Lean Six Sheet Metal

Zarema Karachun

713-***-**** *********@*****.*** Houston, TX 77056 linkedin.com/in/zarema-karachun-a3485784

Meets output and profitability targets by leading teams to optimize production performance and maintain safe workspaces.

Production Supervision Warehouse Administration HR Management Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Manufacturing Operations

Process Improvement: Increased operational efficiency by 70% and optimized parts production at a new Daikin Industries location by creating a visual tool crib and tool inventory list; designed a system to document damaged and in-demand tools.

Safety Regulations Implementation: Improved workplace efficiency and eliminated employee health and safety risks at Alcon Research by rearranging workstations, adopting ergonomic mats, and implementing a real-time-production-monitoring system.

Employee Training: Boosted employee performance as a training in-charge at Alcon Research by cross-training 100+ employees on all production procedures; trained weekly new hires on ultra-modern equipment.

Inventory Management

Resource Allocation & Utilization

Process Analysis & Improvement

Performance Evaluations

Cross-Functional Training

Kaizen Implementation

Employee Engagement & Training

Workflow Prioritization

SOP & Policy Compliance

Safety Regulations & Audits

Quality Assurance Assessment

Team Building

Professional Experience

Admin/Analyst, Production Engineering (Fabrication), Daikin Industries Ltd. 02/2020 – Present

Onboarded to address manufacturing challenges in sheet metal fabrication processes by managing Kaizen implementation projects in collaboration with the production engineering. On track to minimize the scrap rate in the paint line in collaboration with managers and supervisors.

Reduced downtime from 1 hour to 30 minutes by training 4 shift supervisors and operators on tool crib management; created a General Work Sequence (GWS) document for tool crib operators and die setters.

Improved machine operations by analyzing Sheet Metal Machine Assignment Program (MAP) data to ensure optimum output generation by using time studies.

Proficiently analyzed data and processes to determine, implement, and refine improvement strategies for current policies, systems, and methods (3S, 5S, and 6S).

Created a value proposition for mechanical equipment, subsequently increasing profitability, by developing a machine specifications catalog in PowerPoint in collaboration with engineers.

Line Coordinator (Production), Alcon Research Ltd. 11/2016 – 11/2019

Previously: Line Lead, (09/2010 – 11/2016); Backup Lead, (10/2009 – 09/2010); Assembler Operator I, (12/2008 – 10/2009)

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Assisted the front-line supervisor with overseeing employees and mitigating quality-related issues across production room areas. Presented day-by-the-hour charts and other KPI progress reports to senior management for all shifts. Created work schedules and managed necessary overtime and shift-to-shift communications. Evaluated employee performance against objectives with supervisors.

Improved visibility into production processes by ideating the creation of a visual production output software, Recall Visual Factory Monitor, in collaboration with the engineering team; helped consistently achieve production area and line goals.

Grew documentation quality by creating systemized forms in the Document Control Management (DCM) system; gained approval from the QC department; assisted supervisors in reporting non-conformance investigations (NCIs) and DCTs in TrackWise QMS.

Reduced downtime and support team assistance by suggesting the creation of a training program for line leads to independently fix IT issues; troubleshot machine issues or notified the IT/maintenance team.

Identified and addressed SOP violations by conducting weekly product audits. Helped track the hourly progress of each packaging line by creating production charts for the packaging area.

HR/Talent Management Intern, Parker Drilling Company 05/2018 – 07/2018

Assisted the talent development team with training projects; drafted training protocols like short lessons, job aids, and reference guides and secured managerial approval. Composed automated email response templates for applicants. Reviewed and suggested improvements in course materials and reaction evaluations using the Kirkpatrick Model. Improved online evaluations by creating time-saving questionnaires based on the corporate hierarchy. Saved time and traveling costs by recommending online training for offshore workers, researched teaching resources.

Accounting Assistant, Gibson Applied Technology & Engineering 10/2015 – 12/2015

Previously: Accounting Intern, (06/2015 – 08/2015)

Maintained timesheets, expense reports, AR/AP invoices, and receipts using QuickBooks and a company database. Guaranteed on-time customer payments by ensuring accurate filing and approval of invoices; successfully followed up on AR aging and customer rejections. Assured billing accuracy by reviewing and auditing all reports and supporting documents in the employee time-writing system. Maintained all project information in Excel; filled tax waiver applications.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management, University of Houston-Downtown Expected 2022

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interdisciplinary Studies: concentration in Business, University of Houston-Downtown 2018

Associates in Arts (AA), Houston Community College 2014

Associates in Accounting and Economics, Industrial College 2005

Certifications & Training: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Alcon Industries Inc., 2019; Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction Training, Alcon Industries Inc., 2019; Certificate of Achievement Essentials of Human Resources, Rice University (SHRM) 2020

Technical Skills

Software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, CAPA, WRX, PPS, DCS, DCM, QuickBooks, Rentec, SAP Ariba, ADP, Lotus Notes, Plateau, ShowCase, UCC-128 Barcode Reader, RedPrairie DLx Warehouse

Languages: English, Russian

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