PRODUCTION
MANUFACTURING / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / SUPPLY CHAIN
I’m a great leader that has successfully completed many projects. 10+ years in the production industry focusing on continuous improvement, safety, supply chain and autonomous maintenance. Expert with eliminating waste using different tools that is part of lean six sigma. Great in a team environment, I know when to lead and when to let someone else take the lead.
Areas of Expertise
Manufacturing Operations Coaching
Hazardous Material Continuous Improvement
Inventory control Chemical Operation
GMP Quality Standards
Root Cause Analysis ERP Process
Key Skills Assessment
Work Process Improvement - Increasing manufacturing production using lean six sigma tools. Performing continuous improvement activity to verify productivity gains.
Development & Communication – Lead initiatives. Provide continuous improvements to systems. Maintain and enforce efficient training and demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively orally and written with all levels of management and staff.
Education
University of Phoenix,
MBA, September 2013
Bethune - Cookman College, Daytona Beach, FL
B.S. Computer Science, May 2003
Professional Experience
P&G (Procter & Gamble) 1/11 Present
Continuous Improvement Leader Avenel, NJ
100% crossed trained throughout the site supply chain operation, from receiving raw materials, making operations, packing operations, and shipments of perfume to customer sites.
“Increased manufacturing productivity by +16% and $12m savings as part of a lean Six Sigma Project in the perfume mix room, which is a key manufacturing operation at the plant.”
Improved equipment reliability by implementing Autonomous Maintenance that has increased productivity and decreased overtime by reducing stops and process failures.
Committed to self-development towards mastery of Integrated Work System practices, TPM, TQM and TPS
System owner for Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the site manufacturing processes, including revisions, testing and training of team members on the standard.
Firmenich 11/09-01/11
Elite Process Operator Newark, NJ
Key member of the commissioning and start-up of a new state-of-the-art flavor manufacturing plant.
“Saved delayed start up by 2 months by training a group of 15 employees on how to read schematics and taking lead on testing equipment.”
Responsible for operating and maintaining Durarome (flavor encapsulation) equipment according to written procedures and company policies.
Charge and operate Durarome centrifuges, dryers, syrup tank, reactors, and disintegrators in accordance with standard procedures.
Provided clear direction, guidance, and training on the equipment and process. Changed process to help operators eliminate wasted time by 130 hours.
Maintain good written and verbal communication with management, co-workers, and mechanics.
Attend Supervisor’s and SAP training.
AGC Chemical America Inc. 1/05-12/07
First Class Chemical Operator-Trainer Bayonne, NJ
Trained new staff members, participated in new orientation, coached new employees.
Conducted one on one training to strengthen current coworkers with updated policies and procedures.
Coached and monitored staff members to ensure that all critical control points, policies and procedures were adhered.
Operated a variety of lab equipment, generators, pumps, gauges and other common tools.
Utilized knowledge of reaction flow rate, pressures, temperature, heating and cooling systems both manually and computer controlled.
Drew samples of products, conducted quality control tests to monitor processing, ensured that operative standards were maintained.
Maintained system at specified temperatures, responsibilities included turning valves and moving controls to ensure pressure and vacuum levels were met.
Packed finished product in a clean room.