Robert Stone

Managed/Developed 7 projects producing yearly net revenue of 17 Million Worked directly with the customer to establish CTQ's. Created P&L, CTQ Flow downs, Risk Registers, Kano Analysis for all development projects. Lead technical team to develop project milestones and identify customer needs using Six Sigma. Produced $650,000 cost savings across all inkjet and digital products. Lead production/pilot trials using Air Knife, Flexo, Twin HSM, and Rod coaters Established OEM relationship to understand market requirements. Completed Six Sigma Black Belt training (Certified Green Belt-SigMax.

• Managed 2.5M capital project that produced 1.8M in cost savings and ROI of 1.35 (Extrusion Laminator) • $58,000 of waste savings with startup material reduction • Updated and created 53 SOP’s • Justified $32,000 in soft savings in reduction of employee walking (Robot Reset Button) • Performed an Kaizen event to identify all major components on BCS lines (Backseam, Cut, and Sew) • Created process sheets to identify and introduced centerlines for all machine capabilities • Managed department process and product development trials • Introduced Lean Methodology with FIFO and 5S • Trained production workers with all new department documents and QCP’s

• $100,000 annual labor cost savings (automated leather cutting system) • Performed 42 times studies for leather wrapping tools and indirect/direct labor hours for material handlers • Created current/future state map and saved 2,600 sq./ft. of production layout and eliminated 1,500 miles of excess walking • Organized efforts to conduct 634 routing updates • Participated in 8 Kaizen events (VSM, Ergo Blitz, Process robustness, Future state mapping, Standard Work, Benchmark) • Created the first ever standard work (SOP) for production • Utilized Soildworks/Pro E to create tooling fixtures • Train production personnel in new or existing methods and designed layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency

• $13,800 overhead cost saving with design of tool carts • Supported AFS install ($12,000,000.00 capacity increase) • Created nesting operations for kitting and MRB (4,000+ nests) • Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing • Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations • Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment

• $85,000 labor cost saving JHA reductions, Increase in PPM (vibratory bowl feeder) • Updated current plant layout with install of vibratory bowl feeder • Installed Alan Bradley 1100 PLC and HMI into pleating system • Created PLC programs from scratch and updated excising electrical systematics • Installed push buttons, light curtain, actuators, and 80/20 safe guarding on high speed conveyor lines • Performed tests with root cause analyses on adhesion with two step urethane

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly