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• Improvements in planning commitment process leading to a 20% improvement in OTIF.• Expansion of Supply chain planning software & implementation of finite schedule & MRP leading to a 17% reduction in change over waste and maintaining an annual OTIF% > 95%.• Initiated and justified a Kaizen modifying an equipment constraint to reduce downtime based on product configuration.• Initiated cost savings opportunity by streamlining packaging types & labor (16% annual cost reduction) in addition to an improvement in line efficiency (10% rate increase).• Developed and implemented automated KPI reporting for manufacturing through Power BI.• Standardized commitment/communication flow with key customers improving customer satisfaction.

• Introduced KPIs/processes around waste management reducing non-salable inventory by 78%.• KPI development & implementation of excel only data collection to Power BI reducing 95% of data entry processing.• Development of key SOP processes for manufacturing.

• Maintain a budget level of ~$130M.• Implementation of learning & development center for customizable employee training (Alchemy).• Implementation of an OEE/Productivity program (Redzone) introducing OEE KPIs.• Elected as a steering committee member guiding several Kaizens leading to a ~40% reduction of processing waste in the targeted area. • Introduction of standard work training and development module reducing supporting the improvement of FPQ by >20%.

• Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.• Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.• Drove daily production activities with effective communication, leadership, and KPI development.• Determined suitable staffing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.• Worked collaboratively through different departments to lead successful projects such as 6S, cycle time reduction, yield/throughput improvements, hiring/training practices, health/safety improvements.• Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production. • Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.• Worked cross-functionally to successfully plan new tool installations with minimal impact to production.

• Supervision of all aspects of EPI operation and daily activities to ensure the process meets or exceeds quality and production targets.• Executing production schedules and allocating production resources to ensure planned output and delivery dates.• Leads production communication efforts to ensure production personnel are informed of “hot” items, important activities, as well as daily production goals, quality issues, and other business needs. • Detect production inefficiencies and experience to implement solutions to improve production efficiency.• Implementation of continuous improvement activities in the areas of cost reduction, waste reduction, process optimization and quality improvement.• Have a thorough knowledge of the company's quality system and safety standards. Monitors safety and quality guidelines for compliance.• Ensures effective performance management through coaching and mentoring, feedback and formal performance evaluations. • Follow all personnel procedures and ensure compliance with JDSU Employee Handbook. Develop positive working relationships and solve issues before they are problem.• Communicates with EPI engineering team and other cross-functional teams to handle production issues (i.e. down time, lots on hold, process errors).• Regularly complete EPI process and characterization as needed by the business and assist with Engineering tasks to support RnD/MFG.

- Trains and mentors employees in their workgroup- Coordinates and oversees the work assignments and reporting responsibilities of their workgroup, including any reporting required to other departments/shifts- Influences the workgroup’s performance as well as my own- Evaluates and communicates tactical alternatives to address barriers to meeting commitments- Makes decisions and organizes resources within the group to maximize productivity - Monitors safety and quality guidelines for compliance; reports quality or maintenance issues to the appropriate departments.- Contributes ideas for workplace improvement (i.e. profitability, yield improvement, etc.)- Leads and supports process improvements in their workgroup

Fast paced solar manufacturing company. Most of my time there was spent as a team lead which incorporated multiple skills at any given point such as:• Maintain safety, quality, and cleanliness throughout the work day while meeting production goals.• Train individuals on process and procedures throughout the production line.• Auditing current process & inventory management.• Participating in improvement projects for quality, safety, & efficiency.• Served as interim supervisor when needed.• Working directly with engineering and maintenance to troubleshoot any quality issues or tool repairs.