Lexsi Mross

Lexsi Mross

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Continuous Improvement Specialist - Green Belt Lean Six Sigma

  • Education

    • Arkansas State University

      2017 - 2020
      Master of Science (M.S.) Molecular Biology
    • Arkansas State University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology
  • Experience

    • Arkansas State University

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
      Research Assistant
    • Perfect Finish Detailing, LLC.

      May 2015 - Jun 2020
      Business Owner
    • Arkansas State University

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2019
      Graduate Research Assistant
    • Revolution Cannabis

      Feb 2020 - Jan 2024

      • Promoted to Director of Continuous Improvement due to exceptional performance and cost-saving initiatives.• Successfully lead and manage multiple teams across four states on diverse continuous improvement projects. • Delivered $1.3 million in annual savings within the first four months of promotion, demonstrating a remarkable ability to drive financial results. • Streamlined operations across cultivation, harvest, production, extraction, order processing, and Microsoft Cannabis 365 ERP system in four states, enhancing efficiency and productivity.• Leveraged process maps, spaghetti diagrams, and root cause analyses to swiftly identify and implement process improvements.• Managed capital and operational expenditures for all new and replacement equipment, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.• Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma team training across four states, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Developed and implemented SOPs, ensuring standardized and consistent operations. Show less • Promoted to Director of Research and Development due to exceptional expertise in experimental processes, analytical thinking, and unwavering commitment to quality.• Pioneered innovative product development, including live resin/rosin carts, concentrate infused flower, and a variety of gummy flavors, resulting in significant revenue growth. • Established and implemented standardized SOPs across multiple facilities, ensuring product consistency and quality.• Introduced automation equipment that streamlined production, boosting capacity and yields while reducing labor costs.• Effectively managed capital and operational expenditures, optimizing resource allocation and financial performance.• Developed and implemented SOPs, ensuring standardized and consistent operations. Show less • Streamlined cannabis extraction processes through SOP development and implementation.• Optimized lab operations by analyzing historical data and implementing process improvements.• Pioneered a novel short path distillation method achieving 90%+ D9-THC potency.• Empowered extraction team to achieve independent operation, meet production targets and KPI’s.• Mastered CO2 extraction techniques for cannabinoids and terpenes in both supercritical and subcritical forms.• Devised and implemented preventive maintenance protocols to minimize downtime. • Performed cryogenic ethanol extraction and solvent recovery procedures.• Consistently isolated strain-specific terpenes at 90%+ purity and exceptional transparency.• Oversaw all post processing operations for all extraction methods. • Supervisor to production and kitchen formulation departments.• Managed supply chain, inventory, and maintenance for the extraction lab.• Tracked all inventory and labor in Biotrack and Microsoft Cannabis 365.• Maintained commitment to employee safety (OSHA) and workplace sanitation. • Oversaw construction of extraction lab and kitchen. • Managed all blueprints, CAD drawings, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Show less

      • Director of Continuous Improvement

        May 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Director of Research Development

        Mar 2022 - May 2023
      • Lab Manager

        Feb 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Good Day Farm

      Mar 2024 - now
      National QA Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      Project Management Institute
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Project Management Institute
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lexsi Mross
      Graduate Research Assistantship - Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Lexsi Mross
      Arkansas Biodiveristy Scholarship Arkansas State Univeristy Aug 2017
    • Awarded to Lexsi Mross
      Graduate Teaching Assistantship Arkansas State Univeristy Aug 2017