Greater Cleveland
• Provide packaging support for new product launches that includes design and specification of new packaging, publication of standards, and communication with manufacturing plants on new process • Conduct packaging audits of manufacturing plants for compliance to corporate packaging standards • Implemented layered process audits for increased plant focus on packaging materials and processes • Support global packaging activities through communication with regional packaging coordinators • Troubleshoot quality events related to packaging • Support acceptance testing of new materials
• Developed strategy for loss based maintenance training to build the knowledge base of plant mechanics • Analyzed high spend and high usage components to highlight opportunities • Developed current and future state job task analysis documents for mechanic
• Provided manufacturing support for all plant locations that utilize internal system for tracking manufacturing and quality data • Ensured manufacturing data accuracy that allows for decisions regarding capacity planning, capital spending, and supporting continuous improvement efforts • Managed $375,000 capital project to implement new functionalities to manufacturing data system • Prioritized system needs and enhancements to support continuous improvement activities • Administered training to new engineers on system use • Served as a liaison between the Operations, Continuous Improvement, and Controls and Information Systems groups
• Conducted packaging trials to validate the ability of materials to successfully run on the production line • Worked with suppliers on feasibility and implementation of cost savings projects • Supported operations to drive line efficiency and decrease waste in the process • Trained employees on using continuous improvement tools to identify and resolve losses • Served as a technical expert for capital projects • Timed and tracked maximum throughputs for systems in order to capture accurate system performance
• Supervised teams of 20 up to 120 warehouse associates during the peak holiday season • Managed shipping department of fulfillment center
• Supervised 35-40 machine operators, packers, and general laborers in a manufacturing facility • Monitored line efficiencies and packaging waste • Mentored quality and safety programs to standardize and improve current procedures • Team leader for 1st shift autonomous maintenance team • Responsible for labor and ingredient efficiency • Participated in the installation project for a new oven to increase throughputs for tortilla chips