Ka* Srnskx

Springfield, TN ***** 615-***-**** adlnk6@r.postjobfree.com

Proressional Summary

Successful Continuous Improvement Manager with expertise in developing process improvement solutions resulting in better efficiency, safety and quality. Focused on reducing waste by implementing changes in processing based on lean methodology. Driven to monitor performance improvements by developing metrics and tracking systems. Dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager with 18 years of experience in developing solutions to improve processes and minimize waste. Purpose-driven in applying Analysis, Data and Six Sigma and lean techniques when training employees to improve ergonomics, efficiency and safety. Expert in comparing metrics with established goals to determine process improvement program success.

Process improvement solutions Operations management

Lean manufacturing concepts Business Process Analysis Determining metrics Employee training

Minitab

Organization and Time management

Skills

Project Management Relationship-Building Multitasking abilities Lean

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis Kaizen

Process Improvement

Work History

Corporate Continuous Improvement Engineer, 09/2015 to Current

ABC Technologies – Gallatin, TN

Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality and Lean mindset resulting in savings of $ 5.4 million across 3 Facilities to date

Trained 300+ employees in Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques to improve productivity and quality, Kaizen, VSM, 5 why, RCA, Fishbones, SPC etc,.

Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across Poduction and Support Group environment .

Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.

Engineering Section Manager, 07/2011 to 09/2015

Unipres – Portland, TN

Manager a team of (7) Engineers in their Projects and day to day work schedule. Conducted quarterly performance reviews and weekly Project updates. Implemented cost savings of $750,000 in Weld tip recycling, welding improvements, reduction in Maintenance cost, reduction in Downtime, Tooling design improvements to increase longevity.

Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.

Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.

CI Engineer Delta IV Launch / Operation Manager Ar, 02/2006 to 06/2011

ATK Aerospace – Iuka, MS

Ensured compliance to all Israeli audits, policies and procedures.

Over saw all activities of 70 production personnel across 3 shifts and a Team of 8 Engineers and 24 Quality personnel. Over saw all aspects of building auditing and shipment of launch flight hardware.

Organized, led and successfully executed (3) Delta IV launch vehicle repairs while rockets were on launch pad at Vanderburgh Air Force base.

Enhanced organizational efficiency by gathering business requirements and improving data models and reporting frameworks.

Formulated processes that enabled team to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of down time and financial loss.

Reviewed financial reports each day and investigated variances with accounting staff to keep records accurate.

Continuous Improvement Engineer, 01/2001 to 02/2006

ACCO Brands Office Products – Corinth, MS

Trained Campus of 500+ to Lean Six sigma Methodologies, Created and engaged 15

highly Productive Lean Kaizen Teams. Hosted Kaizen events resulting in over 1.2 million annual savings. Freed up over 3000 square feet on production floor, reduced set up times on some equipment from 4 hours to 20 minutes

Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.

Applied mass balance, capability analysis and design of experiment to process improvement for overall process overhaul.

Championed new Lean strategies, framework and project elements to drive multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul.

Corporate Continuous Improvement Engineer, 03/1995 to 12/2000

VICWEST Buidings – Hendersonville, TN

Corporate Continuous Improvement Engineer at 16 Facilities (8) Canadian Facilities, (8) American facilities in Southern United States.

Hosted over 100 Highly successful Kaizen Campaigns.

Created a Standardized KPI Metrics for all Facilities.

Trained Entire Facilities and coached through the usage of Lean Six sigma Manufacturing tools. Savings totaled over 5.5 Million in first 3 years.

Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.

Trained 600+ employees in Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and techniques to improve productivity, which saved company $ 10.7 million

Kal Srnsky Education and Experience

Certirications

1982-84 Anoka Ramsey, Anoka MN., Major Business Management, GPA 3.8 no Degree left to pursue Career Opportunity. Working on completing degree now. Should be done by 10/21.

1987 Quality Circle Facilitator Training, Anoka MN, 1987 Focus Group Facilitator Training, Anoka MN,

1992 University of Saint Thomas Saint Paul MN, Mini Series in Quality Management 3.9 CEU 1993 Interaction Management Training (24 hours 6 Modules 2.4 CEU

1993 Salem Associates Effective Project Management

1994 SkillPath Seminars Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines (6 hours .6 CEU 1994 Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Detroit Michigan Resistance welding seminar

1995 American Welding Society (AWS) Chicago, IL, Welding Inspection Technology Seminar 2.4CEU 1995 American Welding Society (AWS) Chicago, Visual Inspection workshop .8 CEU

1996 International Writing Institute Inc. Put it in Writing Seminar

1997 Michigan State University Process Design Improvement and Control

1999 SkillPath Seminars Fundamentals of Successful Project Management (12 hours 1.2 CEU 2002 Landscape Structure Kaizen Experience week long work shop

2002 TBM Institute Shop Floor Kaizen Breakthrough Instructor training Durham NC.(2 weeks)

2005 PES University (NASA Root Cause Training Facility) Ogden Utah, 2 weeks Apollo RCA training 2011 TJ Snow Chattanooga, TN Resistance welding Seminar

2012 Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certificate 2017 Lean Six Sigma Black belt Certificate

As a Corporate Engineer for VICWEST spent 4 years traveling and hosting Kaizen events at 16 facilities across the US and Canada. This is where I learned the most of Lean Six Sigma Methodologies from Presidents and CEO's to Shop floor and temporary work force.

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