Kristine Hogan

A uniquely experienced, goal oriented operations manager with proven ability to work across multiple departments to deliver bottom line results.

Summary of Qualifications

Over 20 years’ experience in both OEM and Contract Manufacturing environments.

Continually recognized with positions of higher responsibility as a result of outstanding work ethic and performance.

Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques to promote continuous improvements.

Extensive knowledge of safety related processes and regulations.

Manage both Union and Non-Union manufacturing environments.

Increased contact manufacturing profit margins 10-17% over one year.

Increased OEM productivity 20% while decreasing overtime.

Excellent leadership and communication skills; promote and cultivate productive internal relationships across departments. Empower through training and knowledge.

Lead by example always with high level of business integrity.

Skills and Accomplishments

Production Management

Increased capacity 25% by realigning personnel, cross training, fortifying feeder departments while reducing overtime to near zero.

Developed targeted stocking program of most common sold units in OEM facility.

Launched campaign to create a culture of safety on the plant floor through empowering the safety committee and regular employee trainings and communications.

Implemented Kanban systems throughout departments, reducing stockouts to near zero and manufactured inventory by 30%.

Established work cells and feeder departments throughout production department.

Maintained all facilities off 125+ year old building.

Project Management

Designed Quality Manual and process flow maps resulting in ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Managed and developed automated packaging line for high volume cookie bakery.

Conducted on site class room and on the floor Lean training programs to manufacturers. Trainings included 5S, Kanban, Cellular and Pull Systems.

Evaluated manufacturers via Value Stream Mapping and trained employees on implementation of lean programs.

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Directed procurement of all raw material, electronic and mechanical components, and packaging, as well as, tooling; R&D requirements; MRO and office supplies.

Maintained high visibility with all key vendors.

Developed vendor evaluation program.

Designed and implemented Non-Conforming Product, Receiving, Inspection and Customer Supplied Material programs.

Professional Experience History

Insinger Machine Company1992-2007 & 2010-2014

Vice President of Operations

Advent Design2007 – 2010

Sr. Project Manager

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University, 1992

Professional Training & Development

DVIRC - Lean Manufacturing Certificate · TPM · Lean Office

CQM, Center for the Quality of Management – Succeeding with Teams ∙ Understanding Variation ∙ 7 Step Problem Solving Method

QAI – ISO Auditor Training

Professional Memberships

NAPW

APICS