As an accomplished Program Manager with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in driving operational improvements, reducing costs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver results that exceed business objectives. With a proven ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency, I have successfully contributed to over $10 million in savings and played a pivotal role in optimizing service operations, new product introductions (NPI), and quality improvement initiatives.Throughout my career at GE Appliances, I have demonstrated expertise in managing complex programs, from cost reduction strategies to quality enhancement and safety recall programs, all while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. I’ve led transformative initiatives, such as:• Identifying and executing $3M in cost savings through data-driven process improvements and cross-team collaboration.• Key member of Tiger Teams, which executed a 25% reduction in back orders and a 40% decrease in part supersessions, improving supply chain efficiency and significantly boosting customer satisfaction.• Integrating new product lines seamlessly into operational workflows, contributing to faster time to market and stronger cross-functional alignment.My experience in Six Sigma methodologies, coupled with my strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills, has consistently enabled me to lead teams through challenging projects, while delivering measurable outcomes. Whether guiding quality enhancement programs, improving service operations, or optimizing supply chain management, my focus is always on driving impactful solutions that align with both customer needs and operational goals.I am committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, building strong relationships across teams, and leveraging my expertise in process optimization to create value for organizations and customers alike. As I continue to evolve in my career, I am excited to take on new challenges that allow me to make a strategic impact and contribute to long-term success.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a committed leader who can drive operational excellence, deliver results, and lead teams to success.
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Principal Program ManagerGe Appliances, A Haier Company May 2022 - Jul 2024Louisville, Kentucky AreaLed Kaizen initiatives that enhanced Service Operations efficiency, contributing to faster new product introduction (NPI) and improved overall operational performance. • Identified $3M cost reduction opportunity using A3 problem-solving methodologies and collaborated with the sourcing team to initiate projects, aligning solutions with customer needs and operational goals. • Reviewed NPI processes to identify improvement opportunities, secured user agreement, and documented procedures in a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), significantly enhancing efficiency and streamlining operations, improving time to market. • Investigated the causes of a $3M revenue shortfall and collaborated with cross-functional teams on targeted improvement projects, introduced reporting to provide tracking and enhance overall business performance.• Executed various ad-hoc projects, including scoping AI capabilities, managing inventory of service parts, participated in the NPI process, supported team initiatives and enhanced collaboration to achieve organizational goals. -
Quality Programs ManagerGe Mar 2015 - Apr 2022Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesGuided safety recall and quality enhancement programs addressing safety & performance issues for over 1 million consumers, significantly enhancing product reliability, performance and effectively resolving consumer concerns. • Owned and executed all consumer-facing activities for 9 recalls, directing cross-functional efforts and managing vendor relationships to ensure consumer safety, while delivering projects on time and within budget. • Directed cross-functional team during company sale, successfully integrating 20,000 service parts and ensuring seamless operational continuity. • Contributed to a team effort that achieved a 25% reduction in back orders and a 40% decrease in part supersessions, enhancing supply availability and boosting customer satisfaction. -
Senior Six Sigma Black BeltGe Apr 2012 - Mar 2015Louisville, Kentucky AreaManaged a $20M scrap budget within the Final Mile Logistics network, implementing process improvements that generated $5M in cost reductions. • Generated $2M in savings by enhancing the consumer satisfaction program to replace damaged parts, leading to improved customer satisfaction and reduced scrap.• Developed and conducted a pilot for product repair processes in Final Mile locations, resulting in a $1M reduction in product scrap. -
Global Commodity LeaderGe Mar 2009 - Apr 2012Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesManaged $80M spend on parts and materials, delivering $10M in cost reduction and $700K in warehousing savings through strategic sourcing and project management. • Executed $3M material cost reduction by collaborating closely with engineering teams to identify opportunities and leading high value negotiations that drove significant savings. • Steered the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, contributing to $35M in incremental sales by aligning cross-functional teams to meet customer specific supply needs.
Chris Kaminski Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General
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Chris Kaminski's current role is Principal Program Manager | Project Manager | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | GE Alumni.
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Chris Kaminski attended Davenport University.
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