Six Sigma Management

JAMIE GUTTENBERG, MBA

Taylor, WI 715-***-**** acp0h9@r.postjobfree.com

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Innovative, versatile senior level leader with recent MBA, backed by 15+ year portfolio of success driving operations,

strategic planning, programs, projects, and process improvements across manufacturing, law enforcement, and the US DoD.

Instrumental in leading multimillion dollar projects, significantly slashing costs, and establishing SOPs. Dedicated to

identifying and leveraging opportunities for improvements across all areas of an operation. Adept at building and mentoring

high performance teams. Finely honed leadership, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, analytical,

finance, and problem solving skills. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Presently pursuing Ph.D. Core competencies

include:

Operations Management Process Improvements Statistical Modelling & Analysis

Strategic Planning Six Sigma Methodology SOP Development

Financial Management Rapid Improvement Events Training Facilitation

Business Development Budget Administration Regulatory Compliance

Program Management Contract Negotiations Workflow Management

Project Management Cost Reduction Initiatives Subject Matter Expertise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHILLIPS MEDISIZE, Eau Claire, WI July 2013 Present

Global leader in outsource design, development, and technology driven manufacturing focused on medical device &

diagnostics, drug delivery, primary pharmaceutical packaging, and commercial markets.

Director of Global Corporate Process Improvement

Direct all facets of Customer Driven Pursuit of Excellence (CDPE) Program, and assume overall accountability for Lean Six

Sigma Continuous process improvement initiatives. Identify process improvement opportunities across all areas of

organization; define and execute strategies and lead major, mission critical projects. Train, coach, and mentor project team

leaders, and serve as subject matter expert on applying Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methods to senior leadership, process leads,

project sponsors, and team leaders.

Saved $2.2M by directing successful completion of 26 major Lean Six Sigma and other continuous

improvement projects aimed at reducing costs associated with waste, variance, management labor, variable and fixed

expenses, and direct & indirect hourly labor.

Developed plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and resources; utilized such continuous

improvement tools as Six Sigma, MiniTab, and QI Macros to ensure attainment of corporate goals.

Established corporate wide program SOPs for CDPE Lean Six Sigma deployment, implementation, and

management. Temporary manufacturing operations manager and production supervisor as required.

Developed and introduced Lean Six Sigma White Belt and Green Belt training curriculums.

Created standardized CDPE Lean Six Sigma template for projects’ define, measure, analyze, improve, and

control phases.

Built and leveraged relationships with facilities, production operations, project engineering, manufacturing

engineering, maintenance, tool repair, plant cost accounting, material scheduling, quality, safety, and people services

to ensure successful project completion.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, New York, NY January July 2013

Provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.

Director, Operational Excellence Program Analyst

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Charged with driving all Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) continuous process improvement projects for

Montrose and Castle Point, New York campuses. Assisted other VA facilities in network as assigned. Supervised and

mentored 4 Six Sigma Green Belts and 4 Data Analysts; planned and executed process improvement projects including rapid

improvement events and DMAIC projects. Managed project metrics, data analysis, statistical analysis, financial benefits

calculations, business case analysis, cost benefits, and ROI analysis. Generated reports for leadership; recommended

solutions based on studies and analysis. Maintained a project portfolio of 150+ LSS projects.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, cont’d

Directed and managed 30 projects including Reduction in Cycle Time for Chemotherapy Treatment,

Reduction in Partial Prescriptions within Pharmacy, Numerous 5S projects, Increase Number of Vested Unique

Patients, Reduction in Construction Process Time.

Leveraged experience gained while serving DoD as Six Sigma Black Belt to standardize slide decks,

training, and project planning procedures for VISN 3 leadership.

Instituted new LSS Project Action Plan Report for Hudson Valley VAMC and VISN 3 leadership.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Fort McCoy, WI 2007 2011

An executive branch department of the US federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and

functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the US Armed Forces.

Plans & Program Manager 2009 2011

Managed all facets of continuous process improvement initiatives for DoD at Fort McCoy including fiscal, budgetary,

administrative, and supervisory tasks. Developed strategic plans and models based on assigned missions. Developed project

charters, and implemented rapid improvement events. Leveraged DMAIC, DMADV, DFSS, and Lean methodologies to

realize targeted benefits. Coached and led Green Belts, Black Belts, and Six Sigma practitioners. Developed and

administered budgets of up to $36M. Managed Command Supply Discipline Program. Negotiated contracts, and coordinated

interagency agreements. Developed financial data, statements of work, schedules of deliverables, and other pre award

information for contracts, research projects, and grants. Generated complex reports, briefings, summaries, and position

papers; established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensured regulatory compliance.

Achieved 100% of key performance metrics during overhaul of national Intrusion Detection System.

Delivered $36M physical security project and $14M E911 emergency dispatch center project on time and

with zero cost overruns.

Secured $23M in cost savings through diligent management of process improvement initiatives.

Saved $1.3M+ via Command Supply Discipline Program and another $2.5M via Internal Review

Compliance Office by significantly reducing fraud, waste, and abuse.

Attained 100% reporting compliance for Common Levels of Support and Installation Status Reporting.

Developed and introduced new information systems to track and disseminate program information.

Chief of Police 2007 2009

Supervised 103 law enforcement and administrative professionals; administered $13.8M budget. Directed all law

enforcement operations at Fort McCoy including program management, project management, and related administrative

functions. Lean Six Sigma Champion.

Reduced law enforcement and physical security labor costs $3.6M over 2 years through extensive

workforce analysis.

Negotiated labor contracts, grievances, and unfair labor practices that generated $1.2M in savings.

Slashed vehicle fleet costs $1.2M by analyzing workforce activities.

Reduced workers’ compensation claims 6% by implementing workforce physical fitness program.

Saved $200K annually by negotiating with Federal union to reduce replacement uniform purchases.

Championed several lean six sigma projects that yielded $3.2M in department savings.

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CAREER HISTORY

Proprietor, Guttenberg Farms, LLC, Taylor, WI 2003 2013

Chief Deputy, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Black River Ralls, WI 2001 2007

State Trooper, Colorado Department of Public Safety, Castle Rock, CO 1992 2001

Military Police Officer, United States Army, Fort Hood, TX 1989 1992

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Ph.D. in Business Administration, Engineering & Technology, Expected: 2017 Northcentral University

Master of Business Administration, Finance, 2014 Northcentral University

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management & Sociology, 2000 Metropolitan State University

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

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