Darryl Benson

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Operational Excellence Consultant - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt @ Digital Infuzion
gaithersburg, maryland, united states
Darryl Benson's Location
Cross Junction, Virginia, United States, United States
About Darryl Benson

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEExperienced Operations/Quality/Project Management Professional A results-oriented leader and Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CMBB) possessing an extensive record of Quality Assurance, Product Management, Operations, and Operational Excellence experience in various environments. A change agent in healthcare, food, wind power, motor vehicles, and aerospace industries. Exercises strong leadership in the development and pioneering of strategic quality management, continuous improvement systems, and customer satisfaction systems. Owns an extensive record of teaching and leading the integration of Quality and Lean Six Sigma techniques in the business process at the collegiate level. Seeking an opportunity to drive business excellence through the achievement of cultural and business objectives.Strategic Planning Systems Integration TQM Facilitator/Trainer Statistical Process Control Supervisory Experience CATIA / CADAM Six Sigma Trainer Structured Problem Solving Quality System Auditing Team Building/Facilitation Project Management Lean Manufacturing Quality Functional Deployment Statistical Analysis of Processes Human Resource Development SAS User Taguchi Methods/D.O.E. Data Acquisition SystemsSpecialties: Six Sigma Black BeltCertified TQM FacilitatorLean Enterprise SpecialistCertified Professional Manager

Darryl Benson's Current Company Details
Digital Infuzion

Digital Infuzion

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Operational Excellence Consultant - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
gaithersburg, maryland, united states
Employees:
109
Darryl Benson Work Experience Details
  • Digital Infuzion
    Process Improvement Specialist
    Digital Infuzion Feb 2022 - Present
    Rockville, Md
    • Conducted Internal Audits to ensure compliance with CMMI and ISO standards.• Teamed with disciplinary leaders to improved Business Continuity Strategy and Management• Led effort to document and develop Guideline for Agile Software Development Life Cycle using Azure DevOps• Mentored and coached Human Resource staff in improvement and documentation of Talent Acquisition, Onboarding and Training processes• Worked with cross-functional team to verify Software Validation documentation prior to Customer• Championed new Lean strategies, framework and project elements to drive multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul• Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation
  • Strategic Staffing Solutions
    Senior Process Analyst
    Strategic Staffing Solutions Oct 2021 - Present
    Detroit, Michigan, United States
  • Guidehouse
    Lean Six Sigma Senior Consultant, Public Health
    Guidehouse Jan 2021 - Nov 2021
    Washington Dc-Baltimore Area
  • Adventist Healthcare
    Operational Excellence Senior Advisor
    Adventist Healthcare Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
    Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Adventist Healthcare
    Senior Operational Excellance Consultant
    Adventist Healthcare Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
    Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Frederick Regional Health System
    Lean Six Sigma Coordinator
    Frederick Regional Health System Sep 2014 - Dec 2019
    Frederick, Md
  • Frederick Regional Health System
    Lean Six Sigma Process Coordinator
    Frederick Regional Health System 2014 - 2015
  • Networking & Engineering Technologies, Inc.
    Sr. Business Analyst Consultant - Mbb
    Networking & Engineering Technologies, Inc. Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Provide management consulting services that include enterprise-wide business strategic planning, business process re-engineering and performance-based management the Federal Facilities Division (FFD) at Washington Headquarters Organization (WHS) at the Pentagon. The FFD is one of only eight DOD designated high performing organizations (HPO)..Selected Contributions: Lead the alignment of software functionality with business processes Institutionalized and implemented new strategic plans and process improvement strategy Created operational standards and measures that drive the organizational transition. Developed training to facilitate the continual leadership and deployment of HPO culture.
  • Americold Logistics
    Continuous Improvement Director
    Americold Logistics 2011 - Oct 2012
    South West Region - Usa
    Develop and set deployment strategy for a Six Sigma project implementation. Mentor and coach executive leadership in the selection of projects and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Create project plans and guide team members, including personnel certified at the Black, Green and Yellow Belt levels, to complete projects in an efficient manner. Train other team members on the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques.Selected Contributions: Developed Champion Training for executive and general staff Developed Green Belt curriculum for warehouse staff Develop introductory presentation to Lean Six Sigma for customers.  Improved Export Documentation Accuracy by 10% to meet customer expectations. Designed and implemented process for handling new customer’s product. Designed and implemented new process for identifying and communicating nonconforming product. Develop and document new processes to improve pallet inventory accuracy in multiple sites.
  • Kraft Foods
    Business Unit Manager
    Kraft Foods Oct 2009 - Mar 2012
    Develop and communicate the vision and expectations, based on strategic direction and values of corporation, to unit members. Integrate different team functions and ensure the highest quality performance through the selection, empowerment, and coaching of qualified staff that contribute to unit goalsSelected Contributions: Improved throughput by 35%. Improved OEE over 20% Implemented new crewing strategy that decreased headcount by 24% Implemented enhanced crew meeting to drive improvements Relocated line and made design improvements that reduced crewing by 20% Improve Machine Availability through improved preventative maintenance. Maintained low cost producer status for product by more than 25%.
  • Kraft Foods
    Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager
    Kraft Foods 2009 - Nov 2010
    Develop and set deployment strategy for a Six Sigma project implementation. Mentor and coach executive leadership in the selection of projects and ensure alignment with strategic goals. Create project plans and guide team members, including personnel certified at the Black, Green and Yellow Belt levels, to complete projects in an efficient manner. Train other team members on the use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques.Selected Contributions: Developed Six Sigma Culture: Trained and Certified 3 Black Belts in first 6 months impacted productivity by 68% of entitlement. Taught Six Sigma training series for Senior Management and Support Personnel. Taught frontline leadership training to improve Change Management Skills and created organizational development plan. Improve supplier delivery and quality performance by facilitating cross organizational team. Impacted productivity by 52%. Reduced warehouse space 40% by improving storage and operating systems through incorporation of lean concepts and tools.
  • Tower Tech Systems
    Director Of Quality
    Tower Tech Systems Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
    Define strategy for and develop, execute, and manage a comprehensive Quality Management System as it relates to product quality development, communication with customers, internal process improvement, and supplier development in accordance with corporate goals. Selected Contributions:Lead Quality Organization for two sites (built 2 new facilities)Created and Implemented Corporate Quality Management System that passed audits by all customers and potential customers and Tower Tech Status has been raised to "preferred status".Developed and Implemented Contract and Product Development Processes to insure improved initial quality. Established and Implemented Single Point of Contact to improve Customer Communication Process and improve Tower Tech responsiveness to customer needs and product requirements. Customer surveys indicate that this gives Tower Tech a strategic advantage.Engineered and Implemented Supplier Qualification Process that featured a supplier self -survey and audit process. Suppliers have been audited and continuous improvement efforts have been introduced and implemented.Work with Senior Management in the Development of KPIs and the use of Dashboards for monitoring progress and driving improvements. Rework hours were reduced by 80% in the last 5 months of 2008.
  • University Of Phoenix
    Star Faculty Member
    University Of Phoenix Oct 2002 - Aug 2008
    Kansas City, Missouri Area
    Conduct audits, coach and mentor instructors by stressing student achievement through modification of teaching techniques. Teach assigned classes in accordance with current course outlines. Review and update course outlines and syllabi. Propose and develop new courses as appropriate. Modify curriculum and/or teaching style based on assessment results and professional development experiences. Document modifications based on assessment results. Courses Taught:Organizational BehaviorManagement TheoryCritical ThinkingOperations ManagementQuality and ProductivityManagement and SupervisionProject Management
  • Harley Davidson Motor Company
    Senior Quality Engineer
    Harley Davidson Motor Company Jan 2000 - Jan 2008
    Facilitated a team environment through coaching and mentoring techniques to carry out a full range of quality functions. Ensured the effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the life cycle of the product. Introduced and implemented initiatives to drive continuous improvement throughout the business process. Selected Contribution:Mentor and Coach 3 Engineers, 3 Non-Traditionals and 23 Hourly Employees in continuous improvement processes and overall product quality. Improved out of box by 23% and improved process efficiency by 12%.Organized the Corporate SPC Council comprised of members from all sites and lead the implementation of enterprise SPC/data collection system which contributed to over 1 million dollars savings.Made technical presentations to all levels. Developed and conducted SPC Training for trainers, operators and all levels of management.Monitored internal PPAP process and promoted daily process verification through completion of PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Parameter Control, Capability Studies, and Gauging Strategies. This improve initial product quality and reduced the need for 1 prototype build which reduce a week in Process Development Cycle.
  • Teledyne Continental Motors
    Supervisor / Senior Quality Engineer
    Teledyne Continental Motors Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
    Supervised inspection staff for 24 hour seven day a week operation. Ensured gauging was repeatable and reproducible. Initiate continuous improvement efforts through the use of statistical analysis. Selected Contribution:Implemented cylinder testing and balancing improvements that increased throughput by 100%.Updated Gauging to obtain acceptable Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility and improved ergonomics which reduced absenteeism due to injury by 10%.
  • Alliedsignal Inc. Aerospace Equipment Systems
    Product Quality Engineer
    Alliedsignal Inc. Aerospace Equipment Systems Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
    Ensured improvement and effectiveness of Quality Management System through conducting internal ISO audits. Served as single point of contact for customer. Maintained internal source inspector status to ensure product quality and integrity. Conducted Engineering Change and MRB reviews for proper disposition of materials.Selected Contribution:Improved test bench and engine correlation by conducting designed experiments. Drove customer return rate down over 60%Reduced delivery cycle time down by 20% by maintaining internal source inspector status.
  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems
    Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Jan 1986 - Jan 1996
    Introduced and implemented Total Quality Management into the business process. Lead and facilitated multifunctional teams to drive continuous improvement into manufacturing and service processes. Thought the use of statistical methods for decision making. Implemented Statistical Process Control in machining and fabrication processes. Created laser laboratory to conduct development projects in nondestructive testing and laser related improvement projects.Selected Contribution:Designed and directed statistically based experiments, key process measurements, data collection and created statistical analysis of processes. Resulted in reduction of machining time and nonconformances.Developed laser bonding techniques for thermoplastics and tool refurbishment. This resulted in a savings in tooling cost.Developed Holographic techniques for Nondestructive Testing. Patients applications were submitted for fiber optic coupling.

Darryl Benson Education Details

  • Southern Polytechnic State University
    Southern Polytechnic State University
    Technology Management
  • Tuskegee University
    Tuskegee University
    Mechanical Engineering

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Darryl Benson's current role is Operational Excellence Consultant - Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.

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Darryl Benson attended Southern Polytechnic State University, Tuskegee University.

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