Ken Waldron, Mba, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Email & Phone Number

Ocean Isle Beach, NC, US

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

* lead both internal continuous improvement projects and new client implementations to enhance scalable, sustainable solutions* leverage tech stack / project management software to deliver timely, robust, action-oriented metrics to executive leadership to drive value for clients as well as the IL2000 organization* collaborate with stakeholders to.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Apply Workfront Project Management technology platform for dynamic project plan workflow engagement, dashboard metrics, exception management, and custom forms/logic to enhance PMO performance.

Greensboro, NC

 Relentless pursuit of transformative continuous improvement directives across the organization to eliminate waste, and enhance factors of quality, speed, and reduced spend, incorporating SME input Demonstrate interpersonal savvy to nurture relationships, engaging multiple personnel levels (line associates, managers, directors and C-level executives) to.

 Establish weekly internal / external project status update meeting cadence to ensure interactive narrative between clients and Transplace Communicate open project items, upcoming milestones, key accomplishments, critical actionables, and new risks/issues to multiple levels of decision-makers to enhance initiative transparency Leverage TMS / process.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Utilize PMBOK guidelines to deliver results amid defined variables (scope, time, cost, resources) and undefined variables (stakeholders, environment, change, risk) via agile methodology: Initiate Plan Execute Monitor and Control Close

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

 Lead internal Kaizen training efforts to develop a "talent bench" to assist Black Belt practitioners in facilitating formal internal/external Kaizen process improvement events Drive Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) in our business unit, utilizing visual management strategies and monitor KPIs to enhance continuous improvement Support internal mentoring.

Greensboro, NC

 Utilized innovative “best practice” project management methodologies to deliver value-add services to critical stakeholders during life cycle of new client onboarding Directed new client pre-launch on-site discovery, assessment, planning, implementation, and technology training; post-launch “hypercare” Facilitated crisp milestone tracking and execution.

Greensboro, NC

 Led Carrier QBR (Quarterly Business Review) initiative to identify/resolve performance deficiencies Developed, administered, and executed margin control actions to optimize profitability targets Internal KPI needs assessment and gap analysis to augment continuous improvement across the enterprise Rigorous TMS “control tower” stress-testing/validation.

Greensboro, NC

 Developed SOPs / Gantt Chart process flows to formalize carrier relationship management end-to-end initiatives for $300 million spend Implemented value-add risk management programs to protect client supply chain: strenuous carrier vetting, operational and equipment specification, etc. Designed carrier dashboard accountability metrics for on-time.

 Directed Sales Administration group in RFQ gating elements, data collection, interactive analysis, carrier selection, etc. for $100 million automotive logistics / reverse logistics subsidiary, and subsequent proposal presentation

 Recruited by executive leaders to fill newly-created position dedicated to supporting corporate goals of profitability growth, equipment utilization, and driver retention Contributed to $1.5 billion company’s achievement of these goals by preparing, analyzing, and tracking Truckload and Expedited Rail yield KPIs

 Increased velocity related to pricing and contracts workflow, along with reductions in departmental errors and redundancy for 6-member team, producing more effective and timely responses to clients

 Led 12-member call center and customer care team, equipped to effectively provide “one-stop” client solutions for $75 million floorcovering cross-dock/LTL consolidation subsidiary Guided staffing, training, and budgeting decisions, which improved overall performance and flexibility Provided assistance to Operations, Sales, and Accounts Receivable to.

 Sourced, negotiated and purchase semi-precious jewelry for $2 million product line, ensuring JIT distribution to 19 stores Exceeded cost control procedure targets, which resulted in 87% shortage reductions

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

B.A., Political Science; Minor: Spanish; Outside Field: Business

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