joshua cox

kaps manager

About

Accomplished Industrial Engineer/Production Manager focused on process improvement, product launching and lean manufacturing. Plan, organize, direct and run operations to exceed daily production quotas. Maximize production, assets capacity, and quality while minimizing unnecessary costs. My background, experience and list of skills are only the beginning of what I have to offer your company to help solve problems. Many of my acquired skills are transferable across many industries. I have experience and expertise in the following manufacturing areas: ~ Production management ~ Assembly line management ~ Lean manufacturing ~ Continuous process improvement ~ Process management ~ Project management ~ Leadership ~ Team building ~ Critical thinking ~ Capacity modeling ~ Budget ~ Bi-lingual in German Ready to solve problems and improve production metrics for your organization! Joshua L. Cox Let's connect! 972.532.7651 coxjoshua73@gmail.com

Country

united states

City

dallas

Industry

automotive

Skill

lean manufacturing, product manufacturing, continuous improvement, leadership, teamwork, management, value stream mapping, kaizen philosophy, kanban, manufacturing, process engineering, performance improvement

Experience

kaps manager

van-rob inc.

2019-7 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

production supervisor

schaeffler

2015-6 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 6 mos

* Plan, organize, direct and run third-shift operations for Heat Treat, Turning, and Bearing Production Departments to exceed daily production quotas. * Maximize production, assets capacity, and quality while minimizing unnecessary costs. Increased efficiencies from 20% to 87% through process improvements. * Manage employee performance, hiring, reviews and terminations for shift staff of 25 to 35 employees, depending on production needs. * Skilled in cultivating trusting relationship with employees and recruit, manage and develop plant staff. * Facilitate production schedules and needs assessments using SAP.

senior project

ohio northern university

2012-9 - 2013-5 · 9 mos

Designed, fabricated and programmed autonomously operated Sumo Robot using Inventor Professional and RSLogix 500.

general dynamics studies

ohio northern university

2011-1 - 2011-5 · 5 mos

* Partnered with General Dynamics engineers to design leaner manufacturing assembly line for M1A1 tanks and achieved floor space reduction of 96%. * Developed virtual assembly line with DELMIA software and demonstrated Just-in-Time benefits to General Dynamics engineers.

production supervisor

van-rob inc.

2017-11 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

group engineer

schaeffler

2013-8 - 2014-1 · 6 mos

* Assisted in installation and prove-out of new Mazda production equipment. Liaised with Supply Chain Coordinator to develop parts flow, dunnage and storage locations. * Performed balancing study on stator and turbine prototypes during part approval process (PPAP). Identified 85% improvement in stator machining. * Assisted Project Manager with value stream material flow and monitored production levels and process flow during production. Implemented corrective action as needed.