Kayla Schultz Email & Phone Number

Port Washington, WI, US

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

Germantown, Wisconsin, United States

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

Oostburg, Wisconsin, United States

Kohler, WI

• In addition to items listed under “Quality Technician II”
• Conducted aesthetics training for all operators on the floor and maintained training records/matrix.
• Developed into a coaching role to help cultivate critical thinking and ownership in all team members (assembly operators, quality inspectors, finished good auditors).
• Instrumental in new product launches, expressing realistic timelines and identifying pain points.
• Point of contact for quality issues between different plants in Wisconsin, Arkansas and China.
• Worked closely with Global Faucets Quality Team by attending biweekly Interplant Quality Meetings, resolving quality issues and building a rapport with teams across the world.

Kohler, WI

• Ensured operators had quality components when assembling faucets through constant communication with various vendors and teams who supply the assembly area with components.
• Analyzed and took corrective actions to improve assembly processes while inspecting and reviewing items for aesthetic and functional non-conformances, to improve the overall quality of products, while increasing.
• Conducted precision measurements, quality/warranty data analysis, and scrap reduction projects.
• Assisted in the completion of Finished Good Audits, activated audit inspection plans, and conducted various root cause analyses (5 Why/8D/Fishbone) and problem solving of any failures.
• Created and approved Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) for new and current products, with a focus on creating and developing control plans, pFMEAs and Appearance Approval Reports (AARs).
• Participated in Kaizen and 5S events, utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Leader tools.

Verona, Wisconsin, United States

• Responsible for training manufacturing lab technicians in a cGMP environment.
• Ensured lab technicians were appropriately cross-trained in varied manufacturing procedures.
• Conducted proficiency audits, paired with risk assessments, to ensure manufacturing lab technicians were prepared to perform procedures independently.
• Facilitated manufacturing new employee orientation program, final aseptic technique exam, gowning certification and autoclave certifications.
• Operated autoclaves and had some experience operating a lyophilizer.
• Assisted Quality Assurance with updating quality documents (SOPs, batch records, etc.).

Fitchburg, WI

• Became proficient in the performance of small and large scale non-viral and viral tissue culture and aerobic bacterial culture operations, including the creation of primary cell cultures, inoculation, harvest.
• Performed daily observations and documentation of facility and equipment parameters.
• Prepared laboratories for sterile operations, clean-up, and post-fill operations.
• Cleaned glassware and equipment; prepared media, solutions, reagents, and disinfectants.
• Performed general housekeeping of airlocks, laboratories, storage areas, and equipment.

Madison, WI

• Student Planning & Initiatives Committee Chair: managed student leaders, created agendas and scheduled/led meetings, with the goal of representing student perspectives within the department.
• Created/implemented student training, development, and engagement programs for ~1,200 student employees.
• Focused on departmental philosophy, discipline, website management, electronic surveys and employee evaluations.
• Cultivated skills in customer service, organization, time management, multitasking, communication and office work.

Madison, WI

• Oversaw unit operations of ~330 employees (hiring, terminating, promoting, disciplining).
• Directed the work of 30 student supervisors, student labor cost control, and the overall scheduling, training, supervision and review of the work performance of student employees.
• Maintained miscellaneous records and reports.

Madison, WI

Madison, WI

Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall

· Empowered community members by coordinating events, serving as a governing body of the hall, and a liaison between students and administration.

Port Washington, WI

• Prepared, cooked, and baked a variety of foods and individually served residents their meals, including those on special dietary plans or who have health concerns in need of accommodations.
• Provided care to residents on a daily basis and collaborated well with co-workers in a team-oriented environment.

Madison, WI

· Made a difference by responding quickly to customer and team member needs.· Served hot and cold menu items; stocked and took inventory of food and supplies.· Operated cash register/POS system.· Washed dishes and maintained a clean and inviting dining area.· Served as a leader and positive role model on behalf of UW-Madison.· Work Areas: cashiering.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Anthropology, Biology And Zoology

High School Diploma