Robert Katanski
Louisville,KY
Summary
Proactive Process Coach with extensive experience in manufacturing and quality engineering, known for developing process improvements and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in workflow analysis, technical coaching, and root cause analysis. Brings strong problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and effective communication skills to drive operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Coach - LAP Paint Shop
Ford Motor Company
01.2024 - Current
- Developed process improvement initiatives for increased productivity and cost reduction.
- Performed regular audits on safety protocols, maintaining a high standard of compliance throughout the facility.
- Evaluated manufacturing data to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted changes.
- Standardized work instructions for greater consistency across all shifts and departments.
- Work with department Team leaders and salary staff to resolve daily quality issues
- Watch and maintain ILVS blend to final department to ensure expected delivery results
- Ensure proper pay practices are adhered to and ensure the overtime spread is within contractual standard
Process Coach-Livonia Transmission Plant
Ford Motor Company
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed regular audits on safety protocols, maintaining a high standard of compliance throughout the facility.
- Reduced lead times with streamlined workflows, improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Conducted root cause analysis for production issues, developing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Evaluated manufacturing data to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted changes.
- Maintained daily production schedule and managed changes as they occurred.
- Maintained IPS buffer for Phase 1 and Phase 2 to ensure assembly production expectations could be met,
- analyzed cycle time data to ensure IPS assembly teams were at proper work rate, worked with team leads and maintenance teams to remove constraints
- Worked with MP&L to ensure parts flow to IPS assembly, understood shortages and implemented plans to offset downtime.
PC Body Shop - Flatrock Assembly Plant
Ford Motor Company
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked as PC on metal finish line, ensured quality standards were met ( fit and metal finish), understood and worked with Body Salary engineers, Hourly team leads, Body Maintenance and operators to understand and correct throughput issues to ensure on time delivery to the Paint shop.
- Worked as Polish and Sealer PC - Sept 2016 thru december 2019
- Ensured global paint processes were adhered to, coached employees on proper sanding, tacking, and polish techniques per the global standard
- Loaned to CAP to help understand quality and throughput issues, correct improper processing issues. Worked with CAP salary and maintenance team to correct facility issues that led to poor paint processing
PC Paint Department - LAP
Ford Motor Company
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Ensure safety concerns were identified and addressed
- Ensure throughput targets were met by understanding quality incoming identified by polish team, work with zone leaders to correct issues getting to polish.
- Maintained FPS standards and worked with team leads to identify projects to improve SQDCME objectives
- Ensure proper pay practices were met, and overtime equalization was maintained
- Ensure on time delivery to trim by understanding and maintaining the blend through department applications
Supervisor/ Quality Engineer - Johnson Controls
Jonson Controls / Plastech
05.2007 - 11.2009
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
Spray Painter - MTP
Ford Motor Company
12.1994 - 04.2007
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Delivered timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Wore proper respiratory and safety equipment at all times.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
Education
No Degree - Basis Electives
Monroe Community College
Monroe, MINo Degree - Business
Washtenaw Community College
Skills
- Agile Coaching
- Technical knowledge
- Coaching Techniques
- Workflow Analysis
- Proficient in Excel, word and powerpoint
- Excellent communication skills
- Influencing skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- United states Army from July of 1987 - July 1991
Timeline
Process Coach - LAP Paint Shop
Ford Motor Company
01.2024 - Current
Process Coach-Livonia Transmission Plant
Ford Motor Company
01.2022 - 12.2023
PC Body Shop - Flatrock Assembly Plant
Ford Motor Company
09.2016 - 01.2022
PC Paint Department - LAP
Ford Motor Company
05.2012 - 09.2016
Supervisor/ Quality Engineer - Johnson Controls
Jonson Controls / Plastech
05.2007 - 11.2009
Spray Painter - MTP
Ford Motor Company
12.1994 - 04.2007
No Degree - Basis Electives
Monroe Community College
No Degree - Business
Washtenaw Community College