2. Methods of Reducing Waste 5S - Sort, Store, Sweep, Standardize and Sustain. Led the 5S initiative . SMED - The SMED system is a set of techniques that make it possible to reduce equipment setup and changeover operations.  Led Kaizen Events which reduced 1D, 2D and 3D change over times by up to 25 minutes. RCA - Root Cause Analysis Step 1 - Background Information Step 2 - Determine the Chain of Events or Describe the Process Involved Step 3 - Tool Selection Step 4 - Analyze for Potential Cause Step 5 - Identify and List Root Causes Step 6 - Audit and Follow-up (Short term and Long term corrective actions) Created, implemented, and sustained the network Root Cause Analysis culture shift. Quality Improvements  Designed and Implemented Missing Lid Detector for Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese Cups  Led design changes, for filling machines, to reduce variation in fill weight  Led projects for reducing packaging NIS’s related to valve, seal and print issues. Reduced the total units NIS’ed by 65%. Processing Improvements  Installation of 5 lb case packer for CC & SC; which led to increasing line speed and reducing labor  Modified Ammonia refrigeration system; which reduced energy consumption by 12% and increased cooling capacity for product storage warehouse  Modified CC packaging lines to produce “Hot Pack” product vs. “Cold Pack” product  Modified Box Conveyor system to increase utilization for packaging lines  Modified packaging line layouts to maximize space and increase efficiencies  Modified 5 lb bagger sealing assembly; which allowed the line speed to increases from 35 to 40 bpm. Add nothing but value - reduce waste The 7 Wastes Over Production Inventory Transportation Processing Idle Time Operator Motion Bad Quality Lean Manufacturing Highlights