Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc Work Values

Daily Duties at Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc:

• Responsible for the Development of Lean Business Systems in the entire Dutchmen Mfg. system. • 5-S and Kaizen Project Manager - improved direct labor & material efficiency/increased throughput • Promoted to Plant Manager in the Middlebury plant. • Promoted to “Lean Enterprise Manager” – for all 5 manufacturing plants &Corporate Mgt. system. • Lead Kaizen events in multiple Dutchmen mfg. plants: results in direct & indirect labor & material savings on avg. of 30% thru – “point of use” inventory, motion reductions, quality at the source, visuals, operator & manager accountability, etc. • Projects I lead & supported to reduce costs in warranty, overtime, scrap, materials, & developed effective communication system thru Tier 3 management tracking process & separate Kaizen events. The Tier 3 Mgmt. system and kaizen projects resulted in total savings of over $500,000 annual 2008. • Lead Kaizen events that increased product throughput on avg. 20% in the support & main line plant operations thru reduction of WIP in the system.

What they like about Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Lean, Systems, Kaizen, Tier 3 Management System, 6-S, Cell, Value Stream, Kanban, SPC, TPM), SMED, Pokayoke, Standard Work, Supplier Partnerships, Visual Management, Quality, ISO/QS-9000, tenacity

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Kaizen Events, Lean Business Training, Production Management, Effective Communication

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