Andrea Wethern
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Experienced Industrial Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace industry. Strong operations professional skilled in Database Design, SQL, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Materials Management, Production Planning and Project Management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Systems Manager
Times Microwave Systems
06.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with management and project teams to plan, develop and execute technical reporting & software solutions based on unique technical requirements of each internal customer
- Performed detailed research of internal customers business processes to accurately tailor data solutions to unique needs of each.
- Defined and communicated the logistics of proposed projects. Reviewed and assessed design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Drafted integration plans to ease assimilation of solutions into the end users' workflow
- Designed post-implementation training curricula on the use and maintenance of implemented software and reporting
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for the Sales & Engineering departments by working with and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations
- Supported implementation expansion of the ERP software applications to our India facility
Materials & Planning Manager
Times Microwave Systems
05.2010 - 06.2021
- Managed a Facility Expansion project (2018). Physical space doubled with no interruption to production activities
- Developed an SQL Operations database for daily production control used by management, quality and materials department staff
- Supervised daily inventory management and lead annual Physical inventory
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives and cross training through web tool development, procedural tweaks, excel/access tools to improve workflow
- Responsible for the development & implementation of facility procedures including employee training and work instructions
- Reviewed new customer programs to ensure compliance with all requirements in the highly regulated Aerospace Industry
- Established Times South Materials Department ground up with a focus on cross-functionality and fostering a team mentality
- Managed fifteen direct report employees
- Managed various facility improvement projects
- Assisted with daily Operations Management
- Maintained ownership of physical inventory, Oracle transactions, facility storage, and materials records
- Managed the production schedule through regular monitoring of sales/contract information within the MRP system
- Managed work order release and parts fulfillment for shop release while monitoring timeliness and accuracy
- Developed procedures for and maintained ownership of all aspects of shipping, receiving and packaging/preservation for a multitude of customers with varied requirements
- Managed all aspects of local parts purchasing
- Trained new employees in safe practices and facility procedures
Technical Writer & Analyst
Asset Strategy Consultants
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Overhauled and expanded the User Manual of proprietary Reporting System to enhance clarity, completeness, and usability
- Developed/authored the Technical Manual for ASC Reporting System
- Performed Investment Account reconciliations at the Custodian and the Fund Manager level
- Managed the transition of Telecom system.
Project Engineer
M.I.C. Industries
02.2004 - 04.2009
- Designed Plant Layout.
- Managed capital projects to include: quotes, vendor relations, equipment install and startup
- Developed and managed safety and environmental program and training
- Managed Load Plans for large equipment shipments.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines
- Maintained Process Flow information in the ERP system
- Monitored Inventory levels and production progress to meet Work Order schedules
Special Projects Engineer
Ann’s House of Nuts
06.2006 - 02.2007
- Developed and implemented operator and maintenance training program for plant equipment
- Developed and documented formalized plant procedures
- Identified areas of loss/waste and implemented process modifications for reductions
- Initiated throughput improvements via modifications to existing equipment or by installing new equipment
Industrial Engineer II
Fed Ex Ground
06.2001 - 07.2002
- Developed, maintained, and implemented planning and reporting systems to maximize operating effectiveness and ensure hub compliance with company standards and procedures
- Provided hub management with analysis of improvement opportunity areas (cost justification, required equipment, training programs)
- Performed sort observations, work measurement, engineering training seminars, and process tune-ups
- Monitored hub performance and provided engineering support to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and continually improve on-time service and quality
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
Industrial Engineer
Fed Ex Ground
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Performed statistical/quantitative analysis on operational planning and results
- Modeled operational systems to develop performance standards
- Performed cost analysis and equipment justification
- Provided engineering support to hub operations in the western division
- Collected and managed weekly operational data
- Analyzed ergonomic efforts
- Assisted in the development of new operational methods
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PASkills
- Oracle ERP
- SQL
- Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Outlook
- Management & Team building
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- BI Tool and System Design
- Operational Reports
Timeline
Business Systems Manager
Times Microwave Systems
06.2021 - Current
Materials & Planning Manager
Times Microwave Systems
05.2010 - 06.2021
Technical Writer & Analyst
Asset Strategy Consultants
04.2009 - 05.2010
Special Projects Engineer
Ann’s House of Nuts
06.2006 - 02.2007
Project Engineer
M.I.C. Industries
02.2004 - 04.2009
Industrial Engineer II
Fed Ex Ground
06.2001 - 07.2002
Industrial Engineer
Fed Ex Ground
06.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Lehigh University
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