Project coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- CAD software
Timeline
Area Leader of Partials & UPI Inventory
Procter & Gamble Co
09.2025 - Current
Site Equipment Area Owner
Procter & Gamble Co
01.2025 - 09.2025
Reliability Engineer
`Graphic Packaging
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern University And A&M College