Lean Supervisor & Master Trainer | Leading Cross Functional Teams | Job Task Analysis (Jta)
Deerfield, Illinois, Us
Baxter's Medical Products are used intravenously to deliver fluids and drugs "to save and sustain lives". The Production Manager reached out to me about this new role based on my skills and work ethic. Since Baxter is known for growing and developing its employees, and I am a lifelong learner, I thought this opportunity would be a good fit.My duties include developing 68 employees, delivering quality products and cross-functional training. I’m particularly proud of my success in the following areas:LEADERSHIP & TRAINING► Employees voted me Supervisor of the Year► Managing team schedules, attendance, vacation time, and payroll► Ensuring safety and compliance to quality cleanroom systems (FDA, CGMP/GDP, QSR, ISO, NCR) ► Facilitating Toolbox Talks with emphasis on Quality, Process Improvements and Safety► Interpreting process specifications and following quality procedures to identify and address Regulatory & Operational non-conformance (NCR) issues. ► Executing business plans, policies & procedures and improving organizational and technical strategies. ► Analyzing the need for change control, then transitioning to change management.COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK & PROJECTS► Developing cross-training matrix for each succession plan ► Utilizing Kaizen methodology to reduce scrap waste by 50% (Greenbelt Six Sigma) ► Participating in Internal Validation/Engineering projects ► Executing Lean Green Belt project to improve efficiency and effectiveness of training for 124 employees with savings of ~$50K.OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT► Reviewing data and training needs for each function performed to understand common issues, identify root cause(s) and opportunities for improvement, then develop action plans (DAMIC) ► Analyzing monthly the Data Driven Root Cause to identify the top 3 improvement opportunities.SOFTWARE: Trackwise8, SmartSuite, 365 MS Suite, WorkDay Concentrix, JD Edwards, GME, Kronos / UKG