Experience

Woodstock Sterile Solutions

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Continuous Improvement Leader

  • Apr 2021 - Present



International Paper

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Improvement Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

  San Antonio, Texas • Drive team members as well as manage the execution of the Manufacturing Reliability System at a plant level. • Facilitate the deployment of kaizen assignments focused on waste reduction, throughput improvement and quality improvement. • Analyze data from QMS Dashboard, OEE Dashboard and CWR Dashboard to determine areas of improvement (Quality, Waste and Throughput). • Champion customer complaints and non-conformances by developing achievable corrective actions and preventative… Show more • Drive team members as well as manage the execution of the Manufacturing Reliability System at a plant level. • Facilitate the deployment of kaizen assignments focused on waste reduction, throughput improvement and quality improvement. • Analyze data from QMS Dashboard, OEE Dashboard and CWR Dashboard to determine areas of improvement (Quality, Waste and Throughput). • Champion customer complaints and non-conformances by developing achievable corrective actions and preventative actions. • Manage IP’s Tracking Incident & Credits System (TICS) by addressing and resolving customer complaints regarding quality and customer experience. • Conduct regular coaching and training to new hires and current personnel on quality inspections and product safety to drive compliance of these processes.

• Manufacturing Manager Associate

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2019

  Aurora (Fox Valley), IL • Worked with front line leaders and operational teams to ensure continuous improvement through use of effective manufacturing reliability tools such as machine centerlining. • Assisted EHS Manager in establishing and maintaining safety programs to assure a safe working environment. • Assisted EHS Manager by managing Incident Prevention System (IPS). • Facilitated Weekly Manufacturing Reliability Meetings to drive lean six sigma initiatives such as reducing waste and increasing machine… Show more • Worked with front line leaders and operational teams to ensure continuous improvement through use of effective manufacturing reliability tools such as machine centerlining. • Assisted EHS Manager in establishing and maintaining safety programs to assure a safe working environment. • Assisted EHS Manager by managing Incident Prevention System (IPS). • Facilitated Weekly Manufacturing Reliability Meetings to drive lean six sigma initiatives such as reducing waste and increasing machine throughput. • Trained supervisors and production employees on corporate monthly safety topics. • Managed TICS by addressing and resolving customer complaints regarding quality and customer experience. • Developed, implemented and trained employees on the new Energy Control Program. • Assisted with preparation of documents and presentation material for IFS PacSecure Audit.



Hormel Foods

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maintenance Engineer

  • Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

  Rochelle, Illinois • Supervised a group of 10 – 15 Mechanics, Electricians, and Electronic Technicians and made sure maintenance activities were completed in a timely and professional manor. • Conducted investigations and analysis using Lean Six Sigma principles such as Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause Analysis on equipment failures that affected equipment uptime and product quality. • Utilized and managed Computerized Maintenance Management System (Infor EAM) to assure coordination of preventative and… Show more • Supervised a group of 10 – 15 Mechanics, Electricians, and Electronic Technicians and made sure maintenance activities were completed in a timely and professional manor. • Conducted investigations and analysis using Lean Six Sigma principles such as Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause Analysis on equipment failures that affected equipment uptime and product quality. • Utilized and managed Computerized Maintenance Management System (Infor EAM) to assure coordination of preventative and planned maintenance scheduling. • Analyzed maintenance data from CMMS to identify trends in equipment that affected plant capacity, production throughput, quality and overall equipment efficiency. • Developed and reviewed of Maintenance SOP's, Preventative Maintenance Program and Policies. Show less



Experimental Aerodynamics Lab at Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion

• Research Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Tallahassee, Florida Area ► Designed a boundary layer rake for the pressure measurements using SolidWorks. ► Performed lab tests and analyzed data at different Mach Numbers. ► Assisted the test engineers with the documentation of experimental data. ► Designed fixtures used for performing force balance calibration. ► Performed force balances calibrations.



American Heritage Schools - Broward Campus

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Tutor

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area ► Worked one-on-one and in small group tutoring with middle and high school students in the following subjects: Geometry, Algebra, Calculus and Statistics. ► Developed organizational skills through preparing weekly lesson plans for each student. ► Utilized Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to maintain records of each tutoring session. ► Gained excellent communication skills through interacting with every parent on their child’s progress.