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Shawn Parker

Carver,Minnesota

Summary

Experienced and diverse professional with a background in continuous improvement, manufacturing, lean manufacturing, and coaching. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager: Reagent Filling and Calibrator Formulations

Beckman Coulter
11.2022 - Current

Manage KPIs for Filling and Calibrator Formulations departments

  • Support and develop 4 Supervisors, 3 of which were first time Supervisors
  • Lead team in meeting SQDIP goals through use of DBS tools
  • Lead cross functional team in VD/DM using PSP to improve OEE
  • Manage labor to best execute to customer demands
  • Evaluate Supervisor performance and development
  • Ensure all associates are knowledgeable of, and comply with, work policies
  • Develop operators’ knowledge and ability to use DBS tools
  • Prepare and deliver corrective actions, as needed
  • Partner with cross functional teams to ensure ability to fill and release product to meet customer demands
  • Capacity planning for multiple filling lines.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Supervisor: Production Operations

Beckman Coulter
02.2022 - 11.2022

Daily supervision of staff of 18to ensure customer demands are met

  • Lead team in meeting SQDIP goals through use of DBS tools
  • Lead cross functional team in VD/DM using PSP to improve OEE
  • Manage labor to best execute to customer demands
  • Evaluate associate performance and development
  • Ensure all associates are knowledgeable of, and comply with, work policies
  • Develop operators’ knowledge and ability to use DBS tools
  • Provide mentorship to operators to help them develop and advance their career.

Interim Manager: Area

Hach Company
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Daily supervision of staff of 18 to ensure customer demands are met
  • Lead team in meeting SQDIP goals through use of DBS tools
  • Create and execute action plans to improve SQDIP performance
  • Manage labor to best execute to customer demands
  • Evaluate associate performance and development
  • Ensure all associates are knowledgeable of, and comply with, work policies.

Production Lead: Solutions

Hach Company
10.2017 - 03.2021
  • Train operators in SOP
  • Use daily KPI to aid operators in prioritizing work
  • Write, disposition, and close nonconformances
  • Involved in value stream mapping to increase productivity
  • Work with quality engineers to rework nonconforming products
  • Work with production engineers on the validation of new equipment.
  • Initiated and completed a project that saved $55,000/year in scrap
  • Initiated and completed a project that saved $20,000/year in labor cost
  • Handled production line documentation for waste, downtime and output.
  • Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
  • Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
  • Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Chemical Technician II: Bulk Solutions

Hach Company
02.2014 - 10.2017
  • Use existing formularies to manufacture 10 bulk reagents per day
  • Test and adjust solutions per production controls to assure quality
  • Operate all manufacturing equipment in safe and productive manner
  • Maintain clean and productive lab area
  • Keep and maintain accurate records
  • Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions.

Chemical Technician I: Quality Control

Hach Company
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Run Quality Controls on 20 finished goods per day
  • NC products that did not meet quality standard
  • Maintain clean and productive lab area
  • Keep and maintain accurate records
  • Accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions.
  • Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
  • Handled nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Team Lead: Team Sports Department

Dick’s Sporting Goods
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • Manage and control inventory
  • Assist customers and provide expert guidance on products
  • Restock shelves as needed
  • Run cash register.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Warehouse Manager

Dener Mattress Company
02.2006 - 06.2010
  • Manage and control inventory
  • Accurately receive trucks delivering new inventory
  • Ensure customers received correct product during pickup
  • Train associates on process
  • Write and present on safety topics to the team
  • Assist sales personnel on the showroom floor with customers.
  • Awarded Best Warehouse award for 0% inventory variance for year

Education

Bachelor of Art - Biology

Simpson College
Indianola, IA
12.2005

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Staff Development
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Workforce Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork

Certification

  • Danaher Certified Trainer in Teaching and Facilitating Techniques for Instructors
  • Danaher Certified Practitioner in Problem Solving Process
  • Danaher Advanced Certified Practitioner in OEE
  • Danaher Advanced Certified Practitioner in SMED

Organizational Leadership

  • Head Baseball Coach at Belmond-Klemme
  • Assistant Baseball Coach at Ames High
  • Head Sophomore Baseball Coach at Ames High

Projects

  • Initiated and completed product move from manual cell to semi automated cell
  • Initiated and completing product move from manual cell to automated cell
  • Initiated and completed change assessment to put samples back on production line
  • Lead PSP for discolored COD vials
  • Facilitated a 10% improvement in OEE in RPL
  • Facilitated reduction of calibrator backlog
  • Wrote and presented a DBS One Point Lesson on OEE

Computer Experience

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Oracle
  • Vorne (OEE Software)
  • EMDS (Document storage system)
  • SmartSolve (Quality Management Software)

Timeline

Manager: Reagent Filling and Calibrator Formulations

Beckman Coulter
11.2022 - Current

Supervisor: Production Operations

Beckman Coulter
02.2022 - 11.2022

Interim Manager: Area

Hach Company
03.2021 - 02.2022

Production Lead: Solutions

Hach Company
10.2017 - 03.2021

Chemical Technician II: Bulk Solutions

Hach Company
02.2014 - 10.2017

Chemical Technician I: Quality Control

Hach Company
09.2013 - 02.2014

Team Lead: Team Sports Department

Dick’s Sporting Goods
07.2010 - 08.2013

Warehouse Manager

Dener Mattress Company
02.2006 - 06.2010
  • Danaher Certified Trainer in Teaching and Facilitating Techniques for Instructors
  • Danaher Certified Practitioner in Problem Solving Process
  • Danaher Advanced Certified Practitioner in OEE
  • Danaher Advanced Certified Practitioner in SMED

Bachelor of Art - Biology

Simpson College
Shawn Parker