Teams at Materion

Leads continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include guiding DMAIC projects, improving yield, labor efficiency, quality, cycle time, and process control; conducting root-cause analysis; developing procedures; coaching engineers; leading Lean Six Sigma training and Green Belt certification; and collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, R&D, and management.

Oversee daily plant manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, staffing, materials, inventory, safety, quality compliance, employee development, timecard approval, incident tracking, and continuous improvement. Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and HR teams while ensuring production targets and operational standards are met.

Provides technical guidance and continuous improvement for manufacturing processes, focusing on safety, productivity, capacity, yields, and quality. Analyzes process data using SPC, DOE, Lean Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Supports melting, casting, and post-casting operations; develops SOPs, trains manufacturing staff, implements capital projects, resolves customer complaints, and coordinates with external vendors.