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Sturtevant, Wi, Us

Manage and optimize the performance of the production funtions to deliver the highest quality and lowest total cost product. Manage the Continuous Improvement projects of implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts to optimize KPI's and standardize on Best Practices throughout production.-Develop a collaborative, capable, accountable manufacturing leadership team to take on additional challenges of growth.-Guide continuous improvement throughout the location.-Developing a collaborative, accountable, nimble results oriented manufacturing organization. -Developing, implementing and sustaining repeatable, sustainable processes.-Develop positive, results driven, creative and engaged cultures across the company.

Buffalo, New York, Us

Lead a cross functional team within the Supplier Product & Process Collaboration (SPPC) Department in the early development of new product builds. Apply skills in project management, cost estimating, negotiation, and strong communication and effectively conveying technical information with teams, as well as, employees in other business units and suppliers.

Develop and lead special cost saving projects in Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles in manufacturing including, but not limited to set-up reduction and new production scheduling strategies.

Chicago, Il, Us

Brought my experience of lean manufacturing to the company that led to continuous improvement on new and existing products. Some of those concepts included 5-S, production flexibility, and "point of use" on the production floor.Oversaw all of production of two manufacturing departments consisting of 75 direct reports.

Provided direction to streamline production and improve efficiencies through lean manufacturing initiatives. Some of those initiatives included 5-S, shop floor layout, attaining ISO certification, and improving overall communication by meeting on a regular basis with each shift in production and daily with Engineering and Quality.

Served as the main point of contact for all end users, IT developers, and central to the development team for all new ePrograms to be rolled out in the eProcurement group. Accounts included Oscar Mayer, Kraft Cheese, Maxwell House, and all the end users of Corporate Kraft Procurement for Kraft Foods North America.

Mba, Business Management

Bs, Industrial Technology

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