Plant manager
TYLER CHRISTENSEN
3580 Remuda Dr, Farr West UT 84404
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Key Qualifications
Graduated with B.A. Degree in Business Administration at Weber State University
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
10 Years Production Management experience
Fluent in Spanish/English
Experienced in SAP, Mini Tab, Microsoft Office Programs, Kitting Planning, Report Production, TMM
Possess excellent management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC process leader
Education
B.A. Degree in Business Administration at Weber State University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
SQF Certified/HACCP Certified
Lean Manufacturing, JIT, KanBan, KPI’s, ASQ Quality, Continuous Improvement
Work and Professional Experience
Inline Plastics Feb 2016- Present
Production Manager –Sept 2018- Present
Ensures daily operation of plant in accordance with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Implemented and drive centerline process on 6 lines saving $1.5 million annually
Works with plants #1 customer as liaison for SQDC in a face to face partnership
Responsible to maximize manufacturing efficiencies on rotating 24/7 365 Shifts with 175+ associates
LSS Black Belt Certified
Drive Leadership Standard Work to set clear objectives and measures
Execute projects with A3 format with direct reports
Provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to direct reports to build our team
Collaborates with Plant Manager in developing and implementing annual manufacturing plan, budget
Coordinates facility activities associated with operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment
Responsible to evaluate direct reports’ responsibilities and set goals to obtain optimum SQDC
Championed communications between Plant Manager, management, customer service, warehouse, sales etc.
Responsible for ensuring Product Safety and Quality per standards of the SQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 Code
Responsible for Accident rate and safe work practices, Product Safety and Product Defense
Accurately, timely and in accordance with Company procedures prepares, inputs, and processes reports
Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; very bottom-line oriented
Leads Root Cause Analysis to solve problems
Quality Engineer April 2017-Sept 2018
Lead initiative to retain Largest customer through relationship building
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Certified SQF Practitioner
Drive quality improvement activities with Root Cause Analysis
Lead Item Qualification/Commercialization activities from protocol development
Supported internal eQMS requirements in internal auditing, supplier quality, CAPAs, GMPs, and FDA
Worked with Operations team to develop a PFMEA process
Shift Supervisor February 2016-April 2017
Implemented Lean Management system tools such as Leader Standard Work, Task Standard Work, Plan to Actual boards, KPI, Idea Boards, 5S
Lead team in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings as well as all matters of safe work practices, ensuring job hazard analysis are followed
Responsible for Safety, Quality, OEE, Scrap and Production for manufacturing dpt.
Supervised employees by assigning work, analyze and resolve problems, and inspect material for conformance to standards
Responsible for interviewing, corrective action, terminations, performance reviews and wage changes for department personnel
Part of SMED program with machine change overs
Metals Supervisor, Hunter Douglas, January 2014-February 2016
Utilized Lean Management system tools such as Leader Standard Work, Task Standard Work, Plan to Actual boards, KPI, Idea Boards, 5S
Lead team in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings as well as all matters of safe work practices, ensuring job hazard analysis are followed
Identified problems through DMAIC, Fish Diagram, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis
Trained associates on 5s, Quality, Standard Work, Safety, and other as needed trainings
Drive Continuous Improvement program in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost areas.
Lead troubleshooting activities, follow-up with support groups
Monitored, updated & coordinated production staffing & output plans
Shift Supervisor, Inline Plastics, June 2012-January 2014
Responsible for Safety, Quality, OEE, TAKT and Production for manufacturing dpt.
Supervised employees by assigning work, analyze and resolve problems, and inspect product
Responsible for implementation of Kanban system to streamline LEAN and JIT process
Accountable for realizing point of use work stations
Executed and updated 5s program on production floor
Safety Chairman
Conducted monthly safety committee meetings
Established and reviewed onsite safety trainings and documentation
Oversaw corrective action for safety violations
Nutraceutical Corporation, May 2007-June 2012
Team Supervisor-Production July-2010-June 2012
Supervised 25-30 personnel in performing operations according to policies and procedures
Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees on SOPs
Managed the hiring, training, discipline and termination of employees
Implemented business objectives, strategies, plans, and managed daily work functions
Audited paperwork
CMMS Representative May-2007-July-2010
Placed orders and request bids on production, maintenance, janitorial, forklift, etc.
Managed inventory--including order processing, inventory turns, and maintenance request
Oversaw and direct maintenance workers to complete work order requests
Quality control coordinator for the calibration of scales, weights, and gauges
Leadership Experience/Service
Production Manager over 175+ employees
Two year service Mission in Mexico, taught English; Strengthened leadership skills while training and supervising 18-24 other representatives in Spanish
TYLER CHRISTENSEN
3580 Remuda Dr, Farr West UT 84404
------------ (c), ------------
Key Qualifications
Graduated with B.A. Degree in Business Administration at Weber State University
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
10 Years Production Management experience
Fluent in Spanish/English
Experienced in SAP, Mini Tab, Microsoft Office Programs, Kitting Planning, Report Production, TMM
Possess excellent management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC process leader
Education
B.A. Degree in Business Administration at Weber State University
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
SQF Certified/HACCP Certified
Lean Manufacturing, JIT, KanBan, KPI’s, ASQ Quality, Continuous Improvement
Work and Professional Experience
Inline Plastics Feb 2016- Present
Production Manager –Sept 2018- Present
Ensures daily operation of plant in accordance with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Implemented and drive centerline process on 6 lines saving $1.5 million annually
Works with plants #1 customer as liaison for SQDC in a face to face partnership
Responsible to maximize manufacturing efficiencies on rotating 24/7 365 Shifts with 175+ associates
LSS Black Belt Certified
Drive Leadership Standard Work to set clear objectives and measures
Execute projects with A3 format with direct reports
Provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to direct reports to build our team
Collaborates with Plant Manager in developing and implementing annual manufacturing plan, budget
Coordinates facility activities associated with operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment
Responsible to evaluate direct reports’ responsibilities and set goals to obtain optimum SQDC
Championed communications between Plant Manager, management, customer service, warehouse, sales etc.
Responsible for ensuring Product Safety and Quality per standards of the SQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 Code
Responsible for Accident rate and safe work practices, Product Safety and Product Defense
Accurately, timely and in accordance with Company procedures prepares, inputs, and processes reports
Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; very bottom-line oriented
Leads Root Cause Analysis to solve problems
Quality Engineer April 2017-Sept 2018
Lead initiative to retain Largest customer through relationship building
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Certified SQF Practitioner
Drive quality improvement activities with Root Cause Analysis
Lead Item Qualification/Commercialization activities from protocol development
Supported internal eQMS requirements in internal auditing, supplier quality, CAPAs, GMPs, and FDA
Worked with Operations team to develop a PFMEA process
Shift Supervisor February 2016-April 2017
Implemented Lean Management system tools such as Leader Standard Work, Task Standard Work, Plan to Actual boards, KPI, Idea Boards, 5S
Lead team in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings as well as all matters of safe work practices, ensuring job hazard analysis are followed
Responsible for Safety, Quality, OEE, Scrap and Production for manufacturing dpt.
Supervised employees by assigning work, analyze and resolve problems, and inspect material for conformance to standards
Responsible for interviewing, corrective action, terminations, performance reviews and wage changes for department personnel
Part of SMED program with machine change overs
Metals Supervisor, Hunter Douglas, January 2014-February 2016
Utilized Lean Management system tools such as Leader Standard Work, Task Standard Work, Plan to Actual boards, KPI, Idea Boards, 5S
Lead team in Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings as well as all matters of safe work practices, ensuring job hazard analysis are followed
Identified problems through DMAIC, Fish Diagram, 5 Whys, Root Cause Analysis
Trained associates on 5s, Quality, Standard Work, Safety, and other as needed trainings
Drive Continuous Improvement program in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost areas.
Lead troubleshooting activities, follow-up with support groups
Monitored, updated & coordinated production staffing & output plans
Shift Supervisor, Inline Plastics, June 2012-January 2014
Responsible for Safety, Quality, OEE, TAKT and Production for manufacturing dpt.
Supervised employees by assigning work, analyze and resolve problems, and inspect product
Responsible for implementation of Kanban system to streamline LEAN and JIT process
Accountable for realizing point of use work stations
Executed and updated 5s program on production floor
Safety Chairman
Conducted monthly safety committee meetings
Established and reviewed onsite safety trainings and documentation
Oversaw corrective action for safety violations
Nutraceutical Corporation, May 2007-June 2012
Team Supervisor-Production July-2010-June 2012
Supervised 25-30 personnel in performing operations according to policies and procedures
Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees on SOPs
Managed the hiring, training, discipline and termination of employees
Implemented business objectives, strategies, plans, and managed daily work functions
Audited paperwork
CMMS Representative May-2007-July-2010
Placed orders and request bids on production, maintenance, janitorial, forklift, etc.
Managed inventory--including order processing, inventory turns, and maintenance request
Oversaw and direct maintenance workers to complete work order requests
Quality control coordinator for the calibration of scales, weights, and gauges
Leadership Experience/Service
Production Manager over 175+ employees
Two year service Mission in Mexico, taught English; Strengthened leadership skills while training and supervising 18-24 other representatives in Spanish