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Kevin Rogers

Machesney Park,IL

Summary

Results-focused manufacturing professional with strength in lean manufacturing, problem solving and conflict resolution. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging process improvement and cost reduction knowledge to promote highly proficient work teams. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer

Forest City Gear
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.

Quoting and Costing Manager

Superior Joining Technologies Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Established lasting relationships with clientele through effective issue resolution and negotiation, boosting business opportunities.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Disseminated in-depth reports on sales, orders and costs to appropriate internal personnel on regular basis.

Lead Manufacturing Specialist

GE Aviation
07.2019 - 09.2021
  • Planned release of new and improved products.
  • Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
  • Contributed to product design and prototype development.
  • Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Devised, evaluated, implemented and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to completion.
  • Delivered technical support in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and assembly departments.
  • Served as technical resource to initiate and improve processes related to 3, 4, and 5 axis lathes and milling machines, which resulted in > $10k cost avoidance in Q3 2021.
  • Oversaw current and prospective manufacturing processes to increase efficiency by 25%.
  • Designed and modeled fixturing using Solidworks as a member of the Ergonomics team.

Lead Production Manager (Team Coach)

GE Aviation
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Lead 27 team members of the machine shop to reduce delinquency by > than 12,000 hrs.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity by maintaining < 15% non-productive time.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.

Manufacturing / Quality Engineer

GE Aviation
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Provided technical support to the machine shop and assembly floor.
  • Performed root cause and corrective actions by using 3 X 5 why, 8d, and cause and effect diagrams.
  • Processed 42% of the shops non-conformance reports.

Shift Leader

GE Aviation
09.2006 - 10.2015
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion while being 85% productive.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Organized daily workflow and scheduled staff vacations for adequate coverage.
  • Reviewed applications and resumes and recommended top candidates for interviews.
  • Managed and mentored up to 9 team members.

Certified Machine Operator

Hamilton Sundstrand
02.1996 - 09.2006
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
  • Operated various inspection gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
  • Worked directly with the planners to schedule machine availability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Rasmussen College - Rockford
Rockford, IL
03.2015

Skills

  • Planning production
  • Mentoring and training
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Lean Methodology
  • PFMEA
  • RCCA
  • Lead & Internal Auditing
  • Well Versed in GD&T
  • Solidworks 2018
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Process Engineer

Forest City Gear
11.2022 - Current

Quoting and Costing Manager

Superior Joining Technologies Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Lead Manufacturing Specialist

GE Aviation
07.2019 - 09.2021

Lead Production Manager (Team Coach)

GE Aviation
01.2018 - 07.2019

Manufacturing / Quality Engineer

GE Aviation
10.2015 - 01.2018

Shift Leader

GE Aviation
09.2006 - 10.2015

Certified Machine Operator

Hamilton Sundstrand
02.1996 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Rasmussen College - Rockford

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