Operational Excellence Manager
CurrentChampioned organizational change initiatives, advocating for the business case and driving adoption across teams.Provided managerial and technical leadership to project teams, mentoring members on continuous improvement and project management.Facilitated workshops and communications to support Business Excellence implementation, including collaboration with global operations.Developed and administered training and certification programs related to Business Excellence initiatives.Engaged in external training to stay current with best practices in Business Excellence.Collaborated with department managers to set and achieve goals aligned with Business Excellence initiatives, implementing strategies to foster a continuous improvement culture.Leveraged Lean and Six Sigma principles to guide continuous improvement efforts.Monitored and reported progress of Business Excellence initiatives to senior management, conducting assessments to identify opportunities for enhancement.Led the Value Improvement Program, managing a project deck focused on operational value enhancement.Identified improvement opportunities in existing product lines and processes, working closely with customers and plant staff to optimize quality, service, and cost.Reviewed existing policies and procedures, recommending updates to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.