Serigne Lam
642 Wilcrest Drive
Summary
Operations leader with +10 years of management experience in manufacturing plants, providing strategic planning and solutions for profitable plant operations, and overseeing daily production activities. Skilled in lean manufacturing and implementation with extensive experience managing large-scale Operations and assigned engineering projects. Orchestrated the use of DMAIC six sigma methodology to launch new products, optimize production ATS service/Cost and reduce IDOC and FMEA failures. Developed staff skills and performance by increasing productivity by 8% and decreasing employees’ turnover rate by 19%. Cultivate teamwork and high energy cultural environment committed to safety and quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operations Engineering Supervisor
Diversey A solenis Company
06.2023 - Current
- Provide technical assistance in process improvements studies as required to support SQDICP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People). Assist leadership on CAPEX and cost savings with head counts. Responsible for execution of capital projects for continuous improvement. Support execution of plant maintenance. Provide interface between production and schedule planning. Oversee activities directly related to making packaging Products for Jfill, Bib Strip and Bib Wax. Supervise production floor on Z3/Z4/Z5 and manage staff to ensure all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment operated safely. Document performance mid end and end of year.
- Define manufacturing processes and procedures for Blending, Pack-line, Spray Dry and Filtermat with safety, EHS standards and efficiency/productivity requirements.
- Propose ideas for continuous improvements program for Spray Dry and other Areas increased score from 1.33 to 3.5 and contribute on the plant lean CIMA certification on continuous improvement. Owner of lean program rolls out and relevant team board/meetings.
- Manage staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment operated safely. Document performance quarterly/mid-year and end-year reviews.
Manufacturing Operations Manager
GIVAUDAN Devon Plant
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Production management Responsible for the performance of Powders department in order to meet the production schedules and Targets. Assigned to control Inventory and ensure the availability of materials required for the operation. Monitor the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set up, so that production specifications are met, and resources are used efficiently over 90%. Coach and Monitor OFS/OEE productivity software to reduce time and increase production over 8% on off shift.
L4 & L3 Production manager
Kellogg s
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Overseeing all Club and Town house productions line from Ingredients made up input through packaging output, managing 25-30 hourly union Employees and direct coordinator with Union.
- Completed various production improvement projects on OEE and production yield metrics.
- Installed and implemented IQS system on Town house and Multi grain club and develop Project Chart scope for Major lines annual maintenance downtime.
Bake shop Manager
Kellogg s
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Direct and manage all activities in the Bake shop department related to Manufacturing processes - Ingredients delivery - production dough Mixing and procedures - quality - food safety – maintenance - Reliability - Sanitation - production changeover -inventory management.
- Established procedures SOP/OPL to train team members on new or existing manufacturing processes and Develop Safety, 5S and food safety team training processes.
- Re design Tier 1 and Tier 2 Ops meeting and increase OEE BY 9%.
- Participate and support on Two Plant Engineering CAPEX projects over $1 Million related to Zesta fermentation & Cheese it - Town & Club house packaging automation.
- Utilize Root Cause Analysis skills to resolve or mitigate operational challenges and Promote K values culture within all departments, while acting as a liaison and support between numerous areas of the organization.
Operations Project Manager
Trade Global
02.2019 - 12.2019
- As the senior leader that launched couple years ago our major client Kidbox with over 1.5 Million products inventory on our plant. I was trusted and promoted back by our senior management – to be the pioneer of transferring that client to our new Distribution center. Participating on the project design and mapping with engineers and contractors and work closely with Client representatives –site leadership – Infrastructure technicians to coordinate a smooth transition of Kidbox products – equipment- logistics – WMS and automation system to our new Distribution Center before Holiday season.
Operations Supervisor
Trade Global
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Oversee activities directly related to making packaging products for MCM, Hugo Boss, Versace. Analyzing forecast production and labor cost budget over $300,000.
- Managing department from inbound to outbound with over +55 employees.
- Designated leader for hiring/interviewing and terminating staff based on business projections.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
01.2023
Principles of Manufacturing Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
01.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Deft University
TU Deft Online Learning UK05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management
Northern Kentucky University
01.2014
Skills
- Lean Six sigma Green Belt
- Engineering Project Management
- Business Communication
- Lean manufacturing and 5S
- Direction and servant leadership
- OSHA/FDA and USDA regulations
- Public Speaking
- Change management
- Quality Control Analysis
- HACCP/GMP and SQF
- Microsoft Office and SAP
- RCA and Problem solving
French , Spanish and Wolof
French Spanish and Wolof
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Plant Operations Engineering Supervisor
Diversey A solenis Company
06.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Operations Manager
GIVAUDAN Devon Plant
08.2021 - 06.2023
L4 & L3 Production manager
Kellogg s
07.2020 - 08.2021
Bake shop Manager
Kellogg s
12.2019 - 07.2020
Operations Project Manager
Trade Global
02.2019 - 12.2019
Operations Supervisor
Trade Global
05.2013 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Arizona State University
Principles of Manufacturing Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Management
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor Of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Deft University
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