Traci Schmitz

Experience

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  Rockwell Collins

  Dec 2005 - Nov 2022

   Leads the pre-production team through the necessary activities to plan, build and transition a new product to the full-rate manufacturing environment. Ensures quality, cost, schedule, and inventory goals are achieved  Serves as a major liaison between Manufacturing and Program Management, Engineer, and the end customer for bids and proposals and pre-production Manufacturing plans Provides direction and oversight to ensure that technical problems of a complex nature are avoided and/or resolved Show less I serve as a business partner for key leaders and business functions with the use of Lean tools and techniques. I support I&SS leaders in identifying opportunities to leverage Lean to achieve business goals, increase operational and financial performance and improve process efficiency and effectiveness. Responsibilities include; 1) Ensure that the Service Solutions VP/GM is aware of, and up-to-speed on, the Lean activities taking place within the Service Solutions organization2) Assist the Service Solutions VP/GM with the development, execution and cadencing of the high-level Lean Plan for the Service Solutions organization3) Prepare or coordinate the Lean content for Service Solutions’ AOP, SFP, and QBRs4) Ensure that all major organizations and locations within Service Solutions have a Lean Plan, that those Lean Plans are linked to the organization's Breakthrough Goals & Key Business Initiatives, and that the Lean Plans are cadenced monthly5) Coordinate Lean Training and Lean certification for the Service Solutions organization6) Provide, or coordinate, Lean event facilitation for Service Solutions Lean eventsOver the course of my first year as a Senior Lean Consultant with International Service and Solutions we were able to exceed our FY15 Lean goal of $9 Million by and additional $4 Million. Keys to success are to truly understand "What Problem you are trying to solve"​ before implementing solutions that give at best, "band aid" results. Only upon understanding the true issue and Root causes of that issue can a team develop an action plan that will truly create lasting and sustainable results. Show less Lean Focal Point/Continuous Improvement Officer Responsible for all aspects of continuous improvement Led Lean Events That Include Kaizen Events, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA Problem Solving FY12 results included 5 resources identified/re-deployed ($250K), set parameters on inventory levels resulting in $105K savings, and identified $25K in other efficiency gains  Led multiple events in regional facilities; Waterbased PC Process area (Bellevue), AFDX Value Stream (Bellevue), Manufacturing Facility Timing (Bellevue), MCP Standard Work RPI (Manchester) Mentored lean focal points in Manchester and Bellevue facilities Partner in the development of facility short and Long Term strategies Track and report plant performance measures Show less

  • Principal Lean Consultant

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2022

  • Manufacturing Program Specialist/Lean Focal Point

    Nov 2012 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Lean Consultant

    Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Lean Focal Point

    Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Lean Focal Point

    Mar 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Quality/Production Lead

    Dec 2005 - Mar 2011
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  Collins Aerospace

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2022

   Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation  Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results  Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives Ability to communicate with all levels of leadership and employees, peers, customers, suppliers, academicians, external entities on a global basis is key  Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments  Acts as a catalyst for performance improvement projects and process change Assesses progress and establishes cadence reporting on performance goals  Understands complex systems process analysis, design and simulation in order to drive teams to understand, define, and resolve problems  Expert in field within the organization. Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of others in the art of Lean transformation Analyze, coordinate, schedule and facilitate all aspects of Enterprise-Level Value Stream Mapping and Analysis Ability to apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and HPWSAdvises on team design and performance. Provides development, coaching and training of managers on leadership skills Provide expertise on process improvement, organizational redesign, change management projects, and performance measures Responsible for resolution of complex problems escalated by lower level consultants Show less

  • Associate Director

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Associate Director, Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)

    Oct 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Principal Lean Consultant

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2022

  • ACE Manager, MIssion Systems

    May 2019 - Oct 2020

  • ACE Manager

    Mar 2019 - Oct 2020
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  Pratt & Whitney

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Supplier Relationship Manager
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  Collins Aerospace

  May 2024 - now

  Sr Manager Avionics Product Support

  Managing a large team of experienced professionals in Product and technical Service in multiple locations. Responsibilities include handling high profile customers and resolving complex issues. implementing continuous improvement initiatives for Product and Technical Service processes to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.