Experienced Value Stream Lead with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and innovation in the production of vision care products at Johnson & Johnson. Expertise in lean manufacturing, quality control, and team leadership. Committed to optimizing processes, ensuring product quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Value Stream Lead - Vision Care Products Johnson & Johnson | [Location] | [Month Year] - Present -
-Provide leadership and oversight for the value stream responsible for the production of vision care products, including contact lenses and solutions.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste, resulting in a 15% increase in output.
- Lead a cross-functional team of 30+ employees, including production operators, quality control specialists, and engineers.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor production goals and ensure on-time delivery to customers.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to introduce new product lines, contributing to a 20% revenue growth in the vision care segment.
- Champion quality control initiatives, resulting in a 10% reduction in defects and improved customer satisfaction.
Operations Manager Johnson & Johnson | [Location] | [Month Year] - [Month Year]
- Managed day-to-day operations in the vision care manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency by 12% and reduced operating costs by 8%.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply chain logistics to meet production demands.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Supervised a team of 20+ production operators in the assembly and packaging of vision care products.
-Implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and reduce errors, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity.
- Ensured compliance with FDA regulations and company quality standards.
- Played a key role in achieving ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturing. Education:
Solved the challenge of delivering medications to the last mile in Sub Saharan Africa by partnering with Coca Cola and using their delivery trucks.
I was awarded the Alex Innovation Award for being so smart and innovative which I learned in doing an action learning project in my CompassEQLD class.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt