- Advising clients and delivering transformative operational improvements and crafting strategic growth initiatives. - Leveraging strategy deployment, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement to optimize operating models, streamline processes, and achieve sustainable results.- Developing and delivering Lean Diagnostic Seminars to help organizations achieve profitable results using lean six sigma methodologies.

- Planned and led day-to-day operations turnaround for chemical manufacturer on two sites delivering a 15% EBITDA improvement through financial and operations data analysis and executing Standard Work, KPI Gemba and Cost of Poor Quality. Coaching and training managers and operators on continuous improvement methodologies.- Developed strategic business case to implement SAP S/4HANA through process optimization at $4B consumer brand company, identifying ~$50M in efficiency gains and payout of under three years post-deployment.- Identified 20% cost reduction by analyzing vendor spend data, conducting cross-functional workshops and strategic opportunity deployment for digital commerce provider to execute across operations, retail, and technology.- Managed a consumer brand new facility readiness assessment by analyzing operating model, process designs and program governance across operations, quality, and technology workstreams.- Led operational due diligences by analyzing P&L data and collaborating with C-suite executives and VPs, while overseeing business process and shop floor initiatives for consumer and chemical product clients in the US and Mexico.- Drove cost optimization business development activities for financial services, retail, and consumer manufacturer.- Served as Board Member of practice Latinx Professional Network and led Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations with 100+ participants nationwide.- Owned career development plans, mentorship, and performance management for one consultant and one intern.

- Led end-to-end Productivity Process Redesign for large retailer with 1.5MM+ employees across the recruit-to-onboard People Services; assessed client’s Lean Six Sigma operation and developed 90-day turnaround plan.- Led Technology Process Management Assessment for Advance Metering Infrastructure Implementation across forty key processes from Network Design to Outage Management; defined and managed implementation roadmap.- Co-founded national Hispanic Employee Resource Group to create and sustain diverse and inclusive work environment; achieved growing Hispanic ERG membership by 15% and supported three national events.

- Increased device configuration throughput by 243% of national technology services provider by deploying rapid lean improvements; designed and implemented improved facility layout, flow, and assembly configuration.- Designed and implemented standard work and 5S+Safety principles and coached 20 front-line supervisors and operators on how to sustain business outcomes.- Increased productivity by 25% for packing products manufacturer in two locations by coaching and training teams while leading Value Stream, 5S, and Quality Assessments and designing future state processes; conducted project status communications and discussed timelines, risks, and opportunities with leadership. - Assessed technology and operational capabilities of global reusable packaging solutions to determine ERP solutions; led Value Stream Assessment and requirement gathering through virtual workshops across five countries. - Owned career development plans and performance management for two consultants.- Designed and trained Operational Excellence, Lean, and Problem-Solving courses for 100+ consultants to accelerate onboarding process and prepare for client readiness.

- Partnered with C-suite to execute end-to-end site transformation using Strategy Deployment/OKRs from quote to cash and integrated technology by digitizing work orders and specification cards.- Transferred 10% of label production from California to Texas to reduce COGS by 15%.- Consolidated production shop floor space by 50% by improving production and material flow on optimal layout design.- Increased OEE and labor productivity by 15% through implementation of cellular manufacturing and implemented office transformation by creating collaborative environment that supports lean thinking, which required change management to onboard office team.- Reduce Corrective Action (CAR) processing time by 30% using root cause analysis techniques such as 5Whys and Pareto.- Coached 10 VPs to managers to drive accountability by implementing Key Performance Indicators and review meetings.

- Played key role in overseeing Strategic Planning initiatives with C-suite, which reduced quote lead time by 90% and improved Win Ratio by 30%; facilitated process improvements leveraging Salesforce and coaching teams.- Executed shift consolidation with VP Operations through Kaizen events reducing labor cost by 18% and space by 25%.- Conducted Lean Warehouse transformation with CFO sponsorship through series of kaizen events, reducing warehousing cost by 20%, increasing storage utilization by 20%, and reducing pick/pack/put-away cycle time by 30%. - Partnered with VP Operations and managed productivity pipeline, delivering business outcomes 15% above plan by facilitating brainstorming sessions, tracking idea funnel, and managing initiatives to monitor project’s results.- Increased Kaizen Event activity by 60% and improved employee engagement by 50% through coaching and brainstorming improvement opportunities, implementing continuous improvement events and employee suggestions.

• Reduced COPQ by 25% annually by managing, coaching, facilitating, supporting and inspiring a Lean culture and problem-solving methods using Pareto Analysis and 5 Whys• Supported site implementation of Global Quality Management System Harmonization on SharePoint Document Control, Corrective and Preventive Action Procedure, Non-Conformance Reporting and Management Responsibility• Managed Operations Trainer and Quality Assurance to deploy a Training Program with key qualification criteria tied back to associate compensation• Improved OTD from 75% to 94% by facilitating and coaching Daily On-Time Delivery problem solving sessions using creative solutions to ensure timely deliveries• Standardized, led, facilitated and executed Kaizen Events in Washington, New York, Texas and UK• Prepared and participated in ISO9001:2008 recertification Audit that resulted in a zero nonconformities impact

• Reduced cycle time by 25% by facilitating, supporting and implementing Standard Work Kaizens• Improved OTD from 80% to 95% and Lead Time from 6 weeks to 3 weeks by supporting, implementing and coordinating Value Stream Linkage activities to improve business performance• Designed and implemented 5S Program which increased employee engagement by 50% at all organizational levels of the organization and implemented audit system to sustain results• Facilitated, led and audited 20+ Kaizen Events in Los Angeles and Frankfurt using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Material Replenishment System, Transactional Process Mapping and Process Control to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost• Improved and implemented daily walk-through to review Performance Indicators and work with all organization levels

• Developed and implemented safe and quality processes to maximize productivity through the application of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Visual Factory Management, Standardization and Ergonomics• Partnered with clients to develop accessory programs and standard operating procedures• Improved productivity by 20% through facilitating Kaizen events for multiple facilities on the West, East Coast and Vancouver by analyzing and setting standard methods• Established direct labor standards through time study analysis and standard operating procedures• Prepared new business quotes by understanding client requirements, labor and quality standards • Validated cost saving analysis with labor efficiency improvements for the West and East Coast• Performed operational quality audits to ensure excellence in accordance to client expectations