Donnie W.

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Continuous Improvement and Process Mining Leader @ Joby Aviation
Donnie W.'s Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States, United States
About Donnie W.

Operational Excellence Leader | Transforming Processes and Driving ResultsAs an accomplished operational leader, I specialize in growing people, streamlining processes, and scaling businesses to achieve exceptional outcomes. With a proven track record across diverse industries, including aviation, retail, autonomous technology, and logistics, I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on expertise in continuous improvement and process optimization.Over my career, I’ve spearheaded high-impact initiatives that have driven multimillion-dollar savings, optimized manufacturing workflows, and improved operational efficiency. Whether leading cross-functional teams, implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, or leveraging cutting-edge technologies like process mining, my focus has always been on delivering measurable results and fostering innovation.Highlights of my career include:•Leading a multi-site Continuous Improvement strategy in manufacturing, resulting in significant throughput increases and cost savings.•Driving enterprise-wide process mining initiatives, saving millions annually across supply chain and merchandising functions.•Growing autonomous trucking operations with strategic improvements that enabled groundbreaking achievements.•Scaling global process improvement programs that reduced costs and enhanced productivity across continents.I am passionate about enabling teams to succeed, embracing change, and leveraging data-driven solutions to solve complex challenges. Let’s connect to explore how I can help drive operational excellence and deliver impactful results.

Donnie W.'s Current Company Details
Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation

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Continuous Improvement and Process Mining Leader
Donnie W. Work Experience Details
  • Joby Aviation
    Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead
    Joby Aviation Apr 2024 - Present
    Santa Cruz, California, Us
  • Walmart Global Tech
    Staff Product Manager: Process Mining
    Walmart Global Tech Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
    Bentonville, Arkansas, Us
  • Tusimple
    Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
    Tusimple Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
    San Diego , Ca, Us
    Built, scaled, and owned the Continuous Improvement function with strategic projects reporting to the CEO.• Quadrupled autonomous truck utilization from 15% to 62% in 8 weeks, enabling historic Driver-Out run.• Streamlined autonomous trucking operations by implementing new Issue Management and Problem Resolution processes, which led to the tactical resolution of 1,771 issues and the elimination of 65 problems at root cause.• Directed the Cost Per Mile Initiative designed to accelerate the commercialization of autonomous trucking by reducing autonomous vehicle costs to be less than the human driver.• Implemented the Delmia Apriso Manufacturing Execution System in 3 months, 50% faster than any customer in Apriso’s history to capture $10MM of missing material and labor costs.• Piloted industry-leading Celonis process mining technology to frame value for the innovative Code-to-Truck use case.
  • Uber
    Senior Program Manager: Global Process Excellence
    Uber Aug 2018 - Aug 2021
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Led the Global Process Excellence Program for Uber Customer Support.• Eliminated $XXMM in operating costs as measured by contract rate reduction by leading the Process Harmonization Team responsible for self-service workflow redesign and automation.• Headed the Celonis Center of Excellence with 3 team members responsible for data engineering, analysis building, and internal consulting engagements across Customer Support and Operations.• Produced advanced problem-solving capability by creating Uber’s first Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Program including training development, delivery and project coaching for 10 candidates across Customer Support and Operations.Expanded the Global Process Excellence Program to Uber’s BPO Vertical with a dotted line to the Senior Director of BPO.• Generated $XMM+ in savings in a portfolio of Kaizen Events, Black Belt, and Green Belt projects.• Sold the Kaizen Event as a global process improvement methodology and facilitated 16 Kaizen Events across 4 continents with 109 team members generating $XMM in savings.• Reduced the U.S. Driver phone average handle time by 20% from X to Y minutes saving $XMM annually by facilitating a highly complex Kaizen Event.• Increased problem-solving capability across 172 employees by coaching Lean Six Sigma certification candidates across the White, Yellow and Green Belt curriculums including training, test preparation and project execution.
  • Here Technologies
    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
    Here Technologies Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
    Eindhoven, North Brabant, Nl
    Led the process improvement portfolio for the Core Map Group.• Generated monthly financial reporting for the Lean Office portfolio worth $XMM in annual financial impact.• Achieved $XXXk in savings in a portfolio of Kaizen Events, Black Belt, and Green Belt projects.• Decreased average U.S. drive file age by 96% from X to Y days by leading a complex DMAIC project.
  • Central States Health & Welfare And Pension Funds
    Business Process Analyst
    Central States Health & Welfare And Pension Funds Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Served as the Lean Six Sigma subject matter expert on the I.T. Process Excellence Team.• Diagnosed the current state Request-to-Payment process including the unknown XX-day lead time by facilitating 6 cross-functional Kaizen Events.• Introduced an advanced technology solution to streamline the Request-to-Payment process, reducing the average lead time by 50%, saving over $XXXk in annual operating costs.
  • Sterno
    Continuous Improvement Manager
    Sterno Dec 2012 - Mar 2016
    Corona, Ca, Us
    Led process improvement at a domestic, privately held manufacturer.• Reduced Order-to-Ship lead time by 50% from X to Y weeks by implementing Lean Manufacturing on the shop floor.• Decreased Quote-to-Order lead time by 94% from X to Y hours by digitizing a customer-facing front office process.
  • Alfred Inc.
    Co-Founder
    Alfred Inc. Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

Donnie W. Education Details

  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State University
    Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification Program
  • Purdue University
    Purdue University
    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Program
  • Ball State University
    Ball State University
    Economics

Frequently Asked Questions about Donnie W.

What company does Donnie W. work for?

Donnie W. works for Joby Aviation

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Donnie W.'s current role is Continuous Improvement and Process Mining Leader.

What schools did Donnie W. attend?

Donnie W. attended The Ohio State University, Purdue University, Ball State University.

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