Eight years’ experience in assessing and improving business management systems and their processes
Experience leading DMAIC, DMADV, Kaizen and 5S projects/events
Ability to apply Lean and Six Sigma methodology to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management systems to maximize efficiency while meeting customer and regulatory requirements
Exemplar Global certified QMS Auditor
Ability to communicate unfamiliar terminology or themes with individuals of various backgrounds in a manner that they can understand
Industry knowledge in a variety of manufacturing, service and distribution environments
Experience integrating multiple business management systems (e.g. ISO, TPS, EOS)
Expertise
Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Training
Project Management
Waste Elimination
ERP/MRP systems
Continuous Improvement
Change Management
Quality Management Systems
Creative Problem-solving
Root Cause Analysis
ISO 9001:2015
Supply Chain Process Improvement
Create and validate measurement systems
SO 13485:2016
Experience
Lead Consultant
2020 to Present
Lean Partners, Minneapolis, MN
Partner with clients in creating a vision for what’s possible in their organization then crafting and executing a plan to achieve that vision
Engage client leadership, management and teams in lean, continuous improvement and other transformational initiatives
Train teams on technical lean tools and lean leadership skills
Provide one-on-one coaching to all levels of leadership on how to successfully lead in a lean environment
Consultant / Lead Auditor
2016 to 2020
Quality Management Solutions LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Managed DMADV and DMAIC projects that successfully meet objectives while maintaining schedules
Applied Lean concepts including but not limited to 5S, VSM, Kaizen, RCA, Pareto analysis, PDCA, and policy deployment
Audited and consulted for a variety of industries (e.g. sheet metal fabrication, hydraulic pumps and power systems, heating and cooling, water filtration, packaging, IT services, equipment maintenance and installation services, medical device, and more)
Performed QMS assessments to identify gaps/areas to improve and generate associated reports
Board Member and EOS Leader
2016 to 2017
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Minnesota Section 1203, Minneapolis, MN
Managed DMADV and DMAIC projects that successfully meet objectives while maintaining schedules
Applied Lean concepts including but not limited to 5S, VSM, Kaizen, RCA, Pareto analysis, PDCA, and policy deployment
Audited and consulted for a variety of industries (e.g. sheet metal fabrication, hydraulic pumps and power systems, heating and cooling, water filtration, packaging, IT services, equipment maintenance and installation services, medical device, and more)
Performed QMS assessments to identify gaps/areas to improve and generate associated reports
LSSBB / Quality Management Representative
2014 to 2016
Lean Partners, Minneapolis, MN
Achieved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Promoted from expeditor to buyer to procurement lead within six months from start of employment
Managed a variety of projects related to improving process efficiency, inventory control, and training as it related to the purchasing department
Worked closely with technical writer to document purchasing processes
SSGB / Procurement Lead
2012 to 2014
Eaton Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN
Promoted from Manufacturing Engineer I to II to III in two years
Primary support engineer for hydraulic motor line
CNC programming, equipment design, and equipment specifications
Started continuous flow manufacturing program and was lead person for site
Supervised 72 people as 3rd Shift Supervisor
Improved on-time delivery from 60% to 99% and eliminated 3-year backlog
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Geology
2011
Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
B.A. in Graphic Design
2008
Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee