Experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a 20+ year history of working in the machinery industry. Leads development and implementation of strategies by employing Lean methods and practical project management experience that drives strategic improvements and innovative change throughout a global operation. Proactively leads and empowers cross-functional teams to execute strategies and techniques that deliver process improvements and align with business objectives. Strong operations professional with a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Business Training & Development.Areas of Expertise:Quality Assurance by delivering breakthrough improvements in transactional and manufacturing processesOperations Management by globally administering business practices that create highest level of efficiency ERP System by leading Business Analysts (including black belts) and directing implementation of ERP System Cost Reduction utilizing Six Sigma techniques to deliver process improvements, removing barriers that prevent productivity improvementsProject Management by leading complex software projects and continuously delivering proven results on time and within budget Training & Development through teaching and coaching teams to utilize the TQM 8 elements Supplier Management by employing techniques and planning to maximize value of supplier interactions New Product Development by leading process to determine feasibility of developing new products and enhancements to current products