Robert Amsler

• Reduced 65% injury rate by establishing Lean-Safety department to integrate risk management and lean methodologies, execute regular safety and environmental compliance audits, and conduct risk assessments of new and existing manufacturing processes for proactive approach.
• Identified over 500 safety and process inefficiencies through 14 Kaizen workshops partnering with 7 cross-functional teams to revise all business processes resolving 100% of identified waste.
• Designed innovative continuous improvement operational plan that revitalized all business units and increased sales 20% by end of 2nd quarter.
• Accomplished Industry 4.0 EH&S digital upgrade by developing an online Near Miss & Incident reporting program for logging all information in seconds, with 100% accuracy and quality improving tracking to real-time so team members can rapidly and correctly make reports and execute best improvement practices lowering injury rates by 65% in 1 year.
• Improved risk management by managing audits and inspections with Industry 4.0 digital platform, including risk analysis through continuous improvement methodology improving 75% job safety processes in 1 year.

• Increased business profits15% for client companies, by streamlining processes, implementing effective organizational structures, properly aligning reporting metrics, and developing employee incentive plans based on focused KPIs.
• Saved $1.5M in manufacturing waste reduction by revising 90% of internal material flow lines through 7 successful kaizen events.
• Developed and maintained the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems including revising and creating new procedures for Environmental Management Program resulting in receiving the Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) program certificate for environmental stewardship and pollution prevention.
• Decreased die change time for $100K yearly savings along with enhancing safety and 40% reduction in ergonomic injuries.
• Provided leadership for a staff of 6 to coordinate the implementation of Lean Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve the Quality Management Systems for a successful ISO 9001 audit.
• Established digital platform and executed work process improvement with 100% success by delivering the concept of operation for employee suggestion website and collaborating with developers.
• Slashed operational costs by reducing defect efforts with annual savings of $120k per year.
• Reduced 50% of worker compensation claims and 75% of organizational costs by enhancing safety with cross-functional collaboration and individual growth by empowering and transforming over 200 people with effective lean-safety methodology and risk mitigation training.
• Negotiated project to improve safety ergonomics program in production and warehouse reducing reported injuries by 70% in 1 year.

• Coached and empowered senior leadership, operations, and management teams to deliver continuous improvement events and opportunities, resulting in 20% increase in productivity and 15% reduction in costs.
• Provided beginner and advanced training on Continuous Improvement tools to all associates in two production and warehouse facilities, resulting in 50% reduction in defects and 25% improvement in efficiency.
• Co-developed safety procedures and implemented safety training programs, resulting in 40% reduction in accidents and injuries.
• Tracked and optimized productivity, sales, and quality standards through metrics and performance targets, ensuring effective return on assets and achieving 10% increase in sales revenue.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement process improvements, resulting in 30% reduction in cycle time and 20% increase in on-time delivery.
• Led 12 Kaizen events and facilitated problem-solving sessions to drive continuous improvement and achieve operational excellence.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles and tools to improve process efficiency and reduce waste, resulting in 25% reduction in lead time and 20% increase in capacity.

• Worked with plant and corporate leadership to develop and implement the company’s Lean production system by empowering employees with Lean methodology and trained over 350 organizational employees for cultural transformation.

• Increased $5M organizational revenue by developing cross-functional team members on risk management, risk analysis, and process improvement with 14 successful Kaizen events.

• Enhanced yearly output from 56 trailers to 90 by reducing trailer build time from 9 to 5 days with enhanced cross-training for rapid changeover and JIT pull system.

• Reduced trailer paint time from 3 days to 1.5 days while continuing to produce at or above previous production levels.

• Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.

• Identified supply chain metrics(forecast variance, total spending, cost savings) using data and survey reporting methods in order to monitor performance.

• Trained and coached staff in development of World Class Management system and Lean principles, achieving a 20% increase in efficiency and a 10% reduction in costs.
• Led Gemba walks and daily management for transformational leadership, resulting in 25% improvement in employee engagement and a 15% reduction in turnover.
• Developed and maintained lean transformation plan, including value stream maps, resulting in 30% reduction in lead time and a 20% improvement in on-time delivery.
• Coached and mentored leadership toward continuous improvement culture involving all team members, resulting in 40% increase in employee engagement and 20% reduction in turnover.
• Tracked progress of lean Subject Matter Experts (SME) and empowered team members to implement solutions, resulting in 25% improvement in quality and 15% reduction in defects.
• Drove lean thinking into functional areas to create enterprise-level value stream management, resulting in 30% increase in customer satisfaction and 10% reduction in time-to-market.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement process improvements, resulting in 20% reduction in cycle time and 15% increase in capacity.

• Deftly analyzed local hazards/threat assessment for application to planning and physical security needs of installation and route primarily focused on Principals/assets identified and evaluate installation access control points for adequacy of antiterrorism and physical security features and procedures to establish effectiveness of defense-in-depth operations for task critical assets
• Provided advanced emergency medical care to Contractor personnel and performed day-to-day personal protective security functions
• Senior Command of lead/principal vehicle, follow vehicle, acting as response agent whenever required in motorcade or similar operations, and maintaining assigned protective formation position during principal’s walking movements

Training Certs:

• WPPS I&II Certified, Secret Security Clearance with DoD & DoS, Team Advance Operations, Route Recon, Rout Planning, Site Survey, Detailed Site Planning, Indoor/Outdoor Site Drafting/Pictures, Public Relations, Medical Transport Route Planning, Motorcade Security/Transport, Executive Vehicle Transport, Offensive/Defensive Tactical Driver, Convoy Security & Medic, Medical Logistics for Motorcade Operations, Executive/DOS Security Escort/Protection, Indoor/Outdoor Site Security, QRF Medic, Weapons Training (M-4 rifle, G-19 handgun, Shotgun, 203, 209, 249 qualified) , U.S Embassy Guard Force Commander/Medic, Site Lead Medic, Gun Range Medic, Team Medical Trainer, Motor Vehicle Extrication Trainer

• Skillfully supported control measures for any environmental accidents which may involve any hazardous chemicals that may pose risk towards accidental fires or toxic spills or leaks.
• Conducted daily detailed inspections on all fire and emergency equipment for any defects, necessary repairs, and replacement of logistics.
• Carefully and professionally provided fast and accurate patient services, life support, and ambulatory care to extremely ill and injured utilizing wide variety of basic and advanced abilities and techniques.
• Coordinated and supported HazMat Team suit-up and was part of Emergency Vehicle Extraction Team.
• Confidently trained/mentored new Firefighters and Paramedics in firehouse and in field as Instructor Coordinator and assessed them for strategy improvements toward success.
• Enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimizing impact of hazards and emergency incidents on people, environment, and economy.
• Recovery and management of hazardous, toxic, and flammable materials; Recovery after storm and flood; Motor vehicle accidents.
• Administer basic first aid/advanced paramedic lifesaving tactics; Emergency/non-emergency patient care and transport by rescue ambulance
• Carry out building inspections to prepare risk assessments and pre-incident plans
• Maintaining good health and physical fitness
• Undertaking ongoing development and maintenance of skills and knowledge through regular training and studies

• Trained and employed to perform array of different duties some of which are outside of requirements situational dependent
• Involved in providing outpatient health care and medical readiness to several battalions of +1000 Marines and Sailors
• Trained and worked in Multi-Service ward at Oakland Naval Hospital, assisting doctors, nurses, and fellow corpsmen in treating patients coming out of surgery, in intensive care unit, or while in emergency room
• Being attached to 1st Marine Division was also tasked with 6 months of deployment Operation Enduring Freedom
• Provided medical and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance personnel engaged in direct action and reconnaissance operations
• Performed paramedical skills, basic life support, minor surgical procedures and other routine and emergency medical care
• Advised operational personnel in measures for prevention of illness and treatment of injuries associated with swimming, open and closed circuit SCUBA diving, military free-fall, and amphibious operations
• Performed duties using open and closed circuit SCUBA in direct support of FMF Reconnaissance Units
• Understanding laws of diving; understanding theory and practice of decompression and use of decompression tables
• Recognize all diving illnesses
• Perform duties as hyperbaric chamber operator and inside tender

Training:

• Tactical Combat Casualty Care Provider & Instructor; Served as Lead Medic of Marine RECON LAV Company; Medical training for expatriates and Cooperating Country Nationals; Mobile security team management including route, journey, and mission planning; Provide risk consultation, incident management, crisis management; Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns; Provide medical and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance personnel operations; Perform paramedical skills, basic life support, minor surgical procedures, and other routine and emergency medical care