Anthony Karnes
SEYMOUR,IN
Summary
Dynamic Injection/Automation Process Expert at Valeo North America, specializing in process optimization and automation implementation. Achieved industry-leading standards by establishing best practices and enhancing productivity. Skilled in root cause analysis and fostering teamwork, I led the development of the world's largest organo sheet process, significantly improving operational efficiency and quality metrics.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Injection /automation Process Expert
Valeo North America
05.1994 - 09.2024
- Trained team members on new processes to ensure seamless adoption and maintain operational excellence.
- Optimized operations, analyzed bottlenecks, and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped establish best practices and standards for new product group in Valeo Thermal Business group which became the benchmark and outperformed all other groups within Valeo
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in reduced cycle times and improved quality metrics.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify issues and develop corrective actions for process optimization.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices within operational processes.
- Enhanced process efficiency by analyzing workflows and implementing improvements.
- Developed process documentation to maintain standardization and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Streamlined processes for increased productivity through the use of automation tools.
- Had Lead role in establishing Valeos first organo sheet process for Mercedes ,which was the largest horizontally molded organo component in the world. from tool development , process ,and automation with 27 over molded inserts. We also provided 24/7 part collection for customer to review with 3d scan for serialized component along with process data collected when it was molded,.
- Was the firefighter for all issues within this entire global product group developing expertise in blower balancing while using my skills in cosmetic molding ,insert molding ,transfer molding, multi injection molding , and dimensional controls and recording
Education
No Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN08-2003
Skills
- Process optimization
- Automation implementation
- Root cause analysis
- Workflow analysis
- Best practices development
- Knowledge transfer
- Process automation
- Process monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
In my years of experience learning the fascinating field of injection molding i have studied, learned and performed every role there is from data building to obsolescence within an injection molding group. I have been constantly focused on comprehension of rheology and thermal cycle interactions and the fields of physics which govern these. It is an interesting balance with dynamic variables everywhere you look , but i now feel that i have finally accomplished an unrivaled understanding and enjoy greatly in sharing what i have learned
Timeline
Injection /automation Process Expert
Valeo North America
05.1994 - 09.2024
No Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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