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Dublin, OH

• Led the enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement program across the Specialty businesses, Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business, and Corporate Global Sourcing & Inventory Management functions.
• Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop the strategies, key performance indicators, systems and discipline to identify, prioritize, execute, monitor, and communicate status of continuous improvement.
• Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop the strategies, key performance indicators, systems and discipline to identify, prioritize, execute, monitor, and communicate status of continuous improvement.
• Expanded the Cardinal Health Operating System (lean management system) through coaching, training, conducting program maturity assessments, and executing hundreds of continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma.
• Provided operational vision, leadership, and direction to an eight-member team of geographically dispersed Black Belts, who in turn, led, coached, and mentored field-based Sponsors, Green Belts, Lean Specialists, and.

Ohio

• Accountable for the training, coaching and assessments supporting the growth and effectiveness of the Cardinal Health Operating System (lean management system) across the Pharmaceutical & Specialty businesses and.
• Trained, coached, and mentored all Lean Six Sigma Operating System roles across the Pharmaceutical Segment – Sponsor/Champions, Black Belts, Green Belts, Kaizen Leaders, and Lean Specialists.
• Led numerous large… Show more Accountable for the training, coaching and assessments supporting the growth and effectiveness of the Cardinal Health Operating System (lean management system) across the Pharmaceutical &.
• Led numerous large, enterprise-wide process improvement projects using DMAIC methodology, reducing operational costs by >$5M annually.
• Developed and implemented the Lean Specialist role, curriculum, and training for the enterprise.
• Led culture building training across the Pharmaceutical Segment to improve employee engagement and performance by 20%. Show less

Mason, OH

• Led an executive team in the design and deployment of Lean System Luxottica (lean management system) across the North American Rx operations. Responsible for all continuous improvement initiative results and associate.
• Achieved 5%+ improvement in service, quality, and cost performance through the execution of continuous improvement projects - maximizing operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Designed and implemented… Show more Led an executive team in the design and deployment of Lean System Luxottica (lean management system) across the North American Rx operations. Responsible for all continuous.
• Designed and implemented operational labor planning tools reducing operational costs by 7%.
• Developed curriculum, logistics, and methods to train and mentor employees at all levels in Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques and their appropriate application.
• Built and implemented improved associate training systems, reducing time-to-competence by 25% while improving quality metrics by 9%.

Mason, OH

Evaluated, enhanced and implemented the company's raw material procurement strategies and processes. Managed a staff engaged in the purchase of raw materials and other products and services for the organization. Established metrics and standards to ensure that purchased materials supported quality, cost, delivery, and service level requirements of the.

Mason, OH

Led and facilitated cross-functional teams in support of quickly driving operational efficiencies, eliminating non-value-added activities, and enhancing product quality and customer service by employing a structured continuous improvement methodology. Responsible for program management, formal and informal training, along with ongoing mentoring and team.