Tri Nguyen — CEO
Purpose-Driven Lean Architect I am a Lean practitioner dedicated to the belief that work should be meaningful, engaging, and relentlessly focused on customer value. With over 25 years of experience leading front-to-back office transformations, I don’t just deploy tools; I redefine the purpose of work to drive shareholder impact and employee fulfillment. Strategic Impact & Experience I have had the privilege of coaching Lean transformations at world-class organizations including Trane Technologies, Steris, Hubbell, Alcoa, Bayer, and Montell. My approach focuses on: * Operational Excellence: Generating millions in cost savings and revenue growth through high-impact improvement efforts. * Cultural Transformation: Moving beyond superficial fixes to engage hearts and minds, cultivating ownership and a "belief in a better way." * Breakthrough Problem Solving: Guiding cross-functional teams to turn underperforming operations into responsive, high-velocity systems. My Philosophy Sustainable change is built on a foundation of trust and respect. I’ve learned that the most resilient operating systems are those where people lead with purpose and cultures are built to adapt. I am now focused on sharing these parables, tools, and practices to help the next generation of leaders create the future they want to see. Explore my work and Lean insights: https://sites.google.com/site/tringuyenlean6sigma
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Lean Transformation Expert with a focus on Operational Excellence in Manufacturing and Consulting.
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Experience: 36 yrs 10 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 25 years of experience in Lean transformations.
- Coached Lean initiatives at world-class organizations.
- Expert in driving operational excellence and cultural transformation.
Work Experience
Self.
Retired, Rewired & Reignite Lean Practitioner (2 yrs 10 mos)
STERIS
Lean Program Office Lead (2 yrs)
Hubbell Power Systems
Lean Program Office Lead (7 yrs)
Business Consultant
Principal Consultant | Lean Practitioner (4 yrs)
Life Cycle Engineering
Sr. Principal Consultant | Reliability Excellence S.M.E. | Operational Excellence (2 yrs)
Celerant Management Consulting (Now Hitachi Consulting)
Client Partner | Lean Six Sigma (3 yrs 6 mos)
BASF Corporation
Maintenance Superintendent |Reliability Excellence S.M.E. (16 yrs)
Education
MBA at New York University
Master of Science (MS) at University of Houston-Clear Lake
BSEE at The University of Texas at Austin
Business Analytics Specialization at The Wharton School