• Working with a staff of up to 40 operators on 2nd shift, to direct workflow and help set priorities• Oversee 5 different areas with the aid of area Leads• monitor operator’s production to reduce waste/rework and increase their efficiency.• principal Forklift trainer for the plant• involved in the training of new operators and any re-training for Quality issues• involved in training operators on ISO 9001 processes and procedures for plant certification.• Leading the Safety concerns and initiatives• lead projects to eliminate time wasters with 5’S

Working as a substitute teacher in the Prior Lake, MN. School district. Working in all grades K – 12. Covering all subjects, with students in both regular and Special Ed. classes.

• I worked to improve Throughput, Quality, Safety and the Training group. • I worked to improve customer satisfaction through quality control and doing things right the first time. • I worked with a multidimensional staff of 14 operators, consisting of both full time and part time with a wide range of retail experience.• I lead our 5'S initiatives• I ensured all operators were trained in their duties• I lead the store Safety Team to prevent injuries and near misses.

Enjoying family and grandchildren

• Managed 3rd shift production team of a multicultural staff including 55 operators, consisting of 60% full time and 40% temporary status• Developed new Team Leads and Operation Technicians to improve throughput, quality, and safety• Assisted Quality Department to reduce deviations in production and improve customer satisfaction; Worked towards a 95% goal • Coordinated 5s initiatives and ensured all operators were trained in their duties• Led the 3rd shift Safety Team in reducing injuries and near misses.

• Led a Lean Sigma team to develop and implement a SMED program for the Liquids department, reducing silo changeover time by 25%• Helped train operators for ISO 22000 and helped the Plant achieve Certification.• Led the Liquids department to improve our Performance rating from 70% to 82% • Led our department for Safety in LOTO to ensure all operators were trained. Recognized for working safe for over 500 days • Helped develop a Safety Program that involved all operators doing monthly dept. checks• Was involved in a Factory Acceptance Test of a new piece of equipment for our production line, before it was brought in from Italy.• Involved in the training of operators on new Bottle Pack Line equipment to reduce the training curve and improve production output, ahead of schedule.• Helped achieve a case full rate of 99.5%• I am able to work with other departments (Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, HR and SHE) to resolve any issues and get production back on track, in a short amount of time.