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Phoenix, AZ, US

Logan, UT

Responsible for improving the Shingo Model curriculum/workshops and the teaching effectiveness of our Shingo licensed affiliates across the globe. Assessment and development of Shingo affiliates to manage workshops and teach Shingo Principles.Help industry leaders understand the value of the Shingo Model and challenging for the Shingo Prize.Teach.

Lead and participated in assessments of organizations ranging from automotive to military to food processing to financial services in the US, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Australia, China and the UK that were applying for the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence award.

Riverwoods, IL

Coaching business executives and Lean/Agile practitioners on improving the way they work, lead and manage to connect business and technology in the delivery of customer value.

Supporting the lean transformation of Liberty Mutual Insurance through the Liberty Management System. I have a unique opportunity to work with all levels of the organization from the C- Suite to the Front Line with a focus on Leadership coaching in the Commercial Insurance SBU.

Boston, Massachusetts

Helping Liberty Mutual implement the Liberty Management System (LMS)

Simsbury, Connecticut

• Selected to leverage knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies through development and implementation of the Ensign-Bickford Operating System. Serve as key member of Executive Team driving company’s Lean improvement.
• Spearheaded establishment of an associate driven Safety System nationwide.
• Created Business Performance System (EBOS) modeled after the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.
• Developed and lead Enterprise Operational Excellence assessment of 10 facilities across North America.
• Facilitated multiple value stream improvement kaizens in biotech division driving product quality and velocity.
• Mentored and coached Executive Leadership Team on Lean and Six Sigma principles, systems, and tools.

Danville, Virginia

• Directly accountable for manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance functions for specialty chemical facility acquisition. Led 100+ direct and indirect reports including directors and managers. 60% revenue growth from.
• Fostered Lean Six Sigma culture across legacy plant.
• Revamped hourly union contracts and salary arrangements aligning with company’s Lean environment.
• Championed improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery resulting 35% increase in overall productivity.
• Successfully implemented multiple new products through partnering directly with customers.
• Achieved positive audits for FDA, ISO 9001, 14001, FAMI-QS, and OSHA regulations.

Spanish Fork, Utah

• Held full P&L responsibility for nationwide commercial explosive business spanning Utah, Illinois, Texas, and Spain. Managed $27M in annual revenue and 125-150 employees including eight direct reports.
• Lead successful challenges for the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing – 2002 Recipient
• Served as Member of Board of Directors for company’s joint venture in Spain.
• Supervised RCRA environmental closure of 480-acre Utah facility.
• Collaborated with State of Texas to retire 500-acre facility ensuring timely cleanup of site and regulatory compliance.
• Functioned as member of the Board of Governors for The Safety Association for Explosive Makers (IME).

Simsbury, CT

• Charged with launch of world-class manufacturing processes spanning aerospace and defense energetic ordinance business. Supervised Continuous Improvement and Maintenance departments.
• Executed continuous improvement initiatives such as Standard Work, Quality, Kanban, SMED, and Defect Reduction.
• Facilitated 50+ kaizen events in manufacturing, support, and administrative areas over two year period.
• Conceptualized companywide incentive and reward program allowing for increase in team morale and workflow.
• Championed Kanban initiatives across North American operations.
• Certified by Development Dimensions International for facilitation and development of full-time and hourly teams.

Lead six sigma efforts with local teams and suppliers. Lead the transition and implementation of a lean clean room and associated manufacturing capability.

Mba, Operations

Operations Management Focus

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Manufacturing Engineering

Bs, Manufacturing Engineering

Activities and Societies: President, SMEManufacturing Engineering Technology