Manufacturing Process Improvement and Quality Leader

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SELENA GALVAN

PROFILE

Experienced manufacturing leader with a strong background in process improvement, quality control, and team management. Proven track record of achieving production goals, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency. Bilingual and proficient in inventory control, shipping and receiving. Seeking opportunities for growth and career advancement.

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma

• Six Sigma Certification

Group Leader

Mike’s Custom Painting Bremen, IN

June 2022 – Present

Championed the implementation of best practices in inventory control, materials management, and receiving processes, ensuring efficient workflow and organization. Lead inventory counts and oversaw the accurate receipt and storage of materials from vendors. Collaborated on lean and continuous improvement initiatives, perfecting materials management, and production processes. Improved the quality of fiberglass parts by applying blue stain techniques, leading to a 10% increase in customer satisfaction. Enhanced the efficiency of sanding and scuffing operations, reducing time spent on these tasks by 20%. Team Leader

Utilimaster A Shyft Group Brand Bristol, IN

May 2020 – June 2022

Successfully led a team to achieve 98% on-time delivery by implementing effective production schedules and ensuring adherence takt time. Reduced departmental costs by 12% through proactive cost control measures and waste reduction strategies. Enhanced team productivity by 25% through comprehensive training on installation and assembly prints, safety protocols, and 5S processes. Introduced root cause analysis for troubleshooting, resulting in a 30% decrease in production issues. Supervised the electrical hookup of 12V systems, improving installation accuracy and reducing rework by 15%.

Group Leader

Morryde International Inc. Elkhart, IN

KEY SKILLS

• Bilingual

• Safety

• Leadership

• Team Management

• Training

• Process Improvement

• Root Cause Analysis

• Inventory Control

• Lean Manufacturing

• 6S

• 5S

• Shipping and Receiving

• On-Time Delivery

• Windows Programs

• SAP Software

• SOP Implementation

• SOP Development

• Quality Control

• Communication

• Problem-Solving

• Team Collaboration June 2017 – May 2020

Oversaw the successful relocation of materials to a new plant, ensuring an organized and seamless transition with minimal disruption to production. Boosted production efficiency by 60% by perfecting the use of materials, machinery, and personnel. Achieved a 15% reduction in quality mistakes through stringent quality control measures and cost reduction techniques. Independently managed third shift operations, including loading trucks and creating shift schedules, conducting quality checks, consulting with maintenance when issues arose, and personnel issues.

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