Keith I Rixen

**** ***** **** ******

Clinton Iowa

52732

563-***-****

acper3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Reliable manufacturing specialist responsible for productivity, safety,

quality, consistent delivery performance and rapid problem solving in

planned and unplanned cost-effective, customer-centric environment.

WORK HISTORY

Ryerson Feb 2012 - Nov 2014

Operations Supervisor Eldridge, IA

Responsibilities:

Managed the third shift operations of a carbon plate processing center.

Developed, audited and trained entire facility on 5S and Lean Manufacturing

concepts

Lean leader for Midwest Region for plate processing facilities with in

Ryerson.

Assisted in the implementation of a piolet program for the corporate wide

leadership.

Created scheduling system to reach at 95% on time delivery to all

customers.

Created all Job Hazard Analysis for all operations within the facility with

the assistance from all employees in affected departments.

MetoKote Corporation Aug 2006 - Dec 2011

Production Manager / Operations Manager East Moline, IL

Responsibilities:

Managed the production for the application of E-coat and powder coat

process at the East Moline facility.

Assisted in the development and implementation of organization policies,

practices, procedures, and the attainment of operating goals.

Reviewed, analyzed and prepared reports, records, and directives, and

conferred with managers/supervisors to obtain data required for planning

activities.

Evaluated procedures and practices for departmental objectives.

Developed and implemented improved procedures and practices.

Monitored and analyzed costs and aided in the preparation of production

budget.

Initiated or authorized employee hire, promotion, discharge and transfers.

Trained and audited entire facility on 5S.

Reviewed production budget weekly and forecasted weekly and monthly sales

projections.

Achievements:

. Increased productivity by 35% from developing off line loading

stations, designing new tooling and work flow design though Kaizen

events, 5S activities, and value stream mapping.

. Improved on time delivery from 80% to 95% by scheduling first in first

out process.

. Reduced OSHA recordable from 24 to 1 by enforcing all safety

guidelines, utilization of behavioral interventions, safety concerns,

hazard inspections and developing trend analysis and monthly accident

and near miss review.

. Operational excellence award from corporate office for outstanding 5S,

Safety, environmental, quality and operational performance.

. Decreased direct labor cost from 32% to 26%

. 5S audit scores were increased to 93% compliant

. 97% compliant with all operational metrics (Sqft/dlh, pcs/dlh, safety,

on time delivery, uptime, internal/external rejects, pms,

environmental, and 5S

Valspar Corp Jan 1998 - May 2006

Production Supervisor Moline, IL

Responsibilities:

Managed third shift team in the manufacturing of liquid specialty coatings.

Facilitated lean manufacturing teams to improve on production

efficiencies.

Conducted daily safety meetings to ensure safe working conditions and safe

working practices for all employees.

Assigned and prepared work schedules, duties and tasks for all production

associates.

Monitored and maintained inventory levels of raw materials for production

usage.

Ensured the compliance of all regulatory standards for OHSA and EPA

requirements.

Calculated labor and equipment requirements.

Coordinated and arranged 5S audits.

Recommend measures to improve production efficiencies.

Achievements:

. Achieved world class status with safety as a site by having over three

consecutive years without a lost time or OHSA recordable.

. Increased gallons per man hour by 20% in one year through Kaizen

events.

. Improved Material Efficiency from 95% to 98% in same time frame.

. Five consecutive years of reducing hazardous waste by 20%.

. Achieved the corporate Presidents award for outstanding production

improvements, cost efficiency, safety, and HSE audit approvals.

EDUCATION

Jan 1996 - Aug 1996 Academy of Health and Science

Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

Aug 1991 - May 1995 St. Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

SKILLS

. Conflict resolution

. Safety management for supervisors

. First Aid and CPR qualified

. Hazardous materials training course

. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powder Point, Word, Outlook

. Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process flow, Kaizen

events and 5S

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