Executive Summary
Operational Excellence leader with extensive experience driving enterprise transformation across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations. Proven ability to deploy Lean and Six Sigma strategies that improve quality, safety, productivity, and cost performance in complex, multi‑site environments. Trusted advisor to executive leadership teams specializing in strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri), leadership development, and building sustainable continuous improvement cultures.
Core Competencies
Operational Excellence Leadership
Lean Transformation
Six Sigma
Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri)
Value Stream Mapping
Daily Management Systems
Kaizen Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
Change Management
Root Cause Analysis
A3 Thinking
Training & Curriculum Development
Organizational Capability Building
Cross-Functional Program Leadership
Data Visualization
Statistical Analysis
Quality Control
Lean Methodology
Six Sigma
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
Lean Sigma Advisors LLC
Jun 2015 – Present
Lean Sigma Advisors LLC
- Led Lean transformation initiatives helping organizations improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Facilitated executive strategic planning sessions using Hoshin Kanri methodology.
- Implemented Lean Daily Management systems strengthening operational accountability and performance management.
- Retained by Purdue University Healthcare Advisors as a consulting partner, 2015–2020.
Continuous Improvement & Safety Manager
Franklin Foods
Oct 2024 – Mar 2026
Franklin Foods
- Lead site-wide operational excellence and safety initiatives within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, quality performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Implement Lean Daily Management systems enabling frontline teams to solve problems and sustain performance improvements.
- Develop organizational continuous improvement capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured training programs.
Operational Excellence Manager
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Feb 2023 – Oct 2024
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Developed and executed site operational excellence strategy aligned with global manufacturing objectives.
- Led cross-functional improvement initiatives targeting safety, product quality, compliance readiness, and delivery reliability.
- Delivered Lean and Six Sigma training programs to build internal continuous improvement capability.
Corporate Lean Six Sigma Coach
3M
Aug 2021 – Nov 2022
3M
- Coached senior leaders and operational teams on Lean transformation and strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri).
- Facilitated Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma improvement projects across multiple business groups.
- Contributed to development of enterprise Lean Six Sigma training curriculum.
Lean Six Sigma Managing Advisor
Purdue University Healthcare Advisors
Jan 2008 – Jun 2015
Purdue University Healthcare Advisors
- Directed Lean Six Sigma initiatives improving healthcare quality, patient throughput, and operational efficiency.
- Designed and delivered Green Belt and Black Belt certification programs.
- Facilitated large-scale Kaizen events and enterprise improvement initiatives.
Production Supervisor & Manufacturing Team Leader
Jordan Manufacturing & MSCA
1990 – 2000
Jordan Manufacturing & MSCA
- Supervised teams of up to 50 associates; led quality and process improvement initiatives; designed operator training programs. Provided the operational foundation that informed subsequent CI leadership.
Selected Operational Impact
- Delivered $88M in annualized inventory cost savings through a Lean Six Sigma improvement initiative at 3M.
- Increased capacity by 41% at a network of specialty clinics at Purdue Healthcare Advisors.
- Reduced catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 44% at Purdue Healthcare Advisors.
- Reduced surgical site infection rate by 57% through the application of Lean Six Sigma at Purdue Healthcare Advisors.
- Reduced production lead time by 18% at Franklin Foods through Lean process redesign and frontline engagement.
- Improved OEE by 38 points through value stream redesign and standard work development at Franklin Foods.
- Reduced annualized scrap/defect costs by $1.8M through structured problem-solving at Franklin Foods.
- Developed organizational capability by training and mentoring more than 2,000 leaders, practitioners, and frontline associates.
- Partnered with executive leadership teams to deploy Hoshin Kanri strategic planning across multiple organizations.
Education & Certifications
Master of Science — Organizational Leadership & Supervision (Lean Enterprise)
Purdue University — West Lafayette, IN · GPA 3.78
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Purdue University
Lean Healthcare Black Belt
Purdue University
OSHA Certification
Purdue University