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Cooper Cargill

Richland,MS

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Developmental Engineer

Johns Manville
09.2023 - Current
  • Conducted data driven analysis to identify and resolve distribution issues occurring for a specific product, creating new quality specs for operators to review as the line is operating and working to establish on-line detection to prevent issues from reoccurring
  • Analyzed multiple data sets in Historian and SAP to inform plant of operational inefficiencies and quality defects, providing recommendations to the plant for future operations and products
  • Used Minitab for ANOVA and comparison chart analysis to determine if quality specs have been affected over time by changes brought about on the line
  • Diagnosed an issue with core plugs causing a quality defect, ordered, and installed new core plugs to use after original core plugs were shedding off plastic when inserted into meltblown rolls
  • Successfully restored SEM to working order and set up SEM for future use, awaiting on software for full operation.

Industrial Engineer

Yellow Freight
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Directed and led a team of operations workers and terminal staff in executing a network overhaul on the west coast, providing guidance throughout the implementation changes
  • Managed the successful integration of systems for Holland, New Penn, and Reddaway to the Yellow platform by overseeing cross-functional teams and conducting training sessions at multiple terminals nationwide (e.g., Wisconsin, Montana, California, New Jersey, etc.) to ensure a smooth transition
  • Optimized 25 P&D route designs across various states by utilizing customer data and operational analysis to increase efficiency and achieve a 14% improvement in average deliveries per trip
  • Served as the lead engineering auditor for the engineering team's audit process and terminal reviews, including refining review questions and offering insights on best practices throughout the organization to all terminals across the USA.

Surveyor - Summer Intern

Olsson Associates
01.2017 - 08.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2020

Skills

  • Engineering programs: Excel, PowerBI, Python, SQL, Simio, Solid Works, Visio, Historian, Minitab
  • Methodologies: Root Cause Analysis, Data Analytics, Time and Motion studies

Achievements and Involvements

  • Recognized with awards for excellence in leadership for work as a lead engineer and successfully integrating Yellow systems in Appleton, WI, Billings, MT, and Orange, CA
  • Student Radio - Participated in weekly sports talk show for student radio, 91.9 KSDB
  • Attended INDA Meltblown Technology Course

Timeline

Developmental Engineer

Johns Manville
09.2023 - Current

Industrial Engineer

Yellow Freight
03.2021 - 07.2023

Surveyor - Summer Intern

Olsson Associates
01.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering -

Kansas State University
Cooper Cargill