Stuart Gardner Email & Phone Number

United States

As a Senior Managing Consultant, I coached my clients to achieve breakthrough results for their customers.◆ Doubled production output for aerospace client, delivering 12x ROI◆ 2x output increase for property management client◆ Reduced service time by >75% for #1 customer issueAs a result, I consistently deliver transformative outcomes, driving exponential.

As the Operational Excellence Leader for the world’s largest automotive battery manufacturer, I led initiatives that significantly optimized production efficiency and implemented standardized processes across the division.◆ Increased primary process output by 57% ◆ Increased component plant output by 40%◆ Established common BOS across divisions, Mission.

Organizational lean leader responsible for business operating system and transformation launch. ◆ Reduced lead time 43%, 84 to 48 days in nine months◆ Reduced lead time 81 to 50 days in two months◆ Enabled access to $200M market◆ Co-author of Lean Business Operating SystemThese efforts not only streamlined operations and unlocked new market opportunities.

Lexington, KY

As a Regional Value Stream Coach, I successfully spearheaded a transformation that not only streamlined operations but also significantly boosted revenue and customer satisfaction.◆ Reduced lead time from 74 to 25 days◆ Grew revenue $60M, from $205M to $265M◆ Increased on-time shipping 20+ pts to greater than 95%◆ President's AwardHonored with the.

Lexington, South Carolina, United States

• Led Lean Transformation initiatives at Apex Tool Group, LLC, mentoring Green Belts and earning Master Black Belt equivalency.
• Organized and executed 70+ Kaizen events annually, resulting in improved labor productivity, lead times, and inventory reductions.
• Implemented capacity planning improvements and optimized MRP/ERP system, leading to 15-30% labor productivity gains and reduced lead times.Through these initiatives, I not only fostered a culture of continuous.

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

• Implemented Danaher Business Systems Project Management for two New Product Development Teams, resulting in on-time market launches and 5x projected sales.
• Led kaizen initiatives in logistics area, improving PFEP, materials layout, and kanban system sustainability.
• Developed production system to meet new customer demand within six weeks.

Athens, Georgia, United States

• Led maintenance operations for a factory with a team of 1 supervisor, 1 engineer, and 18 technicians supporting 24x7 operations.
• Implemented predictive technologies for CNC machines, rolled out Maximo CMMS, and established a PM program.
• Reduced environmental waste of machining fluids and optimized pull for maintenance materials.

Athens, Georgia, United States

• Led the lean journey for medium AC motor manufacturing, overseeing operations, planning/purchasing, and quality with 100+ team members.
• Doubled output while going from 42 to 28 team members, redeploying team members to other needed roles.

Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

• Led two focused factories, accounting for 60% of site revenues, with a matrix team of operations, engineering, customer service, and planning/purchasing.
• Implemented weekly kaizen events, maintained 98% on-time shipping, and created pull in the supply chain for improved integration with customers.
• Hosted PowerLean candidates, developed engaged operators, and fostered a culture of listening to ideas for continuous improvement.

Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

• Led Lean Transformation for ME team at Rockwell, creating four sub-plants and clearing 25,000 sq ft for new production.
• Reduced lead time from 12-26 weeks to 1-3 weeks, WIP by nearly 90%, and improved on-time shipping by 20%.

• Implemented TPM as part of kaikaku in electric motor manufacturing plant.
• Executed TPM kaizens to lay the foundation for Maintenance Excellence.
• Implemented CMMS to streamline maintenance processes.

Tifton, Georgia, United States

• Led maintenance crews on all shifts, overseeing 8-13 technicians and utility attendants at a highly automated retail distribution center.
• Implemented forklift technician standard work for Preventive Maintenance, reducing forklift maintenance costs by over 50%.
• Championed PIV Maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient equipment servicing at Target.

Rated top 5% of peers; awarded Senior Parachutist Badge and Army Commendation & Achievement Medals

Bs, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Cadet Public Relations Council, Baptist Student Union

Mba, Organizational Leadership