Allen Emmel

About Allen Emmel

Experienced leader with 25+ years’ experience in diverse manufacturing environments. Applies Lean Manufacturing and CI tools and methodologies to implement cost-effective P&L solutions to manufacturing operations, engineering, production support, maintenance, and facilities issues. Manufacturing Operations / Engineering LeaderEmail: a••••••••@verizon.netSenior manufacturing operations engineering leader skilled at analyzing production operations for inefficiencies in process, flow, materials presentation, layout, and part/product design while maintaining an “end-to-end” view of the value stream within the business. Effective communicator able to message appropriately to the appropriate stakeholders and mentor, develop, and challenge the team to excel and deliver.Expertise bringing new product to manufacturing through stage-gate development collaboratively working with design engineers, sourcing teams, fabrication, paint, and assembly team members, product quality, test, and launch. Results oriented, data-driven leader who considers facts to make business impact decisions with an inherent sense of urgency.CORE COMPETENCIES • Safety Focus • Operational Leadership • Financial Stewardship • Product / Process Development • Lean Manufacturing • Standardization & Methods • Project Management • Team Engagement/LeadershipACCOMPLISHMENTS • Launch manager for the largest on-time model year vehicle redesign and product launch in company history, acting as the conduit and conductor for new product design concepts entering the manufacturing environment, developing the necessary processes, tools, and equipment required, and engagement with end-to-end stakeholder groups to ensure the entire value stream is functional and successful. • Transitioned start-up business processes and value stream through elimination of waste and inefficiencies to corporate entity and standards lowering costs and manufacturing time while focusing on lean processes, ease of product manufacturing, and improved product quality. Contact me at a••••••••@verizon.net for any manufacturing operations / engineering leadership opportunities.

Experience

1. Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Corporate Global Ops

   A. O. Smith Corporation

   Dec 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

Education

• Northampton Community College

  Associate's Degree, Electrical Engineering Technology

  1985 — 1987

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• University of Phoenix

  Masters, Business Administration

  2007 — 2009

• Penn State University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1987 — 1989