Six Sigma Manager
Resume:
Philip P. Kondilas
**** ******** **. *********, **. 92057
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/philipkondilas
Operations Excellence / Continuous Improvement Leader
Experienced Leader and Manager - Over 20 years of management experience, including 9 years as a Naval Officer,
leading cross-functional teams, teams in multiple locations, 24/7 operations and a large span of control in both functional
and matrix structures. Has directed engineers, technicians, assemblers, and Black Belts in product development, supply
chain, manufacturing testing and quality. Led a manufacturing team from sourcing and design to manufacturing and
quality control. Developed Mission and Vision statements, strategic plans and the supporting tactical activities.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Honeywell) – Expert in Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma and
Growth) tools, and processes. Knowledge applied to transactional and manufacturing process improvement, improving
designs robustness, and growing products footprint within existing or new markets. Skilled classroom facilitator.
Experienced mentor to guide cross-functional business teams and individual Black Belts and Green Belts through their
process improvement projects. Led and participated in multiple Kaizens.
Quality Experience –Has improved fidelity on non-conformance data; worked with component’s engineering to improve
supplier’s quality; improved test equipment to reduce unconfirmed testing failure; and driven root cause and corrective action
teams to address quality issues. Managed two CMMI initiatives to improve business process quality.
Project Management – Over 15 years of Project Management experience. Manage and led multiple cross-functional teams on
multiple projects. Envisioned and developed both plans and schedules to facilitate project objectives; organized and
coordinated workflow in accordance with project plans; communicated project goals; modified schedules or plans as required;
met budgets and deadlines, and worked with customers. Expired PMP certification.
Engineering Savvy - Ability to absorb, understand and function in a complex technical environment. Positions and projects
have required daily interaction with engineering and a technical understanding in: avionics, hydraulics, navigation,
communication, underwater acoustic, electronics, firmware, software, aircraft systems and ring laser gyros.
Selected Achievements
• Led a cross-functional Product Team which developed and executed a strategy that took a business at -10%
operational income to a 12%+ operational income in 2 years.
• Facilitated and led a Supply Chain Kazien, which included the customer, that yielded over $4.5M in annual savings.
• Led a team of engineers and technicians in 24/7 operations to reduce test cycle time from 48 days to less than 30.
• Program managed continuous improvement projects that exceeded annual productivity goal of $7M by $1.9M.
• Hired to develop and lead a Lean Six Sigma initiative and lead the business to CMMI Level 3.
• Mentored 8 Black Belts and over 30 Lean, DMAIC and DFSS Green Belts.
Core Competencies
Leadership & Team Development Business & Program Management Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC / DFSS)
Organizational Change Engineering Background (HW/SW) Minitab / DOE
Communication & Presentations Quality Focused CMMI / ISO9000
Professional Experience
L-3 Communications, Telemetry-West 2009 - 2010
Director of Continuous Improvement – San Diego, CA
Reported to the Vice President of Mission Assurance and chartered to drive process improvement culture. Started up a
Lean Six Sigma program that required developing training material, identify key projects, teaching and mentoring Green
Belt teams, and developing the program’s supporting infrastructure. Led an eight-person team to drive to CMMI Level 3.
• For two products, redesigned the production flow and improved the robustness of the design reduced production
and testing labor, warranty and material cost and was on track to save over $1 million for 2010.
Rockwell Automation 2007 - 2009
Lean Six Sigma Champion – Milwaukee, WI
Director level position that reported to the Vice President/General Manager of a $300M+ business. Responsible for
managing 6 Black Belts in three locations and coordinating the process improvement activities and efforts of the Black
Belts, Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, Project Management, and Quality functions.
• Developed and executed the business’ strategy for adoption of Rockwell’s Lean Six Sigma initiative through Black
Belt and Green Belt training, project mentoring, and certification.
Identified, defined, scoped and drove the execution process improvement projects which exceeded the annual
productivity savings goal in FY08 of $7M.
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• Integral contributor to overall business strategy as part of the Vice President/General Manager’s staff.
• Mentored 3 Black Belts to certification.
• Led initiative to move from a CMMI Level 2 rating to a CMMI Continuous Model rating.
Honeywell International 2001 - 2007
Business Manager - Sarasota, FL [2006 - 2007]
Cabin Management System (CMS) Business Manger responsible for the Annual Operating Plan and Profit & Loss
($30M+). Core responsibilities included Demand Management, Sales and Operation Planning, Accounts Receivable,
Voice of the Customer, and strategic lead for the business.
• Turned an unprofitable business profitable.
• Led Product Team that was focused on driving multiple improvement projects designed to transform the former small
business acquisition into an integral part of Business and General Aviation’s Aftermarket business.
• Project managed strategic or highly visible systems orders and served as the interface to the project’s customers.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Clearwater, FL [2003 – 2006]
Lean Six Sigma resource for Aerospace Commercial Excellence group aligned to support the Defense and Space
business’ Sales and Marketing team. Classroom facilitator for DMAIC, Design for Six Sigma, Lean and Growth Green
Belt Classes and mentor to individuals working on Green Belt Certification. Led and participated in multiple Kaizens
• Researched the $9B Transformational Communication Satellite Program to cultivate key business contacts; and
identified growth opportunities and the information needed by Sales and Marketing to secure multiple contracts
worth over $400M.
• Coordinated identification and cultivation of projects for a $250M alliance between IBM and Honeywell.
• Mentored over 30 individuals to Green Belt certification. Taught numerous different Green Belt modules.
Engineering Test Manager – Clearwater, FL [2001 – 2003]
Responsibilities included providing quotes; managing and scheduling resources in 3 buildings; coordinating three shifts
of testing; maintaining certification of all Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU) test equipment; writing, editing and
reviewing test plans, procedures, Engineering Change Orders, software and customer documents; managing costs; and
interfacing with the different functional groups.
• Managed the development and execution of the MIMU integration and acceptance testing as part of product
development to meet customer requirements.
• Supported 10 different variations of MIMU for foreign and domestic customers. Each variation had a different test
plan, required unit software, associated documentation, schedule and budget.
The M&T Company - Jacksonville, FL 1998 – 2001
Manufacturing Manager
Led a Design and Manufacturing Group comprised of 13 assembly and test technicians, two AUTOCAD drafters, a
Mechanical Engineer, an Inventory Clerk, and a Quality Assurance Specialist. Managed multiple electronic
manufacturing projects ranging from $5K to $4.5M. Responsibilities included bidding, design, prototype, manufacturing,
QA, testing, and delivery.
United States Navy – Lieutenant Commander - Naval Flight Officer 1989 – 1999
• Completed training; passed the required review boards and was certified as: P-3 Mission Commander, P-3 Tactical
Coordinator, and P-3 Navigator
• Responsible for 20 instructors that trained over 2,000 students in eleven different classes every year.
• Facilitated Total Quality Management (TQM) classes and served as a consultant to commands implementing TQM.
• Maintained Classified Material (Top Secret, Secret and Classified) from receipt, distribution and destruction.
• Directed a split site (Moffett Field, CA and Adak, AK) work center.
Summer Intern - Los Alamos National Labs – Advance Nuclear Technology Lab
(1988 – 1990) Los Alamos, NM
Education
MS Engineering Management – University of South Florida -1998 (Engineer’s MBA)
BS Electrical Engineering – United States Naval Academy – 1989
Community Service
AHEPA Jacksonville, Fl Chapter President (1998-2001)
AHEPA St. Petersburg, FL Chapter President (2004-2007)
Parish Council, St John the Divine, Jacksonville, FL (1998-2000)
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