Marilyn Breckley
Clayton,NC
Summary
Dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager with a proven track record at Chromalloy Castings, leveraging lean methodologies and quality management systems to drive operational excellence. Skilled in coaching teams and implementing 5S practices, I foster a culture of innovation, empowering staff to enhance workflows and achieve significant process improvements.
Overview
2009
2009
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Chromalloy Castings
- Supported implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for process evaluation and improvement recommendations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and share ideas for enhancements.
- Conducted research on best practices to identify potential areas for operational improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights on workflow challenges and solutions.
- Training manager to develop training methods and procedures for entire work force. Included HR topics
- Helped develop training materials for staff on new processes and tools related to improvements.
- Monitored compliance with established procedures to ensure consistent application of improvements.
- Coached team members on effective problem-solving techniques, empowering them to drive improvements independently.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, fostering a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
Alcoa Business System Manager
Alcoa Howmet
Hampton, VA
02.1983 - 01.2009
- Supported implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for process evaluation and improvement recommendations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and share ideas for enhancements.
- Conducted research on best practices to identify potential areas for operational improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather insights on workflow challenges and solutions.
- Training manager to develop training methods and procedures for entire work force. Included HR topics
- Helped develop training materials for staff on new processes and tools related to improvements.
- Monitored compliance with established procedures to ensure consistent application of improvements.
- Coached team members on effective problem-solving techniques, empowering them to drive improvements independently.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, fostering a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
St Leo University
Hampton, VAGeneral / Office Practices
McDowell High School
Erie, PASkills
- 5S and Safety methodology
- Operations management
- Quality management systems
- Workflow optimization
- Implementing lean tools
- Lean six sigma expertise
- Lean manufacturing concepts
- Lean methodologies
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Lean operations
- Lean manufacturing practices
Timeline
Alcoa Business System Manager
Alcoa Howmet
02.1983 - 01.2009
Continuous Improvement Manager
Chromalloy Castings
Associate of Arts - Business Management
St Leo University
General / Office Practices
McDowell High School