LANDON TRAVIS CONNOR
Manufacturing Engineer - Construction Manager
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Reliable manufacturing consultant trained in the area of industrial engineering with proven expertise in process improvement and project management with strong coordination, organizational and planning traits. Improves operations continuously by assessing conditions and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and quality control, reduct costs and increase overall revenue. Offers 5+ years experience in construction industry environments and top-notch abilities in time management and personnel oversight. Excellent reputation for resolving problems through exceptional communication, problem resolution and willingness to take on additional responsibilities necessary to meet client satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer/Consultant Engineer
Lean Systems, Inc @ Ford Motor Company
04.2020 - Current
- As a manufacturing engineer, brought on site to the Ford Motor Company to support the production assembly lines of Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators
- Responsible for reviewing the procedures, equipment, supply chain and human labor involved in the assembly process of 2 assembly lines consisting of over 600 employees
- Researched, identified and implemented efficiencies in overall manufacturing process and quality control processes
- Analyzed, quantified and presented data in production process, schedules and methods to senior management through time and motion studies.
- Applied statistical modeling for workflow, human labor, equipment, quality control processes and third party impact to identify gaps and reduce initial outlay, increase efficiency and prevent costly mistakes
- Data tracking, analysis and reporting completed through Ford's proprietary software in addition to Microsoft Excel through pivot table creation and modeling
- Implemented additional inspection points needed in manufacturing process and consulted, influenced and provided daily real time direction to Ford assembly staff on all shifts for new acceptance gateways
- Within first 5 month engagement, overall daily production improved by 3% and quality significantly improved by the additional safeguards that resulted in fewer production errors or mistakes.
- Production and quality control performance continued to improve through pandemic, and additionally provided supply chain tracking and third party/supplier issue resolution real time to maximize productivity
Lead Renovation Construction Supervisor
Houck Contracting @ Marriott Hotels
01.2018 - 03.2020
- As a project supervisor over the Marriott buildout and renovation project, responsible for a $10 million renovation consisting over 200 rooms, and oversaw 5 different crews of subcontractors
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across 7 trades including paint, electrical, plumbing, flooring and carpentry. Also an individual contributor for carpentry labor to ensure timely completion.
- Ensured quality and management of each subcontracting crew to meet set requirements and contractual obligations. Maintained safe practices and operated within budget constraints by training construction workers on best practices and protocols.
- Created and held matrixed schedules based on hotel requirements to ensure ongoing business needs in addition to construction schedule, third party supply chain demands and changing requirements. Provided daily, weekly and monthly reporting of schedules and requirements to management
- Documentation included schedules, blueprints, reports, change orders, contract amendments and any necessary billing accounts payable/receiving documentation in addition to corporate documentation requested
- Communication liaison between sub-contractors, hotel employees, hotel management, corporate Marriott and additionally hotel guests through appropriate delegation, management, documentation and real-time issue resolution and staff management
- Through daily on-site management and remote support, renovation project was kept on schedule and within budget pre-pandemic and provided documentation to support post-pandemic continued construction activities
Assistant Construction Manager
Schneider Custom Builders
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed homebuilding construction through all phases to coordinate delivery of quality homes meeting both company and customer expectations. Residential homes constructed varied between 6,000-10,000 square feet.Fully managed and saw through 10 homes in leadership role.
- Supported site supervisors by communicating feedback and helping with daily logistics of main crews, subcontractors and clients
- Deliver, load, and unload building materials and tools to designated job sites
- Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
Education
BSBA - Finance; Risk Management
East Carolina University
Skills
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer
Construction Management
Process Improvement
Time and Motion Analysis
Budget and Scheduling Oversight
Quality Assurance
Building Systems and Services
Subcontractor Management
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer/Consultant Engineer
Lean Systems, Inc @ Ford Motor Company
04.2020 - Current
Lead Renovation Construction Supervisor
Houck Contracting @ Marriott Hotels
01.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Construction Manager
Schneider Custom Builders
11.2014 - 12.2017
BSBA - Finance; Risk Management
East Carolina University