STEFANO RELLI

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX *****

214-***-****

adcwgu@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-relli CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT DIRECTOR

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Business Operations Professional with extensive experience in operations, high level quality, productivity improvement, Lean tools and methods in-depth knowledge and implementation, effective problem solving, solid operations excellence systems deployment and strong ability in internal consulting. Expertise with high volume operations as well as made to order, high product mix production processes, able to coordinate multiple sites and processes in a company, ensure a high level of performance, and make improvements to existing processes. Proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from executives to front line personnel. Solutions oriented M.B.A. with an eye toward operational results and customer driven satisfaction. Additional expertise includes:

• Process Analysis

• Process Improvement

• Facilitation

• Problem Solving

• Project Management

• Quality Methods

• Internal Consulting

• Lean Tools & Methods

• Operations Excellence

• Kaizen

• Value Stream Mapping

• Change Management

• Training

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Team building

• Strategy development

• Operations management

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

• Lean Transformation

• Communication

• Fluent in Spanish & Italian

• Multi-cultural management

• Lean Master Black Belt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ESSILOR LABORATORIES, Dallas, TX Feb 2002-Dec 2019 Operations Excellence Internal Consultant (2017-2019) Led operations excellence system implementation and provided internal consulting.

• Operations Excellence deployment leader and internal consultant supporting four facilities.

• Facilitated process improvement teams within circle of influence. Coached and mentored facilities management and frontline personnel through project work and established governance, communication and management operating system.

• Process improvements resulted in 25% lead time reduction and 15% service level improvement.

• Reductions in scrap and productivity improvement resulted in a 10% year-on-year scrap reduction and $1.5 million in cost savings.

• Led cross-functional Kaizen events to improve process, advised multiple departments, facilitated meetings, addressed problems as a team, established action items, monitored progress and corrected discrepancies. Continuous Improvement Manager Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (2006-2017) Deployed Lean Six Sigma in multi-site organization. Coached and mentored Black and Green Belts in Lean Six Sigma projects.

• Nine hundred projects closed 2007-2016 with combined full year savings of $22 million. Reported corporate project deck and cost savings achieved.

• Developed Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black Belts training curriculum adapted to a high mix, high volume and build to orders operations model. Made training relevant to participants by using simulations and practical application of knowledge. Used participant feedback to continuously improve training curriculum.

• Delivered training sessions reaching 560 Yellow Belts, 400 Green Belts and three Black Belts. Quality Manager (2002-2005)

Launched ISO 9002 system implementation, defined objectives, established timelines, evaluated necessary resources and utilized MS Project and other planning tools.

• Developed, maintained and operated document control system for multi-site organization.

• Contributed to successful implementation and communication keeping system on track and attaining goals and standards.

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• Conducted internal process improvement audits and completed corrective actions process.

• Assisted manufacturing operations with team-based process improvement.

• Process improvements in one facility achieved a 25% scrap reduction in six months.

• Delivered training sessions on cosmetic inspection. COLE VISION, Salt Lake City, UT Aug 2000-Aug 2002

Operations Manager

Directed operations of high volume, high quality, and made to order product manufacturing facility.

• Led human resources function and facilitated leadership team.

• Coached team on accountability and objectives.

• Analyzed and controlled financial tracking for facility.

• Managed operations to achieve goals in lead time, productivity and quality.

• Engaged all personnel with daily and weekly communication and feedback sessions.

• Maintained overall equipment efficiency to achieve capacity utilization.

• Reduced customer quality returns by 25%, production scrap by 10%, and improved operations efficiency by 15% while maintaining lead times and financial tracking. ESSILOR OF AMERICA, INC., Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico Jul 1999-Aug 2000 Manufacturing Manager

Managed high-volume manufacturing department, coordinated three shifts, motivated supervisors, directed goal efforts in volume and yield, tracked cost and quality objectives, studied daily manufacturing results, implemented adjustments and communicated effectively with all personnel.

• Supervised and directed manufacturing department of 80 people and two supervisors.

• Screened, hired, and trained supervisors.

• Ensured training of line personnel

• Managed preventative maintenance program.

• Developed lean manufacturing practices and implemented process control systems.

• Achieved 50% reduction in $/unit manufacturing cost. EDUCATION

Masters Business Administration

University of Chihuahua, Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico Bachelor of Science, Industrial Chemical Engineering Chihuahua Tech Institute, Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Master Black Belt, TranSystems - The Access Group Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, BMGi and Essilor

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian

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