Dan Coxwell
Jackson,TN
Summary
Proven Continuous Improvement Engineer with a track record for leveraging Lean Methodologies and a continuous learning mindset to drive process enhancements and efficiency gains. Skilled in data-driven performance monitoring and experimental design, achieving significant operational improvements while fostering team collaboration and development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kellanova
Jackson, TN
03.1990 - 12.2024
- Created training materials for employees on lean principles and best practices.
- Executed Lean Six Sigma principles resulting in cost reduction and increased efficiency.
- Analyzed operational data to identify actionable opportunities for boosting procedural effectiveness.
- Designed actionable plans to address issues highlighted during internal and external evaluations.
- Ensured all processes aligned with established KPIs and company policies.
- Supported the formulation of strategic business plans tailored to continuous enhancement initiatives.
- Monitored operations through data-driven techniques for ongoing optimization.
- Trained cross-functional teams on leveraging fishbone diagrams for identifying root causes.
- Collaborated with engineering and manufacturing teams to execute testing and validation.
- Applied experimental design techniques to achieve efficient process enhancements.
Technical Manager
Kellanova
Jackson, TN
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Formulated plans to ensure proactive maintenance.
- Recorded all performed maintenance tasks accurately.
- Ensured timely restocking by overseeing parts and supplies inventory.
- Performed routine safety inspections to maintain adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance tasks involving lubrication and equipment cleaning.
- Fixed faulty components including bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Conducted regular inspections of plant machinery for wear and malfunction.
- Configured machinery to align with production requirements. (Centerlines)
- Utilized testing tools and direct observations to determine equipment malfunctions.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve complex equipment issues swiftly.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
- Utilized instructions from equipment and work orders to execute maintenance tasks.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Partnered with building managers to evaluate maintenance requirements.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Implemented regular upkeep plans maintaining optimal equipment condition.
- Established preventive maintenance protocols to ensure operational continuity.
- Assessed machinery conditions regularly to preemptively detect and resolve maintenance issues.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Diagnosed machine problems by testing and operating equipment.
Operations Supervisor
Kelloggs Snacks,Keebler
Columbus, GA
12.1990 - 03.2015
- Facilitated frequent team meetings to address staff concerns and challenges.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with safety protocols.
- Guided new team members through appropriate roles and company guidelines.
- Formulated and applied SOPs to streamline and improve operational workflows.
- Assisted various departments in achieving organizational objectives.
- Evaluated candidates and provided recommendations for new hires.
- Established procedures to monitor inventory and supply levels, preventing stock issues.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Evaluated production and distribution data.
- Guided team members to operate equipment effectively and safely.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.
- Reviewed employee achievements and communicated areas for growth.
- Motivated employees for optimal output.
- Led meetings addressing operational issues and developed actionable strategies.
- Managed repair timelines for machinery to reduce production interruptions.
- Streamlined operations by fostering collaboration between departments.
- Developed metrics to measure team success and streamline objectives.
- Identified trends by analyzing operational data.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and development opportunities to staff.
- Directed safety and quality compliance efforts, leading to a substantial drop in incidents.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
- Suggested solutions for staffing challenges to leadership.
- Structured staffing plans by balancing financial limits with operational requirements.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School
Opelika, AL07-1981
Skills
- Process Improvement Using Data
- Design of experiments
- Effective Use of Visual Aids
- Continuous learning mindset
- Knowledge of Lean Methodologies
- Process Performance Monitoring
- Standard work development
- Failure modes and effects analysis
Affiliations
Playing the guitar is a bucket list item that am currently working on to complete ASAP.
My wife and i enjoy Fly Fishing. This is something we have done since before we were Married in 1982.
Timeline
Technical Manager
Kellanova
03.2015 - 08.2018
Operations Supervisor
Kelloggs Snacks,Keebler
12.1990 - 03.2015
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kellanova
03.1990 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Beauregard High School
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