Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Practice Manager
Phone: (540) 487-0049
Email: jshook@genedge.org
Address
Blue Ridge Community College
PO Box 80, One College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Qualifications
Over 25 years in a variety of manufacturing environments, including high volume electronic assembly, wire and cable manufacturing, and large customized capital equipment. Experienced in leading process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives. Specialized in on-shoring / in-sourcing initiatives, startup of new manufacturing processes, process layout, design for manufacturing, and equipment sourcing.
Major Clients Served
EG&G Wakefield, Patriot Metal Finishing, Tenneco, Continental Products, Virginia Glass Products
Education
- BS Electrical Engineering Technology – University of Dayton
Specialized Certifications & Memberships
- Six Sigma Blackbelt – (Stat-a-Matrix, Virginia Tech)
- Certified Facilitator PPI (Kaizen)
- OSHA – 10 hour Certification
- Member – ASQ Blue Ridge Chapter
- Member – Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
- Member – Shenandoah Valley Partnership
- Member – Augusta County Chamber of Commerce
Related Experience
- Lean Practice Manager
- Kaizen Leader & Facilitator
- Train the Trainer (Kaizen Facilitation)
- Design for Manufacturability
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Make vs Buy analysis – Insourcing initiatives, TCO
- Design for Manufacturability
- MRP – Syteline, Oracle, AS400
- APICS – Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- PMP – Project Management
- AEE – Certified Energy Manager