SUMMARY Experienced, determined and high energy Lean Change Agent and Production Leader with a hands-on approach and a strong reputation for making OSHA Safety Regulations and Procedures part of the company culture. Expert in developing and training employees on manufacturing practices and implementing lean manufacturing systems, tools and applications (5S, MUDA, SW, OEE, TPM, SMED, etc.). Qualified at leading ISO-Certified businesses and manufacturing plants that operate 24h/day with the experience of identifying and leading strategic Kaizen projects in manufacturing processes. Strong P&L knowledge with success in establishing and delivering stretch targets and motivate team to achieve them. Metrics driven leader with a solid KPI implementation record using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Skilled in cultivating positive relationships with employees particularly adept at communicating with clarity and diplomacy to individuals from diverse cultural and organizational backgrounds. Fluent in English, Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian.

Highlights:

• Management
• Manufacturing
• OSHA
• Scheduling
• Kaizen
• Training
• Kanban
• Housekeeping
• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Lean
• KPI