I am a results-driven professional with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and Quality Management. My passion lies in driving operational excellence, implementing process improvements, and leading teams to achieve organizational success.🔍 Professional Experience:Director of Operational Excellence | Manager of Operational ExcellenceSonoco - Bentonville, AR | October 2020 - PresentIn this role, I am steering the operational excellence initiatives post Sonoco's acquisition of Ball Metalpack. My responsibilities include optimizing processes, enhancing quality management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Manager of Operational Excellence | Plant Manager | Operations and Quality Manager | Quality ManagerBall Metalpack - Bentonville, AR | October 2018 - October 2020Progressively promoted through various leadership roles, I led teams through complex challenges, including the closure of a production facility. My accomplishments include managing layoffs, improving safety metrics, implementing tiered meetings for accountability, and achieving significant reductions in changeover times and spoilage.Quality Manager Multi-Site | Quality Manager | Packaging EngineerSilgan - Multiple Locations | June 2013 - October 2018In my roles at Silgan, I played a key role in quality management, supplier relations, and cost-saving initiatives. I successfully led the material bid process, managed ERP system transitions, and facilitated Lean events to improve throughput and inventory management.