Thomas R. Zebrasky
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer @Canfield Industries, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer @Canfield Industries, Inc
Canfield, OH, US
Responsible for layout, staffing, line balancing, and setting up statistical process control.• Achieved a lead time reduction and improved quality to nearly a zero-defect level.• Leader of the Quality Improvement Team which executed projects aimed at reducing scrap and rework costs related to specific work centers and part families.• Developed enough hands-on and general knowledge of each pillar\'s capabilities to determine if the use capabilities are sufficient.• Developed strategic site master plans to deliver each phase and coach the plant to assess progress and readiness for each phase.• Performed capability analysis to identify the sigma level of production lines and equipment.• Led process improvement initiatives to identify and eliminate waste and non-value added work utilizing manufacturing practices.• Provided support from a manufacturing perspective in the development and validation of new capacity and processes.• Developed proposals that included return on investment benefits and alternatives for special projects.• Worked closely with plant personnel to develop or enhance new processes within the manufacturing facility.• Assisted in identifying bottleneck points in the value stream analysis and identifies projects for increasing capacity.• Provided leadership and lean training to plant personnel.
EDUCATION
Youngstown State University
Minor - Chemistry
Youngstown State University
Minor - Mechanical Engineering
Youngstown State University
Industrial and Systems Engineer, Engineering
ABOUT THOMAS R. ZEBRASKY
Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Engineer with a decade of experience optimizing complex production systems across automotive, EV, and high-volume manufacturing. I specialize in reducing defects, increasing throughput, and building reliable, scalable processes using Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt methodologies.I’m known for being a hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between the shop floor and leadership. Whether I’m implementing SPC, redesigning equipment, leading cross-functional teams, or developing long-term capability roadmaps, my focus is always the same: measurable improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable results.I thrive in environments where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement drive success. If you\'re building better processes, scaling production, or transforming operations, I’m the kind of engineer who makes those goals real.
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