Plant Quality

Doug Hedges

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Home: 815-***-****

Rockford, IL 61114

Cell: 314-***-****

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SUMMARY

. Committed problem solver and well versed in Lean Manufacturing and

root cause analysis.

. Kaizen specialist.

. WCM Certified Level 4 trainer in Focused Problem Solving.

. Experienced in PDCA, FMEA, PFMEA, SEWO, EWO, EPM, 5W+1H, 4M, 5 Why,

3G, OPL, SOP, visual management and a working understanding of Value

Stream and process flow.

HIGHLIGHTS

Troubleshooting specialist Computer-savvy

Complex problem solving Initiative to work independently

Change management Supervision and training

Experience in project management Staff training

Cross-functional team management Staff development

EXPERIENCE

Focused Problem Solving Team Leader Mentor

05/2006-Present

Chrysler Group LLC, Belvidere Assembly Plant

Belvidere, Illinois

. Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve

problems that arose during assembly.

. Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality,

improve production times and reduce costs.

. Trained, coached and supported 60+ Production Team Leaders, Unit

Leaders and Shift Leads in multiple Kaizen events.

. Coordinated Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and other Center Leads

and vendors activities in root cause analysis and focused continued

improvement.

. Trained, coached and supported Team Leaders in 5S principles and

initiating and completing Kaizen projects.

. Worked with Industrial Engineers and our Logistics team in reducing

Non Value Added Activity and setup of new stations.

. Personally lead, coached or participated in 163 Kaizen Projects,

resulting in $5.5M in plant cost reduction. I have also been involved

as indirect support in 5,440 Kaizens, totaling $37.6M in plant cost

reduction and $150m+ corporate wide cost reduction using read across

process.

. Prepared and presented Kaizen projects to our Vice President, and CEO

of the corporation.

Production Team Coordinator

12/2004-05/2006

Chrysler Group LLC, Kenosha Engine Plant

Kenosha, Wisconsin

. Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

while providing operational leadership.

. Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and

production constraints.

. Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back-fill.

. Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production

equipment, including routine calibration.

. Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.

. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional

operations.

. Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner.

. Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production

constraints and improve product quality.

. Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport

with plant personnel.

Assembler 05/1995-

12//2004

Chrysler Group LLC, St. Louis Assembly Plant-South

St. Louis, Missouri

. Set up and performed hand and automatic assembly operations on

components, sub-assemblies and assemblies.

. Assembled components with hand and power tools.

. Assessed work for errors or compliance issues and made corrections and

modifications when necessary.

. Proposed process improvements to increase quality and efficiency.

EDUCATION

Northwest High School -General Education

1985 Graduate

Cedar

Hill, Missouri

Rock Valley College - Continuing Adult Education

2010-Present

Rockford, Illiois

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