Manager of Continuous Improvement
AG Growth International
Total des années d'expérience :17 years, 6 Mois
•Collect and analyze data on plant processes, procedures, and performance using evaluation tools and make recommendations for improvement to site leadership
•Promote lean manufacturing practices by educating the organization in the use of lean principles
continuously train, mentor, guide teams and leadership in the use of lean tools, waste reduction, team effectiveness and creating a culture of continuous improvement
•Utilize lean manufacturing tools (i.e. Value stream mapping, BSC, PDCA, Kaizen, 6S, Gemba walks, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement
•Lead teams to develop appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for their products, process, or function.
•Identify cultural gaps inhibiting the success or mindset transformation to achieve a strong deployment and culture
•Implement visual management processes( Andon, Signage, color coding, floor marking etc) and make visible relevant, useful and up to date information
•Lead Kaizen events and develop multiple Kaizen subject matter experts (SMEs) to increase Kaizen activity and awareness throughout workshops
•Prepare and recommend the development of department budget, and monitors financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment
•Performs other duties as assigned and/or dictated by business needs
Operational Excellence Leader 2009 - Present
Bombardier Learjet, Wichita, KS
• Based on industry best practices, support Bombardier Learjet in creating a continuous improvement culture to deliver high productivity, safety, quality & customer satisfaction: Lead, train and advise site individuals, cross-functional teams and leadership in continuous improvement events, methodologies and tools (Lean/Six Sigma) application: Shingijutsu Kaizen, Pareto, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, problem solving, visual control, TPM, Balanced Scorecard, PDCA, etc.
• Lead Cost Reduction, Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement projects and initiatives and provide updates and feedback to all levels of Bombardier management
• Act as site focal for overall deployment of Bombardier employee continuous improvement engagement system (1800 employees) . Manage, sustain initiative and engage all levels of the company in implementing new and creative ways to improve processes, products and services
• Work with key stakeholders and achieving excellence cells (126 cells) to ensure gaps are identified and plans to close them are established using adequate metrics
• Identify and implement countermeasures to ensure vision is articulated
• Audit the adherence to standardized processes and procedures including health, safety & environment
• Meet with Sr. leadership & key stakeholders from other sites in Montreal, Belfast, Mexico or other locations to define standards and ensure alignment
• Plan and coordinate site benchmarking tours, Go and See and management by walking around activities involving cross functional teams, visitors, key stakeholders and leadership
• Update communication media with all Achieving Excellence news, events and key information (company's intranet, newsletter, website etc)
Systems and Processes Lead 2008 - 2009
Bombardier Learjet, Wichita, KS
• Support Airworthiness & Engineering in the development of domestic and foreign procedures, process flow charts and associated activities to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and policies
•Work with Federal Aviation Administration representatives (FAA) to determine compliance with quality management system standards, configuration assurance, regulatory and customer requirements
•Assess systems and processes to remove any barriers to change
•Lead Airworthiness & Engineering in Achieving Excellence cultural transformation: Lead and own Department Balanced Score Card and Master/Detailed Plan, Facilitate Kaizens, 5S/Work place Organization, Visual management, Root Cause Analysis and other related activities
•Train and coach team members and leadership in understanding Lean principles and ensure their compliance to Achieving Excellence standards
Product Test Team Lead 2006 - 2008
Netapp, Wichita, KS
• Manage product test activities for more than 20 employees
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure product is compliant to design specifications
• Write automation for test cases (based on test plans) and execute test plans
• Write, monitor CRs, reproduce problems for debugging purposes and provide daily status reports
• Meet daily with Product test leadership to define improvement opportunities
• Identify and remove barriers to ensure the successful delivery of a quality product
• Train & develop new and current staff
Masters International Relations 2014 - Present American Public University, WV
Certificate Leadership 2011 - 2013 Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Masters Management Information Systems 2001 - 2003 Friends University, Wichita, KS
Bachelor Economical Science 1996 - 2000 Friends University, Wichita, KS
