William Mason

Delivered strategic and operational Business Consulting Services for Facilities Management focused primarily on Lean Transformation, Efficiency, and Compliance.

Managed Facilities Operations transformation into Facilities Management (i.e. manage the Lean and Cultural Transformation Objective and any/all associated Projects) fostering and nurturing Facilities into a Lean based culture.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of the development and delivery of strategic planning, performance management, and/or program evaluation.

Applied business process transformation, quality improvement and systems engineering methodologies. Candidate will participate in a collaborative team environment, lead project teams through complex and ambiguous situations, develop timely solutions that effectively address business need, serve as a catalyst for change, and interact and maintain relationships with all levels of staff, including senior-level executives.

Accountable to manage project with approved scope, schedule and budget. Identifies, translates and applies pre-defined best practices on assigned projects.

Directed and coordinated all aspects of project including other assigned resources (personnel, tools, etc.).

Focus was on improving and refining processes.

Responsible for data analysis, development of findings and recommendations, and presentation including solution/deliverable, development, and coordinating deployment of deliverables.

Participated in development and implementation of improvement strategy Facilitates/Coaches improvement efforts to support Lean Transformation Develops and performs training related to improvement concepts.

• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by diligently reviewing documentation and implementing necessary modifications.
• Enhanced product quality through rigorous testing procedures, identifying defects and proposing corrective actions.
• Conducted thorough analyses of existing systems to identify areas for improvement and recommend viable upgrades.
• Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
• Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
• Audited Hormel and third party production facilities for compliance to food safety, food quality, and customer product requirements.

• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Spearheaded root cause analysis investigations when needed, determining underlying issues and recommending appropriate fixes.
• Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
• Improved customer satisfaction with thorough final product inspections and adherence to strict quality control guidelines.
• Established a system for tracking non-conformances, facilitating quick resolution and preventing future occurrences.
• Initiated corrective actions when necessary, addressing product or process issues promptly to minimize impact on operations.
• Conducted regular training sessions for staff to uphold and exceed quality standards.
• Improved product reliability, conducting thorough testing and analysis on each batch.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for new quality control team members, ensuring consistent performance across the board.
• Supervised a diverse staff of Quality Control Supervisors, Technicians, and Laboratory personnel.

• Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
• Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
• Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
• Ensured adherence to safety guidelines throughout all aspects of the production process, resulting in an improved workplace environment for employees.
• Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively quality control [Type] production lines.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching aimed at skill development and career growth opportunities.
• Developed comprehensive training materials to ensure consistent performance among team members.
• Reviewed raw material specifications for alignment with company requirements, reducing instances of non-conformance in finished products.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and develop solutions proactively.