Manager Project

Gerald Shults

**** **** **** **, **********, OH. 45244

acuts8@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****

Objective

Secure an organizational full time position to coordinate all activities related to the implementation of the LEAN methodology of process, and performance improvement, while serving as the liaison across the organization to apply Lean principles and methodologies throughout the organization. Self Employed – Consulting

Date of Employment : 05/15/2015 – Current

Lean Process Improvement / Lean Management / Lean Program Development Principal Lean Consultant

Mentor / guide / train clients in Lean implementation activities Develop lean strategies & solutions to meet clients needs / conditions to support a tier one automotive supplier start up. 5S, standardized work, layout / material flow (non disclosure signed). Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Date of Employment : 10/1/2012 – 05/15/2015

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center – James M. Anderson Center for Health Systems Excellence Cincinnati, OH

Portfolio Manager Productivity / Flow, QIC

Support organizational decision making & strategic planning with regard to productivity and flow Coach, Train & Mentor faculty and staff in the application of the CCHMC Model for Improvement Apply and use the CCHMC Model for Improvement to guide work focus and activity Provide recommendation for standardization and use of tools and methods within the CCHMC Model for Improvement

Provide observation and data driven recommendations for improvement focus Integrate Lean concepts into the CCHMC Model for Improvement

Developed and implemented the CCHMC Lean Collaborative Program

Introduced and executed the concept of Kaizen Events within CCHMC

Supported work to reduce delays on inpatient transfers from the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) by 5% to meet organizational goals

Mentored / coordinated / project managed a research project in the application of findings to realized improvement

Reduced the rate of nephrotoxic associated Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) per 1000 non-ICU patient days from 2.96 to 1.03. Patient populations were comprised of:

Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Internal Solid Organ Transplant / Liver & Small Bowel Manage, support and execute internal improvement projects within the Anderson Center

Managed the design and implementation of the Electronic PDSA Webtool

Converted manual management of QIC Project Review teams to an electronic method allowing easier access and transparency of information

GP Strategies

Date of Employment : April 2000 – October 2012

Gerald Shults

4399 Todd Rose Ct, Cincinnati, OH. 45244

acuts8@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****

GP Strategies ~ Performance Solutions

Baltimore, MD

Manager & Principal Lean Consultant

Manage client contracts / relationships / project budgets to meet quality, cost, delivery, and profitability expectations of both the client and GP Strategies

Guide and support the development of Lean strategy, programs and implementation to meet the client’s needs Support clients by providing strategic planning and coaching support of lean manufacturing tools across all levels of the organization.

Manage and ensured client satisfaction through constant on-site reviews Identify and ensured return on investment for GP’s consulting work Represent “the voice of the customer” for new opportunities or project performance feedback Support organizational policy deployment and issue resolution Directly manage the team of consultant staff and project managers Guide and support the development of GP Strategies products and services Manage 6- 8 direct reports dependent upon staffing Noted Results

Developed and coordinated material conception of exclusive Lean training content

RWD Lean Learning Academy

PDCA Management Methodology

Project Manager, Implementation Lead and Standardized Work Subject Matter Expert for the Gates Corporation lean implementation for the pilot plant (Ashe County, NC) and the “flagship” plant (Siloam Springs, AR. 4 Focus Factories with 44 work cells) focusing on a Toyota Production System based lean model.

The pilot plant improved productivity 19% in the first year with comparable results at the flagship facility. Additionally the flagship facility gained a cost avoidance of $350k allocated for new equipment and eliminated cord treating overtime through the TPM program by increasing equipment availability / reliability while subsequently adding production capacity increasing saleable product revenue stream. Project Manager and Implementation Lead for the Topcon Positioning Systems Lean initiative “Topcon Production System” Livermore, CA. Also served as Interim VP of Operations / Production Manager / Warehouse Manager in addition to implementation lead on contract basis to support organizational restructuring.

The introduction of Lean concepts increased production / shipping output from $10m-$12m per month to $16m-$18m per month and was achieved while reducing premium labor (overtime) by 20%. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX served as Project Manager and Implementation Lead within the Central Sterile Process Department (CSPD) (serving 48 ORs):

Reduced filling an order in the main supply room from an average of ten minutes to a target of six minutes

In “assembly” (after sterilization) the current state had a cycle time of 16 minutes which was reduced to 12 minutes.

Using Lean tools such as 5S, standardization work, spaghetti diagrams, and visual management, the planned effort saved CSPD $1.3 million per year

Project Manager and Implementation Lead for the lean implementation activities at Hunt Regional Medical Center, Greensville, TX

Integrated Lean implementation / Standardization in materials management creating $1.2 million in inventory reduction and additionally the carrying costs associated with higher levels of inventory retention.

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Gerald Shults

4399 Todd Rose Ct, Cincinnati, OH. 45244

acuts8@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky

Date of Employment : August 1990 – April 2000

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky - Georgetown, KY Group Leader

Led responsibilities for launching new model engine in V6 Powertrain section, including work balancing, training development, and cost reduction

Coordination of Japan activities for new machining line launch support Design of developmental plans for Team Leaders & Team Members Design & development of V6 Powertrain Machining Pilot Line (Team Member training area) Directly responsible for production aspects of two major components machining lines consisting of 2 team leaders and eight team members

Quality Circle coordinator and Safety Task Force leadership support for V6 Powertrain section Initial support team member for implementation launch of I.S.O. 14001 – Certified Toyota Internal ISO Auditor Education

University of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ

Masters of Business Administration

Bachelors of Science Business Management

Professional References

“I've worked with Gerald (Jerry) since 1990 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing and now at RWD. During this time, I have developed a high level of respect for him as a result of his technical knowledge of lean systems and his professionalism at implementing these systems with the clients he serves. Jerry's commitment to excellence is evidenced by the documented Return on Investment he has obtained and continues to obtain for clients during consulting engagements over the past ten years as a Lean Management System mentor.

Jerry is a results-oriented leader with the ability to see the forest while also appreciating the trees. In difficult or stressful situations, Jerry's outlook remains positive and his focus never leaves the target. This attitude and commitment is contagious to all those around him and has a definite beneficial impact to the organization as well as the individuals connected at all levels.”

David Bowman, Manager, Performance Solutions, GP Strategies

“To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to take an opportunity to offer a recommendation for Mr. Gerald Shults. As his manager at GP Strategies / RWD Technologies I have known Mr. Shults for approximately ten years and feel that he is one the best Lean qualified business people.

Mr. Shults leads by example and many people at GP find his enthusiasm and dedication both inspiring and motivating his team. As part of the management team of GP Strategies, Mr. Shults has worked hard to build new lean manufacturing consulting business with all industries, automotive, healthcare, and non-manufacturing

(such as IT) with his team and his efforts have created a great customer satisfaction and more productive team as well as good revenue streams.

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Gerald Shults

4399 Todd Rose Ct, Cincinnati, OH. 45244

acuts8@r.postjobfree.com 513-***-****

I have no doubt that Mr. Shults is the most important asset in any business organization and I can recommend Mr. Shults as one of the best business person I have seen in my professional career. Sincerely,

Katsumi Shiji, President, Simco Japan, Inc. (ITW Company) Katsumi Shiji, Manager, GP Strategies managed Gerald

“Jerry is extremely knowledgeable in many areas of process improvement. He is able to extract data to show current state and then track improvements in the data based on process changes. He is able to work with frontline staff to engage them in the projects. And is also an excellent mentor for leadership to enable them to maintain the improvements.

I have seen Jerry's work result in substantial patient and employee satisfaction improvements. This work has also created efficiencies with measurable cost savings. I would rehire him for future process improvement projects. He is certainly an asset to the team.”

Jennifer Eccles, Director, St Joseph Hospital

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