🎸Geoff Koboldt, Mba 🎸 Email & Phone Number

Koboldt Consulting is a boutique business (side hustle) focused on consulting and coaching (executive, leadership, lean operations, career) services, along with fractional COO gigs. Industries: Telecom, Health and Wellness, Luxury Furniture, Technology, Action SportsRevenues: $1M-$15MLEADERSHIP COACHING🔷 Level up with a new leadership role (Manager, Director, VP, SVP)🔷 Develop other leaders to level up into new leadership rolesLEAN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT COACHING🔺 Coach your team on 'lean' principles to increase efficiencies and maximize net income, while building a customer-centric culture🔺 Recent contract with Quintus (11/2023 - 04/2024)Check out our 125+ testimonials! Learn more at: koboldt.com*Please note that this side hustle does not compete in anyway with my corporate roles.

At Koboldt Consulting, we believe that every career journey is unique and worth investing in. Whether you're transitioning into a new field, striving for a promotion, or simply seeking to realign with your purpose, our mission is to empower you to take control of your professional story. With our proven strategies in career coaching, resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation, we’ve helped hundreds of professionals across industries stand out, excel, and land positions they deserve.CAREER COACHING🔷 Architecting your career path to high $six-figure achievement🔷 Coaching for high performance / mindset🔷 Navigating career crossroads + work/life integrationGETTING YOU THE JOB🔺 Resume writing🔺 Linkedin / networking🔺 Personal branding🔺 Interviewing🔺 Negotiating🔺 Rolodex of experts➤ 98% resume success rate in landing you an interview in 60 days! ➤ Salary increases range from $7,500 to $100k, with an average of $31k (last 30). koboldt.comJob Search | Jobs | Job | Career Ladder | Career Coaching | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | Resume Writing | Resume Help | Resume Tips | Resume Advice | Resume Writers | Resumes | Career Advancement | Career Advice | Coach | Career Change | Leadership | MBA | Executive | Director | VP | SVP | Manager | COO | Michigan State University | Pepperdine University

Quintus aspires to be the most exciting maker of luxury home furnishings in the world; leading with extraordinary new design and industry-best customer service. Manufacturing: Los Angeles, CA𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 #𝟭: Lack of standardization around production planning with ship-promise compliance <20% and 27-week lead times. Reporting was segregated and had bad data. Late orders were growing exponentially. Extremely upset customers! Actions:- Odoo ERP implementation and collaboration with data expert.- Developed an excel GANTT chart which then was built into Odoo with printable planning reports for each employee.- Got rid of physical kanban cards for planning.- Instituted weekly production reviews of all 260+ orders ensuring engineering drawings were completed, components ordered, etc. - Created a 'master plan' that could be exported, giving visibility to each operation (woodshop, finishing, upholstery, etc.).- Reset planning in Odoo, assigning employees to the work.- Setting up barcode scanning.Result: ➤ Lead times reduced below industry average of 16 weeks currently. ➤ Ship promise compliance boosted 17%.➤ Organized capacity-based planning system maximizing efficiency. 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘 #𝟮: Culture was weak and mis-aligned. Unhappy employees. Numerous operational mistakes being made. Poor communication from one person to the next.Actions:- Deployed cultural transformation initiative, restructuring compensation structure with new, detailed job descriptions for operations team, and KPI alignment.- Implemented 6S audits and Gemba daily walks.- Instituted 3-part metric system in manufacturing environment: ship-promise compliance, lead times and first-time quality. - Created twenty-three new standard work instructions across shipping, purchasing, and operations.Result:➤ Improved first-time quality from 68% to 87%.➤ Improved plant safety with 114 days of zero safety incidents.#supplychain #manufacturing #operations #procurement #logistics

Assisted CEO with operations for his new luxury furniture company. This was a short-term, consultant-only position.➤ Implemented lean processes including development of 20+ new standards of work; 6S, value steam mapping, DMAIC.➤ Developed a 5-part metric system and continuous improvement board with 60+ actionable items. ➤ Instituted a detailed management performance system for employee development improving efficiency.➤ Created a production schedule board for vendor management resulting in improvement of on-time performance, while increasing first-time quality. ➤ Contributed to project setting up new system integrating All Orders (production management), QuickBooks (accounting), and Salesforce (CRM).Lean Six Sigma | CEO Engagement | Luxury Home Furnishings | On-Time | Design Excellence | Furniture | Textiles | First Time Quality | Lead times | KPI Management

San Francisco, California, Us

Seeking roles: Director of Operations, VP of Operations, Operations Manager, Lean Director, Director of Continuous Improvement, VP of Lean, as well as Fractional COO roles.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

➤ Led Architectural Technical Sales (ATS) team, covering 3 regions across 24 states, Western Canada and International (Latin America, Europe, Asia, Middle East) with 16 ATS Managers (mechanical, industrial, electrical engineers), seven direct reports. ➤ Achieved sales revenue growth of 5% FY22, 5% FY21, 7% FY20, 12% FY19, 17% FY18, 12% FY17, growing one brand $100M+ in five years.➤ Earned a 9.8/10 CSAT score for the ATS service levels, increased from 8.1 in FY19.➤ Instituted Lean / Six Sigma process improvements: $3.2M in savings | 14 kaizens | Delivered thirty-seven process improvements with seventy-one standard work instructions composed for ATS team. ➤ Executed a $11.7M growth strategy as part of a $200M AIP; utilized House-of-Quality with monthly reporting to President and executive team.➤ Delivered a digital 'order tracker' transformation using Agile 'sprint' methodology as part of 'Where's my stuff' project within 6 weeks with cross-functional team and COO sponsorship. ➤ Earned a SPOT award from Human Resources VP for culture annual improvement plan (AIP) focused on "Light the Way" leadership that transformed 28 new leadership competencies.➤ Reduced lead time from six days to four hours via the creation of robotic processing automation for no-charge sample orders, removing five admins from the process; SVP-sponsored strategy, delivering a monthly presentation to CEO.➤ Lean and Six Sigma tools utilized: DMAIC, Fishbone, A3, 5 Why’s, 6S, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, SIPOC, House of Quality, 8 Waste, Flow, VOC, Affinity Diagrams, Gantt Charts, and Pareto Charts.Customer Success | Customer Engagement | Customer Experience | Client Engagement | Operations | Fortune 100 | Performance Levels | Key Metrics | Project Plans | Key Stakeholders | Industry Standard | Service Level Agreements | Customer Requirements | Executives | C-Level | SVP | VP | Interpersonal Skills | Clarity | Vision | Agility | DMAIC | A3 | Sales Operations

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

SALES➤ Achieved revenue growth of 12% in FY17, across 5 architectural brands.CUSTOMER SUCCESS➤ Reduced submittal turnarounds from 5.2 days to 2.3 days. ➤ Trimmed tech support cycle time from 4.8 days to 1.5 days.➤ Championed 11 continuous improvement efforts with a myriad of kaizen events:2/20/17 - Implement SSQ process to improve sales samples to museum quality3/20/17 - Value stream mapping of architectural services w/ lean consultant5/3/17 - Palletization in linear runs / kanban production facility6/29/17 - Reduce engineering cycle time9/11/17 - Quality transformation at Mexico production facility9/25/17 - Value stream mapping customer care / architectural technical sales; reduce response times12/5/17 - Reducing escalations Brand X; 72% improvement 2/8/18 - Reducing escalations Brand Y; 71% improvement4/15/18 - Reducing escalations Brand Z: 65% improvement11/29/18 - Define event for commitment orders12/11/18 - Sales sample kaizen

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

➤ Led multi-phased, $multi-million projects, cradle to grave.➤ Managed 25+ projects for 3 agencies from Ventura to San Diego to Vegas, as well as supported 7 sales reps from Western Canada to Colorado to Phoenix. ➤ Applied lean methodology to institute and organize 30 standards of work for the project management team of 20.➤ Navigated a complex matrix organization to:- pull hundreds of orders through the supply chain- minimize post sales delays- improve engineering cycle time- reduce coding cycle time- get answers to complex tech or product support questions- assist sales team ➤ Reported to Director of Design & Application Services, reporting to V.P. Customer Experience.www.acuitybrands.com Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is the North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of lighting and building management solutions for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications throughout North America and select international markets. With fiscal year 2021 net sales of $3.5 billion, Acuity Brands is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Earned Phoenix500 award in 2021 and 2022 for top professors.Guest lecturer: Pepperdine University, University La VerneTaught the following graduate MBA classes:OPS 571 - Operations ManagementMGT 526 - Managing in a Changing EnvironmentMGT 521 - Executive ManagementMGT 498 - Strategic ManagementTaught the following undergraduate classes:BUS 475 - Integrative Business TopicsMGT 445 - Organizational NegotiationsMGT 420 - Supply Chain ManagementMGT 330 - Management TheoryI taught 49 classes since 2006 impacting 496 students lives.All classes were taught on campus 6-10 pm. in Ontario, Murrietta, Pasadena, Garden Grove or Woodland Hills.

In charge of all operations for this luxury, high-end company serving the interior design community. Products include furniture, textiles, lighting, rugs and accessories. Lead the management staff of 16 including Production, Purchasing, Customer Experience, Warehouse, Quality, Logistics, and Special Projects. Reason for leaving: joined CEO at his new company Quintus.➤ Increased on-time performance from 40% to 78%, while reducing overall lead times from 20.9 to 16.4 weeks through enhanced scheduling and workflow optimization. ➤ Implemented a comprehensive overhaul of the quality management system, resulting in an 18% improvement in first-time product quality and a significant reduction in rework costs.➤ Drove continuous improvement initiatives by developing 45 new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), aligning production with key customer needs, reducing non-value-added SKUs, and achieving a 10% reduction in shipping errors.➤ Led a customer-centric culture shift through CXPA training programs, resulting in a 51% increase in customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores across key client accounts.➤ Member of the CXPA - customer experience professional association.➤ Launched thirty-five new products, partnered with Cox London (UK company) to release sixty new products, and launched a finished sample program.➤ 45+ new standards of work written. ➤ Managed the relationship with 25 local vendors producing 150+ sales orders per month, 1000+ SKUs, while working with 200+ designers, design firms, 17 partner showrooms, as well as our flagship store in LA.➤ Orchestrated three high-profile projects, ranging from $2M to $5M, for billionaire clients, delivering all projects 100% on time and under budget while maintaining strict quality standards.➤ Championed a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all safety regulations and maintaining a flawless safety record. ➤ Lean tools: 6S, value stream mapping, A3, DMAIC, fishbone, kaizen

BAMBOOBUDDY, LLCIn charge of all operations for marketing and distributing products made from bamboo under various brands to major retailers including Lowes Home Improvement Store and Home Depot. Direct staff of 19 including Operations, Sales, and Warehouse Managers, as well as 5 independent sales representatives in the U.S. ➤ Beat revenue goals, increasing sales 51% year-over-year by educating Lowes management in merchandising techniques.➤ Expanded distribution through Lowes from 40 stores in 3 states to more than 450 stores in 30 states with diversified product range.➤ Drove quality rates to less than .5% defect.➤ Deployed Kaizen projects using Lean and Six Sigma techniques; cut warehouse labor expense by 7%, increased fill rate from 94.55 to 99.87, and raised employee productivity by 23%.➤ Reached 99%+ on-time delivery rate, gaining A-level rank from Lowes for inventory turns, quantity fill rates, and monthly sales as a vendor.➤ Achieved 14% reduction in operating costs enabling investment in other brand pursuits without additional financing or loss of equity. Instituted process improvements resulting in consecutive annual 12% budget reduction.➤ Cut and right sized inventory, reducing by $102k and developed accurate JIT forecasting model.➤ Boosted cash flow 6% over prior year through negotiations with overseas factories, and cut excess inventory costs 15% over prior year.➤ Managed overseas operations in China including yearly travel to visit factories.Logistics | Sourcing | Business Development | Supply Chain Management | Quality Control & Assurance | Product Development | Lean | Six Sigma | Leadership | Big Box retail | Inventory Control | Sales | Marketing

BAMBOO SKATEBOARDS, DBA UNDER BAMBOOBUDDY, LLC, OCEANSIDE, CAAccountable for all aspects of business operations, including product sourcing, marketing, finance, accounting, technology, and logistics. Managed staff of 5, as well as 6 outside sales representatives.➤ Exceeded goals and delivered 30.2%+ annual growth, 105% growth in 2013 for dealer sales.➤ Initiated marketing strategy to educate and convince consumers to switch from maple boards to bamboo boards.➤ Grew brand with limited marketing budget and resources; instituted college internship program helping nurture some 70+ college interns.➤ Created brand profile on Hookit.com gaining more than 3.5M impressions; sponsored 1500+ athletes with 1 of the top skateboarding athlete programs.➤ Launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign raising $15k towards environmental awareness➤ Equity owner; sold company in 2014

Charged with turning around this struggling $3M+ action sports company that was operating at a loss. Directed production, supply chain, finance, accounting, and strategy for this company with 13 employees. Managed $1.6M operating budget. Dark Horse earned INC Magazines Top 500.Results: Executed new business plan, reduced operating costs by $753K, established budget and financial accountability.➤ Exceeded business plan goals, reducing COGS by $740k and operating costs by $753K.➤ Drove quality defects to less than .01%.➤ Reduced COGS by $740K and sourced new overseas factories for key products; negotiated with American vendors to reduce costs; savings freed up cash to pay off outstanding payables and invest into marketing and fresh branding efforts, including individual product updated logos, brand identity and new apparel line.➤ Expanded Internet sales by more than 5,100%; orchestrated design and launch of 2 new websites, including SEO, Adwords, and shopping cart with OS commerce.➤ Reduced inventory costs by $50K and increased warehouse and office efficiency by applying 5S techniques.➤ Established new sales quotas, commission structures, and sales training.Brands: Grind King, Dogtown skateboards, Kreper trucks, Grind Queen clothing, Von Dutch, Hazmat snowboards, Termite skateboards

Tacoma, Wa, Us

MILGARD MANUFACTURING, INC., OWNED BY MASCO CORPDirected purchasing of more than $45M inventory for this $120M window and door manufacturing plant with 400+ employees. Reported to Finance Manager and directed 32 staff and $1.1M budget. ➤ Deployed Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, 5 Why, DMAIC, Fishbone, Value Stream Mapping). ➤ Developed standardized operating procedures for most departments.➤ Earned #5 plant out of 18 for GAP, a rise from 11th place.➤ Saved total of $1.4M through reduction in GAP within 1 year by overseeing cross-functional team.➤ Increased productivity on aluminum line from .72 units/hour to .90.➤ Gained $110K additional revenue by negotiating waste removal plan for broken glass and scrap aluminum.➤ Reduced physical inventory write-offs by $203K; applied 5S to each production line and trained staff.➤ Improved cycle count accuracy from 83% to 97.3%.➤ 0 safety incidents.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

➤ Earned #1 AC Delco distribution center.➤ Raised performance ranking to #5 out of 28 plants based on 25 corporate metrics for Service Parts Operations division of GM.➤ Increased cycle count accuracy to over 99.5%.➤ Reduced stockouts by 10%.➤ Managed 500+ skus.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

GENERAL MOTORS CORP., AC DELCO Managed 52 UAW and 8 salaried employees during tenure for this $250M after-market product division.➤ Saved $10M+ championing over 20+ lean based projects earning Silver Lean certification.➤ Raised performance ranking to #5 out of 28 plants based on 25 corporate metrics.➤ Earned #1 AC DELCO facility out of 3.➤ Led quality improvements by 34%. ➤ Improved productivity from 28 LPH to 42 LPH in the overpack outbound section.➤ Lean tools: 5S, value stream mapping, DMAIC, fishbone, kaizen, takt time

Detroit, Michigan, Us

■ Increased productivity of inbound operations by 15%.■ Championed 4 lean six sigma projects and assisted with 5 others.■ DC earned #1 AC Delco facility in N. America.Keywords: Production Management | Lean | Six Sigma | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement | 5S | DMAIC | Visual steam mapping | Fishbone diagram | Distribution | Operations | Fortune 100 | General Motors | World-class | Logistics | Supply Chain

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