Sarah Debusschere
Chatham,ON
Summary
Dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager at Agropur Cooperative with a strong track record in operations management and employee training. Championed process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime, while fostering a culture of innovation. Known for critical thinking and a strong work ethic, driving significant productivity gains through effective workflow optimization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Agropur Cooperative
Woodstock, ON
12.2015 - 06.2024
- Trained staff to enhance their problem-solving skills independently.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Implemented standard work procedures across departments, enhancing consistency in operations and reducing variability in output quality.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive identification of bottlenecks and optimization of workflows.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Increased employee productivity by leading training initiatives on lean methodologies and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting progress towards objectives and areas requiring further attention.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing continuous improvement strategies and streamlining processes.
Disability Support Worker
VON
Woodstock, ON
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addiction And Mental Health Worker
Canadian Collage of Health Science & Technology
Windsor, ONSkills
- 5S methodology
- Operations management
- Quality management systems
- Workflow optimization
- Process improvement solutions
- Training employees
- Waste reduction
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Effective multitasking
- Employee training
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
WHIMIS
First Aid
CPR
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Agropur Cooperative
12.2015 - 06.2024
Disability Support Worker
VON
01.2012 - 12.2015
Graduate Certificate - Addiction And Mental Health Worker
Canadian Collage of Health Science & Technology