Joseph R Jud
***** ******* ******* *** **** . Bothell, WA 98012
425-***-**** . ********@*****.***
Lean Operations / Process Engineering:
Global Operations Consulting, Executive Coaching, Statistical Analysis,
Project Management
Formally trained and technically minded lean professional experienced in
international and multi-facility lean transformations resulting in
successful cost reduction and throughput maximization. Adept at framing
improvement techniques and presentations to appeal to audiences ranging
from production employees to C-level executives. Proven ability to develop
and deliver effective, hands-on exercises that reinforce lean principles
and elicit learning discussions. Well-versed in a wide range of production
systems and products, allowing a system-based approach to decisions which
improve production quality, reduce cycle times, and increase efficiency
without sub-optimizing processes.
Lean Coaching . Operations Scheduling . Change Management . Facility Layout
. Lean Training Development
Six Sigma . Root Cause Corrective Action . Value Stream Mapping . SMED .
Visual Factory
Throughput Improvement . TPM . Virtual Lean Training . Industrial
Engineering . Office Kaizen . Value Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE BOEING COMPANY, Everett, Washington (2006 - Present)
$61B, 160,000 employee aerospace and defense OEM providing aircraft and
satellites to government and commercial customers.
Lean Coach/Process Engineer
Promoted from role as Industrial Engineer, scheduling production and
coordinating supply chain for 777 empennage section. Provided direct shop
floor support in the form of production problem solving. Held workshops to
improve quality, reduce labor hours, and increase throughput both in the
factory and in the office. Appointed as integration project leader for 5S
initiative, and industrial engineering standard work focal. Provide Lean
training and consulting to mechanics and executives. Coach executives and
management in effective decisions for lean operations. Facilitate
workshops with global suppliers from Italy, Japan, South Carolina and
Kansas to drive efficient communication processes. Cultivate cross-
functional team relations to achieve cost reductions.
Process Improvements:
. Led Six Sigma project in floor panel damage across all programs
resulting in $500,000 savings
. Spearheaded installation drawing redesign to save over 550 labor
hours annually in 777 program
. Directed horizontal stabilizer schedule recovery from 50 consecutive
weeks late to sustained on-time delivery
Coaching/Training Highlights:
. Head instructor for Lean+ fundamentals course provided to all new
hires
. Identified as one of ten subject matter experts chosen to develop
company-wide lean assessment
. Lean academy instructor for over 15 week-long academies and 350
students
GEMBA RESEARCH, Mukilteo, Washington (2005 - 2006)
Global consulting firm serving more than 120 companies in 14 countries
Operations Consultant
Facilitated successful workshops and provided consulting services to
Fortune 500 clients in industries including food, automotive, healthcare,
and government.
Operations Consultant cont'd...
Deployed long-term transformation strategies for clients and coached
management in successful execution of these strategies. Developed and
delivered hands-on simulation in single-piece flow. Authored value stream
mapping quick guide to be sold through lean manufacturing support online
store. Featured speaker at World Class Manufacturing conference in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia attended by Asian divisions of several prominent, global
firms.
Key Highlights:
. Led a value stream mapping event for Starbucks to increase space by
91%, allowing operation expansion
. Deployed a kanban system for Marathon Coach to reduce floor inventory
by 75%
. Developed and delivered online course curriculum in lean principles
resulting in brand new revenue stream
. Consulted toward 5% cost reduction across several tier one suppliers
for Nissan Automotive
PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY, West Monroe, Louisiana (2004 - 2005)
A leading producer of carbon and steel tubing and titanium near-net shapes.
Process Engineer
Oversaw lean transformation while leading successful completion of more
than 20 improvement projects resulting in reduced cycle times, increased
quality, and improved safety. Assessed all departments in 5S progression
and coached toward 50% improvement in assessment score. Performed
statistical analyses and return on investment calculations to advise
executives on largest opportunities for savings. Trained employees in
waste identification, value stream mapping, SMED, standard work, and kanban
systems. Launched lean transformation within newly acquired firm including
initial assessment and recommendations. Provided consulting and training
in lean transformation to six manufacturing facilities in as many states.
Key Highlights:
. Increased throughput at constraint by 30-100% across all product
lines through operations analysis
. Executed SMED event to reduce setup time in constraining cell by 30%
. Designed experiment (DOE) to optimize weld settings, resulting in 40%
increase in throughput and 70%
reduction in lead time
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Career Note: Additional experience as Lean Manufacturing Engineer for TRW
Automotive (2002 - 2004)
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
BS, Industrial Engineering
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Training and Development
Six Sigma Green Belt . Lean Promotions Officer . Lean Academy Instructor .
Theory of Constraints
Value Stream Mapping Instructor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD . Minitab . Visio . Project . MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint