Process Improvement Team Manager

** * ***** *****'S AVE, FOND DU LAC, ***** •

***********@*****.*** • 1-920-***-****

JOSH WIESE

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Team Manager and licensed cheesemaker with extensive expertise in operational efficiency and process improvement, demonstrated through significant reduction in waste and cost savings. Proven track record in mentoring and developing team members, enhancing performance and productivity. Skilled in data analysis, SOP development, and conflict resolution, ready to drive further success and process improvement in team environments. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CHEESEMAKER Nov 2005 - Nov 2022

Grande Brownsville WI

TEAM MANAGER Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

Grande Brownsville, WI

SKILLS

Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Mentoring, Data Analysis, SOP Development, Operational Efficiency, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Performance Assessment, Training Development, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Time Management, Team Building, Problem Solving, Coaching, Process Optimization, Staff Development.

Oversaw daily cheese production, .

Streamlined shift operations, many times achieving measurable improvements in output. Utilized problem-solving skills to address production challenges effectively. developed many one-point lessons from solutions to share with the other shifts to make process uniform. mentored new associates as well as coordinate and verify training. Adhered strictly to and enforcing established policies and procedures when working with dairy products. used in-process test data to make recipe changes to keep product within trademark standards. Collaborated with other members of staff and departments to develop new ideas for quality, as well as capacity improvements.

Had two Six Sigma projects with the second leading to nearly $100,000 per year saving. developed and wrote several SOP's and SSOP's

Trained other cheesemaker's

Performed many team manager duties as needed.

took over shift that had numerous open positions as well as many new and inexperienced operators. Monitored team performance, set goals, tracked progress towards goals, identified areas of improvement and provided feedback to employees to achieve those goals.

The shift had 2.2 million lbs of landfill cheese made in 2022 brought down to under 150,000 lbs in 2023 Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions. Provided guidance, coaching and mentoring to individual team members as needed to help them reach their full potential. Created a positive work environment by setting clear expectations and providing resources necessary for success. Managed daily operations of the team including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, tracking attendance and approving time off requests.

Created shift schedules and coordinated with team members to maintain sufficient staffing levels during employee absences. Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and personal development plans. Reviewed candidate resumes and scheduled and interviewed potential new hires. Created several visual aid tools to help associates maintain standards of production EDUCATION

GREEN BELT SIX SIGMA Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

Moraine Park Technical College Fond Du Lac WI

completed Green Belt Six Sigma certification with a successful project resulting in nearly $100,000 yearly savings LEADERSHIP SERIES

Moraine Park Technical College

completed professional leadership series 1-3

REFERENCES

Bethany Sarauer, Grande (1-920-***-****); Shane Steinbarth, Grande (1-920-***-****).

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