LISA ANTOLEC

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Executive - Quality/manufacturing/engineering

Improved Productivity / Engineering / Lean / Six Sigma / Logistics / Supply

Chain / Global

P&L / Turnarounds / Automation / QA / RA / Compliance / Training / Product

Launch / CRM

An award-winning leader, I have reduced costs, increased productivity,

improved performance and supported profitability in diverse industries such

as medical devices, telecommunications and automotive manufacturing. I have

made significant contributions to giants such as Baxter International,

ReCellular and Ford Motor Co.

Utilizing Lean principles to improve productivity and performance

o Re-engineering processes to support timely decisions with quality

results

o Containing costs while increasing customer satisfaction

o Training and mentoring high-performance, low-turnover teams

I will receive my MBA from Baldwin Wallace College in 2014. I earned my BS

in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Toledo.

Additionally, I am certified with Six Sigma Green Belt and a Six Sigma

Champion. I received the Ford Drive for Leaders Award of Excellence.

Key Skills: Decisive, I have been recognized by management for superb

interpersonal communication and presentation skills. A results-oriented

problem solver, I successfully manage processes in complex organizations.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Strategic Planning to avoid bailout. Competing with Japanese launch dates,

Ford needed to reduce their development time by one year. Ensuring

compliance with global regulations, implemented Lean processes to

standardize all processes. Aligned all brands saving one year of

development time and $1B annually.

Improved operational performance. Baxter was underperforming and rarely

meeting customer or financial goals. Created Lean metrics for work-in-

process, production, capacity planning and inventory. Reduced customer turn-

around time from 30 to 11 days, repair from 10.5 hours per device to 5.1

hours, and a 27% profit growth.

Saved operational overhead costs. ReCellular's repair costs and customer

returns were too high. Implemented Lean principles. Established cross-

functional teams to research new solutions. Reduced repair of handsets from

$27.00 to $13.00 each, and customer returns by 50%. Exceeded savings of

$2.5M in six months.

Established world-class quality. Ford wanted to increase quality by 50%

across all North American assembly plants. Applied Lean Six Sigma

methodologies, focusing on cost per unit and customer concerns. Became

"first ever" manufacturing group to improve customer issues 62%. Saved $15M

annually.

CAREER HISTORY

Self Employed Consultant specializing in Lean Operational Excellence,,

2011- present Working with such companies as Takata Electronics and

Nexlink to implement program management and lean operations

Director of Operations / Plant Manager, Baxter International, Inc., 2009 to

2011. $12B global diversified healthcare company. Directed all aspects of

US service division for medical devices including depot operations and

field service engineers. Implemented Lean Enterprise principles. Oversaw

250 staff, managing $12M budget.

Director of Operations / Plant Manager, ReCellular, 2007 to 2009. World's

leading manufacturer and re-furbisher of cellular devices. Directed

operations of manufacturing facilities, while driving teams to develop and

implement Lean principles. Improved productivity and lowered expenses. Led

staff of 225 and managed $10M budget.

Promoted to positions of increasing responsibility for Ford Motor Company,

1986 to 2007, $128B manufacturer.

Final Assembly Systems Manager, 2005 to 2007. Managed vehicle operations

implementing Lean manufacturing to standardize all processes while ensuring

compliance. Directed staff of 50 and managed $900M budget.

Advanced Vehicle and Assembly Strategy Manager, 2003 to 2005. Led all

aspects of vehicle assembly, ensuring standards. Implemented compliance

with global regulations. Managed 10 direct reports and $1M budget.

Advanced Engineering Manager, 2001 to 2003. Promoted to Lead Manufacturing

Engineer serving as liaison between Product Development, Manufacturing,

Purchasing and Design Studio in key areas.

Earlier: Product Design Engineering Supervisor, Quality Manager, Product

Dev. Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, et. al.

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