Meagan Mittman

Experience

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  Pella Corporation

  May 2007 - Dec 2011

  Department Manager

  My position included scheduling orders and balancing staffing levels to meet customer demand under budget. Also, I took pride in coaching and mentoring teams and peers to assist them and me in reaching our individual and company goals. The teams I managed consistently ran under budget and I attribute this to successfully driving and sustaining a continuous improvement culture where each member recognizes his or her responsibility to the overall effort. I challenged and coached my teams to stay committed to following the process rather than being tempted by quick fixes.Demonstrated success record in:- Leading kaizen teams to eliminate waste and improve area’s safety, quality, and productivity - Implementing visual management tools including 5S, andons, kanban, and performance metrics - Developing standard work to improve efficiencies including final assembly and parts making- Reducing inventory and balancing work-in-progress levels through the use of JIT principals - Utilizing poka-yokes to reduce or eliminate operational defects and errors- Calculating justifications for capital expenditures - Scheduling orders using production smoothing to efficiently align demand and staffing - Managing and leading multiple departments consisting of 30-40 team members- Recruiting, training, and retaining staff to be successful in organizational and personal goals - Empowering team by utilizing an employee suggestion program to drive improvements- Motivating staff by increasing their understanding, and focus on the importance of our daily standards through servant leadership and open communication Show less

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  Hagie Manufacturing

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2014

  Working with and leading a great team of department managers, C.I. technicians, and production team to successfully incorporate Lean and Problem Solving into internal manufacturing processes. I have a hands-on approach in laying the foundation for long term sustainability by teaching and coaching on setting standards, implementing processes and performance metrics, and taking corrective action from those metrics to drive clear results. I enjoy building an atmosphere of teamwork, accountability, and ownership to reach and exceed goals. The aspect of my role I value most is mentoring my team to grow and develop both personally and professionally to meet their individual goals. Show less My role included leading, coaching, and training the members of our Continuous Improvement department to help them grow and develop in their careers. Additionally, my responsibilities included facilitating kaizen events and coordinating Lean initiatives across all facets of the company utilizing Lean/Sigma tools, training, and coaching to achieve targeted business goals, while building capabilities and skills in cross-functional support teams.Scope of projects and events included: -Process error prevention and identification through the use of poka-yokes, setup inspections, critical process check points, and 3P planning-Problem solving emphasizing root cause analysis using various Lean and TPS tools including DMAIC and A3 formats-Inventory management and reduction utilizing kanbans both in-house and with suppliers, batch size reduction, setup time reductions, material presentation, parts kitting, and standard WIP levels -Transitioning from a push to pull system creating flow through the plant using line pacing systems, standard work, cellular layout improvements, and value stream mapping-Abnormality management and tracking hourly goal attainment boards, metrics, and andons Show less

  • Production Manager

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Continuous Improvement Leader

    Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
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  Hach | Hach Lange

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Microbiology Operations Area Manager
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  Trinity Industries, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - May 2023

  Continuous Improvement Manager at Trinity Industries

  Direct the Lean deployment schedules along with project planning and implementation. Lead the plant’s skilled team of Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Engineers and Continuous Improvement Technicians. Support and work with all facets of the company to teach, coach, and drive waste out of the system to grow the business.

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  Arcosa Wind Towers

  May 2023 - now

  Assistant Plant Manager
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  Arcosa Wind Towers Inc. LLC.

  Dec 2023 - now

  Engineering & Continuous Improvement Manager