JASON KING
Ardmore
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
2.4T Cam/Crank Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota
TMMAL
10.2023 - Current
- Certified CPM Accessor
- Achieved Cam 3-Pillar Silver 4s, CPM and STW
- Achieved Crank 3-Pillar Silver 4s, CPM and STW
- Achieved Cam OM Bronze and working toward Silver
- Provided advisory support for Cam and Crank QCC initiatives
- Achieved cost reduction of $0.82 per unit by increasing crank coil life
- Achieved cost reduction of $0.09 per unit by increasing cam tool life
- Achieved cost reduction of $0.014 per unit by increasing cam tool life
2.4T Pilot Machining Group Leader
Toyota
TMMAL
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Assist with Machine Insulation Cam/Crank
- Procured auxiliary items to support production efficiency.
- Led machining trials for ITO, 1M, 2M, and SOP to optimize processes.
- Achieved 3-Pillar Bronze on Cam/Crank 4s, STW and CPM by SOP
- Assist with Cam Grinder VTOs in Detroit, MI
GR Head/Rod Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota
TMMAL
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed Yamazumi for 3/12 machining lines to optimize workflow
- Developed 3/12 Machining Preparation Shikumi
- Coordinated manpower planning with HR and managers to align staffing needs
- Created training plan for 3/12 TM to enhance team skills
- Led/Completed QCC on GR Rod Scrap Reduction
- Cost Reduction activity on GR Head. CPU reduction of $0.008
TMMAL Pilot Machining Team Leader
Toyota
TMMAL
06.2017 - 09.2020
- TNGA Pilot benchmarking at TMMK/TMMWV
- Assist with VTO trials Block/Cam in Japan
- Production Pilot Team responsible for planning TNGA machining line layouts
- Developed and implemented centralized tooling strategy for AR machining to facilitate benchmarking, self-evaluation, and countermeasures, targeting tooling defect reduction, NG pre-set scrap reduction, and 3 Pillar CPM achievement.
- Completed and managed Auxiliary Ringi budget for TNGA machining
- Completed Ringi for Zoller pre-setter (More precise tool setting and ability to check 100% tool run out to reduce first piece scrap)
- Completed Ringi for Sonic washer for tool room
- Used AutoCAD for production planning to improve layout design during TMMAL Basic Layout Plan - Activity strengthened production analysis, process evaluation, and support to PE
- Created cost justification proposal/matrix for Cam/Crank layout planning, resulting in elimination of 4 multi-wheel changes for enhanced safety, improved grinding methods to reduce defects, and increased parallel processes by 3 through equipment upgrades.
- Developed/Implemented Plant wide Centralized Tooling Strategy. Implemented to allow for benchmarking, self-evaluation, and countermeasures. Activity targeted to improve Quality (tooling defect reduction), Cost (NG pre-set scrap reduction) and 3 Pillar CPM achievement and sustainment
- Cost Justification Proposal/Matrix for Head/Block for line side gauges.
- TEIS Training at TMMK and TMMAL SSR Administrator
- Achieved Train the Trainer certification to enhance training capabilities.
- Cost Reduction activity on TNGA Rod MFM-504RB. CPU reduction of $0.04
- Cost Reduction activity on TNGA Cam Hollow hole drills. CPU reduction of $0.46
- Led and completed QCC on line side tool reduction activity, achieving reduction in line side tooling inventory and saving $242,000.
AR Cam Manufacturing Team Leader
Toyota
TMMAL
11.2013 - 06.2017
- Facilitated cost reduction activities through effective communication with stakeholders, achieving annual savings of $1,600.
- Safety Blitz on AR Block
- Implementation of Kaizen to improve line management
Regrind Manufacturing Team Member
Toyota
TMMAL
02.2003 - 11.2013
- AR Crank (Zone capacity reduction)
- M-Code/G-Code Programming
- Fanuc Custom Macro Programming
- Utsunomiya Programming
- Cost Reduction activities
Education
Associates Degree - Machine Tool Technology
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL2000
Skills
- Toyota Production System
- Manufacturing Operations Improvement
- TMMAL Machining Pilot
- Manufacturing technologies
- Standard operating procedures
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kaizen Implementation
- Cross Functional Problem Solving Asa-Ichi
Timeline
2.4T Cam/Crank Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota
10.2023 - Current
2.4T Pilot Machining Group Leader
Toyota
09.2022 - 10.2023
GR Head/Rod Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota
09.2020 - 09.2022
TMMAL Pilot Machining Team Leader
Toyota
06.2017 - 09.2020
AR Cam Manufacturing Team Leader
Toyota
11.2013 - 06.2017
Regrind Manufacturing Team Member
Toyota
02.2003 - 11.2013
Associates Degree - Machine Tool Technology
Calhoun Community College