Richard Bilodeau

Experience

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  Gap Inc.

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2001

  Forklift Driver

  Stand up Forklift driverResponsible for reading orders and ensuring the right orders were picked for customers

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  Kimberly-Clark

  Mar 2001 - now

  Manage overall governance of OPEX standards and systems for the site.Drive adherence against new systems and toolsAccountable for leading the development of new OPEX standards and systems for the siteDrive sustainability through standard work and leader standard workAssist and coach in executing Opex diagnosticswith primary ownership of the MBC and MI bubbles,and secondary ownership of the OS bubbleUse MBC,MI, and OS diagnostic tools to identify site full potential opportunities and gap closure plansEnsure OPEX process is contributing to positive trends/results. Lead PDCA if notActively engage in benchmarking and sharing of best practices internal and external to MillLead efforts to develop and improve escalation standards across site Assist Asset Team Leaders in managing asset standardsTeach the standards to front line leadership and reinforce housekeeping in areasDevelop and/or improve standards to drive site results/culture changeFacilitates the development, implementation and tracking of SW and LSW for leaders across the site Oversee tracking reports that are necessary for capturing OPEX Team standard workAttend monthly OPEX Network teleconference meetingsWork closely with Asset leader to ensure OPEX Change Agents support the development and execution of plans in placePrepare, organize, and Facilitate OPEX/Lean workshops and training sessionsCoach and develop all levels of the organization on OPEX and Lean standards and thinking to build capabilityFacilitate and champion problem solving,while being involved in countermeasure resolution Identify OPEX Team capabilities/performance gaps and prioritize activities to address these gapsAdvocate value stream thinking through teaching and coaching teams in subject matterEnsure overall communication to and from floor is effective and driving engagement Drive culture change and development of positive mindsets and behaviors Show less Isolate and Lockout Equipment Troubleshooting process interruptions and identify root causesinform appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisors of machine performance irregularities to minimize downtimeMonitor and document quality using P.I.M.S. systemMake any adjustments to meet defi Ed specifications if quality is out of specParticipate in process improvement activities Use LOP'S and SOP'S for current and new processes as neededMaintain daily production reports,exchange daily information with cohortsGenerate work requests using maintenance planningUnderstand and follow safety guidelines. Consistently comply with all safety procedures Handle daily labor to put operators in areas that are best suitedPerform grade changes that consist of changing out parts and raw material for different gradesOn the job trainer- responsible for training new hires and training operators starting a new skillForklift and scissor lift trained Show less was promoted to lead operator after being a operator for few years. Have Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good teamwork with other members Responsible for manufacturing finished goods to be stored on a pallet or into cases to be shipped to customers like walmart,costco,Proficient with P.i.m.s systemResponsible for ensuring safety and quality standards are metStrong Troubleshooting skillsPerform Grade Changes Assist in interview process of new employeesEmergency Response team memberForklift,scissor lift, boom lift trained Show less

  • Crew Leader

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Op Ex Change Agent

    Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Machine operator/back up process leader

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Machine Operator

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Op 6/back up crew leader

    Sept 2010 - Jul 2018

  • Op5/ lead operator

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2010

  • Machine Operator

    Mar 2001 - Apr 2006