With a proven track record at Integer Holdings Corporation, I excel in driving process improvements and cost savings, evidenced by leading projects that saved $200,000. Expert in value stream mapping and fostering cross-functional teamwork, my approach enhances productivity and operational efficiency while ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA and ISO standards. Supervised 2 shifts with as many as 50 associates for almost 6 years. Success was through engagement with team and Career pathing over 60 associates especially key leadership positions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist
Busch Brothers
06.2023 - Current
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
Upheld quality standards during final product assembly, ensuring that all components fit together correctly with minimal errors or adjustments required.
Experience in CNC includes Running Mills, Lathe and Swiss.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Integer Holdings Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2025
Ensuring Safety Standards are adhered to according to Company guidelines. These were achieved by Following 5S principles, Asset Care and OSHA Guidelines. We used Process Map and Safety KPI's to track Occurrences.
Premier Medical Manufacturing in Keeping with ISO Standards. Standard Work includes using Reliance, Initiating Non Conformance Reports, Leading Corrective and Preventive Action teams. As a medical manufacturer we maintained and used various Reporting Metrics and tools such as Trackers, Review and Retrain records and Quality audits.
Using various cell boards and a main Value stream board our KPI's indicate areas of opportunities for Improvement using 8 step problem solving Skills. The delivery metric was a measure of No product, No Labor, Machine Issues and not scheduled.
Our Cost Metrics are a measure of Machine output goals that are along with Delivery part of a quarterly Goal setting Program.
Through Standard Work I monitored various Metrics Such as Associate Overall Efficiency performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Participated in and hosted kaizen Events to Improve processes for Delivery, Safety and Minimizing Cost. e.g. I once played a vital role in mapping out a value stream process for a product family that we could not get On Time to Stock. We Introduced 3 Heijunka stations that sent signals to each other for level loading.
Through Partnership with teams I initiated and led at least 3 Continuous Improvement Projects that netted close to $200,000 in Savings.
Collaborated on daily basis with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, maintenance, Planning and Scheduling for production needs.
Logistics Team Leader
Target
01.2006 - 12.2012
Championed process improvement projects within the organization by identifying areas for potential optimization, proposing solutions, and leading teams in the successful execution of change initiatives. One 5S project resulted in $50,000 in cost savings
Reduced logistical errors by regularly auditing inventory levels, stock locations, and shipping documentation. Lead a Logistic Backroom team responsible for replenishing the sales floor as well as back-stocking incoming Freight.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely order processing, shipment tracking, and communication updates. Supported Customer Needs when applicable.
Banked hours throughout the year by way of strategic staffing for upcoming Holiday Seasons so we could hire more part time team members.
Interviewed and recommended potential applicants for hire and played a moderate role in coaching, documentation and recommendations for terms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Public Administration
University Of Guyana
Turkeyen Campus Georgetown Guyana
09-2004
Skills
OSHA compliance
Safety protocols
Mechanical drawing interpretation
Inspection processes
Manufacturing processes- Customer and Component
Operations management
Kaizen principles
Workforce planning
Health and safety
Standard operating procedures
5S methodology- In theory and Practice
Environmental awareness- Partnership with EHS
Productivity improvement- PMIP Process
Production planning-
Waste reduction- RCA, Bottleneck Analysis
Production scheduling
ISO standards
Cost reduction-
Cross-functional teamwork
Value stream mapping- Expertise in Product family/ Identifying Future state
Continuous improvement- A3 expertise
Materials handling
Training and mentoring- Manufacturing Training and Certification
Schedule oversight
Audit management- Quality Audits/ Hour By Hour
Logistics- Monitoring WIP
Quality control- Material Review Board
Data analytics- Power BI Scrap / Cost
Scheduling coordination- Dayforce/ KABA
Project management- Kaizen / CAPA's
Process documentation- Good Documentation Practice
Equipment monitoring- Provideam, Asset care
Compliance- OSHA, ISO Standards
Performance monitoring- PMIP/ KABA OE/ Power BI/ Provideam OEE
Problem-solving- 8 Step Problem Solving Technique
Work Planning and Prioritization- Meeting On time to Stock and On time Deliveries
Warehouse management
Logistics planning
Logistics process improvement
Time management abilities
ERP systems proficiency- Oracle
Blueprints reading
Multi-axis machining
Equipment set up
Precision measurement
In-process inspection
Precision machining
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Busch Brothers
06.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Integer Holdings Corporation
03.2018 - 01.2025
Logistics Team Leader
Target
01.2006 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Public Administration
University Of Guyana
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