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Ronald M. Englehart

Rochester,MI

Summary

Accomplished operational excellence leader with 25+ years of experience in manufacturing industry. Leader in deployment of Lean methodologies rooted in a passion and commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, inclusion, and organizational development. Proficient in leading innovation initiatives in connected data solutions, advanced analytics, and machine learning. Recognized by peers for my acumen with strategic planning, facilitation of cross-functional teams, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, innovation, and peer mentoring.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineering Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: IPG is a global provider of packaging and protective solutions across a diversified set of geographies and end-markets
  • 1.6B+ in Revenue with 31 Plants and 3500 employees
  • Www.itape.com
  • Coordinated contractors, architects, and other project team members to deliver high-quality projects within specified timeframes.
  • Responsible for day-to-day and strategic planning of facility engineering, operations engineering, process engineering, and process control
  • Developed and executed remediation strategies for a $4.5M backlog in customer orders over a three-month period and delivered ahead of schedule
  • Directed continuous improvement efforts which delivered 2.2% on COGS in 2023 and on pace to deliver 4.1% on COGS by year end 2024
  • Managed $3.8M in CAPEX projects which were delivered on time and on budget

Corporate Continuous Improvement Practitioner

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
01.2016 - 02.2023
  • Intertape Performance System (IPS) Practitioner to 20+ plants in North America
  • These job responsibilities include training and mentoring of site steering team and pillar implementation teams, development of effective KPIs, introduction of zero loss thinking, access site growth via scoring metrics and implementation methodologies
  • Facilitated four operations facilities to Industry Weeks Best Plants award with one site winning the honor twice
  • Collaborated with senior leadership team to identify and prioritize high impact initiatives that provide step change improvement
  • Collaborated with plants to achieve $20M in annual gross margin savings
  • Developed and implemented IPS’s COVID-19 safety protocols across all 30+ IPG locations globally, ensuring uninterrupted facility operations
  • Facilitated our corporate finance team in VSM and continuous improvement activities reducing our monthly budget reporting from 14 to 5 days
  • Leveraged Manufacturing 4.0 technologies to drive digital transformationC

Continuous Improvement Leader

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for training and leading functional pillar teams on leader standard work, performance system implementation, metric reporting, and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Developed Tier Board reporting structure for daily, weekly, and monthly goals and objectives
  • Established implementation road map for the Intertape Performance System (IPS) that is being used across the corporation
  • Provided IPS training materials for new continuous improvement and pillar leaders
  • Facilitated and mentored implementation of our performance system (IPS) across 20+ sites within the organization
  • Collaborated directly with our site controllers to review the P&L, compare against zero losses, and establish project prioritization, return, and responsibility
  • Guided diverse teams towards achieving optimal outcomes
  • Represented the Corporate Steering Team as the Continuous Improvement Leader
  • Oversaw operations of Energy and Stewardship Pillar teams

Production Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for operations P&L and personnel including 9 direct Supervisors, 3 Process Control Technicians and 180 hourly associates
  • Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly metric reporting for production rate, yield, and quality
  • Worked with R&D and Engineering on new product introduction, testing and development of in-process specifications to meet customer and market needs
  • Collaborated with Milliken Corporation to develop a plant wide performance system focused primarily on zero loss philosophies, including implementation of 5S, DTM/TPM, standard work, lean and continuous improvement programs
  • Mentored groups of supervisors and operators in effective, Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma related projects following A3 methodologies
  • Negotiated labor contracts with UAW Local 1149

Engineering Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
11.2007 - 12.2011
  • Mentor and leader of project engineering, process engineering, facility engineering, packaging engineering and process control
  • Managed working capital of a $680M dollar facility totaling roughly $1.5M annually
  • Directed activities for project engineering, process engineering, process control technicians, and a packaging engineering
  • Analyzed metrics for gross margin initiatives pertaining to yield, throughput, and continuous quality projects
  • Facilitated continuous improvement Kaizens, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing projects

Results Focused Leadership Coordinator

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
01.2004 - 08.2006
  • Lead an innovative cooperative management program that served as the foundation of our Intertape Performance System (IPS) by establishing our current Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma culture
  • Trained by Cornelius and Associates to lead groups of individuals with very diverse cultures, attitudes, educational background, and company status
  • Facilitated teams responsible for 50+ projects totaling $2.6M dollars in return to the bottom line in a two-year period with less than $100K invested
  • Facilitated communication between project teams and executive management regarding progress updates and changes in strategy or direction.
  • Developed and fine-tuned management tools and techniques

Converting Department Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
03.2002 - 01.2004
  • Tasked with improving productivity and yield metrics to meet new customer and product introductions
  • Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly metric reporting for production rate, yield, and quality
  • Analyzed weekly reports to identify areas for improvement in operations, budgeting, and staffing levels.
  • Mentored work-cell operators how to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve uptime
  • Enhanced department yield by 2%, achieving $900K increase
  • Enhanced productivity levels by 11% amounting to $380K

Process Engineer

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
Marysville, MI
09.1999 - 03.2002
  • Developed and maintained process documentation for adhesives, coating, and converting departments
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas of improvement and reduce costs.
  • Managed cross-functional team projects related to rate and yield improvements in all three departments using DMAIC and PDCA principles
  • Collaborated directly with R&D to introduce new products to the market
  • Focused on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action exercises
  • Reported corrective action and continuous improvement work to the customer
  • Maintained compliance with ISO 9000 BSI

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Raybestos Corporation
Sterling Heights, MI
07.1996 - 08.1999
  • Company Overview: Raybestos Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of precision brake and power transmission components as a TIER 1 supplier to OEM and with 60 years of experience in performance racing
  • Https://www.raybestos.com/
  • Responsible for all facets of manufacturing, process, and quality engineering
  • Developed process flow diagrams, control plans, FMEA and operating instructions for QS9000 implementation
  • Led APQP, PPAP, and continuous improvement teams
  • Designed and installed $1.2M friction material coating and blanking line that doubled the coating capacity, reduced labor by 50%, and increased sales by $1.7M
  • Raybestos Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of precision brake and power transmission components as a TIER 1 supplier to OEM and with 60 years of experience in performance racing
  • Https://www.raybestos.com/

Education

BAS - Paper Applied Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Green Belt Certified - Lean/Six Sigma

Omnova Solutions

Certified - Modern Safety Management

DNV

Certified - Design Expert Analysis

DOE

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Organizational Development
  • Digital Transformation
  • Strategic Deployment
  • SMED
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma principles
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Manufacturing 40/ML/AI
  • Hoshin Planning
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Performance Metrics Development
  • Business Development
  • Budget Management
  • Fiscal Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Innovation management
  • Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation

Certification

  • Green Belt Certified in Lean/Six Sigma, Omnova Solutions
  • Certified in Modern Safety Management, DNV
  • Certified in Design Expert Analysis, DOE

Affiliationsandawards

  • 2021 IPG Digital Pioneer Award
  • 2016 IPG Energy Manager of the Year
  • 2014 IPG Best Energy Efficiency Project
  • Eagle Scout, Troop 802 – Woodhaven, Detroit Area Council

Selectedcareerhighlights

  • Increased Revenue from $750M to $1.8B, by spearheading and developing our Intertape Performance System (IPS)
  • Delivered $50M+ in Gross Margin Improvements, since 2021 by building comprehensive analysis of zero-loss-based systems and focusing on key project initiatives to drive continuous improvement projects
  • Improved our financial reporting from 14 to 5 days, by leading cross-functional VSM activities to improve and reduce reporting times
  • Led 4 sites to Industry Weeks Best Plants Awards, (including 9 sites qualifying as finalist) by developing and facilitating implementation of our Intertape Performance System (IPS) at 20+ facilities

Timeline

Engineering Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
02.2023 - 06.2024

Corporate Continuous Improvement Practitioner

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
01.2016 - 02.2023

Continuous Improvement Leader

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
10.2013 - 12.2015

Production Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
01.2012 - 10.2013

Engineering Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
11.2007 - 12.2011

Results Focused Leadership Coordinator

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
01.2004 - 08.2006

Converting Department Manager

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
03.2002 - 01.2004

Process Engineer

INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP (IPG)
09.1999 - 03.2002

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Raybestos Corporation
07.1996 - 08.1999

BAS - Paper Applied Engineering

Western Michigan University

Green Belt Certified - Lean/Six Sigma

Omnova Solutions

Certified - Modern Safety Management

DNV

Certified - Design Expert Analysis

DOE

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