Process Improvement Garden Grove

Bert Walz

***** ****** ***** **** **, Becker, MN 55308

Cellular 763-***-****

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Upbeat result-orientated manager, a driven boss who leads by example and keeps it simple. Led multiple process improvement teams for profit, safety, productivity, quality, and on-time deliveries. B.S. in Engineering with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing roles.

WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

17 years of experience in manufacturing technologies and processes. Delivered strong revenue and profit gains, multimillion dollar cost reductions with sustainable yield improvements. Introduced new methods into the manufacturing process and built stable work forces. Recognized for expert problem identification, trouble-shooting and practical problem-solving skills.

Effectively used and implemented Lean quality system improvements out on the shop floor. Improved overall plant metrics, increased production rates by 3% and quality by 1.5%. Warehouse & inventory levels decreased by 30%. Lean Facilitator of Rapid PDCA, Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belt), PDSA cycles, Key KPI's, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and 7 wastes. Also,TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, and internal 5D auditing. Experienced in plant performance metrics and plant objectives.

JOB HISTORY

Operations Supervisor

Heraeus Medical Components (formerly Biotectix, LLC) – White Bear Lake, MN

May 2019 – May 2023

Lean focused, managed and provided technical expertise in medical devices, a commitment to excellence, a focus on innovation and entrepreneurial leadership. Experienced in plant performance metrics and objectives to achieve results. Maintained yearly goals for safety programs, quality, team safety, OSHA compliance training, and safety teams.

Production Supervisor Second Shift

Newell Co. – Sauk Rapids, MN

Jan. 2019 – May 2019

Responsible for developing schedules, assigning, and monitoring work; implementing productivity standards; resolving operations problems; and implementing new procedures. Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards and adhering to legal regulations. Results by coaching and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Operations/Engineering Manager

National Caseworks - Sauk Rapids, MN

April 2017 to Oct. 31, 2018 * Branch Closed

Manager duties included business planning, administration, customer relations, management, budgets, plant/shop paperwork with drawings/programs and P&L daily responsibilities. Planed variable workload schedules for production operators with limited lead-time on production build requirements and a wide variety of tasks on the manufacturing floor in product kitting and receiving & shipping.

Area Plant Manager

Electrolux – St. Cloud, MN

April 2016 to April 2017

Company closed operations out of MN in 2018

Responsible for overall production flow of the plant’s fourteen manufacturing cells, seven supervisors & 315 shop employees from the assembly lines to the feeder departments on the second shift. Accountable for the 2nd shift making horizontal and upright freezers for numerous companies. Responsible for the majority of HR activities concerning second shift employees and plant operations.

Senior Project Manager

Process Displays - Golden Valley, MN

Start Date: June 2012 – April 2016

PD Solid Project Manager role is the planning and understanding of the customer's expectations from the beginning of project, prototyping, purchasing materials, managing, and controlling all activities required to supply Store Fixtures for the Retail Store Account. Projects Target and Best Buy range in complexity and can consist of hardwood, metal, acrylic, engineered components with the print media side.

EDUCATION

B.S., Engineering Technology

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

GPA: 3.2 in Major while working full time to support my family.

TRAINING

Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Competent using software including AutoCAD, Solidworks, Cut-Rite, CNC software, MRP and ERP systems, ADP, QAD, Epicor/ Vista & Job Boss Systems.

Lean Master Certification with Manufacturing Alliance 2008 Six Sigma Simplified; Lean Strategies & Assessments; Leading and Training Improvement Teams; Project Management for Manufacturers; Overcoming Resistance to Change; and Kaizen Rapid Improvement Team Building. TQT certified trainer with ability to understand and teach basic statistics such as means, standard deviations, and control charting.

Terry Slattery Sales Training 2009 Slattery Sales Group is a revenue and margin enhancement firm that specializes in developing and executing value differentiation strategies to enhance results.

Minneapolis Building Exchange Certified Blueprint Reading Course 2008

ISO 9000 Training and Certified RAB ISO 9000 Auditor

LICENSES

Class B CDL Driver’s License, Safety Trainer, and Forklift Certified Operator

AFFILIATIONS

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

APICS member

VOLUNTEER

AWI, Minnesota Chapter Board Member

13 Manufacturing Members, 48 Supplier Members, and 50 plus Honorary Members

Treasurer, 2001 – present

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