• Multi-Site Continuous Improvement Manager responsible for Lean / CI Transformation across all levels of organization with focus on Lean Tools Deployment, Kaizen Breakthrough Methodology, Process & System Re-Engineering Improvements, and Training on Lean Manufacturing Concepts and Tools for Repair Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Back-Office Administrative Functions• Introduced and Incorporated Lean / CI Metrics to be included in Leadership and Associates MBO / Performance Management Program to drive culture transformation• Developed and Implemented Lean / CI Rewards & Recognition to foster ‘Kaizen Spirit’ and enable Employee Engagement• Deployment Owner & Coach for Site Shop Floor Level and Leadership Level SQDC Metrics Daily Management Routine Meetings and Business Unit Strategic Alignment Planning & Routine Management Scorecard • Implemented Lean Manufacturing / Quality Tools Training for Kaizen Teams (Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors and Managers) including Process Mapping, VA & NVA, 8 Wastes, 5S and Problem Solving / Root Cause Analysis (A3 & 8-Step Problem Solving Tools)• Created & Implemented Quarterly Training on Lean Topics for all employees• Kaizen Facilitator and Coach for over 40 Kaizen Events at Multiple Facilities in the STERIS Network

Site Operational Excellence and High Performance Organization Pillars ChampionInfluence & Integrate Op-Ex / HPO Culture (Teamwork, Integrity, Agility, Respect and Accountability) across organization with focus on Process, System and Workforce Capability DevelopmentChampion OEE Improvement Daily Management Systems and Basic Problem Solving / Root-Cause Analysis to support Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost MetricsEnable equipment performance, material & work flow and standard work practices leveraging internal and external benchmarksSupport Site Manager and Engage Site Leadership Team to drive plant capability to measure, visualize, analyze, improve, and report KPIs and Deploy Strategic Planning and Actions that drive continuous improvement and sustain World Class Performance and Customer Satisfaction

Developed and Coached Site Operational Excellence (OE) Program (Continuous Improvement Tools including Value Stream Mapping, Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), 8 Wastes, Standard Work, Visual Management, Continuous Flow, 5S, Problem Solving Techniques, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Error-Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Programs) across all levels of organizationLed Large Scale Business Transformation / Change Management Initiatives for FacilityDeveloped pipeline of lean / process improvement initiatives & projects across manufacturing and distribution departments with external customers, suppliers, functional peers, cross-functional teams and enterprise networkFacilitated Kaizen Events with Cross Functional Teams for SMED / Quick Changeover, Work Station & Line Balancing (SALT) Improvements, Lean Laboratory, Yield Improvement, Quality Defect Reduction, Environmental Stewardship, Inventory Management, 5S and Waste Reduction Improvement TeamsDeveloped Daily KPIs, Daily Management Routines (Tier Process / Huddle Meetings) and Visual Management Routines for Production, Inventory, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse and Transport TeamsDeveloped and Delivered presentations to small and large groups for OE, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Safety Training to drive Awareness & Engagement and Improve Skillsets & CapabilityDeveloped and Championed Continual Improvement Program Decision Matrix & Targets and Aligned with site Quality Management System for Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions (CAPA)Served as Site Safety Management System, Safety Culture Program Manager and 5S Workplace Organization Program Manager, Employee Engagement Team Lead, Profit Team Lead & Productivity Team LeadTotal Productive Maintenance Boot Camp Training, Operational Excellence Boot Camp TrainingManagement System Internal Auditor Training and TWI (Training Within Industry) Training

Integrated Process Team Member – Merck Production System ExpertLean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Champion responsible for process improvement projects for multiple business units (DMAIC, PDCA, 5S, Kaizen, Standardized Work, Kanban and FMEA Methodologies)Toyota Kata / Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Mentor Coach / TrainerKaizen Event Project Lead / Changeover Cycle Time Reduction /Pitch Charts, Operational Availability and Takt Time EvaluationsVisual Communication Management Content Editor for Integrated Process Team Six Sigma Yellow Belt / Green Belt Mentor Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (ASQ) 3 Years Process Improvement Experience (DFSS, DMAIC, Kaizen, Lean Tools, etc.)Supply Improvement Program I & II (Schering-Plough Lean / Six Sigma Program)CAPA / Deviation Management System Training and Technical Services SME Train the Trainer Training ProgramSix Sigma for Green Belts and Champions, University of MiamiMerck Production System Kaizen TrainingMerck Production System Green Belt Certification Training Merck Production System Value Stream Map Training (Toyota Production System Mentor) Merck Production System Lean Laboratories TrainingMerck Production System Yellow Belt Mentor Program Training / TrainerSix Sigma Green Belt Certification (ASQ) Toyota Kata (W3 Toyota Kata Program Training)

Cleaning Validation Subject Matter Expert (Cleaning Validation Master Plan, CIP / COP Cleaning Process Development, Cleaning Validation Protocols and Post Validation Monitoring)Global Team Member for Knowledge Management Technical CommunityEfficiency / Process Improvement (Six Sigma, 5S and PAT Projects) Equipment Qualification (EQ, IQ, OQ, IOQ, PQ) including Facilities, Utilities and Packaging LinesComputer Validation and Packaging Validation (CSV, PkV)Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Team Leader for Integrated Primary Filling / Secondary Packaging LineTechnical Transfers / Decommissioning ActivitiesTechnical Transfer Lead for Moving Products Into and Out of Multiple Facilities (Experience with U.S., European and Emerging Markets)SME / Technical Trainer for Manufacturing and Packaging PersonnelCross Functional Team (CFT) Member (Special Projects / Investigations)Supervised Consultants on Multiple Qualification Activities (5 years)

Validation/Engineering Project Team MemberDeviations/Out-of-Specification/Special Projects InvestigatorDevelopment / Revision of SOPs, STPs, Protocols, Test Procedures and Equipment/Process Specifications GMP & Vendor Investigator/AuditorEnvironmental Monitoring (EM), Total Aerobic/Total Coliform of Plant Water SystemsStock Culture Maintenance / Bacterial IdentificationsRelease Testing (USP/EP) of Raw Materials and Reagents/Media

Supervision of Multiple Sanitization TechniciansMulti-craft Crew Member with specialty in Aseptic/Clean Room ProductionAseptic Filling and Lyopholization in Clean Room EnvironmentProcess Filter Integrity Testing, Room Temperature and Humidity Control Calibrations

Validation of CIP / SIP Process Vessels, Plant Clean-Air Systems, Media Fill Operations Facility Glassware Washers, Autoclaves, Disinfectants (Coupon Swabbing and Recovery Testing)Adventitious Contamination Screening of In-Process Fermentation and Purification Slurry Samples, Environmental Monitoring, Personnel Monitoring and Bacterial Identification and Mold IdentificationTotal Aerobic/Total Coliform and LAL Testing of Plant Water SystemsQuality Control Testing and Release of Reagents, Media and Raw Materials