Zachary Riley

• Manage the Safety Valve product line and ensure that all parts are on pace to meet on-time delivery for the customer. Thus far, delivered $40M worth of production valves and tools to various customers around the globe.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and enhance overall product quality.
• Leverage SAP ERP to monitor and record production resources, ensuring real-time visibility into all aspects of product planning, development, and manufacturing.
• Optimize the allocation of production resources, including materials, manpower, and equipment, to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze inventory data, forecast demand, and collaborate with the procurement team to order materials and components promptly, minimizing excess or shortage situations.

A&T Supervisor

• Led a team of 20 employees in the Assembly and Test (A&T) area, providing strong and effective leadership to ensure the achievement of production goals and targets.
• Developed and executed production plans for safety valves, isolation valves, and flow control valves, aligning with customer demand and organizational goals.
• Implemented initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including team-building activities, recognition programs, and regular communication forums.
• Led a Yellow Belt Project that streamlined the assembly process for the ODIN product line, increasing First Pass Yield by 25%.

Production Planner

• Led the scheduling and planning of manufacturing operations across the facility, overseeing the entire production process from raw material acquisition to the assembly and testing of the final product.
• Collaborated with the shop floor supervisors to identify machine bottlenecks and offload work to avoid production delays.
• Successfully converted over $250k worth of unused inventory for upcoming production valves, minimizing waste and improving overall resource utilization.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Spearheaded and executed continuous improvement projects, applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows within the General Valve work area.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implemented manufacturing solutions, resulting in a 44% reduction in tool usage and a 29% decrease in operator travel distance.
• Reviewed and updated the bill of material for multiple product lines, resulting in a 83% decrease in production delays.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless coordination and communication.

Quality Engineer

• Troubleshooted component issues and found improvements internally and externally to increase overall quality amongst all product lines.
• Conducted regular audits of production processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall effectiveness.
• Streamlined and optimized the recalibration process by strategically redesigning the gauge room layout, resulting in a 28% reduction in overall cycle time.
• Implemented a Power BI dashboard that tracks the recalibration life cycle of all gauges throughout the facility, providing real-time visibility into gauge status and reducing the number of past-due gauges by 70%.

• Conducted comprehensive inspections and evaluations of manufactured parts, ensuring compliance with quality specifications and industry standards.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of quality control procedures, contributing to the enhancement of overall product quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline inventory control processes, resulting in improved visibility and reduced instances of uncontrolled inventory.
• Located and cleared $400K worth of inventory that had been held in the quality control area for 60+ days, contributing to improved cash flow and operational efficiency.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate data analytics findings into project planning, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of project management tools and methodologies to streamline construction processes and enhance overall project performance.
• Provided regular updates on project status by conducting onsite investigations of construction activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate live measurements into ongoing fracking operations, contributing to realtime decision-making processes.
• Developed and implemented data quality control procedures, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data collection during fracking operations.
• Worked with engineers to conduct in-depth analyses of data, contributing to the understanding of subsurface dynamics and fracture patterns.