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Plymouth, Michigan, United States

Since 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC, aka ‘the-center’) has assisted Michigan’s small and medium-sized businesses to compete and grow. From classroom training to personalized consulting services, MMTC assists in developing more effective business leaders, promoting company-wide operational excellence, and the fostering of creative strategies for business growth and greater profitability. As Michigan's NIST/MEP affiliate, MMTC brings well-tested services to its clients.Position and Responsibilities:The position objective is the management and participation in continuous process improvement consulting for all aspects of an enterprise.The Lean Program Manager supports projects at all organizational levels, executive to shop floor, through coaching, training, project facilitation and solution implementation for manufacturing and service sector clients. In addition to working on client engagements, the Program Manager assists in the creation/enhancement of training and project facilitation materials for new/existing service offerings. Areas of expertise and knowledge application include lean manufacturing, supply chain management, project management, business process improvement, quality assurance and inventory management.

San Jose, California, United States

Solidigm is a leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions. Solidigm technology unlocks data’s unlimited potential for customers, enabling them to fuel human advancement. Our origins reflect Intel’s longstanding innovation in memory products and SK hynix’s international leadership and scale in the semiconductor industry.Position and Responsibilities:Leading process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across IT organization. The position plays an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding of LEAN methodologies, as well as the supporting framework, to delivery business transformation and overall performance.

Livonia, Mi.

Since 1952, Beaver Aerospace has been a Global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad-range of custom ball screws and electromechanical actuation systems for the industrial, commercial and military aerospace and defense industries. In addition, Beaver is a trusted EASA & FAA-certified repair station and FAA-Approved Parts & Components supplier.Positions and Responsibilities:Director of Performance Excellence:Responsible for the continued development, implementation and the ongoing education and support of our Lean Enterprise System initiative, including the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools throughout the organization. Deploying customized tools and approaches to enhance value stream and business process management; including theme-based Gemba walks, process maturity / standardization, visual management, process auditing, and enhanced problem solving techniques. All while leveraging cross-functional relationships to further define and execute operational strategies and tactics for breakthrough levels of continuous improvement. Management of Lean / Employee Health, Safety, and Environment personnel and programs. Director of Quality Assurance:Responsible for planning, developing, enhancing and directing quality assurance policies, programs, tools and personnel, ensuring quality standards and performance are in compliance with regulatory requirements; ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D, NADCAP and FAA / EASA. Other responsibilities:Cybersecurity Officer, Sr. Export Compliance Empowered Official

As Director of Performance Excellence, I had corporate level oversight of Lean and QA personnel and related activities, including continued development and management of Lean Six Sigma philosophy, tools and practices throughout the organization, establishing a more robust Lean Enterprise System through the integration of Lean and Quality management systems, facilitation of continuous improvement events, as well as the annual facilitation of Strategic Planning Workshops and related activities (includes Corporate and the subsidiaries listed below).Established in 1967, PSI (a SDVOSB), oversees a diverse set of technology-based subsidiaries, which serve a wide variety of industries, from automotive, aerospace and defense, to energy, security and semiconductor. PSI Subsidiaries:Beaver Aerospace, Inc. - is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of actuation solutions for the commercial and military aerospace and defense industries, an FAA-certified repair station and approved parts & components supplierEvana Automation, Inc. – a leading systems integrator and builder of custom automated assembly systems and test systems. Mountain Secure Systems – provides rugged data storage solutions, as well as outdoor wireless network solutions for video (surveillance), voice (VoIP) and data (Internet) applicationsRepair Services, Inc. is the world's largest independent industrial repair company for electronics, robotics, hydraulics and precision mechanical assemblies. Sciaky, Inc. is a leading provider of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions. They provide advanced welding systems—for electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding technologies—and a wide range of contract welding servicesSkytronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and provider of repair and overhaul services for commercial and military aircraft ball screw assemblies and actuation systems, an FAA-approved Repair Station

Lean Enterprise Manager –As Lean Enterprise Manager, my duties included start-up and implementation of Lean Manufacturing philosophy and practices at all six PSI subsidiaries; including Lean 101 seminars for all 400+ employees (as well as new hires), development and introduction of Lean tools and best practices, management of Lean Champions, as well as facilitation of Lean 5S and Kaizen events.

Held various positions at RSI; Customer Service Representative, Government Contracts Specialist, Pricing Supervisor, Customer Service Manager