Justin Fernandez

Experience

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  SAF-HOLLAND Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

  Continuous Improvement Engineer

  • Establish customized continuous improvement strategy for manufacturing facility and partner with stakeholders to execute the strategy • Coordinate 2 Kaizen events per month at various manufacturing facilities including Cincinnati, OH, Dumas, AR, Warrington, MO and Wylie, TX.• Implement standardized-work, 5S, and TPM procedures and organize monthly cross-functional training events to increase employee buy-in and ensure that processes are being maintained and optimized as needed• Designed OEE data tracking documentation process to track machine efficiency and use PDCA to optimize performance• Certified internal auditor responsible for warehouse management, tooling, maintenance, part manufacturing, and quality control processes according to IATF standards Show less

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  Boral Windows

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Continuous Improvement Leader

  • Recommend Continuous Improvement based on evaluating operational and financial data and qualitative analysis based on observation and discussion; supported by proposed budget and cost/benefit forecasts.• Project manage approved Continuous Improvement programs by coordinating necessary human and operational resources and setting and implementing budgetary and timing controls to achieve chartered goals.• Coach, counsel and train operational managers and staff to apply, support, sustain and develop a Continuous Improvement culture.• Facilitate and lead Continuous Improvement events as a subject matter expert while empowering operational staff and associates to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.• Leverage best practices gained through Continuous Improvement activities to other activities which would benefit from implementation.• Execute formulated or directed plans individually and through teams, notably through coordinating and running successful kaizen events with quantified success.• Manage own time and to formulate priorities to manage several tasks at once without local or frequent direction.• Identify and plan to avoid potential barriers. Facilitate resolving barriers with sponsors.• Monitor cost, schedule and performance of projects and events. Evaluate and take remedial actions to achieve sustained success. Show less

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  GEODIS AMERICAS

  Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

  Industrial Engineer III

  • Works with enterprise business units at the operational and corporate level to drive process improvements, identifying compliance to customer service standards and strategies for consistent, repeatable, and flawless execution• Leads the design of cutting edge approaches and solutions utilizing broad knowledge, best practices and benchmarking. • Assists in sales process by visiting potential or existing customers to develop scope of work, operational planning and opportunity assessment• Evaluates, designs and implements new layouts: including storage rack, conveyor, automation, and other material handling solutions for facilities • Implements Continuous Improvement initiatives to help ensure the continuation of streamlined processes them to create a sustainably lean organization • Integrates subject matter knowledge with industry experience, relevant related disciplines, program/process design principles, and business goals and strategy• Leads teams or individuals on project work, to help clients and operators achieve sustainable results • Leads multiple Industrial Engineering projects with minimal oversight• Manages projects and program execution Show less

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  DLL

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  Lean Expert

  Operational Lean Deployment•Provide input on local or regional Lean plan and country strategy and translate this into a local execution plan and local or regional Lean projects.•Execute key activities within the Lean Transformation by especially supporting & driving MDI & MWI with the key office/regional teams.Local process & systems optimization•Analyze local processes, learn, spar, and teach others on all ins & outs of process optimization techniques within the process and related technology landscape.Business Process Change•Deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in process capability to reduce defects, variation and cost.•Coordinate the execution of local / regional improvement projects for business change, using the Lean methodology.•Benchmark against best-in-class tools & methods and share best practices within the business.•Effectively communicate teams’ progress to operational and Lean leadership.Deliver improved P&L financial performance•Deliver project improvements and capture the local business change effects according to the agreed monitoring & preferred delivery format.•Lead and manage completion of projects to drive continuous improvement in revenue and cost out of the business, by applying operational excellence in an effective manner (such as eliminating non-value add, waste and other related bottlenecks in the business process).•Report the outcomes periodically to the (Regional) Lean Coach and assigned Country MT member.Lead Change•Act as a hands-on improvement agent and business partner in improving the way we do business today.Continuous Improvement•Deploy the knowledge and the correct choice and execution of key Lean techniques & tools in that setting and business change cycle•Transfer knowledge and train others in their Lean techniques & thinking. Drive Lean throughout the company by identifying process issues and implement new solutions that can be implemented in coordination with the functional process owners. Show less

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  Bridgecrest

  Jan 2025 - now

  Process Engineer

  • Analyzed processes at Bridgecrest to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance customer experience.• Implemented new strategies to streamline loan processes and increase efficiency.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for process optimization.