Joe Leinberger

Experienced highly motivated manager with 14 years of progressive TM development, coaching, and training responsibility to the SME. I enjoy utilizing my 8 years data analytics experience to help develop the why and how to assist in lean manufacturing.

Achievements: - 3 Successful process eliminations with element moves to 3 different groups for CIM activity - Develop 2 new backup procedures to reduce DT by 80% - Innovative redesign HVAC Mods for more efficient delivery and building while reducing scrap 35% - Consistently reduce over Target KPI’s by 30% month over month for 12 consecutive months - Update multiple forms used plant wide for increased process efficiency of 50% - Completed and Passed TBP Panel Manage daily area activities, leadership and control of production line including but not limited to: - Floor Development Management System (FMDS) management - Support safety of team members and Engineering/Design Change (ESI) - Maintain tracking/time entry to ensure Productivity Efficiency (PEFF) - Accelerate talent through floor activities, continuous improvement, FMDS, and group morale - Training Team Leaders and Team Members through On the Job Development (OJD) - Drive performance through continuous improvement (kaizen) - Perform Standardized Work (STW) audits - Utilize Toyota Business Practices (TBP) to solve problems with root cause/countermeasure activity - Team member training & manpower planning - Display excellent interpersonal, communication, development and relationship building skills - Leadership experience in Lean Manufacturing Systems - Supervisory experience conducting formal reviews and coaching to maximize perform

Masters Degree in Criminology from ISU. Primary focus on critical thinking and breaking problems down to the root cause to find effective countermeasures.