Baron Bell
Mableton,GA
Summary
Lean Manufacturing Specialist / Quality Control Specialist an exceptionally talented and seasoned Lean Manufacturing/Quality Control Specialist with experience in improving entire manufacturing processes. Ability in all aspects of Operations, supervision, training, employee motivation and performance, quality control and materials management. Unique ability to reduce cost and increase productivity through skillful management techniques and careful planning and Execution during the manufacturing process. A gifted leader, trusted, organized, analytical, and diligent. Comprehensive Skill Set Continuous Improvement Programs Manufacturing Operations Leadership/Training/Coaching Inventory Management/Control Quality Control Team Development Program Development Project Management Health and Safety Programs Problem Resolution Business Partnerships Statistical Analysis/Reporting Manufacturing Ergonomics Research/Analysis Site Inspections/Reporting
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hostler
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Efficiently and thoroughly perform general cleaning, fueling and daily non-mechanical inspections of bus fleet, taking special steps to ensure vehicle can be run safely and that all performance and cleanliness standards are met.
Material Controller
MARTA
10.2018 - Current
- Receive new and rebuilt materials from vendors and perform administrative receipt and inspection to include ensuring correct count and type
- Relocate received inventory to appointed bins or other company storage facilities
- Select, prepare, process and ship parts and other materials for transfer to other facilities within the Authority
- Aid maintenance personnel with identification of new/replacement parts
- Maintain computerized inventory/location records, review records for accuracy, take corrective action as necessary
- Observe storage areas for overflows, mixed stock, incorrect/incomplete bin placement, incorrect signage/markings and make on-the-spot corrections
- Participate in cyclic inventories to support high degree of accuracy
- Ensure that work area follows OSHA standards, safety requirements and municipal fire codes
- Receive and keep core inventory items for proper handling internal and external rebuilds
- Generated and updated numerous forms for automated use to help improve efficiency of work and reduce paperwork within the office
- Functioned as Lead Material Controller in the absence of assigned Lead Material Controller in Rail and Bus locations
- Strong leadership skills when training new employees and deeply knowledgeable in Oracle and FA-Suite systems
- Assisted maintenance Planner in reading work orders to find parts used on equipment to account for inventory charged out.
Certified Welder Inspector
Ford Motor
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Carefully ensured the quality of robotic and hand welds through watchful visual and physical inspections taking decisive action when required to correct any possible flaws or errors
- Portrayed inspection results through quality assurance charting
- Attentively identified potential robotic problems in effort to achieve quality assurance
- Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department
- Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner.
Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Coached 23 Leads, 23 Teams, Department of 210
- Key contributor to overall lean manufacturing program which lead to Harbour Consulting rating plant as the most efficient auto plant in North America in 2006
- Effectively used operator instruction, work element, work analysis and capacity analysis sheets in addition to work balance boards as tools for continuous quality improvements
- Successfully managed over 100 quality improvement projects utilizing six sigma quality improvement techniques
- Expertly conducted current state value stream mapping to identify measurable baseline process, developed objectives through policy deployment, and implemented specific plans to roll out new processes
- Process Mapping and Work flow mapping
- Attentively coached process for total productive maintenance which maximizes the overall effectiveness of plant facilities equipment, process and tooling through routine, periodic and preventive maintenance
- Skillfully lean manufacturing
- Actively coached quality assurance through overseeing quality process systems, continuous improvement initiatives, visual factory inspections and error proofing
- Diligently detailed roles and responsibilities, and defined/documented for training, development, implementing, updating, and maintaining these quality assurance processes
- Dramatically improved industrial material flow process which provided the necessary industrial materials where needed resulting in lower production costs
- Streamlined synchronous material flow which reduced production material giving flexibility to react more responsively to changes in customer demands
- Increased productivity by identifying skill gaps and providing specific training to achieve peak individual performance
- Obtained improvement results and work unit commitment through conducting internal audits to monitor ongoing quality
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations
- Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner
- Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards
- Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
Ergonomics Certified Representative
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Improved worker health and safety by implementing ergonomic standards systematically following job safety analyses
- Swiftly investigated ergonomic accidents via the ergonomics surveillance process, a tool used to perform a consistent ergonomic risk assessment.
Safety Representative
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Took initiative to inspect plant and review work processes to ensure plant was in compliance with ISO 9000 regulations
- Attentively monitored health and safety compliance and work permits, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and, during construction, monitored contractor safety measures
- Diligently conducted internal audits on plant property for safe working conditions using root cause analysis
- Promptly investigated near miss reports and recommended appropriate safety fixes
- Fully trained in all of NJCHS requirements for coordinator status
- Member of and key contributor to the success of the joint health and safety team
- Conducted internal safety investigations
- Developed safety training curriculum, inspections and evaluation checklists
- Aids with the development of safety policies and procedures and reviews safety accident/incident reports to recommend corrective actions
- Develops intervention strategies to resolve named unsafe acts and conditions observed in the workplace; and develops corrective action plans.
Certified Trainer
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Effectively trained for success team members in a classroom setting (500 hours of classroom training)
- Expertly coached and mentored beginner trainers (train the trainer)
- Developed comprehensive training process to determine if the skills and knowledge identified in training objectives were learned, applied to the job and having a positive effect on business functions
- Implemented corrective actions to meet goals where objectives were not being met, communicated results to management
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
QA/QC Coordinator
Ford Motor
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Responsible for model quality analysis and reporting
- Urge team engagement to assign issue ownership
- Engaged in issue resolution
- Participated in weekly model meeting
- Supported the Failure Mode Avoidance process
- Reported on issue resolution, Quality/ status assessment
- Aided in Automated Issue Management process
- Conducted product audit - process audit to reduce non-compliance & achieve customer satisfaction
- Conducted why-why and root cause analysis for problems involving quality and process problems
- Carried out 5's and Kaizen activities for continuous improvement
- Period quality audits at vendor locations
- Interpret charts and graphs for process compliance
- Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
Product Specialist
Ford Motor
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Partnered with engineering group to implement new vehicle process that met quality, safety and customer satisfaction goals.
Assembly Member
Ford Motor
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Efficiently assembled parts in a quality-controlled environment meeting all production and quality standards.
Education
Masters of Science in Management -
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA01.2012
Skills
- Assembly
- Automobiles
- Balance
- Change agent
- Charts
- Consulting
- Continuous improvement
- Customer satisfaction
- Graphs
- Instruction
- ISO 9000
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Peak
- Processes
- Project Management
- Proofing
- Quality
- Quality Assurance
- Quality improvement
- Reporting
- Risk assessment
- Robotic
- Safety
- Six Sigma
- Trainer Performs Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) as well as Failure and Root Cause Analysis ensuring that defects are found, recorded, reported, and evaluated retested
- Internal auditor
- Helps quality awareness with Quality Assurance staff and customers by supplying information and education of methods for finding and improving quality
- Knowledgeable of quality control standards
- Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Adaptive learner
- Experience in value stream mapping
- Computer proficient
- Dedication to product quality
- Training and development
- Conditioning and quality procedure expertise
- Change management
- Reports generation and analysis
- Project Coordination
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), 2021, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Accomplishments
- Contributed to an annual 10% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and Administration.
- Process Improvement
- Created new departmental procedures manual.
- Assessed organizational training needs.
- Documentation
- Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures.
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
- Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.
- Documented and resolved project risk which led to deliverables being met.
- Achieved 90% accuracy through effectively helping with project deliverables .
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 23 in the development of project objectives
- Supervised team of 23 staff members.
accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
Project Coordinator for the renovation of 10 homes in the state of Georgia in a excess of 1.5 million dollars in profit (2010-2013)
Insured projects met scheduling, budgeting and compliance demands
Experience managing time in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
Experience with estimating the cost and time of a construction project to aid in the bidding process.
Experience coordinating the timeline by which a project's tasks, milestones, and deliverables were met.
Timeline
Material Controller
MARTA
10.2018 - Current
Hostler
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
01.2015 - 10.2018
Certified Welder Inspector
Ford Motor
01.2005 - 01.2006
Lean Manufacturing Coordinator
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 05.2006
Ergonomics Certified Representative
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
Safety Representative
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
Certified Trainer
Ford Motor
01.2000 - 01.2005
QA/QC Coordinator
Ford Motor
01.1995 - 01.2000
Product Specialist
Ford Motor
01.1993 - 01.1995
Assembly Member
Ford Motor
01.1991 - 01.1993
Masters of Science in Management -
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Strayer University
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