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Becki Vander Lugt

Becki Vander Lugt

Wyoming,MI

Summary

Proven leader in Human Resources and Lean management, adept at boosting team productivity and resolving conflicts. Skilled in strategic planning and leadership, I've successfully implemented to systems, processes, and procedures along with developing high-performance cultures. My approach emphasizes effective communication and problem-solving, ensuring inclusion and collaboration with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resource, Safety, and Lean Manager

Decade Products
04.2022 - Current
  • Resolves staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Organizes professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Developing a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Created human resource polices and procedures
  • Implemented Safety program and polices
  • Manages safety requirements
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Created company strategic planning annual along with annual budgets
  • Supports the local and global European team

Hoshin Manager (Strategy Deployment)

Cascade Engineering
05.2013 - 04.2022
  • Created and managed organizational Lean immersion within the Department of Business Services, operations, and manufacturing facilities
  • Implemented Leadership Standard Work for administrative roles to identify opportunities for improvement and for internal customers.
  • Facilitated annual departmental Mission A3s for all support departments focusing on their strategic goals and innovative solutions
  • Facilitated Transformational Value Stream Analysis with Business unit leaders which guided their annual profit/margin goals
  • Developed and delivered internal Lean Certification for our employees, along with safety and on boarding
  • Coached, mentored and trained all levels and locations of the organization, in Lean 101/ A3, Rapid Improvement Events, Standard Work, Safety/ Ergonomics and Value Stream Mapping
  • Developed and trained Safety classes for all levels of the organization
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Collaborated with the Talent Development Department to enhance training for all levels of the organizations
  • Owned and enhanced the On the Job training program

Lean Manager

Cascade Engineering
09.2010 - 05.2013
  • Launched and trained the use of the A3 problem solving tool
  • Created training content for foundational Lean tools, processes and systems.
  • Implemented Managing for Daily Improvement processes in manufacturing with goals and metrics
  • Created Mission Center Rooms with cross functional operations teams with a shop floor focus
  • Implemented standard work procedure for the operations across five facilities. Including training, tools and coaching.
  • Improved, re-energized, and standardized the 6S methodology and tools
  • Created, implemented, and taught “Train the Trainer” tools and process for operations employees

Education

Associates - Business Management

Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI
2009

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Development
  • Training and Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Policy Implementation
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Servant Leader with 7 habits focus

Certification

  • Society for Human Resource Managers- Senior Certified Professional - 2024
  • Certified DiSC Facilitator, Everything DiSC: Wiley Brand - 2021
  • Franklin Covey Certifications (2016): 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, 4 Imperatives of Great Leaders, Leading at the Speed of Trust 3.0; and 7 Habits Signature 4.0
  • Six Sigma, University of Michigan- 2013
  • Lean Practitioner LCS LEvel 1C, Simpler- 2013
  • Ergonomic assessment training through Humantech
  • Dale Carnegie graduate

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Human Resource, Safety, and Lean Manager - Decade Products
04.2022 - Current
Hoshin Manager (Strategy Deployment) - Cascade Engineering
05.2013 - 04.2022
Lean Manager - Cascade Engineering
09.2010 - 05.2013
Davenport University - Associates, Business Management

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