Continuous Improvement Six Sigma

CARL THELEMAQUE

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Springfield NJ, 07081 Email:**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Engineering experience in Food, medical device & manufacturing industries with hands on experience in Continuous improvement, Industrial engineering, Quality System and Facility layouts for multimillions $ Capital projects. Accomplished Quality and Safety Engineer in a regulated industry. Results driven individual with capacities in completing six sigma/continuous improvement projects. Reduced scraps to 78% using six sigma/process improvement tools. Strong interpersonal skills and Interface effectively with co-workers.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Engineering change control

Experimental design activities(DOE)

Time management and Prioritization

Equipment Qualification

Minitab

FMEA

Zeraware safety software

6S Methodology

Leadership and Analysis skills

Process Improvement and

Optimization

Lean six sigma methodology

Job safety Analysis

Capital Project

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelors of Science Degree, Industrial Engineering (NJIT ) June 2013

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (Zimmer) June 2014

• Certified Electronic Manufacturing Processes (ACI technology) August 2016

• Certified ISO 13485:2016 Internal Auditor (Perry Johnson Inc.) April 2017

• 10- Hour General Industry in OSHA Safety Training February 2019

• Certified HACCP May 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corbion -Caravan Ingredients/ FroDo Baking Company LLC Aug-2020 to present Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager

• Manage 3 shift supervisors with 75 operators and make sure the team complied with GMP, Food safety and all employee’s safety procedures

• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.

• Work close with maintenance and improve machine downtime to 67% in 7 months.

• Manage Capital Projects and ensure shelf life of equipment’s.

• Identifying, documenting, and correcting unsafe practices.

• Liaising with supervisors and managers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required.

• Diagnosing problems in production line and providing recommendations and training.

• Ensure that health and safety protocols are adhered to.

• Review and create operational procedures and perform employees’ training.

• Drawing up production schedules and budgets for projects.

• Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvements

• Evaluate and monitor the production process in order to generate efficiency, quality and performance reports related to the various stages of the process.

• Keep the team engagement. Give employees clear directions. Bruker OST Avenel, NJ Dec 2018

Quality and Safety Engineer

• Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements during design review process.

• Lead Job Safety Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis activities.

• Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.

• Collaborate with value stream teams to improve safety & quality process by addressing potential issues.

• Performs equipment validation (IQ,OQ,PQ) for Mitsubishi CNC machine with 5 axis

• Collaborate to design and Install safety devices on machinery.

• Collaborate with value stream teams to drive proactive safety & quality culture through employee recognition programs and continuous improvements projects.

• Provide prompt and effective root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions for safety & quality incidents.

• Collaborate with Human Resources to initiate workers’ compensation reports and manages claims through close-out

• Ensure compliance to relevant EHS regulations to support business operations.

• Maintain and improve EHS & quality management system.

• Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.

• Conduct internal audits for the OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System and other process audits.

Nitta Casings Inc. Bridgewater, NJ Feb 2018- Dec 2018 Production/Process Manager

• Establishment of measurements and targets to improve process effectiveness and efficiency

• Coordinates day-to-day execution of the gel process

• Analyze operating data and statistics to identify opportunities, develop action plans, and implement process improvements.

• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures for production personnel

• Manages employee training and required documentation to ensure effective training methods that are in compliance with current procedures and quality standards

• Leads, promotes, and facilitates continuous improvement activities with production employees to identify methods to improve product quality, output, and cost

• Manages employee training and required documentation to ensure effective training methods that are in compliance with current procedures and quality standards

• Drive the use of best manufacturing practices such as lean manufacturing, visual management, waste elimination, and 5S

• Develops and maintains production metrics for quality, delivery, and safety, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports.

Capintec Inc. Florham Park, NJ Jan 2017-Feb 2018

Quality Engineer

• Maintain strict document control of all Stock Number Information Form (SNIFs), Bills of Materials product owner’s manual, procedures schematics, drawings, deviation, Engineering Change Requests, ECOs, DMR) and Device History Files.

• Maintain compliance with established Quality System, which meets FDA, ISO-13485 and MDD requirements. Provides training to production personnel

• Develop and establish quality system and procedures, inspection plans, statistical plans and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manages the Preventive maintenance System and Calibration system

• Maintains Non-conforming materials, disposition of materials, and rework

• Performs internal audits

• Interface closely with cross functional partners, Design and Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and shipping personnel on procedural issues involving design, methods, tooling and other areas involved in the control of product quality.

• Conduct audits of the supply base to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.

• Reviewed process validation protocols for nuclear medicine equipment

• Issue audit reports, identifying necessary corrective actions, good observations and suggestions for improvement.

• Participates in FDA, ISO, and other external audits. Ensures that pre and post-inspection activities are completed including scheduling, record review, training, etc.…

• Analyze Quality metrics and assist with Management review development. Avionic Instruments LLC- Avenel, NJ (Contract) Jul 2015 -Nov2016 Manufacturing Engineer

Maintaining and improving Quality and On-Time Delivery

Liaison for new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing

Interacts with customers

Improve safety by developing a Lock/Tag out program and train operators

Lead Six Sigma projects and other projects

Assist Production Manager in scheduling of jobs

Generate and Control Work Instruction Documentation for PCBs/assemblies/final units

Generated procedures and processes for CNC SMT machines: EKRA printer, Pick and Place, AOI and Washer/Dryer.

Supervising multiple assembly lines

Managed transfer of new products from engineering to production.

Develops new parameters time, temperature and pressure for new equipment: Bead blaster, Laser Marker and Pad Printer. Develops preventative maintenance plan

Conducts FMEA, DOE, and SPC analysis and uses other quality tools to fulfill customer requirements and manufacturing initiatives.

Provides input to the production controls system & design controls activities

Provides input for the new product equipment selection, installation and maintenance.

Conducts engineering studies and analyzes data.

Develops and conducts cost reduction and quality improvement projects

Troubleshoots CNC EDM equipment, saw and processes Zimmer TMT (Contract-ADECCO) – Parsippany, NJ Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 Process Validation Engineer

Develops equipment operating procedures

Drives process improvements and validations through manufacturing implementation.

Develops manufacturing processes for fabrication of products in a clean room environment.

Performs Equipment Qualification(IQ,OQ,PQ) for HVAC, CCA, CNC EDM wire Machines 5 axis, Oven

Statistical interpretation of attribute and variable results

Prepares validation summary reports

Drafts standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerance(GDT)

Demonstrates advanced problem solving skills through the use of quality and statistical tools

Temperature mapping

Zimmer TMT – Parsippany, NJ Apr 2011 – Jun 2014

Manufacturing Specialist

• Supported several production lines simultaneously(CVD, EDM)

• Conducted investigations, RCA,CAPA closure and Process improvement

• Troubleshooting production equipment and train production personnel

• Improved Cost by reducing scrap

• Worked on a six sigma project and reduced scraps to 78% scraps value before

$ 543,533.64 and after 119,577.41/year.

• Improved employee’s performance by 13%, improved time-wasting activities. TOOLS USED

Temperature probes, hydrometer, Straightness gage, Length gage, profilometer, Gloss meter, OGP, Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Comparator. Pressure gages, AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)

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