Janetta Breister
Neenah,WI
Summary
Proven Continuous Improvement Lead with expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and waste reduction. Successfully streamlined processes and led Kaizen events to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Lead
Trilliant Food & Nutrition
2022.09 - Current
- Streamlined process workflows to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to identify improvement opportunities and drive collaboration.
- Implemented best practices in project management, ensuring timely completion of initiatives within budget constraints.
- Analyzed operational data using Lean methodologies to reduce waste and improve productivity.
- Led Kaizen events to foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
- Developed training materials to educate staff on continuous improvement principles and practices.
Quality Specialist
Amcor Flexibles
2021.05 - 2022.09
- Conducted product quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Trained team members on quality assurance practices and procedures.
- Led root cause analysis for non-conformance reports, driving corrective actions.
- Assisted in the implementation of a continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
Quality Assistant
Amcor Flexibles
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with internal policies and regulations.
- Managed calibration schedules for equipment used in the measurement of product specifications, ensuring accuracy in the assessment of product quality.
- Served as a key point of contact for suppliers, addressing any concerns or discrepancies in material quality while fostering strong working relationships with external partners.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and develop effective solutions.
Flexographic Printing Press Operator
Menasha Packaging Company
2014.10 - 2020.08
- Operated and maintained flexographic printing press to ensure high-quality production standards.
- Adjusted press settings and monitored ink flow for optimal color consistency and print quality.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, machinery operation, and quality control procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on printing equipment to uphold operational reliability and performance.
- Analyzed print runs for quality assurance, identifying defects and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely completion of custom print jobs according to specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Process Quality Engineering
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH2024-05
Skills
- Standard work development
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Statistical process control
- Value stream mapping
- Six sigma methodology
- Training employees
- 5S methodology
- Operations management
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Achieved $750,000 of cost saving and cost avoidance through a capital projects.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
- Certified Quality Engineer
- HACCP Certified
- PCQI - Human Food
- SQF Internal Auditing
- FSSC 22000 Internal Auditing
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Lead
Trilliant Food & Nutrition
2022.09 - Current
Quality Specialist
Amcor Flexibles
2021.05 - 2022.09
Quality Assistant
Amcor Flexibles
2020.08 - 2021.05
Flexographic Printing Press Operator
Menasha Packaging Company
2014.10 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Science - Process Quality Engineering
Bowling Green State University