Jason Newman
Brookings,SD
Summary
Results-oriented Process Specialist with 20 years as a Production Lead and 9 years in Continuous Improvement. Proven track record in streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency through Lean methodology. I pride myself in helping others be the best version of themselves. I take a humble approach to my work and work hard to meet people where they are at. I feel Lean is more about helping people than just the tools themselves. This approach helps me to succeed knowing that I am helping people which in turn benefits the company.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Specialist
Daktronics, Inc
06.1996 - Current
- Production Lead for 20 years.
- Continuous Improvement Lead for last 9 years
- Developed simple streamlined CI program.
- Developed and Deployed 5s program
- Developed and Delivered training on Lean Core Principles
- Designed and built workstations around Lean Concepts
- Streamlined process workflows to enhance operational efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and propose strategic solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School
Gs Skills
- Leveraging team strengths
- Strong Leadership skills, able to motivate, guide and direct a team to a common goal
- Strong people skills
- Teacher/trainer on Lean Concepts
- Focus on the People side of Lean
- Workflow design
- Lean methodology
Timeline
Process Specialist
Daktronics, Inc
06.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brookings High School