Continuous Improvement Value Stream

Darrin Thiem

414-***-**** ad8cag@r.postjobfree.com FRANKLIN, WI 53132-7520

SUMMARY

Results oriented manufacturing professional with experience managing complete operations. Provides operational direction and support with planning and budgeting expertise. Extensive experience with lean manufacturing, process improvement, operations management, production planning, customer care, training, supervision, team building and employee development. Motivated individual with a passion for driving innovation and efficiency through continuous improvement.

SKILLS

Lean Manufacturing Expertise

Six Sigma Certification

Continuous Improvement

Process Engineering

Process Automation & Instrumentation

APQP Expertise

PPAP Expertise

IATF 16949, ISO 14001 compliance

SAP ERP expertise

Waste Reduction

Safety Management

Cost control improvements

Performance Improvements

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Sustainability

Production Planning

Staff Training and Development

Operations Management

Operational Excellence

EXPERIENCE

Plant Operations Manager, Henkel Corporation, February 2018-July 2020 Oak Creek, WI

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Responsible for developing Value Stream metrics and implementation of related manufacturing strategies.

Provided operational leadership, including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains. Met with the Value Stream Leaders regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, which created a culture of continuous improvement. Drove frequent value stream mapping activities to address problem areas and promote continuous improvement.

Coordinated operations, engineering, and maintenance support for all value stream activities as needed.

Created the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes were followed, countermeasures implemented, and plant safety standards were enforced.

Supported other departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials, and equipment resources in order to improve on-time shipping performance. Drove frequent, cross-functional team meetings to develop new processes and procedures for better quality assurance and improved throughput. Developed and implemented a lean workflow SOP within each production cell to improve safety, quality, housekeeping, and overall throughput.

Successfully represented the operations group in all quality and compliance audits. Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure a safe working environment. Improved plant safety metrics by implementing proactive strategies and enforcing completion of all required training protocols.

Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations regarding plant operations. Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

Planned, directed, and coordinated operations for production, machinery, and processing, which were compliant with all company policies and standards. Evaluated employee job performance and provided feedback as needed. Organized team meetings to discuss operational issues and/or changes in procedures. Directed personnel in the maintenance, repair, and installation of all equipment used in the manufacturing process.

Responsible for identifying and implementing alternative production methods to avoid short shipments due to equipment breakdowns.

Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers. Analyzed financial statements and cost activity reports to gauge performance against the budget and track progress towards objectives.

Monitored plant KPIs and drove action plans to maintain progress towards stated targets. Investigated customer complaints and developed corrective action plans accordingly. Monitored daily operations of the plant, ensuring safety protocols were followed. Prepared monthly reports on operational performance. Developed and implemented action plans based on the results for areas not moving in the proper direction.

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Process Engineering Manager - Henkel Corporation

October 1988 - January 2018, Oak Creek, WI.

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Responsible for all commercial launch plant scale-up activities associated with new product introductions.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) documents required for supplying the automotive industry. Utilized cross-functional teams to analyze plant processes and implement error-proofing strategies in order to minimize process risk and improve throughput. Ran capability studies on both plant processes and products, and drove the implementation of improvement plans for both.

Improved process workflows utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma principles to minimize waste and maximize safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Analyzed process data using statistical analysis to identify trends and areas needing improvement.

Responsible for building and maintaining all factory automation systems. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MBA

Accounting And Finance, Wayne State University, Detroit MI May 1992 Bachelor of Science

Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison WI May 1988

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