Josh Worthington

Experience

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  John Deere

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  Operational Excellence Team Member

  • Facilitated Lean manufacturing processes such as; RCI events, VSM, takt time analysis, 5S concepts, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC processes for assembly, components, and foundry operations. • Coordinated roll out of lean process (Operational Excellence) boards for Business Unit departments. Facilitated continuous improvement teams driving: SQDCM: safety, quality, delivery, cost, and moral.

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  Kiewit

  May 2015 - Mar 2016

  Project Manager

  • Managed numerous commercial and residential contracts around the Midwest. Successfully led, designed, and coordinated the installation and fabrication of fire suppression systems in a variety of commercial buildings.

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  Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2020

  • Promoted and tasked with creating a bold transformation within struggling departments. Utilized lean methodologies, leadership skills, and industry 4.0 methodologies to improve department efficiencies, employee culture, and drive improvements to company KPIs. • Reports directly to the general manager. Member of staff and the executive leadership team; assisting in strategic planning, annual planning, P&L, and company growth. • Acting manager of the sales department on top of various cross department improvement projects. Responsible for all B2B communications between 15 sales companies. Including new product programs, technical questions, project orders, shipments, and lead times. Strong influencer in capacity planning, production leveling, and scheduling.• Reduced core department work by 24% in 6 months by implementing Lean VSM philosophies. Constructed and launched VBA-Python programs to automate reporting tools, order management, and general reports.• Delivered 48% reduction in turnaround time on custom system quotes using SharePoint entry sites, LeanKit boards, and automated data-based tracking tools to streamline workflow from customers to production. Show less • Launched companywide lean program; drove improvements in machining and multi-family assembly lines.• Equipped managers and employees with tools for process improvement. Implementing SFM, morning huddles, KPIs, teaching A3 problem solving, 5S, 8 Waste, and Muda trainings. • Set the foundational systems for TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement while simultaneously running, planning, and coaching 1-2 large Kaizen events each month.• Project champion for cross functional teams that performed detailed VSM on machining centers. Identified OEE metrics and eliminated both machine program and operator efficiencies allowing for increased work center output by 23.2% and reducing WIP by 46% creating capacity for new product portfolios.• Key member of the global lean team which implemented a corporate-wide lean program in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Switzerland, France, and Czech Republic. Traveled frequently to align manufacturing facilities. Show less

  • Process Improvement Manager

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Continuous Improvement Supervisor

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2019
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  Stratosphere Group

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  Operational Excellence Consultant

  Stratosphere Group is a digital business consulting firm comprised of Aerospace industry veterans. We are results-driven and partner with our clients to deliver sustainable & supportable business improvements in process, team performance & technology. Our team brings decades of industry experience at all levels of the organization. We are systems thinkers who provide expert advice with a pragmatic approach.

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  Sierra Nevada Corporation

  Nov 2021 - now

  Corporate Process Excellence Manager