Kathleen Goding Email & Phone Number

Social Circle, Ga

Responsible for the CI projects for IG Packaging and visual inspection.

Flowery Branch, Ga

Led 3 shift manufacturing Processing line – sheeting mixing and sheeting multiple flavor and type gums for sale.Responsible for 31 hourly associates, 3 Shift Leads and a Process Lead. • Established CIL’s and AM program following the TPM established program for the organization on the line (CIL = clean, inspec and lubricate; AM = autonomous maintenance)• Lead AM project for Small Ingredient department establishing all processes and AM program steps 1 – 3 reducing quality errors by 38%, reducing contamination risk by 43% and improving the overall efficiency of the department by providing the right tools, equipment and environment to produce 77% more in less time.• Took a line that was at an average of 67% OEE to current state of 84% OEE through implementing a better PM program, process mapping the product flow through the line and reducing redundant tasks. • Worked with Process Lead to establish KPI’s and center lines for operaters to optimize run-abiltiy and performance to meet company goals• Partner with engineering for a $1.2MM dollar safety project• Initiated a set of expectations for associates in safety, quality and continuous improvement to reduce number of stops (2016 average of 14 per day to and average of 5 per day in 2017) through developing new and updated training manuals and methods, delivering high impact training and involving operators in 5 why process for any equipment, safety or quality escalation to involve them in the solutions to machine issues.

Marietta, Ga

setting yearly metrics, establishing the following year’s strategy for the business, responsible for budgets, employee development and training in a number of programs such as six sigma, lean, TPM, Frontline Leadership, Leadership 2000, value stream mapping, etc.

Belt Certification project resulting in $22,600.00 annual saving & 36.5% productivity increase.Lean Green Belt Certification project resulting in 10% increase for on time deliveryProject lead for creating new systematic process for all NA metricsWork one on one with Outsource partner to transfer US work to ChennaiIncludes employee ranking/assessments, step by step process flows, rating of process steps to determine feasibility of off-shoring, training documentation and presentations and going to India to conduct training with new outsource partnersHighest organizational recognition (platinum award) for my role in outsourcing transitionDevelop/implement first value steam in plant with CI managerMajor reorganization of process flows within value streamSponsor for the plant's first Black Belt projectSponsor for multiple green and black belt projectsRedesigned, planned and implemented machine upgrade to meet customer demand 10 weeks ahead of schedule (from a 16 week lead time to a 7 week lead time)Created a leadership development program for an organizationCreated a supervisor/coordinator/manager college for paper mill; Prepare senior leadership presentations for monthly & quarterly report outsLocate, analyze and provide insights to data for senior leadership to make business decisionsLead teams on projects (Metrics to associate level, internal external metrics, monthly ops reviews)Coordinate and lead daily quality escape calls with senior leadership and managersCoach for emerging leader program (worked with 2 new graduates in one stint of the program)

I am a change agent! A high achieving, results oriented management professional who looking for a new career challenge. I want to apply my 22 years of business knowledge, education, skills and experience to a role that will challenge me to grow and develop further in my management role. I have the desire and ability to learn new information quickly andwill use all the tools and abilities at my disposal to achieve the company goals and milestones. I am looking for an organization that can provide a challenging management position that will utilize and challenge my abilities.

• Work towards company goals and visions through developing yearly budgets, continuous improvement, employee training and development, ISO procedure compliance, equipment purchases and company programs• Project sponsor for multiple Green and Black Belt projects• Work with Safety Manager to train and implement Environment, Health and Safety vision and goals throughout the organization• Participate in union negotiations• Develop the pilot Value Stream for the organization with the Continuous Improvement Manger (From value stream mapping stage through fully functioning value stream)• Implement programs such as 5S, SMED, 6 Sigma/Lean manufacturing and data collection of projects with employee involvement• Coach and develop shift supervisors to the next level of performance required for the organization to be successful

Work towards company goals and visions through maintaining yearly budgets, process improvement, crew training and development, standard operating procedures, safety regulation and improvement along with company program initiatives such as SMED, TPM, 6 Sigma and 5SCreate a new department for the organization to include procedures, crewing, crew training, process and training development schedule, quality specifications and customer requirements and production standards. Facilitated company pilot program - Operations Improvement Process Developed Coordinator College with Human Resources (Special assignment project)Developed Appleton Papers Mentoring Program for Human Resources (Special assignment project)Work centers achieved additional cost savings of: 16 Wills (Sheeter): $725,378.00 in 2000 18 Wills (Sheeter): $429,506.00 in 2000New business work center management

Masters Of Science, Quality And Leadership

Masters Of Science; Bba (Bachelor, Leadership And Quality; Business

Kaplan University - Working towards Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (est. Completion early 2011)

Aas (Associate Degree, Supervisory Management

Six Sigma Green belt certification Fast track 6 sigma certification ACT Now facilitator Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma Value Stream Mapping.