Senior Lean Consultant
Summary: Kanban implementation, and cellular manufacturing training, design and implementation. Has successfully completed several JIT Lean Kanban Kaizan implementations in factories located in the U. S. and Europe. A seasoned practitioner of the Value Stream mapping process tool VSM.
Areas of Expertise:
· Continuous Improvement and 5S Facilitation
· Training and Development
· Metallurgical Preparation and Characterization
· Metallurgical Documentation and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
Certifications: FAA Welder
Continuous Improvement Facilitator (over 320 hours of advanced training)
Education:
A.O.S. Manufacturing Production Technology, Mohawk Valley CC, Utica, NY
Metallurgical Engineering courses, Mohawk Valley CC, Utica, NY
Metallographic Consulting Services, Arthur R. Geary, President
Experience: 1999-2001- Present President of Lean Manufacturing Practices
1991-1999 Metallurgical Lab Supervisor, CI Facilitator, Engineering Technician,
Calibration Technician, AAR Engine
Component Services., Frankfort, NY
1990-1991 Machinist, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., Utica, NY
1988-1989 Manufacturing Technician, General Electric Co., Utica, NY
Affiliations: ASM International (American Society of Materials)
PSS International (Plasma Spray Society)