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Annie Nelson

Waupaca,Wisconsin

Summary

Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Systems Six Sigma Coordinator

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
01.2018 - Current
  • Plan, facilitate, and support continuous improvement in all aspects of the plant.
  • Assist in ensuring that plant metrics are met in quality, productivity, safety, and cost.
  • Achieve a minimum of $120K in cost savings per year.
  • Train department leaders in every day 5S, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
  • Create standard work instructions throughout the plant to aid in training and consistency among employees.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in project initiatives, driving successful outcomes on strategic goals.

Metallurgist

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed two labs in a fast-paced production setting.
  • Guaranteed customer specifications were met and quality standards were upheld on approximately 15 reports per day.
  • Analyzed customer rejects/returns for the purpose of finding root cause and implementing changes for prevention.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to refine casting techniques, enhancing overall manufacturing capabilities.

Metallurgy Intern

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Conducted research into alternate metal materials for the purpose of cost savings considering quality concerns.
  • Achieved $30K in cost savings from implementation of alternate material.
  • Assisted in lab duties ensuring parts met customer quality and material specifications.

Skills

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • SMED
  • Shainin Red X
  • Six Sigma Kaizen
  • 5S
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Cost reduction

Affiliations

  • American Foundry Society- Molding Methods and Materials Committee -Secretary 2018-Present
  • Waupaca Fire- 14U Girls Volleyball Coach 2018-Present
  • Waupaca High School JV Volleyball Coach 2022- Present

Timeline

Production Systems Six Sigma Coordinator

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
01.2018 - Current

Metallurgist

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Metallurgy Intern

Waupaca Foundry Inc.
06.2015 - 08.2015