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$85 hourly
Jeovanna T.
- 4.9/5
- (64 jobs)
Upwork expert-vetted, dynamic and motivated individual with an MBA and Industrial Engineering degree. Dependable and organized team player with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Skilled at building relationships with employees across all levels of an organization.

Lean Manufacturing
Business Modeling
Industrial Engineering
Flowchart
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Reengineering
Lucidchart
Process Engineering
Process Improvement
Microsoft Visio
Continuous Improvement
Lean Consulting
Six Sigma
Financial Analysis
Business Analysis
$40 hourly
Ahmed N.
- 5.0/5
- (2 jobs)
With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, I specialize in ensuring that food products meet all regulatory requirements and compliance standards. My expertise spans across product development, labeling, safety, and quality assurance, with a deep understanding of FDA, USDA, and international food regulations. Throughout my career, I have successfully guided companies through complex compliance landscapes, ensuring that products are not only safe and effective but also legally compliant. My background in food science provides a solid foundation for my work in regulatory affairs, where I excel at interpreting and applying regulations to real-world scenarios. Key areas of expertise include: Food safety and quality assurance Compliance Labeling compliance and Nutritional analysis FDA/USDA regulatory compliance Global food standards and international trade regulations Product development and market entry strategies I am passionate about helping companies navigate the intricate world of food regulations, ensuring that consumers receive safe, high-quality products. My goal is to continuously support the food industry in maintaining the highest standards of compliance and safety.

Lean Manufacturing
Safety Assessment
Six Sigma
CRM Software
Salesforce
SAP
Quality Management System
Food Packaging
Food Science
Food Engineering
Facebook Marketplace
Microsoft Project
Market Research
Company Research
Project Management
$15 hourly
Clarice B.
- 5.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a self-motivated project manager and data analyst. I can help you manage or create a project plan for anything from cleaning out your closet to building a small business plan, to inventory management, to creating a training curriculum for systems roll-out. There is no project too big that I can't break down I have experience working with the Microsoft and Google Suites. For project management, I have experience working with programs such as Trello, Asana, and AirTable. In Data Analytics, I have worked with R, SQL, Tableau, and advanced functions in Excel/Sheets. I am also comfortable working with AI to help find solutions to any problem. My background is unique and diverse, giving me an advantage when coming up with solutions to different problems. I am very excited to work with you, Let's get started!

Lean Manufacturing
Data Analytics & Visualization Software
Management Skills
Data Analytics
Product Development
Customer Experience Research
Customer Service
Customer Experience
Lean Consulting
Data Analysis
Lean Development
Journey Mapping
Six Sigma
Inventory Management
Accounting Basics
$120 hourly
Albert L.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I am an Operational Excellence/Change Management Professional with experience in helping companies improve their Business Systems Performance. I have experience in Printing, Fast Moving Industrial Goods, and the Automotive Industry. I am a Master Black Belt, Shainin Journeyman Certified, and a Certified Lean Facilitator. I have applied Continuous Improvement principles from the Product Development Process, Sales, and Operations all the way to the Back Office Operations. I’ll fully project manage your brief from start to finish.

Lean Manufacturing
Lean Consulting
Process Improvement
Six Sigma
Kaizen
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Change Management
$75 hourly
Deborah T.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Dynamic and results-driven leader with 20+ years of experience in driving organizational excellence through process optimization and project management. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational efficiencies. Skilled in project management and new product development, with track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, essential for identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic solutions. Excellent leadership and communication skills, crucial for fostering culture of continuous improvement and achieving business objectives. Areas of Expertise * New Product Development * Risk Assessment & Mitigation * Process Optimization * Project Management * Influence Management * Continuous Improvement * Lean Six Sigma Methodologies * Agile Methodologies * Change Management * Coaching & Mentoring * Embedded Firmware Development

Lean Manufacturing
Project Planning
Continuous Improvement
Risk Assessment
Coaching
Embedded C
Fire Protection Engineering
Six Sigma
Agile Software Development
Project Management
Product Development
$35 hourly
Sterling F.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I’m passionate about helping organizations align engineering, operations, and execution to drive smarter decisions and faster results. Let's connect if you're seeking a strategic partner to deliver clarity, speed, and excellence in your product and operations roadmap.

Lean Manufacturing
Documentation
Training
Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Presentations
Email
Internal Reporting
Project Planning
Budget Management
Scheduling
Program Management
Project Management
Microsoft Project
$170 hourly
Gary P.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
A dedicated and experienced professional in Process Improvements. Successful track record of enhancing asset/resource utilization through cost reduction, productivity gains, and operational and organizational effectiveness. Strong interpersonal skills to work through all levels of the organization. Ability to identify, analyze, design and implement the necessary processes, systems, and behaviors to realize improvement objectives as well as to sustain the higher level of performance. Specialties: Management System Design and Implementation, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, Financial Modeling, Total Business Enterprise Valuation, Intangible Asset Valuation Industry experiences include: Mining, Telecommunications, Banking & Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Commercial & Retail Trade, Manufacturing Improvement areas of focus: Sales Planning, Warehouse & Distribution Centers, Operations, Maintenance, Project Management, Inventory Management, Call Center Operations, Training, Quality

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Process Improvement
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Financial Analysis
Data Cleaning
Data Analytics
Data Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Management Consulting
$20 hourly
Sergio T.
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
I'm a Manufacturing Engineer, experience with project management, data analysis, Gantts, design, tools for problem resolution, I speak English and Spanish, open to translate or teach a language, open to propose a solution for any issue you are having, I can create excels to help to manage your project, analyze your data to understand what it is happening.

Lean Manufacturing
English
Spanish
SolidWorks
Minitab
PowerPoint Presentation
Microsoft Excel
Translation
Design Concept
Manufacturing
$100 hourly
Andrew N.
- 0.0/5
- (2 jobs)
Supply chain & operations expert with a passion for building the systems and processes that scale businesses & brands for rapid growth. Able to provide organizations with an actionable roadmap utilizing Lean Six Sigma techniques to increase profitability and quality while driving continuous improvement throughout the entire supply chain. Successful experiences with Fortune 50 companies, non-profits, high-growth startups, and e-commerce brands across a variety of industries specializing in cost reduction, digital transformation, and manufacturing optimization I help organizations streamline operations, improve manufacturing performance, and drive ROI across supply chains. With an MBA from Kellogg, certifications in PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives across life sciences, CPG, logistics, and digital manufacturing, I’ve delivered: Project management structures supporting $100MM+ portfolios of strategic initiatives Scalable systems for inventory, production, and logistics ops created in Google Sheets $5.1MM in annual cost savings via manufacturing performance monitoring systems $3MM+ in new revenue through strategy consulting and pitch development Whether you need help launching a new product line, reducing supply chain costs, or digitally transforming your operations, I bring structure, speed, and strategic thinking. Let’s work together to drive measurable impact.

Lean Manufacturing
Process Improvement
Strategic Planning
SAP Implementation
ERP Software
Digital Transformation
Six Sigma
Contract Manufacturing
Supply Chain Optimization
Supply Chain Modeling
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Software
Supply Chain & Logistics
Business Operations
Project Management
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