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Bend, OR, US

Oregon

Portland, Oregon, US

Coaching Executive Leaders, Managers, and staff in the implementation and management of their improvement work. Facilitation of complex systemwide improvement initiatives using advanced improvement methods and mindset. Training of OHSU's Performance Excellence System (OPEx) to help develop effective internal performance improvement capabilities of.

Vancouver, Washington, US

Worked with leaders to create Lean Cultures in different departments by gaining an understanding of desired behaviors and then creating or revamping systems in order to get the desired behaviors. Worked with caregivers, managers, and directors by getting them involved with improvements using different Lean tools and projects. Coached managers and directors.

Helsinki, Helsinki, FI

Developed a Lean culture on the manufacturing floor across different shifts and throughout 3 separate locations. Helped strengthened existing Lean tools such as Tier Management system, Continuous Improvement Idea system, and 5S audits. Implemented new Lean tools such as Standard Work, SMED, Kanban, Leader Standard Work, Company Lean assessment, TPM.

Helsinki, Helsinki, FI

Created a daily schedule for our extruders and recoilers to effectively deploy resources to meet customers' demands.

Helsinki, Helsinki, FI

Managed four Pex-A extruders during a 12-hour shift. This included changing tools, doing hourly quality checks, and making adjustments to keep the pipe running in defined specs

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Alumni