TORI PRAK
Tremonton,UT
Summary
Resourceful Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in administrative duties, project management, and strategic planning. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement DBS Specialist (Lean Specialist)
Cytiva
Logan, United States
01.2021 - Current
- Explored opportunities for optimizing production practices through active participation. (Going to Gemba, where the work is performed)
- Facilitate Kaizen events- going after solving a specific problem within a process, with a cross functional team and a specific amount of time (usually 5 days).
- Assisted in the development and execution of a new-hire training process, called 'DOJO'.
- Assisted Production Managers with the measurement and sustainment of new process and procedures that were the result of Kaizen events
- Continuously update the company Business Processes (process documents)
- Awarded Certified Practitioner in the DBS/Lean tool; Daily Management
- The main contact for any Daily Management needs across the site (training, improvements, coachings, audits, etc.)
- FLL or Front-line Leadership Certified (passing grade in the 80-hour, in-person class)
- Danaher Corporations
- Initiated and managed continuous improvement projects, delivering an average cost saving annually.
- Identified areas of process improvement through value stream mapping and root cause analysis.
- Developed standard work for key processes, ensuring consistency and quality across operations.
- Monitored production output metrics such as throughput rates, scrap rates, and rework rates in order to make necessary adjustments or improvements.
- Analyzed performance metrics to track the success of Lean initiatives, adjusting strategies to meet changing needs.
- Collaborated with supply chain partners to implement Lean principles, improving lead times and reducing inventory costs.
- Developed and implemented lean initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with leadership team members to ensure successful integration of lean concepts into daily operations.
- Coordinated with senior management to align Lean strategies with organizational goals, ensuring cohesive progress.
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying and eliminating waste, improving process efficiency.
- Led the transformation of traditional manufacturing environments to Lean production systems, increasing output.
- Championed a Lean mindset among staff, leading to an increase in employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed, oversaw the implementation and sustainment of Daily Management systems, across the site, enhancing communication and operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded 5S initiatives, improving workplace organization and safety, and achieving a decrease in workplace accidents.
- Created standard work instructions for specific tasks and processes to ensure consistent quality standards were met.
- Developed visual management systems including Kanban boards, pull systems.
- Provided training on lean principles, tools, and techniques to all levels of staff.
- Led the implementation of 5S workplace organization strategies throughout the facility.
- Maintained accurate records of all lean activities such as Kaizen events and project milestones, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
- Facilitated kaizen events, driving continuous improvement and fostering the Danaher culture.
- Conducted regular Lean audits, ensuring adherence to principles and identifying opportunities for further improvement.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional and lasting improvements and sustainment processes.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and implemented corrective actions immediately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies and recommended changes as needed.
- Conducted regular audits of facility operations to assess adherence to established safety protocols.
- Coordinated training drills to increase employee knowledge and habits.
- Provided hands-on training to all company employees.
- Created educational material on a variety of topics related to workplace health and safety standards such as proper lifting technique, chemical handling protocol, electrical hazards awareness training.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Developed, executed/trained, Managed and tracked sustainment and success of Hazard Recognition (preventative) safety program.
- Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Provided employees with safety training on emergency response plans, hazardous materials handling, fire prevention and personal protective equipment use.
- Developed and created systems for employee health and safety.
- Performed ergonomic assessments of workstations to identify potential risks associated with repetitive motion injuries.
- Contributed to procedural and operational audits.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from safety inspections and investigations.
- Collaborated with management teams to implement effective strategies for minimizing risk exposure in the workplace.
- Investigated accidents to determine root cause and develop preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action immediately.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Monitored new employee progress and provided feedback to improve onboarding effectiveness.
- Developed training programs for new employees on topics such as safety protocols, job expectations, procedures and building necessary skills for the specific departments etc.
- Customized onboarding plans to meet the specific needs of different departments.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for skill development among new employees.
- Managed onboarding logistics, including scheduling and resource allocation.
- Continuouslu tracked and analyzed onboarding process metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
- Evaluated existing onboarding processes regularly in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Established a feedback loop with new hires to enhance the onboarding and new-hire training experience continually.
- Standardized, oversaw and led new-hire employees on a site wide tour.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to employee onboarding and retention.
- Created engaging content for onboarding presentations and materials.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, introducing them to the company's mission and culture.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive onboarding and physical training programs to enhance new-hire integration and confidence in systems. (Dojo)
- Developed and maintained onboarding documentation, including guides and checklists.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
Manufacturing Production Group Lead
Cytiva
Logan, United States
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Danaher Corporation
- Developed strategies and coordinated plans to associates to achieve on-time delivery.
- Ensured all paperwork and documentation escorting the final product to the end customer were cGMP compliant and met industry standards and laws.
- Conducted process trainings for a team of up to 24 Associates, to enhance operational proficiency, meet cGMP and other strict government laws.
- Monitored compliance with quality, safety, and procedural standards.
- Organized team meetings every day for KPI reviews and task assignments.
- Authored and revised Standard Work documents for various processes.
- Maintained availability of inventory for scheduled jobs each week.
- Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Established and maintained clear communication channels between the production team and external groups/departments.
- Provided assistance with conflict resolution among team members.
- Assisted Supervisor with executing disciplinary actions.
- Promoted team-building by developing and implementing team activities.
- Communicated objectives and implementation tactics to meet business goals.
- Enforced the organizations policies while creating an environment that encouraged open dialogue and continuous improvement.
- Facilitated on the floor training with individual team members to improve skills and productivity.
- Encouraged a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
- Troubleshot and resolved workflow issues by collaborating and communicating openly with other departments, shifts and leaders.
- Set challenging yet achievable goals for the team to drive performance and achieve results.
- Monitored progress on projects, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and output quality.
- Participated in hiring process, identifying and selecting candidates who fit team needs and company culture.
- Coached and mentored junior team members to aid in their professional development.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols, PPE requirements and hazard recognition habits.
- Developed project timelines and policy deployment milestones in collaboration with senior management.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations and assisted associates in goal setting while recommending promotions or additional training.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies to meet or exceed on-time delivery target.
Production Associate
Cytiva; formerly known as GE Healthcare
Logan , UT
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Operated machines used in the assembly line according to limited established procedures.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Wrapped items, placed in boxes and added proper labeling to prepare for shipment.
- Diligently maintained safety and quality standards.
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
- Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks and product jobs.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintained documentation for calibrations.
- Analyzed work orders and PCD forms to determine and record materials needed for each production batch.
- Kept operations area up to 5S standard to minimize any safety or quality risk.
- Communicated with other departments to coordinate activities related to product delivery.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Interpreted data obtained from tests performed on samples prepared in R&D lab, mirroring the steps in a larger quantity.
- Handled, measured, and mixed chemicals following prescribed methods and testing requirements.
- Utilized analytical equipment such as pH meters, Osmometers, Conductivity meters and Viscometer to analyze samples for accuracy in accordance with set protocols.
- Documented test results, compiling data for future reference.
- Collected samples from production batches to test that it was within spec for that product
- Set up and maintained laboratory instruments using troubleshooting and correction of malfunctioning equipment.
- Measured, mixed and poured liquid and powdered ingredients specific to formulations for various products.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials used in formulation processes by monitoring usage patterns and ordering supplies accordingly.
- Developed procedures related to formulating activities which included mixing times, temperatures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including marketing, production, engineering, packaging design and regulatory affairs throughout the product development process.
- Collaborated with scientists and engineers on new product lines, to standardize processes, recognize potential issues and the solutions before building product for the customer.
- Assessed the performance of existing formulas and recommended changes or reformulations as needed.
Education
High School Degree -
Dale Young Community High School
Brigham City, Utah06.2012
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Lean Manufacturing
- Group facilitation
- Kaizen
- Hazard recognition
- Critical conversations
- Schedule adherence
- Metric creation
- Problem-solving
- Creation of new documents
- Change Management
- Implementing new processes
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Project management
- Training and development
- New Hire Orientation
- Troubleshooting machines
- New product development
- Processes for new product
- HMI systems
- Clean room environment procedures
- Coaching and mentoring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Risk management
- Documentation management
- Expense reporting
- Administrative support
- Data organization
- Meeting preparation
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Data entry
- Report writing
- Scheduling appointments
- Office management
- Spreadsheet management
- Travel arrangements
- Business administration
- Proofreading
- Inventory supplies
- Office equipment
- Administrative operations
- Inventory management
- File organization
- Presentation creation
- Document management
- Travel coordination
- Document retrieval
- Scheduling
- Strategic Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Innovation management
- Employee training
- Contract management
- Verbal and written communication
- Change management
- Process improvement
- Trends analysis
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Task delegation
- Regulatory compliance
- Organizational development
- Public speaking
- Issue resolution
- Employee development
- Performance improvement
- Policies and procedures development
- Andon system
- Cycle time reduction
- Standard work development
- Strategic thinking
- Customer focus
- Waste elimination
- Heijunka scheduling
- Operational excellence
- Visual management
- Poka-yoke techniques
- Kaizen events
- Process improvement methodologies
- Team building and motivation
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Lean manufacturing tools
- Change management techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Waste reduction methods
- Performance measurement systems
- Organizational agility
- Quality management systems
- Data-driven decision making
- Performance tracking
- Workplace safety
- Onboarding process
- Career development
- Policy development
- Employee recognition programs
- New hire onboarding
- Time management
- Employee engagement
- Team building
- Employee orientation
- Training and mentoring
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Multitasking capacity
- Decision-making
- Site auditing
- Project audits
- Safety risk assessment
- Safety program assessments
- Performance improvement monitoring
- Staff training and mentoring
- Safety audits
- Safety program development
- Safety management systems
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Accident prevention
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Hazard identification
- Implementing safety policies
- First aid administration
- Ladder safety
- Workplace inspections
- Implementing safety programs
- Safety training development
- Manufacturing support
- Shipment preparation
- Equipment operation
- Equipment calibration
- Documentation
- Cross-training
- Hand tools
- Label application
- Quality inspection
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety management
- Efficient communication
- Product inspection
- Tolerances measurement
- Waste reduction
- Team collaboration
- Production line support
- Product packaging
- Packing and shipping
Certification
Certified Practitioner in Daily Management (Lean Tool), Danaher Corporations
Leadership Trainings
- Facilitation Training, 24 hour/3 day
- Front Line Leadership, 80 hour/2 week
Tool Specific Trainings
- Standard Work Usage, 4 hour course
- Standard Work Development, 8 hour course
- Daily Management Usage, 4 hour course
- Daily Management Development & Ownership, 8 hour course
- PSP, 24 hour/3 day
Timeline
Continuous Improvement DBS Specialist (Lean Specialist)
Cytiva
01.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Production Group Lead
Cytiva
01.2018 - 01.2021
Production Associate
Cytiva; formerly known as GE Healthcare
06.2015 - 12.2017
High School Degree -
Dale Young Community High School