Karen Mejía

Experience

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  Levi Strauss & Co.

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2020

  Lean Champion

  -Provided Continuous Improvement tools training to the Operations team. Tools included Gemba Walk, Shopfloor management, 5´s and Problem-solving methodology -Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) management by creating and following indicators with the objective to identify and propose projects related to cost reduction and productivity improvement -Set basic standards of lean tools to be implemented in the company. -Provided coaching and guideline while executing and documenting CI projects -Executed cross functional Kaizen events through DC operations Show less

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  Adidas

  Mar 2020 - now

  -Determine and evaluate the impact of Continues Improvements (CI) initiatives related to the Distribution Center (DC) needs (safety, quality, productivity, sustainability, people)-Participate on global CI initiatives and give support to other sides -Coordinate the sustainable implementation of lean tools and adapt these tools to local culture and normative-Implement continuous improvements tools (Gemba Walk, Shopfloor management, 5´s and Recognition program)-Member of the automation project implementation team. Show less

  • Sr. Outbound Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Manager Lean Ambassador

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2023