MARILYN GOTTSCHLING
Warren,MI
Summary
Skilled in supervising a high-producing team throughout an optical value stream. Use lean ideals to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. Communicate and train employees on technical and lean skills. Maintain training records and work instructions at lab level.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lab Manager
SVS Vision
09.2014 - Current
- Improved lab efficiency by implementing continuous operator improvement, team building, and culture of collaboration among department members,
- Maintained quality control standards, contributing to weekly VSP compliance.
- Created and oversaw breakage root cause analysis for AR coating work.
- Managed inventory control for chemicals and supplies, ensuring timely restocking and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
- Implemented preventive maintenance for critical equipment, extending service life while reducing downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Streamlined workflow with strong FIFO and lean methodology.
Supervisor - AR Department
Carl Zeiss Vision Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2014
- Technical Training Supervisor for department employees; including basic optics
- Traveled to out of state accounts to conduct onsite breakage reduction and quality assurance
- Assist in sustaining the Quality System; complete internal housekeeping, product and layer audits
- Provided Internal and External Customer Service
- Track and report breakage trends; produce action items to resolve trends
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Lab Technician/ Lab Manager
Pearle Vision
09.1994 - 09.1998
Lab Technician
Lenscrafters
08.1992 - 09.1994
Education
Alpena Community College
Oscoda, MIOakland University
Rochester, MISkills
- Optical proficient
- JIT work environment
- Knowledge of 5S methodology
- Dedication to product quality
- Customer service
- Training and development
- Equipment maintenance
- Employee supervision
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Performance evaluations
Accomplishments
- implementation of preventative maintenance and quality standards reducing department breakage and increased dip coater first pass yields.
- Developed process resulting in a 60% reduction in hard coating breakage
- Nominated 'Lab Champion' for Global Lean Project in Tijuana, MX
Timeline
Senior Lab Manager
SVS Vision
09.2014 - Current
Supervisor - AR Department
Carl Zeiss Vision Inc.
10.1998 - 09.2014
Lab Technician/ Lab Manager
Pearle Vision
09.1994 - 09.1998
Lab Technician
Lenscrafters
08.1992 - 09.1994
Oakland University
Alpena Community College
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