Sep 2023 – Apr 2024 · 7 mos

• Developed the overall business unit strategy and cascading area strategies for Commercial, Innovation, Supply Chain, Operations, and Technical Services.
• Pioneered a standardized product portfolio aligned with strategic end markets and customer needs.
• Reduced product lead times from 52 to 36 weeks by simplifying and streamlining internal operations.
• Built a demand/capacity planning model to forecast the capability to fulfill anticipated sales growth.

May 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• Collaborated with key leaders across the enterprise to develop an integrated Operational Excellence strategy and ensure successful execution.
• Led a team of 5 direct reports responsible for developing systems, processes, and tools that enabled widespread employee engagement in continuous improvement projects.
• Delivered a record $450MM in year-over-year hard productivity savings by deploying enterprise-wide operational excellence tools.
• Supported the successful deployment of major enterprise initiatives, including Standard Metrics, Daily Management System, and Asset Utilization.

Oct 2019 – May 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Partnered with the leadership team to develop a divisional operational excellence strategy.
• Led a team of divisional Black Belts and on-site continuous improvement leaders.
• Implemented a standard Margin Enhancement playbook to increase profitability.
• Delivered a record $10MM in annual productivity savings across the division.

Apr 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• Executed high-impact projects resulting in over $5MM in productivity savings.
• Implemented the Performance Excellence System at four manufacturing sites, resulting in record OEE gains and cost savings.
• Prevented the closure of an assembly site with 200+ employees by improving profitability.
• Coached dozens of Black Belts and Green Belts on Lean Six Sigma tools and project execution.

Aug 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos · Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky

• Led a team of 6 engineers responsible for the production quality of Camry and Avalon vehicles.
• Reduced top parts defect by over 90% through collaboration with internal departments and suppliers.
• Developed and implemented a robust cross-departmental process to improve J.D. Power results.

Sep 2013 – Aug 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky

• Ensured the quality of over 300 stamped and welded vehicle components.
• Collaborated with suppliers and internal production departments to resolve quality issues.
• Reduced a top plant-wide parts-related defect by >75% through A3 problem-solving.
• Worked with counterparts in Japan to successfully launch the 2018 Camry model change

Jul 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky

• Designed stamping die face for new model vehicles and met all quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Improved material yield on Camry hinge die by 20%, resulting in $300k model life savings.
• Pioneered an innovative method for predicting stamping defect severity, selected as top North American project for 2013 Toyota Innovation Showcase in Japan.

Dec 2009 – Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Designed compression molds, managed tool room operations, and led Six Sigma Black Belt projects.
• Expanded internal tooling production capacity to reduce lead times and achieve $200K in cost savings.
• Led multiple process improvement projects to reduce scrap by over 25%.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr · Salem, VA

• Applied Lean methods and tools to improve manufacturing processes
• Analyzed production data and developed KPI reports for plant leadership