Lean Six
Resume:
Lean Six Sigma Operations
Lean Six Sigma Leader with 27+years of cross-industry experience driving impactful initiatives across multiple disciplines.
Articulate communicator skilled in strengthening relationships with peers, mid-level managers and senior leadership.
Proven Lean coach, mentor and trainer of multidisciplinary teams in line with aggressive performance metrics.
Lean Facilitator Kaizen Events, VSM Workshops, 3P Re-Design, Idea Collaboration, Lean Initiative Deployment
Continuous Improvement
JIT
A3 Report Writing
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
5S
Supply Chain Optimization
Warehouse/Operations Management
Kaizen
Kanban
Distribution Fulfillment
White Collar Office Kaizen
Value Stream Mapping
Project Management
Lean Tools
8D Reports
3P-Production Preparation
Office 365
Lean Healthcare Consulting
Trello Board Management
“A very creative person who sees virtually every challenge as an opportunity.”
“The type of person who can coach an entire organization in Lean Implementation.”
“A highly motivated, experienced Lean sensei, who has the ability to assist leaders to “walk the lean talk”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brinks Global Security,
Senior Lean Manager (09/2017 - 04/2020) Covid19 Labor Force Reduction
As a member of the Brinks Organizations Nation Wide Lean Team I assisted and led in the nationwide development, implementation and deployment of Lean Strategic Initiatives and Lean Training Programs through Project Management, hands on activities and virtual connectivity. In addition, my work included coaching, teaching and mentoring individuals and teams through lean methods and practices such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S Implementation, Standard Work Development and the use of various Lean Tools.
Conduct Lean Training (Learn/Do) with practical application on the Gemba (where the work is conducted), Lean Assessment/ Certifications, on site lean training sessions and companywide virtual lean training via Webex .
Created, developed and administered Basic and Advanced Lean Leader Certification Program with over 200 participants consisting of Mid-Level Managers and Senior Executives in order to build company bench strength with the goal of having lean knowledge and “know how” reside at the local level for maximum impact where the work is actually done.
Strategic Executive level supported both short- & long-term company goals – included monthly, tracking and reporting of lean metrics at a company level in relation to continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen Activity, Lean Leader Program participation and progress.
National and Regional Support traveled throughout the country to deliver “hands-on” lean support to branches and departments that were leadership identified through data driven analysis of KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) highlighting what were called “Hot-Spots”.
Support Activity Types On site lean assistance included activities such as Deep Dive Lean Assessments, 5S – Visual Controls & Standard Work Coaching, Data Collection and Analysis, GLGS (Go Look Go See), Planning and Leading Kaizen Events, Creating Continuous Flow, One on One Lean Coaching
Relationship Building establishing personal connections with customers and our lean team in a learning centered environment based on trust and respect focused on our company core values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence
Quality & Cost Reduced company operating costs through the elimination of wasteful Non-Value-Added activities, Streamlining Processes, Standardization of Work and Quality Improvements
XPO / MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS,
Lean Sensei-Operations Strategy (01/2012 – 09/2017)
Lean Sensei & member of the Global Lean Team (supports sites in US, Latin America, North Asia, South
Asia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore and Europe) providing additional focused Lean support throughout the company in the Office environments and support functions such as Finance, IT, HR, Legal, Safety, Security, Billing and Crisis Management.
Assisted in managing global Bronze, Silver, Gold lean certification programs
Conducted dozens of warehouse, transportation and Office Lean Certification Assessments worldwide
Coached, guided and mentored a global network of Lean Coordinators
Delivery of lean training at multiple locations and sites
Oversight of company internal lean training program with over 400 participants worldwide
Assisted in Sales to Start-Up activities and new business opportunities
Served as personal Lean Coach to dozens of staff, middle managers and executives
Coach, Leader and Facilitator of Global Lean Study Sessions and Groups
Development of company lean curriculum and training modules
Planned and led multiple Value Stream Mapping Sessions and Kaizen Activities
Participated in Hoshin Planning Sessions
2015 Global Lean Team Achievements of 2,270 total Kaizen Events and 157 Value Stream Mapping Sessions
2015 Global Lean Team Customer Hard Savings $60,230,904 / Company Hard Savings $8,164,722
Providence Health and Services (03/2005 – 01/2012)
Regional Lean Six Sigma Leader / Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon
Saint Peters Hospital Olympia Washington
Focused on leading process improvements through the use of Lean Six Sigma based tools including energizing and executing change initiatives. Internal Improvement Consultant and lean tool mentor to drive Lean (Kaizens) and Six Sigma projects on an ongoing basis. Advocate for new ways of doing things, challenge conventional wisdom by introducing and demonstrating proven strategies. Coaching, teaching, consulting and mentoring others on the value of Lean Six Sigma tool usage in a manner that promotes team concepts and reflects a commitment to the Lean Six Sigma mission and philosophy, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Planned led and delivered Lean Six Sigma Kaizen events in clinical and business office environments
Led project team in development of future state business office layout to eliminate non-value added (NVA) activities resulting in the elimination of re-work caused by defects and errors, excessive walking, duplicated steps, unnecessary checks while increasing communication and office production visibility.
Trained multiple departments in material flow, inventory management, improvement concepts and techniques to achieve cost reductions and achieve department targets
Lean advisor to hospital tower design project team to guide the development and implementation for clinical layouts and process flows using lean principles, concepts and techniques.
Facilitated multiple teams in clinical floor redesign using lean flow concepts and techniques to eliminate waste and Non-Value-Added activities
Facilitated level loading (Heijunka) team in developing and implementing a lean visual system to pull patients through the full range of admissions processes for a medium sized chemical dependency center
Facilitated team in implementing Kanban Pull Production ordering system for hospital forms & supplies resulting in reduced inventory and saved space
Developed and delivered Regional Value Stream Mapping / Flow Banner training to facilitate teams in the creation of Current State and Future State maps to assist in developing improvement goals, objectives, metrics and schedules
Used Lean 3P methodology to re-design clinical floor layouts to reduce cycle times and eliminate wasted movement and motion
Facilitated the implementation of 5S programs throughout the hospital
Development and deployment of a Lean Problem Solving (A3) Certification Process
Implementation of modular lean training for hospital staff
Lean advisor and consultant to multiple internal and external departments, facilities and suppliers
Facilitate and lead Hospital Lean Project Report-Outs and Follow-Up
Lean 2008 results of 3.4 million dollars in cost reductions, savings and cost avoidance.
Saved 52milion feet of excessive walking for hospital staff through 5S, Lean Layout
Developed and conducted internal department Lean Status Assessment Program to drive future improvements
Genie Industries (01/2003 – 03/2005)
Lean Promotion Office – Kaizen leader
Redmond Washington
Responsible for facility wide implementation of lean initiatives and activities using rapid continuous process improvement methods to achieve results to drive culture change and awareness.
Developed and implemented improvement project follow up and tracking system to include administration and system oversight
Worked to develop managers and supervisors as lean coaches through consistent training and mentoring in lean concepts, techniques and methods
Developed multiple Value Stream Maps throughout production, supply chain and offices to assist leadership with strategic planning and decision making
Responsible for delivering Lean Systems Training to all newly hired employees during orientation to introduce and orient them to the lean methods in use
Responsible for the delivery and administration of advanced lean training for existing management and staff personnel
Led cross-functional teams in new product and process design, development and launch using voice of the customer and voice of the process information along with existing and new design criteria
Entrusted with facility tours for customers, suppliers and external public entities specifically interested in lean implementation
Responsible for scoping, planning, leading and executing (RIP’s) Rapid Improvement Process workshops (Kaizens) which consist of 4-6 weeks of scoping and planning followed by a 5-day focused event on eliminating muda (waste), eliminating defects and streamlining the process flows.
Developed, implemented and administered facility wide 5’s program to include program compliance, sustainability assessment and progress tracking
Responsible for planning and leading Shingijutsu sponsored “Wash Your Hands Seminars”
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES, 02/1988 - 01/1993
Kaizen Workshop Leader – 737 Wing Division (1/1993 – 3/2003)
Renton Washington
Lean Workshop Leader / Lean Consultant & Advisement
Production Methods & Analysis Specialist
Responsible for working as a change agent in a cross functional multi-disciplined environment of 2,500 employees, to Integrate Lean Six Sigma methodologies, plans, practices and strategies into the overall business system. Incorporating a long-term strategy of grafting into the culture improvement initiatives, methods and lean tool usage through the consistent delivery of result focused improvement events and projects that meet business goals, objectives and targets. Creating a team based working environment with a long-term effect culminating in a lean six sigma “The way we do business” mindset.
Developed multiple product and process Value Stream Maps for the express purpose of creating improvement plans centered around obtaining company targets goals and objectives
Scoped, planned, led and delivered numerous lean / sigma project teams to achieve results in reduced cycle times, defect and error reduction while increasing process efficiency percentages and customer satisfaction.
Selected to lead several product and process design teams with a focus on reducing cost, lead-time, cycle-time while improving quality and process outcomes.
Developed and administered Lean Leader Certification program producing 25 Lean Leaders. Continued training and mentoring of new leaders to ensure further development and longevity of the lean program.
Provided Lean advisement in nine facilities across the U.S. and Canada
Selected three times as Global Lean Seminar Consultant
Collaborated with Six Sigma Black Belts on numerous projects to incorporate lean techniques, methods and principles into project solutions.
Developed and delivered in house lean training on a weekly / quarterly / annual basis to all functional disciplines
Responsible for conducting executive and management lean study sessions to increase organizational lean knowledge and wisdom
Assisted executives, directors and managers in developing, creating and driving area specific improvement strategies plans and schedules to completion
Lean Office measured improvement cost reductions of 6.6 million in 2002-2003.
Lean Certificates – Technical Skills - Education
Certified Accelerated Improvement (Kaizen) Workshop Leadership Program
April 1992
Boeing Co.
Certified Value Stream Mapping Leader
June 1993
Boeing Co.
Shingijutsu Gemba Kaizen Certification
Study Mission- Toyota Production System
Shingijutsu Co., LTD, Nagoya, Japan 1999
3P (Production Preparation) Certification
Boeing Co / SHINGIJUTSU CO. LTD
March 1994
TPS (Toyota Production System) Trainer
Boeing Co
(GE) Six Sigma Certification
Providence Health and Services
December 2008
(GE) CAP- Certified Change Facilitator
Providence Health and Services
February 2007
(GE) Work Out Certified
Providence Health and Services
October 2006
Certified White-Collar Office Kaizen
Providence Health and Services
Military Service
United States Marine Corp
Honorable Discharge
MCAS-Cherry Point NC
1979-1985
Top Gun Award United States Marine Corp
Naval Air Station-Millington TN
1979
Distinguished Student Award United States Marine Corp
Naval Air Station-Whidbey Island Oak Harbor WA
1980
Meritorious Promotion
Naval Air Station-Subic Bay Philippines
1983
Armando Farinas
1205 N 10th Pl
Renton WA
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