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Dawsen Wade

St. Joseph,IL

Summary

Adept continuous improvement leader with a proven track record at Kraft Heinz, specializing in spearheading process improvement through stakeholder collaboration. Demonstrated success in implementing strategies that enhanced operational efficiency. Expert in project management and change management ensures ability to drive substantial growth and innovation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CI Lead - Pourables Packaging

Kraft Heinz
Champaign, IL
11.2023 - Current
  • Worked with 7 trios within the plant to implement Connected Worker and Plant Specific Communication Site.
  • Developed lock out tag out procedures for 13 palletizers reducing operational risk within Central Palletizing.
  • Used KHMS techniques, like base condition events, to cut line 12 palletizer downtime in half.
  • Provided sufficient data to justify investments in plant equipment, such as line 12's labeler and the french rooms water pressure system.
  • Documented standard operating procedures, outlining best practices for various processes.

Team Lead - Spoonables Processing

Kraft Heinz
Champaign, IL
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Lead a team of 45, delegating tasks according to individual skill sets.
  • Developed and implemented standard sanitation procedures to uphold compliance within Spoonables and Pourables Processing.

Batchman - Pourables Processing

Kraft Heinz
Champaign, IL
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operated various types of equipment such as mixers, blenders, tanks, and pumps in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Weighed materials and ingredients with accuracy resulting in 0 holds.

HSST Operator - Spoonables Processing

Kraft Heinz
Champaign, IL
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Innovated solutions to boost equipment efficiency and reduce line speed loss by analyzing flow rates for specific recipes

Education

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School
Champaign, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Process Standardization
  • Change management
  • VBA programming

Affiliations

  • I love spending time with my wife and son, especially going to the park for a picnic
  • I'm a Dungeons and Dragons Game Master
  • I enjoy playing Magic: The Gathering

Timeline

CI Lead - Pourables Packaging

Kraft Heinz
11.2023 - Current

Team Lead - Spoonables Processing

Kraft Heinz
04.2021 - 11.2023

Batchman - Pourables Processing

Kraft Heinz
12.2020 - 04.2021

HSST Operator - Spoonables Processing

Kraft Heinz
12.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Centennial High School

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