DAVID VICTOR
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Manufacturing operations and continuous improvement leader with experience supervising high-volume food production and driving cross-functional process improvements. Background in production performance, employee coaching, safety practices, operational cost control, and Lean methodologies. Demonstrated results include a reported 30% reduction in staffing and operational costs and 9% waste reduction. Brings a hands-on, team-focused approach to shift execution, problem solving, and sustainable operational performance.
Results-driven Continuous Improvement Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in process optimization, lean principles, and quality management systems to achieve operational excellence. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and continuous improvement initiatives across various operational environments.
Skilled Continuous Improvement Specialist with valuable experience in identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions. Possess strong abilities in lean methodology, process optimization, and performance management. Notable for leadership skills and ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in enhanced productivity and significant cost savings. Influential collaborator known for fostering positive change within cross-functional teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist
Hearthside Food Solutions
Geneva, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to projects focused on line efficiency, production capacity, process reliability, and savings opportunities.
- Collaborated with plant teams to establish, track, and advance continuous improvement goals and performance measures, enhancing operational alignment.
- Coach cross-functional teams in structured problem solving, waste elimination, and continuous improvement practices.
- Developed control plans and reinforced best practices, ensuring sustainability of process improvements across operations.
- Provided technical guidance and mentoring, enabling teams to adopt standardized processes and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Support plant initiatives and capital projects; prepare presentations and deliver improvement training across manufacturing levels.
Operations Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
Byhalia, MS
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 30%, as reported in prior resume.
- Implemented Lean production methods that reduced waste by 9%, as reported in prior resume.
- Led production operations and collaborated across departments to align output with customer requirements.
- Identified process and equipment issues and coordinated corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
- Promoted employee engagement and structured training to enhance team accountability and safety practices.
- Identified process improvements and waste reduction opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction.
Operations Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
Romeoville, IL
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Supervised food manufacturing operations, enhancing productivity and ensuring adherence to safe work practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, resolving operational challenges.
- Supervised Hearthside Food Solutions production lines and daily shift operations.
- Coordinated packaging, labeling, and palletizing work across assigned teams.
- Monitored safety compliance and enforced plant procedures during operations.
Skills
- Production & Shift Operations
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Production Efficiency
- Food Manufacturing
- Safety Practices
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Cost & Waste Reduction
- Training & Standardization
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certification (without project), 2020
- Agile Certified, 2023
- Lean Academy, 2023
- Hearthside Supervisor Success Series, 2022
- Hearthside University, 2019
- HFS Coin Award, 2020
- Hearthside Pulse "Profiles in Success," July 2021
TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITION
HFS Coin Award, 2020, Hearthside Pulse "Profiles in Success," July 2021
Personal Information
Title: PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER | FOOD MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
Timeline
Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist
Hearthside Food Solutions
05.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
03.2020 - 05.2023
Operations Supervisor
Hearthside Food Solutions
10.2018 - 03.2020