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
05.2021 - 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
09.2014 - 05.2021
- 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
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Fill orders based on the daily work load
- Unload daily shipments
- Deliver shipments to customer.
Machine operator
Western Container
01.2011 - 01.2012
- 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, MOSkills
- 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
05.2021 - Current
Area Manager
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2014 - 05.2021
Order-filler
Mid-Continent Paper Co Inc
01.2012 - 09.2014
Machine operator
Western Container
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Lee's Summit West High School