Brett Kalepp
Livermore,CA
Summary
Dynamic Continuous Improvement Specialist committed to optimizing systems performance for reduced operational costs and streamlined workflows. Simplifies complex topics and processes driving team collaboration to meet current and expected business needs. Solution-oriented with exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PPI Business System Specialist III
Thermo Fisher
Pleasanton, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Identified critical business improvements, assembled teams to determine necessary systems and actions required to implement solutions
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment
- Certified as a Process Manager to lead 8-Step Problem Solving and Value Stream Mapping Events
- Created implementation plan to accommodate 800% increase in demand for a product line
- Improved equipment monitoring and complaint handling processes to meet company goals for quality
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements
- Drove culture of continuous improvement through implementation of Gemba program, Kaizen idea funnel, and effective Tiered Daily Accountability
Team Leader, Manufacturing Operators
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Determine root cause of issues and complaints, capturing and documenting corrective actions through Problem Records in Trackwise.
- Assess risk of planned and unplanned deviations in the manufacturing process.
- Work with QA and Manufacturing Sciences to update and improve work instructions and batch records.
- Lead failure investigations for in-process plate failures.
- Assist engineers to run IQOQ and qualify new instruments and processes including plate washers, elution robot, new centrifuges, and relocating synthesizers.
- Assist in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) for NPI being developed and qualified.
- Maintain 5S standards through training new lab auditors.
- Champion or lead RCCM (Root Cause Counter Measure) and Kaizen events.
- Perform safety Gemba walks to identify hazards.
- Review order volume forecasts to determine realistic production approach that accounts for material shortages and coverage gaps.
- Develop high performing team, preparing multiple operators for promotions and increased responsibilities.
Operator II, Manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pleasanton, CA
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Trained new operators and monitored OTD metrics by updating delayed primers report.
- Increased understanding and improved communication for team by creating FYI series for desalting area and updating end of shift pass-downs.
- Focused on PPI (Practical Process Improvement), sending out site metrics, getting trained on Lean Manufacturing 101, and learning Kaizen 8-Step problem solving process.
- Performed internal company audits as representative of 6S committee.
Associate Manufacturing Technician
Kelly Services
Pleasanton, CA
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Synthesized and purified custom DNA oligonucleotides for Custom Primers Department at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- Implemented process improvements through Just-Do-It program to reduce failures and meet output deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University Of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA2016
Skills
Active Listening
Staff Training & Development
Lean Manufacturing Concepts
Solution Testing and Implementation
Detail-Oriented
Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
PPI Business System Specialist III
Thermo Fisher
10.2021 - Current
Team Leader, Manufacturing Operators
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2018 - 10.2021
Operator II, Manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2017 - 10.2018
Associate Manufacturing Technician
Kelly Services
12.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology
University Of California, Santa Barbara
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