John Best Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Provide technical and subject matter expertise in the areas of process improvement, quality engineering, statistics, lean six sigma, design for lean six sigma, project management and ISO 9000. • Director, Master Champion network: Recruit and certify members to act as consultants, content developers and trainers.• Virtual Learning Design: Design and deliver virtual certification courses in Process Improvement and Project Management which are recognized as best-in-class.• Customer Support: Provide subject matter and system technical expertise to potential, existing and new customers for advice, implementation, curriculum development, training, mentoring, and consulting.• Content Development: Provide research and subject matter expertise for tools, techniques and training methodologies.• Academic Network Champion: Support academic partners as advisor, trainer, project mentor and portal administrator (if needed)OpusWorks (formerly The Quality Group) has been providing customized, best-of-class blended e-Learning solutions for leading global corporations and academic institutions since 1992. Our solutions include rich and engaging content ranging from Lean, Six Sigma, SPC and Basic Statistics to Project Management and Employability Soft Skills (the WinAt-Work series).

Design and teach graduate courses in Engineering and Technology Management, specifically FMEA and Lean Sigma Implementation

Teaching a graduate course in systems engineering

Provide consulting and educational development service for lean six sigma, project management, systems thinking and ISO 9000. JBA offers training through colleges and universities which serve as academic partners.

Principle Master Black Belt, Lean Sigma Program Manager, 1998 - 2009 Seagate TechnologyOklahoma City, OKManaged worldwide training and educational development in Lean Sigma, design for Six Sigma, applied statistics, project management and systems thinking.* Reduced training costs by 25% by designing and implementing blended learning for Lean and Six Sigma which was recognized by a leading educational research and consulting firm as a best –in-class.* Designed and delivered in-house programs to train and mentor new master black belts and instructors, resulting in lower costs, yet greater control and flexibility.* Led Lean Sigma projects that resulted in organizational improvements and saving of approximately $400,000. * Provided a learning-on-demand educational system by designing and implementing a web site and an interactive Wiki site for Lean Sigma professionals.

Bs, Industrial Engineering

BS in Industrial Engineering and Management

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