Allena Riggio

About Allena Riggio

I’m an industrial engineer with experience in manufacturing, project management…

Experience

1. Industrial Engineer

   MSA - The Safety Company

   Jun 2024 — Present · Murrysville, PA, US

   Serve as project manager and industrial engineer for a multi-plant project involving the movement of a production line. Define project scope, coordinate cross-functional teams, and track deliverables to ensure timely execution. Manage budget and assess cost impact to receiving plant. Report updates to management. Support New Product Development projects. Prepare production line, coordinate builds, perform MOST analysis, create laser programs, manage inventory, learn the assembly process, balance work content, identify inefficiencies, and plan cutover. Support post-launch first pass yield and throughput improvements efforts. Spearhead a last time product build by sourcing obsolete parts and managing inventory, saving over annually. Reduce square footage and optimize department flow. Develop WBS to meet PIPO requirements. Realize over in annual labor savings through identification and implementation of process improvements by learning the build process, cultivating strong relationships, and creative problem-solving. Initiate CAPEX project to semi-automate testing procedures. Manage budget and production implementation. Manage “Sim-To” process for customer sales orders. Oversaw workflow and resolved bottlenecks by encouraging ownership among stakeholders. Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy before client delivery. Conduct a cost analysis to evaluate the most efficient method for salvaging versus scraping of excess inventory, purchasing necessary tooling, and developing and implementing the production process. Update operational methods sheets for process improvements and adjust the production line accordingly. Coordinate and conduct operator process audits for assembly factory to evaluate operators’ knowledge. Mentor and motivate engineering co-ops through hands-on learning experiences, provide constructive feedback, foster technical and interpersonal growth, and align development goals with company objectives.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Dance Education Minor, Dance

• Franklin Regional Senior High School

  High School Diploma, Academic

  2015 — 2019

• Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business

  Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

• University of Pittsburgh

  Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Engineering

• University of Pittsburgh

  Industrial Engineering