Six Sigma Black Belt

Michael S. Kelemen, CM, L*S BB

Summary of Qualifications:

Director, Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Over twenty years experience applying best practice improvement tools to drive

performance in efficiency, value and customer satisfaction by improving manufacturing

and transactional processes – including Finance, safety, shop practices, product quality,

testing and inspection methods, and production equipment reliability and maintenance.

• Established and directed world class Lean and Six Sigma at multiple levels programs for

five companies – resulting in monumental improvement in process efficiencies and

reductions in operating cost with verified savings of over $66 million.

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Experienced Change Agent – experienced in R6S,

DMAIC, Kaizen, DFLSS (DMEDI), and multi-site continuous improvement.

• Developed and established performance indicating metrics at all levels to focus improvement

projects in areas that drive corporate results.

• Led teams in process improvement, strategic planning, technical problem resolution, and

implementation of company initiatives – including more than 50 L6S Black Belt projects.

• Implemented plans to control risk and correct problems through consensus building and

teaming.

• Steered top level management decisions in solving critical issues in quality, engineering,

safety, executive management, customer satisfaction, corporate planning and personnel

resourcing.

Developed training; taught and coached Lean Six Sigma Belts at all levels.

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• Established and managed Continuous Improvement project portfolios for four organizations.

• Supported and conducted project phase Toll Gate reviews.

Professional Experience:

2013 - Present Raytheon Company, Forest, MS

Manager, Electronics Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

• Direct lean and world class quality operations in electronics assembly and delivery to

customer.

• Drive seamless supply chain operations to ensure on time delivery.

• Lead site and division managers to drive process improvement in all areas.

• Train and coach R6S specialists to achieve qualification.

2010 - 2013 Sechan Electronics, Incorporated, Lititz, PA

Director of Continuous Improvement and Acting Master Black Belt

• Developed and implemented Lean Six Sigma continuous Improvement Program.

• Led Value Stream Mapping lean transformation and plant reorganization initiatives.

• Developed company metrics and metrics monitoring systems to focus improvement

initiatives, and managed Continuous Improvement program project portfolios.

• Drove Lean and Six Sigma improvement efforts in all areas.

• Managed subordinate project leaders and administrators.

Professional Experience (continued):

2008 - 2009 Guilford Performance Textiles, Pine Grove, PA

Continuous Improvement Coordinator and Acting Master Black Belt

• Led Value Stream Mapping lean transformation and plant reorganization initiatives.

Directed Six Sigma initiatives to improve internal and external quality.

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Drove improvements to revitalize Lean and Six Sigma programs in all areas.

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• Led projects and data analysis initiatives to solve and control enduring quality, safety and

inefficiency issues.

1988 - 2008 United Space Alliance/Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cape Canaveral, FL

Space Shuttle Processing Requirements Manager and Black Belt

• Led Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to assist NASA in meeting budget cutting challenges

in Space Shuttle Program processing, launch, landing and logistics activities.

Directed continuous improvement group activities, and led decision-making opportunities.

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• Guided technical problem resolution and crisis management for critical space shuttle

component processing operations, and flight hardware inspections and repairs.

• Directed maintenance activities and modification of space shuttle components and processing

equipment.

• Managed subordinate project leaders, engineers and administrators.

1986 - 1988 General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, CT

Submarine Systems Maintenance Engineer

• Evaluated, enhanced and directed system and component maintenance programs for nuclear

powered submarines.

Education:

1999 - 2001 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL

Master of Science in Industrial Optimization

• Specializing in process analysis and improvement, performance optimization, problem solving

and decision-making. Emphasis on Six Sigma methods, statistical tools and mathematical

models.

1981 - 1985 University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Tech

• Minored in physics, electrical engineering and computer science.

Training and Skills:

• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Training

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (The George Group) and Project Management Certification

• Lean Six Sigma Methods and Tools Utilized: R6S, DMAIC, CMMI, DMEDI, TPS, Kaizen,

DOE, Regression, ANOVA, Chi-square Test, Median Testing, Hypothesis Testing, SPC,

Gage R&R (MSA), FMEA/PFMEA, 5S, Pull Systems, VSM, Poka-yoke (error proofing),

TPM, Takt Boards, C&E, Capability Analysis, control Plans, pull systems, kanban, et al.

• Expertise with Statistical Analysis and Problem Evaluation Software (including Minitab,

SigmaXL, REASON Root Cause Analysis Software) and Simul8 Process Modeling

• Proficient in MS Office (especially Visio, Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP/MRP Systems

• Certified Kepner-Tregoe Situation, Decision and Problem Analysis Facilitator and Trainer

• Certified “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” Time Management Trainer

• NMA, United Space Alliance and Lockheed-Martin Leadership Development Training

• Certified Incident Investigator with Experience in Human Factors and Ergonomics

• Certified Continuous Improvement Facilitator

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