David Bonnette MS, PMP, LSSMBB, ASQ CMQ OE, PROSCI CM

Experience

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  Carrier HVAC

  Jun 2003 - Mar 2008

  CI / Quality Manager | Buyer

  • Utilized Value Stream mapping to evaluate the whole production system.• Developed business metrics to track organizational and departmental goals and linked office software to automatically update them.• Initialized process management and process certification to bring defects to 43ppm or below.• Increased productivity by $679,487 and reduced product cost by $28,370 annually.• Implemented lean manufacturing to pull the product through the production system, improving flow while creating value for the customer.• Adapted market feedback analysis and operator data to identify opportunities. Used various problem-solving tools to find the root cause. Implemented mistake proof solutions.• Supervised, coached, and mentored project and weekly teams.• Tracked progress using project management and adjusted action plans accordingly. • Worked with employees to implement a system of continuous 5S and TPM to reduce downtime and increase flow through the departments. Show less

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  SAF Holland

  Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  Continuous Improvement Engineer

  • Worked with other CI Engineers to develop corporate criteria for the implementation of lean manufacturing.• Coordinated project teams, Kaizen teams and launched 5S and TPM systems. • Worked with all other members of staff to see projects through to completion that were driven by metrics.

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  PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2010

  Continuous Improvement Facilitator

  Developed metrics to measure and trend recruiting activity and every category of business performance.• Designed a Continuous Improvement and Change Management system for the company.• Developed and delivered training, created training videos to enhance onboarding time to efficiency by 84%.• Trained and coached Value Stream Management for business to increase productivity by 32%.

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  DynCorp International

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2015

  Continuous Improvement Senior Manager

  • Led a team of Lean Six Sigma Blackbelts• Coordinated the stream of projects with executives• Managed the Continuous Improvement Culture Change• Trained & Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and Lean Practitioners

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  STERIS Instrument Management Services USA

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

  • Led and directed project teams and provided guidance, coaching and performance assessment of project development activities assuring compliance with quality system requirements.• Managed day-to-day operational aspects of the project management function. • Managed project portfolio to achieve project objectives while meeting budget and resource expectations. • Conducted monthly project portfolio reviews with stakeholders to assure alignment with corporate objectives.• Communicated proactively with New Product Development (NPD) Management and other key leaders to identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement and business growth, and overall project portfolio health. • Assessed and refined existing New Product Development processes to ensure alignment with ISO standards, Steris corporate processes and external regulatory requirements such as FDA and international medical device requirements.• Developed, delivered, and maintained corporate training program for New Product Development processes.• Worked with various department heads to assure alignment of functional team member objectives and work schedules to assure projects deliverables were achieved. • Effectively applied Stage/Gate methodology to drive project completion.• Identified project risks / critical issues and developed mitigation plans to minimize portfolio exposure.• Worked with Product Managers, Sales Team, Product Specialists, Manufacturing and Engineers in creating design and manufacturability process validation plans and lab tests.• Participated in the NPD Portfolio Planning process to assure alignment of project management function with corporate portfolio strategies. Show less • Incorporated a Lean Transformation into IMS (Instrument Management Services), a subsidiary of Steris in a medical device production environment. ISO 13485 implemented and Shingo Award focused environment.• Ensured that each site and every team (department) review their performance on a daily (weekly for site) basis pertaining to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost) and drill down to activity that drives each.• Managed Kaizen activity and strategy within each site.• Mentored, Led and Coached everyone in the company (from executives to technicians) in Lean methodologies. Show less

  • Project Manager 3

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Continuous Improvement Manager

    Mar 2015 - Jan 2018
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  CHRISTUS Health

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  Director Of Performance Improvement at CHRISTUS Health

  • Improved operations (process and labor) to generate over $3M in increased revenue and improve customer satisfaction 85%• Developed a cadence of value stream review to collaboratively assess and implement best practices organizationally

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  PAE

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

  Transition Manager / Six Sigma Master Blackbelt

  • Helped create and implement a lean six sigma organizational strategy for programs within the portfolio to reduce defects, eliminate wastes and increase customer satisfaction. • Employed LSS methodology, change management, and analytics into organizational operations to accomplish business objectives while partnering with other LSS-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects.• Assisted leadership in successfully transitioning new programs and Program Managers with the skills (LSS, PM, Financial) required to be successful, profitable, and maximize revenue. Show less

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Process Excellence Principal Manager

  • Spearheaded Scope, Plan, and Direct projects to meet the annual objective target of $30 Million revenue.• Taught and coached Lean processing and Lean / Change Management reducing cycle time by 40%.• Developed metrics for measuring and improving the overall health of the organization. • Collaborative leader, team contributor, public speaker, and trainer with demonstrated success in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a mindset of innovation while directing diverse, cross-functional teams to facilitate training, manage change, and ensure the successful adoption of improvement methodologies. Show less

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  Amentum

  Mar 2024 - now

  • Continuous Improvement Director

    May 2024 - now

  • Senior Quality and Continuous Improvement Manage

    Mar 2024 - May 2024