JAMES D. ACKER
Belton,SC
Summary
Experienced industrial engineer with a strong background in process improvements, equipment design, and waste reduction. Known for strategic planning and analytical problem-solving abilities that consistently lead to improved production and increased efficiency. Dedicated team player with a willingness to learn and excellent communication skills, contributing to the success of the team and ensuring positive results. Thrives on tackling new challenges and advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer - Master Data
Electrolux Group
01.2024 - Current
- Manage factory wide routings for parts in all areas using an ERP system, while maintaining correct labor information in regards to every station.
- Responsible for aligning all digital projects within the factory that involve either Delmia Apriso or JDE, including production trials and roll out.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions, including creating a new excel report that became a department standard.
- Created AutoCad layouts for large scale projects to enhance workplace efficiency, reduce headcount, and generate better material flow.
- Reviewed and revised production schedules and engineering specifications.
Industrial Engineering Technician
Electrolux Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Regularly work within Excel, MES, and AS400 to help coordinate and breakdown large amounts of information to better coordinate where resources are needed.
- Lead workstation projects to reduce model cost, improve ergonomic conditions, increase material flow.
- Drafted floor layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
Industrial Engineer
Bridgestone of America
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Regularly updated MMA and Capacity sheets to track the current efficiency of machines and personnel.
- Created monthly presentations based off of time studies and other day to day observations.
- Planned weekly meetings with other plant engineers to talk about possible Kaizen areas of improvement and current headcount of personnel.
Industrial Engineer
Schneider Electric
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked with a team to better the storage and flow of materials within the designated plant.
- Created Process Flow Maps for each fabrication area, implementing better data collection processes for a new ERP system
- Created excel sheets to show the frequency each part is used in a bill of materials over the course of a year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
12.2020
Skills
- Cross-functional leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Delmia Apriso expertise
- JD Edwards resource allocation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency - Including Macros
- Proficient in AutoCAD Mechanical
- TimerPro proficiency
- Large and small scale design layouts
- Data collection
Timeline
Industrial Engineer - Master Data
Electrolux Group
01.2024 - Current
Industrial Engineering Technician
Electrolux Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
Industrial Engineer
Schneider Electric
09.2021 - 02.2022
Industrial Engineer
Bridgestone of America
02.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
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