Continuous Improvement World Class
Resume:
Melissa A. Wintermann
Carrollton, GA 30117
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Summary
World Class Manufacturing Mafact Systems and Training Lead: As the Mafact Systems lead I worked with all the Department Champions to achieve the Mafact goal for each quarter. As the Training Lead I have developed a World Class 8-week Team Lead Training Program.
World Class Manufacturing Supervisor and Mafact Lead: As the World Class Manufacturing Supervisor and Mafact Lead I championed the development of the Onboard Training Program. As the World Class Manufacturing Supervisor, I developed the onboard safety training. Lead Mafact Auditor for Cosma traveling to other Divisions to perform their Mafact Audit. Leader for Continuous Improvement Initiatives such as Kaizen events, Cardboard City events.
World Class Manufacturing Standardized Work Leader: As the Standardized Work Leader I have led Optimization Projects as the Champion. Led in the training of Standardized Work Audits. Led in the training of Standardized Work Practices. Led in Kaizen Events. Developed the Forklift Program to certify Decostar Forklift Drivers. Trained the entire facility the Safe Start Program.
Continuous Improvement Molding Coordinator: As the Molding Continuous Improvement Coordinator I have developed an audit system for the molding department. Assisted in the development of the Nissan P32 masking program.
Continuous Improvement Auditor: As the Continuous Improvement Auditor I performed audits daily on the Standardized Work Process. Assisted the Supervisors on the Standardized Work Procedures. Posted emergency work adjustments when an audit found an operator going out of sequence on his steps due to a process change.
Highlights
Certified Mafact Lead Auditor
Lead Kaizen Events
Lead Cardboard City
Standard Work Document Packages
WCM Leadership Boot Camp Trainer
Certified Safe Start Safety Trainer
Certified MConnect Trainer
Developed Onboard Training at 2 Magna Divisions
5s Audits
5s
Safety Training
Innovative
TWI Certified Trainer
Certified Forklift Training by B&W Forklift Training Center LLC, Conyers, GA
Kaizen Events
MAFACT Auditor
Accomplishments
Development Onboard Training Program at 2 Magna Facilities.
Development of HoloLens 2 Training
Development of Forklift Training Program
Development and flow of new layouts.
Development and implementing standardized work.
Standardized Work: When I started my audits my 2nd shift was 35% compliant after 3 months, we were at our goal of 85%.
5S & MAFACT Training
TWI Trainer: Certified to train new employees in all manufacturing areas.
Kaizen Events
Masking/Repair: Standardized area Rep. developed all new work instructions for the area.
Masking: Started a masking process with the Saturn Street Expression which brought the yield from a 30% to 80%. Saved enough money to be able to attend the Canada Gala.
Experience
Decostar Industries, INC
1 Decoma Drive
Carrollton, GA. 30117
World Class Manufacturing Manager, Packaging Manager
Outside Paint Manager
October 2022- Present
Manager over 3 Finesse Areas, Inspection, Onboard Training,
Packaging & WCM Engineers
Lead Kaizen Events
TPM
VSM
Leadership Training
Rack Repair Area
Lead Mafact Auditor (Recertified at Calibration Audit w/Mark Cooper March 2024)
Drive Automotive
120 Moon Acre Road
Piedmont, SC. 29673
May 2018 – October 2022
Mafact Lead Auditor/ Supervisor WCM
Development of Onboard Training Program
Plan a Yearly Kaizen Event Calendar
Plan 5S Workshops
Mafact Lead Auditor
Leadership Training Coordinator
Lead Management in Gemba Walks
Strategy Deployment A3 for Mafact Goals
Certified to Lead Mafact Lean Simulation Training
Decoster Industries, INC
1 Decoma Drive
Carrollton, GA. 30117
January 2014 to May 2018
Standardized Work Leader
World Class Manufacturing 1st Shift
Implement Standardized Work Audits and Layered Audits in all departments.
Implement a schedule for the Audits to be done on a daily basis and keep track of all non-conformances.
Lead in Kaizen Events
Lead in the training of Standardized Work Audits.
Lead in the training of Standardized Work Practices.
Champion in Standardized Work Optimization Projects.
Developed a 5S Audit and schedule to be followed by all the departments.
Assist in making and updating all Work Guidance’s.
Assist in making and updating all deviations.
Decostar Industries, INC
1 Decoma Drive
Carrollton, GA. 30117
June 24, 2013 to January 2014
Continuous Improvement Coordinator Molding 1st Shift
Developed a good training system for the molding department.
Started the standardized way to make work guidance’s.
Implemented standardized audits in the molding department.
Assisted in the development of the new masking area. (layout, process flow)
Implemented the work chart on the work guidance.
Nascote Industries, INC.
18310 Enterprise Ave.
Nashville, IL. 62263
February 1998 to June 2013
2nd Shift CI Auditor
Advised supervisors on standardized work procedures.
Make new standardized work documents (sws,wi).
Conduct audits all 3-manufacturing area.
Conduct training in all new area start up programs.
Conduct time studies for new area start up programs.
5s the new areas by making labels and applying them.
Post emergency work adjustment when needed.
Served as a link between supervisors and employees by handling questions.
Help resolve work-related problems.
Education
2009 KC
Centralia, IL 62803
2019 – Current
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Currently working on Business Management, Marketing and Related Support Services.
Training Record:
Course Title Start Date
Pedestrian Awareness 02/19/1998
Statistical Process Control 04/23/1998
Potential Energy Awareness 05/26/1999
Safety Signs 11/22/1999
Bandsaw Safety 03/24/2004
Confined Spaces Awareness 06/29/2004
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy 06/30/2004
Corrective Action/Discipline Procedure 06/30/2004
Hazardous Communication 10/27/2004
Personal Protective Equipment 05/09/2005
Microsoft Word 09/10/2005
Microsoft Excel 10/08/2005
Effective Communications 10/24/2006
Safe Start 04/18/2007
ISO 14001 Awareness/Impacts 06/18/2007
Fire Extinguisher 07/12/2012
Fire Evacuation Procedure 07/12/2012
Harassment 12/08/2011
Severe Weather Shelter Procedure 07/12/2012
Rim Department Training 11/05/2007
Health, Safety, and Environmental Awareness 08/02/2011
Hearing Conservation Training 01/25/2008
PC Guidelines 03/20/2012
Employee Charter 07/12/2012
Safety Policies (Gldn Rls, Hlth and Sfty, Sfty g-lines) 03/12/2008
Forklift Operator Training 06/30/2008
Crane Operation 08/13/2008
Forklift Production Authorization 09/01/2009
Ergonomic Awareness 09/23/2009
Standardized Work Awareness Training 04/22/2010
SWAT Training 05/10/2010
Fork Truck Scanner Operations 06/26/2010
Interviewing Skills 05/26/2010
Into to WMS 06/26/2010
Dock Authorization 04/03/2012
WMS Audit Training-Revised 2012 06/08/2012
TWI (JI) Job Instruction 09/10/2012
Chrysler Customer Specs for use with PPAP July 11 11/20/2012
External 1 Day Workshop (Strengthening your People
Skills in the Workplace) 12/19/2012
Webinar (On Demand Training Webinar-Mastering
Excel Functions and Formulas) 01/02/2013
Webinar (Conflict & Confrontation for women
In the Workplace) 02/19/2013
External 1 Day Workshop (Advanced Microsoft Excel) 03/24/2013
Statistical Process Control 04/24/2014
Foundation of Everyday Leadership 11/29/2019
Designing the Organization 01/20/2020
Applications of Everyday Leadership (Certificate) 01/31/2020 Business Strategy (Certification) 01/31/2020 Corporate Strategy (Certification) 01/31/2020 Managing the Organization: From Organization Design to Execution (Certification) 01/31/2020
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