KENNETH WOOLEY
West Branch ,MI
Summary
To attain Resource Planner Position .
I am a solution driven individual who is motivated by new challenges that encourage creative problem solving. I enjoy working in collaboration with others in a team environment working to achieve a common goal but also thrive as a professional independently. Discipline and patience are two characteristics that have served me well professionally as an engineer as well as a flight engineer in the National Guard.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Wausau Supply Company
01.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple continuous improvement projects
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Troubleshoot a variety of problems throughout the plant in order to run production efficiently
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Increased operational efficiency with thorough analysis of key performance indicators and implementation of best practices.
Flight Engineer/Instructor/Mechanic
National Guard Mi.
12.2014 - Current
- Enhanced crew preparedness by providing comprehensive training on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and situational awareness techniques.
- Maintain and update an organized logbook of all maintenance tasks done on the helicopter
- Experienced in maintenance tasks and preflight inspections regarding: Powerplant, Powertrain, Rotor systems, Hydraulics, Electronics and Pneumatics
- Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues and restored functionality.
- Became 1st M-Day Flight Instructor for the state of Michigan
- Established strong relationships with flight crews enabling access to flexible mission planning when needed.
Plant Engineer / OEC
Arauco Na
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Evaluated new technology options for potential integration into existing processes, increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed plant projects from conception to completion, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, resulting in cost savings for the company without sacrificing quality.
- Successfully managed multiple Continuous improvement / Safety / Environmental projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Summer Engineering Intern
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Optimized inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing cost for the tooling department.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Implemented process improvements based on Six Sigma methodologies, leading to notable enhancements in overall product quality.
- Worked with multiple suppliers (Dewalt, Milwaukee Ingersoll Rand, Atlas Copco)
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2019
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Process improvement
- Process development
- Results-driven
- Lean logistics
- Self-driven and motivated
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Schedule planning
Accomplishments
- I was a Squad Leader as well as Honor Grad while at Fort Eustis
- The lead for 8 teams (over 80 people) while at JNAP
- Attended Analytics and SPC Lean Methods course at U of T
Affiliations
- Veterans to Veterans Program
Certification
- Safety Leadership Training
- Basic & Advanced Leadership Training (Military)
- Technical Inspector Course (Military)
- Flight Engineer Instructor Course (Military)
- Data Analytics and Statistical Process Control (40hrs University of Tennessee)
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Wausau Supply Company
01.2022 - Current
Plant Engineer / OEC
Arauco Na
04.2019 - 04.2022
Summer Engineering Intern
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
05.2018 - 09.2019
Flight Engineer/Instructor/Mechanic
National Guard Mi.
12.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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