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Patrick Donovan

Grand Rapids,Michigan

Summary

Proven manufacturing leader at Amway with a track record of enhancing production efficiency, fostering team excellence and a strong focus on achieving results. Excelled in relationship building and continuous improvement while optimizing processes to significantly boost productivity.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Leader

Double X Packaging - Amway
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for start up and transfer of the Double X portfolio from California to Michigan which consists of 75 SKUs and 7 manufacturing lines
  • Executed an accelerated ramp up strategy to deliver 100% transition of the Double X portfolio 6 months ahead of original plan
  • Led the hiring strategy and execution to build a new department which included hiring 36 technicians and support staff
  • Developed a strategic staffing ramp up plan and managed 70 additional agency associates
  • Responsible for managing safety, quality, cost and delivery for the Double X Packaging Department

Team Leader

Granulation - Amway
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery for Granulation manufacturing including leading 30 direct reports.
  • Delivered a $2 Million variance improvement through continuous improvement, team capability development, and strategic insourcing
  • Manufacturing lead for insourcing new roller compaction technology delivering $1 Million in cost savings.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Solid Dose Packaging - Amway
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Led efforts to reduce lot-to-lot changeover downtime by building capability of the team on the line
  • Reduced average time to complete changeover by 35% and standard deviation to complete task by 200%

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Solid Dose Manufacturing - Amway
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed and trialed alternate coating solution recipe to eliminate the need heat coating solution.
  • Led 72-hour clean hold time study to support the elimination of unnecessary cleans


Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Engineering Sciences

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2018

Timeline

Group Leader

Double X Packaging - Amway
10.2021 - Current

Team Leader

Granulation - Amway
08.2018 - 09.2021

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Solid Dose Packaging - Amway
05.2017 - 08.2017

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Solid Dose Manufacturing - Amway
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Applied Engineering Sciences

Michigan State University

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