Manager Safety
Resume:
Keith I Rixen
Clinton Iowa
52732
**********@*****.***
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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