Wayne D. Pegolo

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Middletown, CT 06457

860-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/waynepegolo

CERTIFIED LEAN MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL

A Hands-On Continuous Improvement Coach and Mentor in Lean Manufacturing Concepts

SUMMARY PROFILE

Over 25 years experience in Manufacturing Operations and Management

Over 20 years experience as a Certified Lean Practitioner

Black Belt Certified in Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing Consultant

Industry Experiences: Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, PVD Tool Coatings, Temperature Instrumentation, Chemical Adhesives & Inks, Metal Stamping & Assembly

3 time Connecticut Quality Improvement Award recipient

Practitioner of Shingo Principles of Operational Excellence

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean concepts: Kanban & Point of Use Inventory, 6s Organization, Takt Time Analysis, Cellular 1 Piece Work Flow, Visual Systems, Kaizen & A3 Problem Solving Tools, Value Stream Mapping, Employee Suggestion Programs

Continuous Improvement Change Agent

Tool User of Root Cause Analysis

Excellent Communication & Training Skills

WORK EXPERIENCE

SCA Pharmaceuticals

Windsor, CT (10/23-1/2024)

Lean Engineer Consultant

Optimize workflow by implementing 1operator/1cell designs with cost-effective automation in a label & packaging process.

Revise layout for first-in/first-out of expired sanitization on gowning PPE.

Facilitate weekly review of business goals metrics.

Lead teams in Kaizen events & A3 projects to develop solutions to key business challenges

ALINABAL

Milford, CT (5/2020 – 6/2023)

Continuous Improvement Manager

Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a 70 million dollar Aerospace operation.

Implement and train 275+ employees in 5 different business units on Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Coached & Mentored employees on facilitating Kaizen events & Problem Solving using TPS “A3” process.

Established and Facilitated Weekly Gemba Walks with all shop floor employees.

Managed 5s Audits company wide with scorecards for improvement opportunities.

Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives by following the Shingo Business Model and P&W Supplier Gold criteria.

CONNSTEP

Hartford, CT (6/2018 - 4/2020)

Business Growth Consultant

Determine the strategic processes, technology, and cultural needs of clients through personal, on-site assessments both formal and informal.

Provide business strategies, connectivity, and continuous improvement related consulting services to clients who are promoting the transfer of Lean manufacturing processes and best management practices.

Manage client projects, including the development of project proposals and all reports, payments, and billing.

Induce clients to participate in educational programs, workshops, and seminars.

PEGASUS

Middletown, CT (1/2017 - 12/2017)

Continuous Improvement Manager

Responsible for Training, Implementation, and follow up of all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a 25 million dollar Aerospace operation of Leggett & Platt.

Responsible for leading and directing actions toward achieving Pratt & Whitney "Gold Supplier" Award.

Oversee all Manufacturing Operations and Documentation of Work Standards and Procedures.

ALINABAL

Milford, CT (12/2012 – 1/2017)

Continuous Improvement Manager

Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a 70 million dollar Aerospace operation.

Implement and train 275+ employees in 4 different business units on Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Coached & Mentored employees on facilitating Kaizen events & Problem Solving using TPS “A3” process.

Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives by following the Shingo Business Model and P&W Supplier Gold criteria.

Accomplishments:

oAchieved Pratt & Whitney "GOLD" Supplier Award in December 2017

DYMAX CORPORATION

Torrington, CT (2/2010 – 6/2012)

Operations Manager & Lean Champion

Managed a 28 million dollar UV chemical adhesive operation.

Managed 1 shift of 30+ associates including Production, Inventory Control, and Process & Manufacturing Engineering.

Champion all Lean initiatives company wide, including the Lean Steering Committee.

Teamed with Quality to maintain ISO Certification.

Develop key metrics to measure performance.

Accomplishments:

oOn-time delivery from 81% to 95%

oLead Time reduction from 5 days to same day

oInventory Turns from 5.3 to 8.1

o1st Pass Yields from 82% to 90%

CAS MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Branford, CT and Jacksonville, FL (6/2006 – 2/2010)

Plant Manager & Lean Champion

Managed a 25 million dollar blood pressure medical device operation.

Managed 50+ associates including Planning, Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, and Inventory Control.

Championed both divisions on Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Conducted quarterly presentations to senior leadership team on key performance metrics and milestones.

Accomplishments:

oOn-time delivery from 86% to 97%

o Lead Time reduction from 2 weeks to same day

o Scrap reduction by 5%

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lean Manufacturing Consultant: THERACYCLE -– Woonsocket, RI (1/2005 – 12/2005)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Marketing- Central Connecticut State University

CERTIFICATIONS

Black Belt Six Sigma – 2012 Management & Strategy Institute

Lean Practitioner - 2010 CONNSTEP

MRP – 1985 APICS

AWARDS RECEIVED

1998 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award: Received Gold plaque award for implementation of a three piece work flow in a production cell

1999 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award: Received Gold plaque award for process method change to automate a bottle cleaning operation

2002 Connecticut Quality Improvement Award: Received Silver plaque award for implementation of employee suggestion program

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