Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Process Consultant
Resume:
MARK R. KULWICKI
Maumee, OH ***** • 419-***-**** • ********@*****.***
DETAIL-ORIENTED PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Process Manager • Value Stream Manager • Process Improvement Manager • Process Manager
Process Improvement • Value Stream Management • Forecasting & Budgeting • Team Building
Optimized Workflow • Developed Lean Six Sigma Training • Directed Teams • Applied Statistical Analysis LSS Black Belt • Jonah Theory of Constraints • Cut Costs
WORK EXPERIENCE
ProQuest/Clarivate Inc., Ann Arbor, MI 2019 - 2025
Process Improvement Manager/Lead Business Process Consultant
●Mentored Lean Six Sigma Green Belts in the DMAIC Methodology.
●Evaluated Pipeline streams for potential efficiency improvements.
●Delivered training presentations for LSS training.
●Created Power BI Dashboards to streamline monitoring of overall business results.
●Drove quality and efficiency improvements in the “Content” portion of the business.
●Developed Technical Problem-Solving training material for Software Engineers and Editors.
●Collaborated with Content Platform managers to identify migration improvements to platforms.
Le’Fant Consulting Services LLC, Washington, DC 2018 - 2019
Business Process Engineer/Consultant
●Detected fraud for Veteran Business Administration Fraud Investigation & Data Quality Division.
●Evaluated production reports for trends and data quality to determine fraudulent cases concerning veteran bank account payments.
●Directed team to evaluate fraud detection process using Value Stream Mapping techniques.
●Applied statistical analysis to determine the extent of fraud across all platforms of the VBA.
●Analyzed Office of Inspector General data to determine fraudulent use of Veteran’s banking accounts by developing Mismatch scripts with R scripting language.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Toledo, OH 2017 - 2018
Product and Process Specialist
●Saved ~$451,000 with Kaizen methodology and collaborated to address quality-related issues.
●Developed the X and QM matrices for the Body in the White complex.
●Drove quality/productivity improvements at existing suppliers with Six Sigma & Lean techniques.
●Reduced quality-related issues on the factory floor by utilizing the PDCA format.
●Developed a tracking system to address supplier performance monthly.
Thyssenkrupp - Copper and Brass Sales, Northwood, OH 2014 - 2017
Operations Excellence Manager
●Saved an excess of $100,000 by leading a project to consolidate packaging supplies.
●Secured over $250,000 in maintenance cost savings by executing a project to purchase industrial equipment for the organization.
●Implemented lean technique including 1-piece flow for packaging at saws to reduce quality errors, reduce movement and handling waste, and miss tagging of materials.
●Drove team to drive the implementation of Operational Excellence (Kaizen) Events to reduce lead times in the process in multiple facilities throughout our organization.
Tenneco, Inc., Monroe, MI 2013 - 2014
Staff Supplier Development Engineer
●Directed strategic supply base development to improve Tenneco's supply base, including on-site supplier development, maintaining and improving procedures, and process designs.
●Drove quality and productivity improvements at existing suppliers.
●Assessed new suppliers using internal and external auditing techniques.
●Assisted suppliers in root cause analysis & improvement using Six Sigma and Lean techniques.
●Supported cross-functional launch team design/manufacturability supplier review meetings to assure form, fit, and function of product/assembly design intent.
First Solar Inc., Perrysburg, OH 2007 - 2013
Continuous Improvement Leader
●Saved $5M in excess while completing multiple Black Belt projects.
●Secured over $25M savings nationally using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to train and mentor over 60 Green Belts.
●Trained over 200 associates in global facilities on Measurement Systems Analysis, DOE, SPC, Robust Design, Engineering Statistics/Data Analysis, & JMP Essentials to improve efficiency.
●Designed training materials and developed a worldwide training program.
●Implemented Lego Simulation to teach Theory of Constraints concepts to production associates.
●Created standardized JMP scripts for product development and manufacturing departments to help associates analyze data more efficiently.
●Partnered with suppliers in driving FMEA acceptance in the global organization and data analysis techniques to improve production efficiency and reduce supplier rejects.
Material Science Corp., Walbridge, OH 2006 - 2007
Quality Manager
●Directed 3 Quality Specialists and implemented quality and management/assurance systems.
●Partnered with Continuous Improvement team on Six Sigma techniques to improve the process.
Prior Experiences: Tenneco, Inc., Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, Heavy Duty, and IVG Business Unit Quality Manager; National Super Service, Quality Engineer
EDUCATION
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Bachelor of Science, Individual Studies, Quality, and Manufacturing
Associate of Science, Mechanical Engineering
TECHNOLOGIES, CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Technologies: JMP, Minitab, SQL, SAS Statistical Software, iGrafx, MS Suite
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Jonah Theory of Constraints, ISO 9000 Lead Assessor
Affiliations: Active Member, American Society of Quality Control
Professional Development: Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Trainer, Dynamic Training Corporation; Lean Manufacturing Training, University of Michigan
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