Tyler Cox
Brandon,MS
Summary
Rational Manufacturing Professional with 12 years of experience enhancing performance through multiple departments. With focus on process improvement, optimization, analysis, and material management. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new systems. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.I. Analyst III
Autokiniton /Tower International
12.2017 - Current
- Manage Lean Six Sigma Activities for multiple facilities
- Oversee PD projects for annual savings, usually $1million + savings target per year
- Standardize processes inside plant to streamline efficiency
- Focus on throughput improvements on production line
- Hold monthly Kaizen events with cross functional teams
- Utilize graphs and charts for data interpretation
- Perform delay time studies on production line to determine process opportunities
- Work to strengthen interdepartmental relationships
- Report directly to corporate weekly to discuss projects, timelines, and requests
- Manage part flow, throughput, 5S and general process throughout entire facility
- Agent of change for the facility
- Reviewed and created value stream mapping for various processes in facility
- Managed a small team at multiple locations utilizing Microsoft Teams
- Assisted in designing and implementing new internal operating system for the company
- Managed internal integration projects from conception to implementation.
Materials Manager
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed the entire Materials department
- Oversaw logistics of receiving freight and shipping finished product
- Reduced our on hand inventory from $3.5 million to $1.5 million
- Ensured on time delivery of finished goods to customer
- Cultivated and maintained a good standing and working relationship with direct customer
- Through standardizing processes brought inventory variance from 25% to 6%
- Managed a team of 20+ individuals across 2 shifts
- Held suppliers accountable to delivering quality product on time.
Industrial Engineer / C.I. Analyst II
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Maintain high standard of interdepartmental communication through weekly engineering change meeting
- Track ECR's using campfire software
- Updated operator work instructions for operating stations
- Assisted in prototype builds and ensured the product was delivered to customer
- Assisted in new cell installation planning process
- Assisted with updating and improving the plant layout
- Served as a point of contact for corporate players in new launch
- Assisted in PFMEA analysis and development for new line
- Assisted in process decisions pertaining to launch and plant layout
- Worked well in a team setting
- Performed time delay studies
- Performed method analysis studies.
Materials Team Leader
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintain high standard of interdepartmental communication
- Receive, reconcile, and log all incoming freight, and outgoing shipments
- Lead a team of forklift drivers, holding regular meetings to discuss department changes, rule enforcement, and keeping an open line of communication throughout department
- Keep constant communication with our immediate customer to stay ahead of their customer’s needs
- Communicated problems to immediate customer to come up with viable solutions
- Assist in dealing with problems from our suppliers in a timely manner
- Fill in for planner when absent, performing all duties expected
- Knowledgeable of all parts used in Madison plant location.
Server/ Bartender
Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2006 - 10.2012
- Worked well with co-workers and management to keep a friendly work environment
- Maintained 12 weekly regular clientele by upholding a high standard of service
- Consistently meets management expectations through annual evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Political Science - American Politics/Political Theory
University of Central Missouri
06.2011
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Documentation and Reporting
- Workflow Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Performance Management
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Teamwork
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
Activities
- Eagle Scout (2006)
- UCM Student Leadership Award (2012)
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Tower International - 2016
- CPR / AED , American Heart Association - 2022
- PIV Training, OSHA - 2014
- PFMEA, University of Tennessee - 2014
Timeline
C.I. Analyst III
Autokiniton /Tower International
12.2017 - Current
Materials Manager
11.2016 - 12.2017
Industrial Engineer / C.I. Analyst II
05.2014 - 12.2016
Materials Team Leader
10.2012 - 05.2014
Server/ Bartender
Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2006 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science in Political Science - American Politics/Political Theory
University of Central Missouri
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Tower International - 2016
- CPR / AED , American Heart Association - 2022
- PIV Training, OSHA - 2014
- PFMEA, University of Tennessee - 2014
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