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LOUIS BESTGEN

Summary

Demonstrated success in improving production output and quality with a focused and methodical approach. Well-versed in contributing to major plant changes, including equipment upgrades, process changes and retooling processes. Diplomatic and motivational leader.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Team Lead

Amarr
2021.05 - Current
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and streamlining processes.
  • Reduced product defects by enforcing strict quality control measures and providing staff training on best practices.
  • Increased team productivity by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring timely completion of work orders and maintaining high safety standards in the workplace.
  • Coordinated Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement teams to troubleshoot production, safety and quality issues, resulting in minimized downtime, improved output and improved quality.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for recurring problems, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
2014.09 - 2021.05
  • Direct and supervise workers
  • Schedule and prepare staffing for the daily workload
  • Maintain a steady dock flow
  • Ensure quality shipments to customer
  • Promote safety in business
  • Implement policies, objectives, or change to maximize productivity.

Order-filler

Mid-Continent Paper Co Inc
2012.01 - 2014.09
  • Fill orders based on the daily work load
  • Unload daily shipments
  • Deliver shipments to customer.

Machine operator

Western Container
2011.01 - 2012.01
  • Operate sheeting machine based on daily workload
  • Operate forklift and clamp truck.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lee's Summit West High School
Lee's Summit, MO

Skills

  • Administration and Management
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Skilled Leader
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, word etc
  • Class B CDL
  • Project Management Competence
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership Experience
  • Process Improvement Techniques
  • Six Sigma Knowledge

Timeline

Manufacturing Team Lead

Amarr
2021.05 - Current

Area Manager

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
2014.09 - 2021.05

Order-filler

Mid-Continent Paper Co Inc
2012.01 - 2014.09

Machine operator

Western Container
2011.01 - 2012.01

High School Diploma -

Lee's Summit West High School
LOUIS BESTGEN