Sarah Garrison

Experience

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  Delphi Steering Systems

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

  Production Supervisor

  Responsible for the supervision of hourly workers (22 workers per line) producing various steering componentsCoach and guide with the necessary processes (examples include schedule attainment, FIFO, continuous improvement exercises, correct hourly count sheets, and up to date PM schedules for each component and assemble area) on how to make each department successfulEnforced and maintained corporate operating proceduresHealth and safety goals were met - <1 incident per month - by performing monthly team meetings to lay out expectations for the teamsEnsured that quality was the #1 priority to team members by promoting team involvementInexperienced work force hired across various Delphi sites with an employee review every 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure individual, team and business goals were being met and quality employee performance was being executedDeveloping each team members personal skills and contributions to the teamAssisted Materials Management (PC&L) in the tracking of component parts and scheduling of the assembly operationsAssured the output of quality-produced products at volumes of 6,600 steering gears per day Assisted in the creation of 3 production assembly lines from conceptionContributed to 3 successful and separate run at rates for General MotorsCreated 3 separate teams that not only met but exceeded customer requirements by attaining their goals in an 8 hour periodResolved labor union disagreements at the 1st step with a fair and equitable approachDaily use of Data Tracking system (GMTKS and IS systems) Show less

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  Akebono Brake Corporation

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  APS Engineer- Delphi Intern

  Responsible for the training of the Akebono Production System and Lean Manufacturing conceptsImplement continuous improvement projects with emphasis on the elimination of the seven types of wasteParticipate in numerous equipment and manpower analysis for the purpose of implementing standardized work practices and improving process flowDesign and implement a kanban system in a machining operation, which utilizes the techniques of Just In Time manufacturing

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  Nexteer Automotive

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2013

  Responsible for the supervision of salary employees in various pump assembly and component areasLeadership at a plant level with developing a vision to meet the objectives set forth by the organization and executeEnforce and maintain corporate operating proceduresHealth and safety goals were met - < 1 incident per month - by verifying monthly team meetings are being conducted to lay out expectations for the teamsEnsure that each and every employee’s #1 priority is quality by promoting team involvementLeadership must be exhibited on the plant floor – the role is to go to the job and be sure to support Team Leaders in meeting the objectives of the visionEnsure salary employees are focusing on the appropriate issues to meet or exceed their planned department’s budgetDaily review of the department spending budgetDaily review of the department scrap budgetDaily “Operational Availability” walks to have an understanding of why department and team goals are or are not being metDaily use of Maximo to verify down equipment and PM trackersEnsure the completion of all TPM’sAssist Materials Management (PC&L) in the tracking of component parts and scheduling of the assembly operationsAssisting in the scheduling of all service pumps and component requirements.Assure the output of quality-produced products at volumes of 8,500 pumps per dayResolve labor union disagreements in a “step and a ½” procedure Daily use of Data Tracking Systems (GMTKS and IS systems) Show less Conduct lean workshops on the Saginaw site and our sites globally to introduce and teach the benefits of lean manufacturing processesFFVSM, A3 thinking, JIT, Kanban, standardized work and visual controlsImplement lean manufacturing systems in the plants to drive performance improvements using visual management process, operational availability, level scheduling and standardized workTeach the techniques that are required to create lean departments within plants for purposes of saving money, increasing quality and shortening lead time – 1000+ Nexteer employeesTotal lean savings for 2009 - $2,678,000Total lean savings to July 1, 2010 - $1,800,000PROFESSIONAL Show less

  • Change Agent

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Production Manager

    Jul 2010 - Feb 2013

  • Lean Implementation Specialist

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2010
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  Honeywell

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2018

  Lean initiative leader for the site. Manage the production of position sensors, current and force sensors, and actuators for aerospace products. Manage the head count, the spend and savings for each department, and continue to use lean to make the departments as productive as possible

  • HOS Site Leader

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2018
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  Moeller Aerospace

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Quality Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Quality / Lean CI Manager

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Quality Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2019