Continuous Improvement Leader
Current● Created change management vision for implementing a lean management program, led implementation efforts including project management and communicating to senior leadership with the goal of consistently meeting operational goals for our customers.● Conducted financial analysis by working with the Finance and Operations teams to identify cost savings projects worth $6.5 M and built roadmap for operations leadership by using 80/20 (pareto) framework.● Performed in depth gap analysis of operational processes by analyzing key performance metrics, past performances, operations bottlenecks, and key customer product segments to aid senior leadership in making strategic operating decisions.● Performed statistical analysis using JMP analytics software and conducted cost benefit analysis for a business process within a $20 M Aerospace segment which led to improved product quality for the customers and $100,000 annual savings for the business.● Utilized 80/20 (pareto) principles for project justification, identified end user pain points and recommended technology solutions, within a $15 million Automotive business, which led to ~ 150 hours of annual savings worth ~ $500,000.● Worked with IT to streamline pick slip sequencing process using Oracle’s ERP system JD Edwards (JDE) which reduced product shipping defects by 25% and thereby reduced customer complaints about items getting damaged during transit.● Worked collaboratively with IT and Operations to define and standardize operational KPIs for building automated analytics dashboards using SQL queries and Microsoft Power BI to streamline data collection and problem-solving process.● Coached employees on problem solving frameworks, led an employee engagement program that collects ideas from people across the business and facilitated digital transformation of the program right from collecting ideas until completion.