Project Manager Continuous Improvement

LUKASZ WISNIEWSKI

**** ********* ****** *****: 519-***-****

WINDSOR, ONTARIO N8W 2N9 ******************@*****.***

Summary

Continuous improvement professional with expertise in creating and implementing

comprehensive processes and procedures to improve operational efficiencies

Highlights

Lean manufacturing and design Productivity improvement specialist

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Production metrics development Lead cross functional teams

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Toyota Production System trained Facilitate continuous improvement strategies

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Experience

Magna Seating September 2011 to Current

Operations Improvement Specialist

Tecumseh, Ontario

● Led cross functional teams in improving efficiencies in multiple Magna facilities

● Implemented metrics and operational improvements in North and South American Magna facilities

● Monitored project budgets and schedules for multiple projects at a time

● Developed and shared best practices across the company, including lean manufacturing

● Revamped operations, resulting in a 33% improvement in efficiency in Argentina

● Mentored, coached and trained Argentinean and Brazilian team members on lean principles using

TPS methodology

● Identified inefficiencies, made recommendations and implemented process improvements

● Track continuous improvement project results and report to management

Production Supervisor March 2011 to August 2011

● Supervised 60 union workers

● Developed and implemented data-driven solutions to improve productivity and efficiency

● Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals

● Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times

● Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve

product quality

● Enforced a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

● Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment

● Optimized scheduling based on deep expertise of machine capacities and equipment

● Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel

Manufacturing Engineer January 2006 to February 2011

● Implemented operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and

reduce cost

● Developed and maintained strong and clear communication and rapport with plant personnel

● Project manager for continuous improvement projects

● Developed new equipment and tooling for new product

● Developed operator work instructions

● Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers by holding workshops

● Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality

control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems

● Oversaw design, procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability

perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical systems

Education

2006

University of Windsor

BAS - Mechanical Engineering Co-op

● Started co-op and part time work in 2003 at Magna Seating

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