1. Eric K. Reneker
127 N. Spring Street Bluffton, OH 45817
Phone (419) 233-6365 Email: kadenmckenna@yahoo.com
Qualifications
 Excellent complex problem solving skills. Trained Six Sigma Black Belt
 Detail oriented project management. Focus on reliability and end user satisfaction
 Extensive team facilitation background. Trainer, Auditor, and Systems Manager.
Employment
Plant Process Engineer
Carmeuse Lime and Stone Bettsville, OH 2009 - 2016
• Manage Kiln Operators on daily kiln operations.
• Responsible for Green House Gas and EPA compliance testing and reporting.
• Team leader for AEP Continuous Energy Improvements cohort. ($15,000 avoidance annually)
• Responsible for Process Quality, Fuel Efficiencies, and refractory maintenance.
• Manage multiple capital and major maintenance project. Two kiln operation with support systems.
Accomplishments:
• Implementation of updated operator control stations and automation.
• Reduction of operational cost by $2000 daily through fuels management and product planning.
• Budgeted and facilitated annual kiln outage projects. Typically $500,000 annually.
• Cooler efficiency improved by 23% blower modifications and raw material controls.
• Environmental controls and Cooling tower downtime reduced 15% through standard work systems.
Plant Engineer
BBI INC Sidney, OH 2008 - 2009
• Lean Culture Champion
• Program launch manager for new business and design changes
• Health and safety team member
• Customer and Supplier visitation team member
Accomplishments:
 Reduced raw material waste by $40,000 through indexer controls system.
 Improved efficiencies from 64% to 83% by process flow and waste reductions
 Improved cell changeover from 1.5 hrs to less than 45 mins on several molding operations
Process Engineer “Continuous Improvement Manager”
Atwood Mobile Products Antwerp, OH 2004 - 2008
• Implement and maintain 5S system
• Responsible for continuous improvement system
• Assist with Health and Safety
• Responsible for development and implementation of new business
Accomplishments:
 Trained all employees in 5S system (+400)

2.  Completed Faro Arm training
 Designed bending and quench system upgrade for tempering operations.
Industrial Engineer “Lean Manufacturing Specialist”
Guardian Automotive Upper Sandusky, OH 2002 - 2004
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing Workshops and Training
• Validate Bill of Materials and Routings
• Assist with machine improvement and process development
• Establish Pull system for repetitive and non repetitive processes
Accomplishments:
 Trained and Certified for Guardian Automotive “CSM” lean program
 Completion of “Stop” safety training
 Improved material flow through cutting , bending, and lamination operations
Manufacturing Engineer “Black Belt”
Lear Corporation Bowling Green, OH 2000 - 2002
• Experience with Injection Molding Plastic
• Responsible for Specification and installation of equipment
• Process development and improvement; EWS, work standards, process and value steam mapping.
• Troubleshooting and customer concern resolution
Accomplishments:
 Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
 Completion of DOE training and GD&T Training
 Gatekeeper for new program launch and technical support.
 Assisted with research and selection of closed loop system
 Implementations of material reclaim processed materials into raw materials systems.
Process Engineer “Green Belt”
Budd Plastics North Baltimore, OH 1997 - 2000
• Experience with Sheet Molding Compound
• Responsible for Bill of Materials and Labor routings
• Launch and transfer of service programs
• Tooling coordination and budget planning
Accomplishments:
 Reduction of scrap through process improvements, tooling repairs, and material trials.
 8D Problem solving training and QS9000 system internal audits
 Completion of internal Six Sigma Training
 Lean Manufacturing system implemented on production lines.
Senior Engineer Technician
Hancor Industries Findlay, OH 1995 - 1997
• Experience with Plastic Extrusion Process
• Responsible to Research and Development Department.
• Performed sample testing and troubleshooting of drainage project.
• Developed work instructions and standards for new equipment.
Accomplishments:

3.  Assisted with design and building of Sure-Lok testing system.
 Team member of the following: Sure-Lok Phase I, 8”-10” HI-Q, Large Diameter Fittings,
 Project Leader of Fabricated Fittings Team.
 Produced videos for Sure-Lok training, United Way campaign, employee anniversary.
Production Associate
DTR Industries Bluffton, OH 1990-1995
• Experience with rubber injection molding. NCC lathe operations, mold repair, and maintenance.
• Worked with KYT (Safety Program), and Kanban Systems (production and inventory program).
• Familiar with all aspects of Anti-Vibration Division of DTR including engine mounts, strut mounts, muffler hangers,
and bushings.
Accomplishments:
 Team member of safety program to decrease accidents and improve awareness by all associates.
Education
Bluffton College 2000 Bluffton, Ohio
Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management
Lima Technical College 1995 Lima, Ohio
Associates Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering
Training
 Six Sigma Academy Black Belt
 Lean Manufacturing and Common Sense Manufacturing
 Managing through Tact and Diplomacy
 Coaching for Success
 AEP Energy Reduction and Sustainability program
 SLAM safety program (Stop. Look. Analyze, Manage)
 Kepner-Tregoe problem solving and decision making.
 Ergonomics and MSHA annual refresher.