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Longmont, Colorado, United States

Longmont, Co

Lead large, cross-functional strategic business transformation, process improvement projects, and high performing teams;Lead the project team to document complex value stream processes, analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities and solutions using methods such as Lean or Six Sigma;Manage process improvement project plans and actions;Effectively communicate and influence through change management;Develop and deliver project status reports;Advise the business in maintaining process mapping, identifying key metrics, and benchmarking;Provide training and education to enable employees to continuously identify, reduce, and eliminate waste and non-value added activities;Provide guidance during Value Stream Mapping and resulting strategic and tactical initiatives.Utilize a BPM (Business Process Management) System (Signavio) to create process flows and other attributes (RACI, SIPOC, etc) using BPM Notation. Apply analysis and simulation modeling;Manage relationships with key stakeholders and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) to ensure they are positive and effective;Recognize barriers to improvement efforts and effectively work to remove them.

Broomfield, Co

Responsible for the introduction, development, and sustainability of a continuous improvement culture in the corporate headquarters and in Supply Chain. Showed leadership through personal actions and work ethic that promote teamwork and enthusiasm for continuous improvement. Continually and proactively demonstrated strong leadership and managerial skills in training, motivating, reviewing, coaching, developing and retaining a high performance team• Provided lean training and coaching at all levels of organization, including the executive leadership team• Led small and mid-size teams though workshops and lean initiatives to build a Lean culture and improve processes to meet or exceed company goals• Utilized daily gemba, checks/audits, and coaching to support front line and middle management in reaching their target conditions• Conducted lean assessments • Determined training needs and provided/facilitated specific training for lean management initiatives• Provided guidance to continuous improvement coordinators and trainees in all locations• Coordinated the implementation of various improvements, including but not limited to Gemba Walks, 6S audits, lean assessments, visual management, workshops, and kata coaching, etc.• Worked with management to execute and effectively communicate lean principles and tools and assure consistency with lean deployment throughout the organization• Worked with cross-functional teams to identify and develop strategies that drove operational excellence through continuous improvement and standard processes• Built knowledge of lean philosophy and lean tools through continuing education from training programs, conferences, plant visits, reference books and dialogue with other lean champions/facilitators from inside Viega and other lean companies• Worked with all functional groups in the corporate office, as well as Logistics and Sales• Mapped current and future processes utilizing the Value Stream Mapping approach

Broomfield, Co

Key contributor responsible for the development and sustainability of a continuous improvement culture. Demonstrated leadership through personal actions and work ethic that promotes teamwork and enthusiasm for continuous improvement. Developed strategies that drove operational excellence through continuous improvement and standards. Trained, coached, and conducted kaizen workshops. Led process improvement initiatives to achieved department and company goals and carried out core business values. Worked with senior management to execute and communicate lean principles and tools to ensure consistency with lean deployment throughout organization.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Coordinated problem resolution with Engineering, Customer Service and other Departments to expedite resolution.Proactively planned activity and manage service coverage to maximize personal and team performance.Demonstrated exceptional problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve product issues and challenges.Used excellent time management skills and prioritized activities and schedule to obtain effective results.Managed company assets and customer relationships along with maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.Interfaced with senior level decision-makers within the customer account to apply retention strategies.

Denver

Conducted process development and gap analysis in the Agile process environment. Ran the Value Stream Management (VSM) activities such as the current and future state mapping and analysis. Developed time studies in conjunction with value-add/non-value-add assessment. Managed the process and project stages during a solution development. Collaborated with management, global and client subject matter experts, developers, solutions architects, trainers, and process engineers to deliver uniform solutions. Standardized business processes and methodologies using lean six sigma tools. Developed and conducted UATs and regression testing to ensure quality standards were in place. Was an active member of a team responsible for client migration activities to the SFDC environment. Led the SFDC environment testing activities by creating test data, writing test cases, and reconciling defects. Translated client / SME requirements into test scenarios and conducted UI testing in the SFDC environment. Worked closely with developers by providing information on the required changes to the new design or features to address defects or functionality issues in the SFDC. Created a Playbook for the entire team and all its functions to standardize the processes.

Broomfield, Co

Was responsible for the development, implementation, administration and measurement of unified process improvement initiatives. Led projects, provided training, and logistical and infrastructural assistance for process improvement initiatives at the group or department level. Developed, implemented and led key process improvement efforts and influenced cross-functional efforts. Reported to the VP of Business Process Innovation.Essential duties:Provided expert advice to Management as a part of the Business Optimization Leadership Team (BOLT) that was an extension of the leadership team with the goal of optimizing business processes. Analyzed, defined, and owned layer 4 processes for the group/department, including definition of process owners, metrics and roadmap of key gaps and improvement areas. Identified and implemented process improvements. Executed on continuous process improvements through metrics monitoring and scorecard reporting. Provided leadership with status reports, feedback and trend analysis as well as early warning indicators regarding projects at risk.Served as a business process management (BPM) subject matter expert throughout the group/department. Provided BPM mentorship to Lean Six Sigma candidates. Utilized training methodology to facilitate team activities and training of the management members.Was responsible for quality and adherence to standards and best practices of BPM, as well as the process compliance throughout the group/department. Ensured group/department processes were aligned with the company's business process vision.Led and mentored process owners and stakeholders in process documentation and process improvement methodology. Facilitated strategic planning and process improvement prioritization events for the group/department.Assisted in developing a business process maturity model, training curriculum, and trained different functional area personnel on the new process and concepts.

Boulder, Co

Ran process improvement projects at the business level; conducted employee training; organized, and coordinated Operational Excellence (Op Ex) activities at all levels of organization.• Collaborated with Executive Management team in selecting and prioritizing strategic projects• Conducted training workshops in support of the Value Stream Management• Developed the annual deployment plan, project coordination activities, kaizen calendar, as well as all applicable metrics (KPIs) and status reporting• Trained employees in Lean principles, standard work, SPC, RCA, and error proofing• Initiated and facilitated over 100 kaizen events and blitzes that resulted in improved processes, quality, 5S/safety, lead time, and revenue• Transformed the Lean Team by utilizing the best lean methodology, team selection and practices • Led numerous Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities targeting defects and non-compliance issues• Coached, developed and guided future Six Sigma and Lean Leader candidates• Travelled to a Covidien facility in China to mentor lean leaders in waste elimination, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing methodology throughout the facility• Shared the best practices by creating a recurring monthly Op Ex Forum for all upper management• Oversaw the 5S program throughout the entire facility in both production and office environments• Implemented visual management throughout the supply chain including the warehouse• Presented Operational Excellence activities and progress at town hall meetingsNote: Senior Project Engineer job title was later changed to Operational Excellence Leader.

Boulder, Co

Supervised over 120 production, QA, and maintenance employees.• Introduced and maintained lean manufacturing principles and concepts, including 5S, on production floor• Created and introduced Lean Manufacturing Training in all manufacturing departments• Monitored the inventory management to ensure an uninterrupted material and product flow• Ensured preventative maintenance program implementation utilizing OEE and SMED principles; coached maintenance and production personnel; conducted PM and safety audits • Led numerous Kaizen Lean Events and Kaizen Blitzes (set up various lean manufacturing models including one piece flow, kanban, and ‘supermarket’ systems in the production and materials areas) • Coached direct reports in lean methodology and waste elimination• Performed Gemba walks, QIP, 5S, and safety audits• Managed a technology transfer from Boulder, CO to Integra Life Sciences in Andover, England • Managed the capital equipment selection, procurement, and introduction to manufacturing, including an introduction of the SPC process to monitor the wave solder process performance• Successfully introduced numerous new products and processes in the manufacturing departments• Investigated and resolved issues associated with achieving manufacturing goals• Maximized all resources with respect to space, parts, equipment, and people• Trained in aseptic techniques

Master Of Technology Management, Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Completed 4.5 Years Of Study (217 Credits), English Language And Literature, General