Experience

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  Paperworks

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2021

  ● Managed the operational elements of a multi-million-dollar expansion plan by aligning business objectives with onboarding of new business and assets exceeding customer expectations & deadlines● Developed & implemented new standard work and daily accountability process for all new assets● Pioneered daily “Clean, Inspect, Lubricate” Autonomous Maintenance PM’s that reduced overall downtime by 20%● Reduced monthly asset waste by utilizing team feedback to determine project priorities, saving $1.8M in 2020● Utilizing Single Minute Exchange of Die methodology, reducing changeover times by 40%● All projects and Kaizens were based on improvement solicitation ideas from visuals out at the assets (team member driven)● Utilized internal Black Belts & Green Belts for all data analysis and project implementation Show less Internal Operations Excellence Subject Matter Expert with direct oversight and accountability for: • Designed and Implemented the PaperWorks Lean Production System including the developed new core OpEx skills and defining career-path opportunities for our most valuable associates establishing a corporate standard • Chaired the direct training, skills development, and mentoring of a cadre of 126 Green & 15 Black Belts through the DMAIC, PDCA methodologies and project deployment• Amplified the Lean Design and operational elements of several expansion programs throughout the corporation, accountable for designing and implementing methods of inventory optimization• Utilized demand segmentation and demand management methods (Coefficient of Variation) to improve machine utilization and OEE at our highest asset-based value stream in the corporation. • Standardized quality metrics in all facilities reducing Cost of Poor Quality by $3.1M. • Reduced monthly asset waste by utilizing team feedback to determine project priorities, saving $1.8M in the program’s initial year• Kaizen leader and trainer focused on the two bottom lines: Operational Excellence and internal skills development of our associates. • Capitalized on cross-functional training and deployment methods to assure Standard Work resulting in program sustainability and resource work-load flexing Show less Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who is a highly knowledgeable and effective internal consultant that collaborates closely with business leaders, process owners and process teams to identify, prioritize and execute improvement opportunities that result in:· Increased process speed, quality and agility· Positive customer impact· Increased productivity, reduced cost and/or increased revenue , manages improvement projects in accordance with best practices in project and change management. • Provides statistical, analytical and other Lean Six Sigma tools and training to Lean Six Sigma teams., Manages over 35 Green Belts (in training) including online learning and projects.•Facilitated and or Co-Facilitated more than 40 rapid improvement (Kaizen) events, value stream and/or other process mapping sessions, data collection/analysis. Leads Key Process Indicator (KPI) development/implementation. · Models and promotes best practices in process management, including determination of fact-based cause and effect relationships between process performance, customer needs and the bottom line. Proactively shares knowledge with other members to continuously increase the ability of the organization to leverage Lean Six Sigma improvement strategies/tactics/tools. • Coaches business leaders, project team members in the practical application of Lean Six Sigma strategies, tools and methods, in order to drive significant business impact. Show less

  • Value Stream Leader and Production Manager (2 Value Streams)

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Corporate Continuous Improvement Manager

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Continuous Improvement Associate

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Process Improvement Team

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2013
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  Briggs & stratton

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Continuous improvement manager

  • Managed, coached & mentored all the Industrial Engineers (10 total)• Designed and implemented balanced assembly operations to meet customer-defined takt time. o Implemented one-up and one-down skills training in order assure work team flexibility when imbalances occurredo Reduced throughput times, achieving record level of productivity while measurably reducing working capital • Developed Hoshin-Kanri style strategy deployment methodology • Created a “Lean Journey Roadmap” linking tactical activities to strategic objectives and assured corporate goals delivered as defined and on time• Developed & Implemented video work instructions on all assembly lines utilizing Timer Pro Software • Developed visual standard work processes and instructions that were instantly available at all workstations Show less

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  Knowles precision devices

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  Continuous improvement

  • Coached & mentored all managers in Tiered daily management driving structured accountability & problem solving• Conducted a Runner, Repeater, Stranger Analysis, delivering correct mix of inventory achieving customer takt time.• Introduced & Created COE (Center of Excellence Methodology) for Lithography dept. creating best in class for SQDIP in Knowles to horizontally duplicate success across all departments.• Created Layered Process Audits platform to sustain the Standardized work.• Provided Lean Six Sigma training for all team members (Lean 101, Waste, LSW, VSM, Hoshin Kanri, Stat Analysis, and TWI). Show less

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  Hp hood llc

  Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  Plant continuous improvement manager/ operations

  Implemented A3 Methodology into all Safety incidents to drive root cause and preventative action Aligned with Quality Assurance utilizing A3 methodology for all CAPA’S Supporting Operations with planning to close gaps in key areas focusing on incremental improvements Driving Center of Excellence methodology to key projects to support seasonal production Coaching and mentoring CI specialist with all daily continuous improvement activities (Daily management, A3 methodology, project planning, root cause failure analysis, time studies, building standard work) Creating & updating all SOP’s that drive repeatability and reproducibility Currently updating all Tier meetings to drive action and daily accountability Developed Layered Process Audits to sustain all updated or developed processes to ensure each process is at the best of the capability within the plant Show less

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  Human edge performance

  Dec 2024 - now

  Founder & ceo

  Maximizing Human Capabilities