Meshach Charan
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor at JELD-WEN interior Doors, in Rocklin, Ca, adept in Lean Manufacturing and Conflict Resolution, significantly enhanced production efficiency and workplace safety. Expert in driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture through effective leadership and workflow analysis. Achieved notable reductions in machine downtime, internal cost of quality, and improvements in first pass yield, underlining a commitment to quality control and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Jeld-Wen Doors
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety, implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and support for continuous improvement efforts.
- Increased overall production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing targeted solutions. $0 cost TPM implementations yielding $53.8k annual cost savings.
- Reduced machine downtime for increased productivity by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly. Q3 '23 saleable units produced 85,401 improved through Q4 '23 to 153,287 saleable units produced.
Group Leader
Jeld-Wen Doors
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Led a team of 16 associates by example, demonstrating commitment to the company's mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement utilizing lean manufacturing principles including A-3, SMED, RIE, Kaizen events. KPI development through pareto analytics.
- Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability through standardized operational procedure development and fostering a high-performance culture which drove an improvement of ICOQ, UPLH, and first pass yield.
Assistant Manager
Round Table Pizza, Inc
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations. Managing of internal cost of inventory, reduction of physical inventory variance from ~12.4% to 2.2% through implementation of process controls.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment. Developing a total of (3) associates from entry level to management roles.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Intern
Roseville Area Chamber Of Commerce
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set. Microsoft word, Excel, Teams, Outlook.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05.2022
Skills
- Production Planning
- Production Reporting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Logistics Management
Timeline
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Jeld-Wen Doors
02.2021 - Current
Group Leader
Jeld-Wen Doors
10.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager
Round Table Pizza, Inc
07.2016 - 10.2018
Intern
Roseville Area Chamber Of Commerce
10.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Sierra College
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