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Milton, Ga

Exide Technologies is a global provider of stored electrical-energy solutions for the transportation and industrial markets. Exide’s 130 years of technology innovation combined with operations in more than 80 countries enables the company to deliver compelling solutions for the world’s current and future power needs. Primary resource for supporting the America's Continuous Improvement Journey through lean transformation based process improvement initiatives. Responsible for implementing a strategic approach to improving productivity using Lean methodologies. Delivering practical, hands-on training and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions, including 5 manufacturing locations. Serve as an expert in the application of improvement tools, such as Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Design for Lean Six Sigma (DFLSS) in addition to providing CI training, coaching and mentoring at all levels of the organization. Responsibilities also include leading lean activities, monitoring results, and champion lean six sigma initiatives throughout the value chain.

Greater Atlanta Area

WIKA is a global market leader in pressure, temperature, level, force and flow measurement, as well as in calibration.Supported Continuous Improvement across the WIKA facilities in the Americas. Manage Continuous Improvement and Quality teams of 29 direct reports. Key member of the Global Continuous Improvement and Quality leadership team. Developed CI Training and Audit programs for the America's sites. Facilitated training of all levels of management in addition to leading Kaizen events at multiple locations delivering operational improvements at all levels of the organization. Managed Asian and European Suppliers in addressing quality issues.Improve OTD to over 97%. Utilizing Managing for Daily Improvement and Leader Std Work Annual Productivity savings of over $500,000.Reduce supplier quality issues by 55%. Reduce scrap $150K/yr.

Canton, Ga

Chart is a recognized global brand for the design and manufacture of highly engineered cryogenic equipment used from the beginning to the end in the liquid gas supply chain.Responsible for the deployment of Lean across the Distribution and Storage division of Chart Industries. Responsibilities include leading and articulating how to transform operations from current state methodologies to the Toyota Production System style philosophy through fact based decisions where impact to the bottom line can be measured.Improved OTD from 60 to over 90%Reduced working capital 23% to 16% of sales. Implemented MDI at 3 sites.

Remote

EnPro Industries is a diversified manufacturer of proprietary engineered products used in critical applications. They are a leader in sealing technologies, metal polymer and filament wound bearings, components and service for reciprocating compressors, diesel and dual-fuel engines and other solutions that meet the needs of industries worldwide.Supported Operational Efficiency Improvement as a corporate continuous improvement consultant working with the different divisions to diagnose opportunities, execute improvements, and support sustainment while developing talent and improving profitability. Sites were evaluated and a improvement plans development followed by on-site support included Managing for Daily Improvement, Shop Floor and Business Process Kaizen activity, training, coaching and mentoring at all levels of the operationation. After the initial engagement, follow up support was provided on a regular basis to coach and mentor the management and the CI teams.Developed a Lean Management System to monitor and sustain improvements. Responsible for developing and providing Lean, (TPS based) and Problem Solving Training (6 Sigma) across all Enpro Divisions. Engagement at 6 locations resulted in over 14.5 M in bottom line savings.Led over 36 week long kaizens and 100+ point KaizensTraining and mentored 15 Lean MBB, 36 Lean Leaders, 145 management personal

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies to world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Dir of Continuous Improvement - Responsible for the Training/Development of Management and Lean/BB personal at 7 US Frame facilities. Provide Toyota Production Training to all plant management and provided follow up coaching and mentoring. Implemented Lean management systems at the sites to sustain the improvements made in the Kaizen events. Supported Value Stream Mapping of the sites to identify opportunities for improvements.Program Manager Asia -Managed sourcing and manufacture of production equipment in Japan, vendor selection and component sourcing in Thailand, SOP of Greenfield Thai facility, accuracy gain during SOP, and interface with Thai governmental agencies. Director of Engineering Asia - Provided support for the Dana Structural Group in all sales and engineering development programs in Asia. Support supplier development of Asian suppliers to Dana including Initial sourcing, PPAP, and audits.Director of Engineering - Responsibility included design and production engineering of the manufacture of Heavy Truck Frames. Operational plan to corporate management. Responsible for developed and management of engineering budgets. Supported Supplier Quality development for both domestic and international suppliers.