Timothy Leiprecht
Hebron,KY
Summary
Experienced manufacturing professional with a strong track record of optimizing production processes and implementing innovative engineering solutions to reach KPIs. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency through collaborative team efforts and strategic problem-solving. Known for reliability, adaptability, and expertise in process optimization and root cause analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Bosch Automotive
03.2024 - Current
- Setup and program new manufacturing production equipment.
- Improve existing manufacturing process methods and automation equipment programming.
- Support existing and implement new error-proofing methods which include the use of robotics, servos, pneumatics, proximity sensors, vision systems, PLCs, and communication networks.
- Identify, document, and oversee implementation of improvement ideas for manufacturing process methods, product fixtures and production equipment to improve OEE and reduce cycle time.
- Assure product and process quality targets are defined and meeting established standards.
- Confer with vendors to determine manufacturing production equipment specifications and arrange for purchase according to standards.
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Bosch Automotive
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Lead team of 50 hourly operations associates on third shift schedule
- Ensure safety, quality and continuous productivity improvement according to KPIs and standards
- Ensure the operational availability of the equipment meets the business targets
- Monitor adherence to shop floor work standards for all operations within value stream
- In depth understanding of HR policies to ensure capable of administering HR issues appropriately
Production Team Lead
Bosch Automotive
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked directly with upper management to communicate production needs
- Trained and instructed employees on standard work to perform the job safely and efficiently
- Communicated with process engineers on bottlenecks and machine issues that occur and helped to find resolution
- Completed team lead standardized work which includes 5s of line, kanban audits, ordering material
Failure Analysis Technician
Bosch Automotive
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated with co-workers and upper management on machine faults and downtime
- Ensure overall quality of the product by escalating issues found immediately to the quality team
- Worked with engineering and quality to develop and improve rework processes as needed
Operator
Bosch Automotive
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Communicated with co-workers with diverse backgrounds and experiences to achieve our output goal of 350 parts are met
- Prioritized tasks to ensure most pressing issues are resolved quickly
- Operated various stations, including KGT machine, Care Station, and helped Parts teardown
- Completed 5S sustaining of stations. Complete Master checks for faults. Help with changeover of machines
Education
Bachelor's - Supply Chain Management
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2022
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2022
Associate - General Business
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Product Quality
- Shainin RedX JourneyMan
- Process Improvement
- Waste reduction
- Lean Manufacturing
- Project management
- Process Design/Development
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Bosch Automotive
03.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Bosch Automotive
12.2022 - 03.2024
Production Team Lead
Bosch Automotive
12.2021 - 12.2022
Failure Analysis Technician
Bosch Automotive
09.2021 - 12.2021
Operator
Bosch Automotive
02.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Northern Kentucky University
Associate - General Business
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor's - Supply Chain Management
Northern Kentucky University
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