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Joseph Haynes

Joseph Haynes

Continuous Improvement Specialist
Bolivia,NC

Summary

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with proficiency in leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in organizational flow, Lean transformation, and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with decision makers and employees to resolve procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated to cost, process, and resource optimization.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Adaptive Machining Solutions LLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Identify operational bottlenecks, track performance metrics, and design process improvements to increase overall efficiency by eliminating waste through root cause analysis, DMAIC principles, and implement inventory management systems such as Kanban.
  • Proficient in standardizing and digitizing processes while documenting and communicating changes with visual management systems. Experienced with cross functional teams and managing/implementing projects to develop strategies/action plans for optimal organizational and process flow between departments.

Machine Shop Manager

IKA Works Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for team building and operational planning for both manufacturing divisions. Devolved lead employees for goal setting, variation reduction, and standardizing operations.
  • Held cross-functional team meetings for Lean initiatives to increase value stream and drive business transformation for both near-term process improvements, and long-term lean transformations to ensure goals were met.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for manufacturing operations from continuous material supply to supporting production levels/unit scheduling, 3rd party relationships, and operational goals.
  • In charge of laying out 20,000sqft section of building to design, develop strategy, and partner with site leaders for end-to-end perspective for operational excellence as the multi-site Project Manager.

Lead CNC Machinist

IKA Works Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for well-being of employees and scheduled deadlines while supervisor was absent.
  • Worked with supervisor and engineers to discuss laboratory, analytical, and process flow issues for pharmaceutical and food processing industry.

General Manager

Holiday Delta, Dominos
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Managed daily operations of a retail store to drive sales and store profits, while creating new avenues to develop subsequent revenue by controlling expenses and breaking down P&L documents.
  • Administered scheduling, food/supply chain issues, and ensuring compliance of regulations such as fire safety, employee safety, and employment law. Recruited, selected, hired, and trained assistants and managed 20-30 store associates.

Education

Degree in Computer Integrated Machining -

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
01.2017

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Visual Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • 5S methodology
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Standardization
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Kaizen methodology
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Cost Reduction
  • Capacity Planning

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Continuous Improvement Management Professional

References

  • Adam Hines, 910-581-5790, Professional Reference for AMS
  • Sam Kitchen, 541-450-5322, Executive Director at Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
  • Josh Matthews, 910-431-0718, IKA Works Inc.
  • Eddie Sholar, 910-362-7321, Lead instructor at Cape Fear Community College

Software

GibbsCam

MasterCam

SAP

Fourth Shift

Pro Shop

Microsoft 365

Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Work Availability

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Timeline

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Adaptive Machining Solutions LLC
08.2023 - Current

Machine Shop Manager

IKA Works Inc.
01.2023 - 08.2023

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
01.2021 - 01.2023

Lead CNC Machinist

IKA Works Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2020

General Manager

Holiday Delta, Dominos
01.2010 - 01.2014

Degree in Computer Integrated Machining -

Cape Fear Community College
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Continuous Improvement Management Professional
Joseph HaynesContinuous Improvement Specialist