Management Maintenance

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Tacoma, WA ***** 480-***-**** (cell)

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Craig Stritar

OBJECTIVE

I am looking for a leadership position in a company where I can make a direct contribution to the bottom line by

utilizing my skills and experience in management, quality control, and Lean manufacturing.

CAREER SUMMARY

Fortune 150 experience within a “Lean-Six Sigma” company. Strong record of success in management and

supervision in manufacturing and maintenance environments. Demonstrated ability of staff and vendor

management. Proven ability to build and sustain high performing work teams and to forge strong business

relationships in corporate environments.

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science (May 2004): Sociology

QUALIFICATIONS

Express Scripts (Nov 2004 – Apr 2008)

Pharmacy Shipping Manager (July 2006 – Apr 2008)

• $30 million dollar annual budget.

• $250,000 annualized savings (44% labor reduction and 10% material cost reduction) achieved through

design of “ice med” packing stations and cellular workflow.

• $1,000,000 annual postage savings achieved through my leadership of site implementation team.

• As a member of the Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement team, used Kaizen events, 6S, Kanban,

single piece flow, and continuous improvement tools to reduce costs and improve quality.

• 30% reduction of employee turnover in my department.

• Managed department P&L and expense reports.

• Hired and managed staff of salaried and 80 hourly production and technical associates.

• Developed training program for Automation Department.

• Integrated Shipping and Automation departments, eliminating barriers, enabling better alignment

between operators and support.

• Created a daily preventative maintenance program (5S checklists, TPM, etc.) for machine operators.

• Developed and established operational goals for manufacturing, quality, and shipping departments.

• Created new job descriptions for all positions within the department.

• Implemented an evaluation, training, and development program for all supervisors, managers, and

hourly associates.

• Worked with vendors to ensure prescriptions were shipped safely, quickly and cost effectively.

• Coordinated the activities and set the expectations for associates in the following departments: facility

maintenance, machine maintenance, and process engineering.

• Worked closely with all departments to increase our productivity and efficiency in all phases of

operation: Production, Quality, Distribution, Maintenance and Scheduling.

• Team leader for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing to reduce non-value added tasks and

increase safety in the shipping department.

• Led introduction of 5S, TPM, and continuous flow techniques to shipping and automation processes

• Created and implemented a visual management system that informed all employees of expectations

and production targets.

• Increased packaging efficiency through improvement projects and Kaizen Blitzes

• Compiled & conducted training (i.e. 6S, Visual Controls, Standard Work)

• 99.5% on time and completion TAT levels maintained by teaming with other departments.

• 17% overall facility throughput achieved by using Continuous Improvement tools (ToC).

Supervisor (Oct 2005 – Jul 2006)

• One of two inaugural supervisors for the second shift at Tempe fulfillment plant (27 direct reports)

• Doubled output by building and maintaining a high performing team.

• Worked with management to ensure success of both shifts.

• Rigorously cross-trained employees so that nearly every position had at least two back-ups.

• Retrained underperforming employees, ensuring that quality and performance standards were maintained.

• Day Shift Supervisor of “High Volume Filler” (35 direct reports)

• Improved workflow in my area of operation and improved communication with employees.

Pharmacy Technician (Nov 2004 – Nov 2005)

• Lead Pharmacy Technician for the “Lag” team in which I was afforded the opportunity to work with all areas

of the pharmacy and ensure the optimal performance of the Lag team so that daily goals are exceeded and daily

tasks are completed on time and accurately.

• Trained pharmacy technicians, provided tips on how to perform more efficiently and accurately, and assisted

supervisor in tracking and reporting employee productivity.

• Introduced to “Lean” management techniques.

• Developed and documented policies and procedures for the Lag team and authored the Lag training manual.

• Trained Lag team members, providing tips on how to perform more efficiently and accurately, and assist

supervisor in tracking and reporting employee productivity.

Arizona State University (Oct 2003 – Dec 2003)

Transcriber - Chemistry Department

Transcribed tapes of interviews conducted with students in a study designed to better understand how students

learn. Results were used to improve instructor methodology.

United States Army (April 1996 – May 1999)

Corporal (Squad Leader) 3d Ranger Battalion

• US Army Ranger School Graduate (a renowned two-month leadership program).

• Airborne qualified.

• Three years of supervisory experience (5 to 40 personnel).

• Participated in numerous team-building activities.

• Combat Lifesaver qualified (Start intravenous lines, CPR, etc.)

• Infantry Mortar Leadership Course qualified (Officer-level leadership course)

• Hand-to-hand combat (Gracie Ju Jitsu) assistant instructor to platoon (approx. 40 personnel)

• Duties emphasized confidence, discipline, problem solving, leadership skills, and punctuality

OTHER

Research Assistant to Dr. Miller Loessi for her work in The Handbook of Social Psychology - Spring 2002

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Frontpage, Visio, iGraphx

Spanish Student for 5 years

REFERENCES

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