Six Sigma Manager

BEN KRUPOWICZ

MBA

**** ******* *****

Naperville, IL 60565

630-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVEProcess improvement leader in a growing organization where a

benchmark program is desired.

SUMMARY

Process improvement executive with extensive experience developing and implementing

strategic initiatives focused upon improving business performance. Proven track record of

contributions to corporate growth and profitability. Excellent communication skills and

ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization including board

members. Adept at creating demand from an organization for improvement, thus ensuring

change sustainability. Certified black belt.

? Lean Six SigmaProject Management

? Culture ChangeManagement Consulting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TELLABS, Naperville, IL2008 - 2012Director, Process Improvement

Global responsibility for Business Excellence program of this $1.6BN telecommunications

company.

? Devised strategy and implemented program based upon lean and six sigma principles

within supply chain operations. Based upon employee interest and demand, program expanded

to company and worldwide operations in year two.

? Directed and guided over 70 improvement projects in this non-manufacturing environment.

Team improvements totaled over one percent of total company revenues per year. Average

project length reduced from 26 to 15 weeks.

? Implemented employee survey of Business Excellence program performance: 80% of

employees surveyed rated the program as good or excellent.

? Trained, mentored and managed volunteer international part-time team of over 30 Lean

Six Sigma Greenbelts, and leadership team of six Black Belt equivalents.

SAI GLOBAL, EXCEL PARTNERSHIP, Inc. 20042007Client Relationship Manager / Principal Consultant

Directed lean six sigma practice for this $15M global consulting firm.

? Developed strategic direction, guided new business development, management client

relationships and coached and mentored team of senior consultants.

? Managed relationship with $4BN global aluminum manufacturer assisting in the successful

implementation of a lean six sigma initiative. This transformational implementation

program assisted in the integration of various corporate cultures. The program saved in

excess of one percent of sales revenues.

? Developed working relationships with key clients and provided integrated solutions,

personally generating in excess of $600K in revenues annually.

? Project managed engagements including team member selection, management of outcomes,

customer satisfaction and risk.

Senior Consultant1986 - 2004

? Lead US big three automotive manufacturer to successful implementation of a QS9000

based quality management system in five assembly and three engine plants.

oo Formally recognized by OEM in 1998 for outstanding achievement and commitment.

oo Recognized by consulting firm for outstanding performance in the areas of building

customer relationships, developing business opportunities, project leadership,

responsiveness and dependability.

? Conducted over 120 public and in-house training classes reaching approximately 1200

attendees. Instructor rating four point eight seven on a maximum scale of five. Attendee

recommendation of instructor to others: 99.87%.

? Topics included: Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, Champion, Executive Overview,

Corrective and Preventive Action, Lead and Internal Auditor (accredited by RABQSA, IRCA,

RAB), and Automotive Quality Assurance Tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC and various other

courses.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Contracted Lead Auditor, Underwriters Laboratories and NSF-ISR Registrations

Principal, Krupowicz and Associates Medical Device Consulting

OEM Services Manager, McLean Medical

Lead Process Engineer, 3M Medical Surgical Products; Alpha Award recipient

Focused Factory Manager, Baxter Healthcare; Management Excellence Award recipient

Manufacturing Engineer, Ingersoll Rand; Management Training Program participant

Engineering Intern: General Motors, Ingersoll Rand

EDUCATION:

Loyola University of Chicago, MBA finance and production

Illinois State University (ISU), BS industrial technology

Numerous process improvement programs, conferences and seminars, including speaking

engagements with WCBF, iSixSigma and QuEST Forum.

MEMBERSHIPS

ISU, Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Association, Past President, Board of Director Member

American Society of Quality, Senior Member

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