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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Veteran supply chain & operations professional with extensive leadership and innovation experience in pharmacological and nutritional materials, engineered materials, beverage manufacturing/distribution, chemical manufacturing, and textiles. He has deep Lean Six Sigma and process excellence improvement experience and know-how to drive business/operations performance and transformation with a history of building high performing teams within global organizations focused on a culture of TQM and Lean Six Sigma. He is an outstanding communicator, facilitator, change management leader, and talented mentor. An adept, data-driven problem solver with deep experience in identifying root causes of complex OP-EX challenges and designing/implementing cost-effective, long-term solutions in a diverse team/multi-stakeholder environment. Certifications include: APICS CPIM & CLTD; Prosci Adkar Change Management Practitioner; Agile Transformation Enterprise Business Agility Strategist (EBAS); Lean Practitioner; Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Business Analysis
- Supply Chain Modeling
- Inventory Management
- Business Process Automation
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvement
- Risk Analysis
- Product Analytics
- Business Process Management
Denver, Colorado
I help manufacturing, life sciences, and supply‑chain organizations eliminate waste, increase throughput, and accelerate performance using proven Lean, Six Sigma, and operational transformation methods. With 15+ years leading enterprise‑level improvement initiatives — from pharma isolator OEE diagnostics to multi‑site supply chain optimization — I deliver measurable results, fast. Clients hire me when they need: - Rapid diagnostic assessments (OEE, throughput, bottleneck analysis) - KPI systems, dashboards, and performance management - Process mapping, VSM, SOP redesign, and workflow optimization - Digital enablement (automation, data integrity, analytics) - Cross‑functional leadership for high‑visibility transformation programs Typical Results: ✔ 20–30% OEE improvement ✔ 30–50% cycle‑time reduction ✔ $1M–$16M+ cost and working‑capital impact ✔ Stabilized operations and improved reliability Rate: $125–$200/hr (project‑based or retainer)
- Lean Consulting
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- Lean Manufacturing
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- Data Analysis
- Minitab
- Microsoft Excel
- DMAIC
- Project Management Professional
- Business Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Business Process Management
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- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Design
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