Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Lisa Ney
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Summary
Over 22 years’ experience with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS)
Strong management background combined with employee development and conflict management
Highly accomplished at process design, problem solving, system sustainment and communication
Extensive TPS training, including expertise of plan-do-check-action (PDCA), Toyota Business Practice (TBP) and lean manufacturing
Education and Training
B.S. Degree Accounting
West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV
500+ Hours Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing Training
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), Georgetown, KY
Training includes, but not limited to:
Performance Management, Assembly Process Diagnostics, Practical Problem
Solving, Coaching for Performance Management, Assembly Kaizen Planning,
Understanding Resistance to Change, Assembly Basic TPS and Yamazumi
Training, Positive Employee Relations (Phases 1-7), Responding to Conflict,
Active Listening for Leaders, Philosophies for Efficiency, Proposal Writing
Documents, Problem Solving Assessment, Targeted Selection Training, Critical
Safety Decision Making Training
Career History & Accomplishments
Martinrea Heavy Stamping
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Continuous Improvement Manager
Developed and rolled out problem solving training to management and hourly employees to drive cultural change
Facilitate 3 day and 5 day process improvement events involving cross functional teams to decrease downtime, improve quality, efficiency and SMED
Support department managers in meeting their annual OPEX targets by driving cost effective kaizens
ADR and Model Logistics Specialist
Deploy new updated version of material handling system to maintain internal logistics information such as the stores address, delivery address and usage per vehicle
Develop common formatting system to be used across all NAMC’s to standardize part addressing
Develop training materials and train user groups in new system
Support user groups during deployment of new system
Support and track model logistics activity
2016
2015-2016
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
JIT Manager, HIAMS, Berea
Implement the kanban system, including visual controls, to reduce finished goods, in process inventory and shorter product flow times
Developed training materials and educated all levels of management and the workforce on correct kanban handling and usage
Use experience and process management skills to identify and implement continuous improvement activities. Support plant management in identifying and removing obstacles that effect the lean transformation with improved 5S and floor management
Improved parts flow throughout the plant to increase efficiency and reduce fork truck traffic
Reduced manpower by implementing a new parent-child dolly system
2014-2015
ESCO Corporation
Continuous Improvement Manager, ESCO Corporation
Facilitate training and development in lean techniques, including Rapid Cycle improvement and Value Stream Mapping plans, 5S and 7 Wastes.
Improved throughput 5%, decreased process cycle time by improving parts flow
Provide facilitation skills for kaizens by training and assisting others.
Work with Manufacturing Manager to assess and prioritize continuous improvement actions.
Actively initiate sharing of best practices throughout the plant
Ensure documentation and posting of continuous improvement activities
Create the annual Continuous Improvement Plan to support the business objectives with the Site Manager and General Manager
Skilled at coaching others and building CI capacity and lean culture
Managed the behavioral based safety program, lead investigation of any near miss, property damage or injury and developed countermeasures
2013-2014
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Group Leader Assembly, Conveyance, and Internal Logistics
Project leader for the development and implementation of future internal logistics parts flow (potential annual savings $1,500,000)
Creator of new cost saving process elimination (annual savings of $250,000)
Plan and lead model change and takt time change activities for Assembly Conveyance groups create and maintain schedules, new parts processing, space allocation, delivery methods, equipment development and installation
Creator of Process Diagnostic tool to set up and evaluate conveyance processes and developed Logistics standards manual for Assembly Conveyance group
Completion of 50+ problem solving projects relating to the improvement of safety, quality, and productivity
Develop and maintain standardized work and job breakdown sheets for conveyance and contractor group
Support daily operations of conveyance groups through equipment repair, processing changes and kaizen activity
Lead and support for Assembly Jishuken activity
Managed up to 35 Team Leaders and Team Members
Team Leader SMK Special Project and Assembly
Process improvements through the application of TPS and Process Diagnostics
Train and developing Team leaders and Group Leaders in Process Diagnostics
Lead Team Leader for Chassis kaizen activity and kit box implementation
Constructed floor dollies and one-touch dollies for kaizen activity
2002-2013
1990-2002
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