 Lead supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution. Manage integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers. Optimize systems related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials. Developed, implemented, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions. Closely collaborate with corporate EHS personnel to maintain compliance with corporate policies related to Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements

 Pioneer operational excellence campaigns to establish competitive advantage while streamlining quality across the organization  Lead the Continuous Improvement Team in giving recommendations to business unit strategy and goals to support company-wide drive to operational excellence Formulate and implement common architecture and approaches in continuous improvement to support operational excellence, such as Lean Sigma, design for reliability and manufacturability (DRM), and relevant improvement methodologies Provide expert leadership to all aspects of plant production building, equipment, and facilities maintenance to align with space optimization, workflow maturity, and various lean activities while complying with environment, health, and safety regulations Formulate and implement strategies for training, coaching, and communication, as well as for improving visibility and awareness of the Medtronic Operating System (MOS) Oversee facilities, maintenance, and environmental health and safety (EHS) functions to support division goals Assume responsibility in ensuring availability and proper documentation of plant production equipment to support production goals Render oversight to maintenance functions in relations with the computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preventative, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs Develop facility space plans and oversee all aspects of the building and grounds, as well as the security of company property and employees Drive Site Business Continuity Management to increase operational resilience throughout the supply chain, improving Medtronic’s ability to withstand a crisis event that could severely impact business viability

 Facilitated training and mentorship for continuous process improvement for operation groups throughout Medtronic Served as guiding force in transforming process improvement principles for integration into standard work and behaviors, such as upgrade of tools and systems to boost operational efficiency Spearheaded cultural transition of incorporating Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous process improvement Acted as key liaison in coordinating, publicizing, and communicating operational excellence activities and capital plans Developed and implemented Productivity tracking and Overall Equipment Effectiveness system Performed as part of the Corporate Team for the implementation and evaluation of MOS Received the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Manufacturing Excellence Award Served as mentor and leader for Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt certification programs Participated in the management of a sub-council to the Supply Council on the formulation and roll-out of a standard Medtronic Supplier Development Program Pioneered the implementation of multisite Lean Sigma systems through policy development, which brought forth positive variance to a $5M budget, $9M decrease in inventory, and above 95% in on-time delivery

 Performed as part of a Core Team to lead company initiative to improve operations to exit bankruptcy Supervised a team of continuous improvement program managers within the United Services Maintenance Division Worked with senior management to develop and implement key business solutions, including executing performance improvement drives within a division of approximately $2B budget Efficiently handled policy deployment, with focus on various aspects including cost analysis, capacity modeling, budgeting, and strategic business plan development and implementation Implemented process improvement plans to successfully bring back previously-dropped third-party customer work and internal work outsourced due to bankruptcy Led the creation and deployment of the Design for Serviceability Program, which decreased engine rebuild cycle time and cost by 30%; and improved operational capability to take on an additional $200M in revenue