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Jasper, In, Us

Southfield , Michigan, Us

Bristol, Indiana, Us

Coppell, Texas, Us

• Define requirements and ensures the implementation of Lean strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed customer expectations and business performance• Responsible for ensuring the development and the sustainability of continuous process improvement culture in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization• Guarantee the implementation of the Lean Roadmap in a country level (5S Program, Problem Solving Methodology/A3s, Value Stream Map, Standard Work, Standard Work for Leaders, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance)• Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training & development, and performance discussions• Manage workshops of improvements (Kaizens weeks) for specific regions and branches to promote the continuous improvement of their value stream maps and find better standards of work• Promote and ensure the standardization of best work practices in all regions and branches • Actively train and coach Lean methodology for teams of all Lines of Business and Administrative Departments• Builds and maintains strong customer relationships. Lead collaborative efforts with leadership, branches and customers to proactively address Voice of Customer concerns• Look for innovation in the market. To be updated with the technologies applied to our activities, carrying out benchmarking and research in external companies and in Brinks' branches at regional and global level• Professional Skills Interpretation: ability to translate strategic direction into tactical deliverables that are readily embraced and implemented• Commitment: willingness to directly engage in the operational environment, roll up sleeves and lead by example whenever necessary• Ability to drive change across a diverse group of stakeholders

Assess business and processes for improved value to customers. Provide support to business owners and major stakeholders. Provide training and facilitation of LEAN Manufacturing, Standard Work, 5S and VSM modules. Document break through ideas. Prepare Report Outs to management. Define, prioritize and plan major project work. Provide engineering methodology for root cause determination. Communicate and provide needed support for sustained improvements.

Archbold, Ohio, Us

Through the supervision of manufacturing engineers and fabric technicians, I attained high-quality production and competitive products. I resolved complex problems by providing engineering methodology. I devised and provided training on foundational modules of LEAN 101, 5S, VSM and visual work standards. I defined major project work of production transformation from traditional and linear to flexible and balanced work, meeting success criteria of project goals within agreed constraints. I coached and organized small teams to document (VSM) specials process and production floor personnel. I streamlined DMAIC processes via VOC/QFD, Kano, and Fishbone among other six sigma relevant and stage appropriate tools.• Documented value stream map of current state specials process through the coaching of small teams.• Trained and aligned over 150 production and office personnel with the creation of lean 101 training curriculum.• Drove process improvement and new product development to deliver best quality new products, propelling business success and competitiveness.• Minimized labor and warranty costs, serviceability, and novelty to market by analyzing products for quality robustness.• Realize proactive mode and effective decision making by presenting data to upper management.

I delivered expert-level guidance and leadership on families' strategies for minimizing costs of college.• Hosted and conducted seminars to support families plan for college.• Delivered expert-level advice and guidance to business owner for strategizing and managing consulting business.

I led efforts towards overseeing all activities of engineering technicians, tool makers, model makers, maintenance technicians, safety coordinator and housekeeping staff.

Angola, In, Us

I instructed juniors and seniors in business and leadership courses, comprising organization behavior, management of quality, and creativity, innovation and influence to equip students with strong business administration expertise.• Commended by the senior management for receiving overall great professor reviews from most students.• Provided seniors of leadership studies with a first-off college course called innovation, creativity, and influence.

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• Founded and flourished consulting business to provide support to families planning for college.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Provided field sales training for insurance agents. Won Regional Eagle award (over 3 sales offices and 100+ agents). Named Agent of the month, February, 2010. Earned Chicago sales trip, Spring 2010. Obtained state health, life, and annuity licenses for Midwest Region.

Re-purposed resort area dune homes.

Monroe, Mi, Us

Lead staff of engineering and design professionals, including directors, managers and engineering technicians to provide increased quality, comfort, financial performance and competitive advantages in the marketplace. Lead R&D team to develop advanced products (3-7 years out). Lead innovation research and product/process improvements. Saved over $8M as Design lead on reclining chair initiative. US and International patent holder. Facilitated VSM process analysis, resulting 22% process time reduction. Authored Value Engineering articles for corporate performance news letters. Introduced DFA methodology and curriculum and led it through R&D, Operations, and Continuous Improvement groups. Trained over 200 employees on DFA, VSM and VA/VE methodologies.

Created FLS (Fredricks Lean System) with learning modules of Lean Overview, DFA, VSM, 5S, QFD, and Business Process Kaizen. Facilitated Value Analysis workshops. Opened various new business accounts in furniture markets.

Zeeland, Mi, Us

Constructed an executive length golf course with family.

Master Of Management, Organizational Development

Bachelor Of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Pre Engineering