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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

My primary responsibility in this role was business transformation. We deployed the Zep Business System (ZBS) a lean business management system. It is a repeatable, teachable process that used to create superior value for our customers, shareholders and associates. Rooted in our core values, it is our culture. ZBS provides the principles, method, tools and techniques to ensure that we are continuously improving our ability to meet or exceed customer requirements on a consistent basis. Core values at the foundation, key focus on the customer, hard targets and KPIs along the way and a very systematic methodology to make sure we can execute and sustain in every business process Developed and implemented lean six sigma belt certification programs based explicitly on knowledge, kaizen engagement and a cadence of sustained results. Lean master studied under the original architects and the Toyota Productions System and Danaher Business System.Implemented Lean beyond supply chain and manufacturing including sales, marketing, finance, human resources, legal, customer service, R&D, innovation and compliance.Utilized customer engagement value streams to develop a China business model for products made in USA and sold in China to satisfy the China market requirement for American made products and technology.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

My primary responsibility included leading the transformation from legacy regional decentralized tactical buying organization to global strategic sourcing organization.Deployed AT Kearney strategic sourcing model focused on top spend categories driving $11.2% business impact during the great recession.Led deployment of SAP Source-to-Pay module/processes across multiple business units, countries, and legacy business systems.Developed and implemented Supplier Relationship Management using rating suppliers based on Enterprise Risk, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation and utilized KPIs and joint kaizens to drive continuous improvement. Developed and implemented spend analytics models including trends with commodities, heat maps for each category trend with mobile capability.Active Executive Member of Corporate Executive Board - Procurement Strategy Council utilized PSC resources to develop and implement world class category management playbook; results reduced supply base while strengthening strategic relationships and reducing overall cost through waste elimination.AT Kearney CPO Roundtable – Executive Member

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Developed and implemented strategy to transform the supply chain from a dependence on mass production monuments outpacing customer demand (takt time) to lean manufacturing cells reducing lead time cost and inventory while improving quality and serviceImplemented kanban pull systems in value streams to control raw materials and finished goods improving inventory turns while reducing lead times from weeks to days in targeted value streams.Negotiated union contract with lean cross lean functional job to allow multi-skilled operators and material handlers to accelerate lean deployment; eliminated functional job silosOptimized manufacturing and logistics network reducing number of branches and distribution centers and manufacturing locations; reduced lead time from 2 weeks to 3 days and reduced cost by 27%Implemented enterprise wide communication plan to stay ahead of measure change management challenge. The just in time information flow across the supply chain facilitated a smooth lean transition.Lead transformation of EH&S from laggard performance to best in class compliance processesImplemented value stream structure across supply chain eliminating departmental silos and driving high levels of accountability linked directly to customer requirements. Restructured salaried hourly jobs to drive customer and shareholder valueIdentified values streams, created value stream maps and used lean six sigma tools to drive vale stream transformations Utilized Strategy Deployment model to ensure resources alignment and leadership accountability for strategic supply chain priorities

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for enterprise-wide deployment of lean six sigma; including selecting consulting partners, developing belt certification standards, training all employees at all levels.Developed and implemented process to incorporate the Danaher Business System into Acuity Brands LightingManaged consulting resources targeting the value steams and kaizens on strategic objectives to transform the company and drive profitable growth.Expanded Strategy Deployment model to include cascade strategic objectives from corporate objectives through the business units to the value streams and key processesTransformed from a MRP scheduling push system to a kanban pull system based on customer demand requirements Designed and implemented six sigma program to train six sigma Black Belts, Green Belts and ChampionsImplemented six sigma program partnering with GE (strategic supplier) utilizing their best Master black belts and top consultant (George Eckes) to train 14 waves of Black Belts and 15 waves of ChampionsReduced lead times, inventory, cost and created a $24 million annualized run rate of six sigma impact.

Bs, Industrial Engineering Technology

Chemical Engineering