Continuous Improvement Manager
Resume:
Keith Calderon
Polo, IL *****
*************@**********.***
Black Belt Master in Six Sigma seeking a new position in Operations Management / Operations Excellence / Lean Methodology /Continuous Improvement / EHS / Authorized to work in the US for any company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Continuous Improvement Manager
Sigma Foods – Darlington, WI – November 2023 – Present
Responsible for system analysis, design, redesign, and the reengineering of processes, systems, procedures, and operational changes, to increase efficiency, safety and effectiveness. Assist other facilities with C/I, Plan and implement changes to equipment layouts in the plant, office and production facilities. Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow. Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and coordinate the implementation of the projects. Forecast labor, equipment and facility usage, and improve profitability by reducing waste in processes, material and labor. Develop and track metrics related to daily improvement activities and promote standard processes for improved flow and waste elimination. Establish continuous improvement standards aligning with Corporate / Central corporate strategy and goals. Developed trained and coach plant personnel on continuous improvement concepts, methods and tools which include Lean manufacturing practices, 5’s principles to lean, 8 waste of lean, DMAIC process, 3P’s, Kaizen events. Develop KPI’s for monthly benchmark reports.
Continuous Improvement Manager / EHS Manager (Multi Manager)
SAVENCIA Fromage and Dairy – Lena, IL - August 2022 – November 2023
Responsible for three plants and for system analysis, design, redesign, and the reengineering of processes, systems, procedures, and operational changes, to increase efficiency, safety and effectiveness. Plan and implement changes to equipment layouts in the plant, office and production facilities. Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow. Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and coordinate the implementation of the projects. Forecast labor, equipment and facility usage, and improve profitability by reducing waste in processes, material and labor. Develop and track metrics related to daily improvement activities and promote standard processes for improved flow and waste elimination. Establish continuous improvement standards aligning with Corporate / Central corporate strategy and goals. Developed trained and coach plant personnel on continuous improvement concepts, methods and tools which include Lean manufacturing practices, 5’s principles to lean, 8 waste of lean, DMAIC process, 3P’s, Kaizen events. Develop KPI’s for quarterly reporting. Created and implemented new hire safety training programs, developed the plant safety committee, conducted monthly safety meetings, hazard assessments and updates safety communications and postings. Conduct hazard assessments, safety inspections and compliance audits to measure compliance and effectiveness. Implement safety policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Created safety policies on chemical safety, chemical spill clean, bloodborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens clean up, developed Incident reports and conduct and direct the entire process of accident investigation/analysis. Analyze trends through root cause analysis to identify causation and risk factors to identify corrective or preventative action measures. Created near miss report, witness report, bloodborne pathogen clean up report. Developed action plan for plant OSHA compliance, developed emergency evacuation program, maintained SDS sheets. Record keeping / onsite logs for OSHA and Lock-out and Tag-out procedures.
Division Operations Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager
H2Brand Group (Piedmont Hardware) Freeport, IL – July 2020 to July 2022
Manage daily operations, overseen staff of 65 employees, forecast labor, ensured customer orders being picked and process, created and implemented outbound delivery schedule for clerks to maintain positive OTIF rate, created metrics to monitor weekly OTIF rate, created SOP for employee picking packing and staging customer orders, analyze all aspects of efficiency within operations OOE and OEE, created metrics for employee pick rate, Developed all aspects of Continuous Improvement which include coaching and mentors staff, Implement Lean culture which include Lean manufacturing practices, 5’s principles to lean, 8 waste of lean, DMAIC process, 3P’s, Kaizen events, coordinated Kaizen events for continuous improvements, Plan and implement changes to equipment layouts in the plant, office and production facilities. Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow. created 5S and Gemba Walk programs, created material flow process, conducted employee interviews and reviews, responsible for reviewing and approving weekly timecards, monitored labor and monthly budget, reported all metrics to VP of operations.
Inventory Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager / Buyer
IFH Group – Rock Falls, IL – April 2019 – June 2020
Supervised 6 Material Handlers, created metrics for employee production, Developed all aspects of Continuous Improvement which include coaching and mentors staff, Implement Lean culture which include Lean manufacturing practices, 5’s principles to lean, 8 waste of lean, DMAIC process, 3P’s, Kaizen events coordinated Kaizen events for continuous improvements, created 5S and Gemba Walk programs, Implement and designed WIP and material flow process, created SOP for production, created 2 bin Kanban system, coordinate with department staff on purchasing for material shortages, conduct employee interviews and reviews, Maintain inventory accuracy and document control, analyze all aspects of efficiency within operations OOE and OEE
Inventory Manager / Lean coordinator/ Project Manager
Swenson Spreader - Lindenwood, IL - August 2016 to April 2019
Supervised 8 Material Handlers, maintain inventory accuracy and document control, coordinate with department staff on material damages and shortages, coordinate with vendors on purchasing martials, developed all aspects of Continuous Improvement which include Implement Lean culture coordinated Kaizen events, created 5S and Gemba Walk programs, Implement and designed WIP and material flow process, created 2 bin Kanban system, Implement scanning Bar coding system for material handlers.
Education and Certificates
APICS – Supply chain Management / Inventory Management / Project Management - 2017 Certificate
Six-Sigma-Global-Institute - Green belt Certification 2017 / Black belt Certification 2020 / Black Belt Master 2023
OSHA Campus - OSHA30 Certification 2022 / DDS Dupont Certified STOP trainer - 2023
JOHN F. KENNENDY H.S. – Basic course 1996 / GED – 2019
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, maintain accurate records and documentations, knowledge of international and U.S. custom shipment, knowledge of RF systems SAP, project management, lean manufacturing practices, 5’s principles to lean, 8 waste of lean, DMAIC process, 3P’s, Kaizen events, Lean Methodology Inventory control management, purchasing, logistics planning, vendor negotiations, bar coding knowledge, rate links, Work Force, UKG, ADP attendance and time keeping programs. Exceptional analytical root cause-analysis using 5 why system, Expert in value stream mapping, Expert in TPI (Total Production Maintenance) Exceptional organizations skills, knowledge of OSHA compliance polices,
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