Marnie Schmidt LLC

I'm a dynamic and passionate operational excellence expert who is laser-focused on increased productivity through better quality. I transform organizations by shifting mindset toward better outcomes through better FIRST TIME QUALITY and producing more GOOD units FASTER using better processes. By leveraging management systems such as ISO9001, AS9100, IATF16949 and ISO14001 with innovative methodologies such as lean, 5S and Six Sigma, I'll help you improve key areas of your performance metrics (KPIs) through strategic problem solving and performance assessment. Being a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 20+ years of broad-spectrum, hands-on experience in management, sales & marketing, strategic planning, consulting, training and quality process improvement in many industries – automotive (metal stamping, coil steel, CNC machining, plastics, injection molding, blow molding, thermoplastic extrusion, heat treat, plating, painting, packaging), aerospace, defense, electronics/electrical, consumer products, environmental services, lead acid battery recycling (secondary lead smelting), logistics and transportation, gives me an advantage. I understand quality and how it applies to a multitude of industries. I'll transform your entire organization by: - CHANGING the concept of QUALITY to a PRIORITY (not a "necessary evil") - CREATING a new organization-wide DEMAND for your quality team and system to increase engagement - UNITING your quality system with your continuous improvement efforts for MAXIMUM VALUE and a better customer experience - CLEARING out the clutter and making your quality system LEAN – (LESS paperwork!) - FOSTERING a commitment to OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT for better business results I specialize in "selling quality" and demonstrating the transformative value to be gained through operational excellence for your team and your business. Connect with me and let's start a FIRE under your quality system!