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 initiatives, delivering >$8M savings annually to the organization and… Show more 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 initiatives, delivering >$8M savings annually to the organization and ensuring key business performance metrics were exceeded in every area.• 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 tools and methodologies - improving employee engagement of more than 10,000 employees by 20%, reducing operational costs by $8M+ annually, and improving customer satisfaction net promoter scores by 10%.• 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 Kaizen Leaders; while themselves, executed continuous improvement activities across the value stream. Show less

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 Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business. • 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 & Specialty businesses and Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions business. • 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, 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

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 training systems across the enterprise.• 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 improvement initiative results and associate training systems across the enterprise.• 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 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%.• Led Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping activities with key stakeholders at all levels in the organization to implement transformational change to eliminate waste throughout all business processes. Show less

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 organization.

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 member development.