Continuous improvement specialist

Charles Hart

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Griffith, IN 46319

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Phone: 219-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Process Improvement/Continuous Improvement professional with knowledge of cost saving strategies

and employee development programs implemented. Demonstrated a multitude of mathematical and

mechanical skills while working with such materials as dampers, barrier mats, fiberglass, fiber pads,

injected foam, and sheet metal damping assemblies.

Experience:

1996-Present

UGN Inc., Chicago Heights, IL / Valparaiso, IN

Process Improvement Specialist

• Implemented cost saving strategies resulting in $350,000 in additional revenue.

• Created and maintained corporate process documentation, such as Standardized work, Job

Break downs and process flow charts, along with supervising the training of operators in new

process steps and operations.

• Used TPS methodology to reduce cost savings in the mold department resulting in 350k a

year

• Used TPS and lean manufacturing to cut waste and labor cost by 10 %

• Created multiple training and educational programs to support employee development

• Demonstrated the ability to successfully design and fabricate new equipment as well as

the redesigning and modification of existing equipment.

1990-1996

White Castle, Dalton, IL

Assistant Supervisor

• Managed a successful team of employees in the support of the store manager

• Responsible of the financial operations of each shift

• Regularly managed all aspects of store inventory

• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures

• Ensured the store met sanitation guidelines in order to maintain a professional work

environment.

• Overseen all aspects of quality control

EDUCATION:

Lake Ridge School, Griffith, IN

GED-2010

CERTIFICATIONS:

• TPS systems, 5-S systems, FIFO inventory, Lean Manufacturing

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