[Chanvutthy Lewallen]
Fulton MO, 65251
[**************@*****.***] Phone: 573-***-****
Accomplishments
Was able to drive changing to a better performing and more cost-effective gasket for axels while working at Dana Corp. This enabled the team to produce 50 more parts per 8 hour shift.
Worked with Continuous Improvement team to develop a hand off sheet that was used for shift to shift communication.
Professional Experience
Lead Material Handler – [Watlow Electric, Columbia, MO] October 2022 – Present
Provides support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Plan and coordinate physical movement of materials, parts, finished goods, and information to ensure optimization of cost and service level.
Establishes and implements processes to ensure the timely disposition of obsolete and excess materials
Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies
Lead Operator – [Watlow Electric, Columbia, MO] December 2021 – October 2022
• Ensure the deployment of a safe and healthy work environment for all work team members.
• Coordinate and meet MO delivery requirements with quality product
• Initiate/Update daily production plan to achieve Takt, include daily resource plan
• Coach and mentor cell team members
• Share in the responsibility of team member development
• Lead Gemba walk and follow up on actions regarding Cell Improvement, Standard Work & PSCs
(Problem Solving Centers)
• Follow Andon process
Senior Operator – [Watlow Electric, Columbia, MO] June 2020– December 2020
Set- up and operate equipment / tools / machinery, including complex equipment to prepare and assemble product.
Produce at takt time while following standard work.
Serve as a resource to others in resolution of complex problems and issues and work on tasks that reflect substantial variety and complexity.
Lead Operator – [Dana Corporation, Columbia, MO] January 2019 – May 2020
Determine need for, plan, lead, facilitate, and participate in improvement events to add value to the customer and eliminate waste.
Assist leadership in developing and executing improvement plans.
Coach and mentor team members, operational and functional, with the use of tools and techniques (standardized work, Quality Alerts, 5S).
Develop team members to become leaders.
Responsible for ensuring daily production goals are met.
Lead start of shift team meetings
Assist team members with trouble shooting and problem solving
Quality Technician – [Engineered Plastic Components, Columbia, MO] June 2016– January 2019
In charge of identifying and containing defects.
Determine if the defect causes scrap, rework or if part can be accepted.
Ensuring the customer receives products that meet specification.
Restaurant Manager – [Hardees, Columbia Mo] March 2014– June 2016
Customer Service
Create schedule for crew members
Count cash and deposit money
Manage inventory
Order supplies
Coach team members
Education
Hickman High School - Columbia MO (Diploma)
Fulton State Hospital – Fulton MO (Basic psychiatric certificate)
Moberly Area Community College – Columbia MO (Pursuing Advanced Manufacturing Technician AAS)