Certified LSS Black Belt / Trained LSS Master Black Belt

• Aug 2001 - Present

Certified LSS Black Belt / Trained LSS Master Black Belt

• Mar 2015 - Present

Completed 100 hours of in depth statistical training. Focus was to prepare to be able to complete deep dives into problems using multiple statistical analysis techniques. I have training and experience in using Excel, Word, Power Point, Viso and Minitab programs. Goal of position is to be a point of contact for others in corporation to reach out to for analysis assistance to ensure the best decisions are being made within the organization. I am also responsible for mentoring 20 LSS Black Belts, Green Belts & Kaizen Leaders. I am a point of contact for each if they have problems or questions about how to approach a problem or project. I have personally led and completed 40 LSS projects with a total savings of $3,305,287. I have personally served as first project mentor and coach for 10 new project leaders for the Geon Performance Solutions corporation. Show less

Training Coordinator

• Aug 2002 - Oct 2019

Responsible for initial safety orientation of all new associates entering the facilityResponsible for safety orientation of all outside contractors entering the facilityResponsible for maintaining the online training system Responsible for creating training procedures for practical job functionsResponsible for assisting in hands on training functions as needed or requestedResponsible for maintaining all documents related to trainingAssist in tracking multiple plant metric objectives on monthly basisLead RCA (Root Cause Analysis) events as requested Assist multiple employees with annual enrollment activitiesAssist site Safety Manager with all safety training Assist site Safety Manager with all Safety Day eventsAssist site Safety Manager with all TOSHA/OSHA auditsAssist/Responsible for annual respirator fit testing Assist/Responsible for annual fire extinguisher training Certified fork lift “Train the Trainer” trainer Show less

Site IT Contact

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

Responsible for completing physical actions onsite as requested by Corporate ITResponsible for maintaining all computers onsite Responsible for correcting minor hardware/software issues onsiteResponsible for maintaining all R.F. Monitoring equipment Responsible for maintaining all bar code signage at all three locations in DyersburgResponsible for maintaining all standard printers Responsible for maintaining all Zebra (SAP) printersResponsible for maintaining all projecting equipment Led efforts in multiple SAP label function improvementsLed efforts to redesign IT functions main conference room Led efforts to redesign IT functions in upstairs conference room Led efforts to convert site to fiber optic internet services Led efforts to improve Phillips St. Warehouse overall IT equipment and functionsAssisted IT Corporate group in determining IT equipment needs for new warehouse on East Court StreetPhysically set up IT infrastructure for new warehouse on East Court Street Show less

Certified LSS Black Belt

• Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

In the black belt role, I lead multiple improvement projects at a time. I have worked on projects that are single plant specific as well as projects that are division specific. I have lead a project that worked on a single issue within two divisions containing a total of seven plants. Project Results: Project was focused on lowering and controlling Non Working Slow Moving Materials The percentage of unsellable lbs vs. total Lbs in January 2016 for both BU’s and the overall project are down as compared to the baseline average.  Division #1 moved from 22% to 18%  Division #2 moved from 31.6% to 23.3%  The combined project moved from 31.25% to 30.80%  The total predicted cost savings for the event is $365,000. Project Results: Project focused on utilizing a non prime material more efficiently The average percentage of Non Prime material produced vs. total Lbs produced in November 2015 was down from 8.18% to 3.51% This equates to a total reduction in raw material cost in November 2015 of $35,936.72 The monthly predicted raw material cost savings is $45,000 The total predicted raw material cost savings for the event is $640,000 Show less

Training Coordinator / Kaizen Leader

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2015

I have lead over 20 project to date. Used DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control) methodology to attack and improve problems within the facility. Projects have saved over $250,000 dollars to date. I have lead over 20 project to date. Used DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control) methodology to attack and improve problems within the facility. Projects have saved over $250,000 dollars to date.