Timothy Whiteside
Kronenwetter,WI
Summary
Results-driven Engineer with over 10 years of experience optimizing production
processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement
initiatives. Skilled in process design, workflow optimization, root cause analysis, and cross-
functional collaboration to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Proven
ability to lead projects from concept through implementation while ensuring safety,
compliance, and customer satisfaction. Highly organized and analytical, with a strong
commitment to operational excellence and team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Industrial Engineer II
AROW Global
Mosinee, Wisconsin
03.2026 - Current
- Processed engineering change notices through IFS ERP system to ensure compliance.
- Developed product structures and routings for all manufactured assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Created bills of materials for all manufactured, purchased, inventoried, and outsourced sub-assemblies.
- Generated sales parts and kitted sales parts for service orders.
- Led productivity projects to enhance operational efficiency.
CI Engineer
Apogee - Architectural Metals
Wausau, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 02.2026
- Led capital automation projects to reduce direct labor costs, improve process
consistency, and increase production capacity. - Executed SMED and productivity improvement initiatives focused on tooling
optimization, controls enhancements, ergonomics, and throughput improvement. - Implemented and standardized Preventive Maintenance programs to improve
equipment reliability and reduce downtime. - Deployed Tier 1 (MDI) visual management boards across all departments, driving KPI
visibility in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP). - Utilized data analysis and Pareto charts to identify root causes, prioritize improvement
projects, and drive measurable performance gains.
BPI Specialist
Greenheck Fan Corporation
Schofield, WI
08.2014 - 09.2022
- Used multiple resources and tools for evaluating and presenting solutions.
- Recorded and reported job-related activities, findings, discrepancies and decisions.
- Provided advanced support for capital projects with strong documentation.
- Adhered to guidelines and enabled compatibility through effective analysis and troubleshooting.
- Improved efficiency and reduced costs by recommending new processes and identifying problems. LEAN tools are always a high focus in all projects I lead or manage.
- Developed and implemented best practices, quality assurance standards and project management procedures.
- Write and oversee Capitol Projects for major equipment purchases to support new product introductions and asset replacement.
- Regional facility development and future state growth support.
Continuous Improvement Leader 3
Greenheck Fan Corporation
Schofield, WI
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Decreased waste by employing lean manufacturing principles.
- Improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and workflow techniques.
- Increased efficiency through process evaluations and new process creation.
- Led initiatives for improved quality, safety and product performance for manufacturing in the CVI Business Unit
- Led innovative product development and process improvement initiatives for two new product lines.
- Regional facility development project team leader.
Education
High School Diploma -
DC Everest
Schofield, WI06.1989
Skills
- Project Management
- Certified Kaizen - Lean Champion
- Capitol Project Management
- Proficient in Excell, Word and SAP
- Waste and Cost Elimination
- Integration projects of specialty equipment needs
- Customer service
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Schematics interpretation
- Lead new product launches from product engineering to manufacturing
Additional Information
I am a certified Greenheck Performance Systems Champion. To obtain that certification I was the leader a major project that produced major savings in cost reduction, ontime delivery and product thru-put. Since the completion of my Champion project I have lead and participated in over 68 Kaizen events involving cost savings, facility flow, new product introductions, new product system integration testing and major equipment purchases.
Certification
- Certified LEAN Leader, Greenheck Fan - 2012
- Certified GPS Champion, Greenheck Fan - 2013
Timeline
Industrial Engineer II
AROW Global
03.2026 - Current
CI Engineer
Apogee - Architectural Metals
09.2022 - 02.2026
BPI Specialist
Greenheck Fan Corporation
08.2014 - 09.2022
Continuous Improvement Leader 3
Greenheck Fan Corporation
09.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
DC Everest