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G A I L R O D R I G U E Z606 Fox Ridge Court Havelock, North Carolina, 28532
607-426-1868
C A R E E R S U M M A R YMature professional with over 15 years’ experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to launch new products, improve existing processes and deliver significant cost reduction projects to completion targeting 5.4 million savings annually. Ability to write and manage database for quality documents, participate in Quality Audits and manage teams defined to correct audit findings not found to be in compliance. Experienced trainer for Six Sigma Green Belts, Integrated Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S S U M M A R YSeasoned professional with proven track record for successfully closing out cost savings projects with low initial cost output to realize maximum savings targeting 5.4 Million utilizing Lean Six Sigma Methodologies and team dynamics.
Extensive experience as a Continuous Improvement Black Belt managing large projects and cross functional teams utilizing proven DMAIC and Six Sigma Methodologies to drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives targeting new process development and implementation with 1.5 Million cost savings internal to the plant as well as significant reduction in inventory stock maintained at the polishing vendor due to process improvement at vendor with training on Integrated Lean Six Sigma methodology training and facilitation on the production floor. Improved production capabilities from CpK <1.0 to a CpK of >3.0.
Experiences with working with outside suppliers to troubleshoot material quality issues impacting production schedules. Identify and work through Root Cause and Corrective Actions with Supplier to drive improved quality. Improved Root Cause and Corrective Action response from suppliers by 65%.
Experience auditing Quality Processes and manufacturing processes internal at the plant in preparation for Corporate and State and/or Federal Auditors.
Experience training teams on Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies as Contract Instructor.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C ECarteret Community College, Morehead City, NC
Lean Manufacturing Instructor (Contract) 1/2016 to Present
Contract Lean Manufacturing Instructor at Manufacturing Facilities in Cartaret County, North Carolina working out of Carteret Community College.
KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY, SUFFOLK, VA 757-925-3000
Supplier Quality Supervisor, Apr 2015 – Nov 2015 Act as liaison between R&D, Procurement and Suppliers to resolve and eliminate COA compliance and performance deviation issues improving response from critical suppliers by 65%.
Direct interaction with Raw Materials and Packaging Materials suppliers on COA Verification, Variation Reduction, Use of controlled programs, Inbound shipping requirements, Manage and Improve Quality Processes to maintain consistency, reduce cost, initiate process improvement and maximize organizational capability.
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors in written monthly reports on performance to target.
Manage and update computerized documentation of Quality Data through Quality Programs and Systems.
Manage MMP programs from the plant level and review relevant departmental date/metrics to be used to initiate proper corrective/improvement actions with appropriate facility management and external suppliers.
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data for process improvement initiatives on the line or implementation of new Quality Control in line inspection equipment.
Provide Plant Management with timely Quality Assurance tests, results and follow-up on specific Quality related issues to optimize plant results through utilization of Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Responsibilities include: Safety and Quality checks to include but not limited to Behavioral Observation Reports, General Manufacturing Procedure Audits, Internal processing and Quality audits, HACCP, Weights, Plant Tours, Presentations and Meetings.
Participate in the development of product specifications.
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide weekly/monthly performance reports to suppliers based on quality metrics.
Weekly communication meeting with each supplier to track progress on improvement projects implemented at the supplier.
KRAFT FOOD GROUP, FORT SMITH, AR
479-648-0100Continuous Improvement Engineer, Jan 2013 – Apr 2015
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Define and Implement Continuous Improvement Projects with minimum of $750,000 annual savings.
Utilize DMAIC Methodologies to manage project work
Training of Greenbelt DMAIC candidates
Coaching and training personnel on new procedures
Utilize Lean Six Sigma Methods to realize low cost high impact improvement projects
MWI, INC. ROCHESTER, NY585-424-4200
Process Engineer, 2009 - 2012Provide process engineering support with a goal to define the capabilities of the baseline process using Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing tools.
Lead for continuous improvements using lean manufacturing tools to reduce waste and improve process performance to meet customer requirements for on time delivery.Map of the current process with bottleneck analysisUtilize Kaizen Events to facilitate continuous flow with the elimination of waste through continuous improvement team efforts.Level scheduling for two distinct product lines to coordinate delivery of each in controlled batches for coating at an outside vendor facility.Evaluation of the measurement systems (Gage R&R)Implement a Kan Ban system for just in time delivery to meet customer requirements while eliminating internal inventoryDisplay and communication of key performance metrics on the production floor and management.Standardized processes to decrease scrap and increase throughput.
CORNING, INC. CORNING, NY607-974-5000
Process Engineer III, 1997-2009Continuous Improvement
Utilization of DMAIC Tools to define the customer requirements and develop a plan for process improvement in all areas of manufacturing to meet or exceed customer and internal standards. Define requirements, develop problem statement with project plan and milestones, map the process, SIPOC diagram, work breakdown
structure, define and identify the team and stakeholders. Measure to define the improvement opportunity, development data collection plan, validate the measurement system, define relationship of
key variables, determine process capability (sigma baseline). Analyze for root cause determination using SPC tools: Statistical analysis, Regression analysis, Fishbone Diagram, Process map review and
analysis, 5 WHY's Control for development of a solid control plan using SPC and lean six sigma tools to maintain current process capabilities and identify
opportunities for continuous process improvement.Lean Six Sigma
Define the work space and layout for tools, supplies, and product. Define feedback system to identify problems and post resolution steps for floor employees improving employee engagement and job safetyDefine time studies to identify bottleneck areas effectively reducing the inspection time by 75%.Implement continuous flow to eliminate waste through inventory, wait and transport.Define opportunities for automation to decrease time in loading and unloading glass boules.Implement a scientific approach to improvement: Plan, experiment, evaluate, review and repeat.Define categories for loss and manage these to eliminate loss in productivity by effectively mapping all inclusions located in the glass for effective utilization of all inclusion free glass; eliminated scrapping of glass after polishing.Developed standardized work instructions for the loading, inspection procedure and unloading of all glass boules and limit samples.Continual evolution of standardized work instructions and work area based on feedback from operators.Kaizen events to promote employee involvement in continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve overall process performance.
E D U C A T I O NKEUKA COLLEGE, KEUKA PARK, NY
BA Chemistry and Biology, Graduation: May 1983GPA 3.5
GENESEO STATEUNIVERSITYMA Cellular Biology 1985-1987
GPA greater than 3.5