Project Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
KELLI R. DOTTENWHY
Executive Profile
A results-driven Project Manager and Continuous Improvement Leader with the proven ability to manage complex projects while driving efficiency through process optimization and organizational transformation. Experience creating global cross- functional teams from diverse business backgrounds to deliver results. Successful working in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, aerospace and food production. Experienced in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and able to identify improvement opportunities working with stakeholders to drive results. Experience
Greenleaf/ Mapleleaf Foods, Mississauga, Ontario, CA 2020- 2024 A leader in poultry and pork production to the Canadian marketplace plant-based protein options for the US under the Lightlife and Field Roast brands. Project Manager, Capital Engineering, 2020- 2024
• Responsible for full life cycle of capital engineering projects including building cross functional business teams, business case development, funding, design, contract management, equipment installation, regulatory compliance, and production implementation for projects valued up to $23M USD.
• Provided technical leadership and engineering support for four US based facilities for various projects with an average project ROI of 20%.
• Built the THINK FOOD! Innovation Center encompassing a collaborative office space, R&D pilot plant, food science lab, and video production facilities
• Involved in startup of new brown-site facility. Responsible for building and qualifying a new packaging area for the world’s largest tempeh production facility, including meeting the FDA requirements for the pasteurization
(listeria/pathogen kill step).
PGT / Praxair Surface Technologies, Indianapolis, IN 2011-2018 A joint venture between Praxair (Linde) and GE aerospace focusing on the development, support and application of specialized coatings tailored for GE Aviation's jet engine platforms including EBPVD and thermal spray. Plant Manager, Bond Coat, 2016-2018
• Direct responsibility of 40 individuals in a 3 shift, 24/7 facility, including development through coaching, performance reviews, and opportunity creation.
• Responsible for plant operations, strategic planning, and budgeting for the
$24MM operation.
• Implemented and gained acceptance for new coating technology from the DOD resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time and costs as well as decreasing a hazardous waste stream by 30%.
• Grew top line operations by 20% through streamlining operations and adding new technologies
Engineering Manager, 2015- 2016
• Lead a team of 6 engineers and technicians overseeing professional development, management, and mentoring.
• Launched 14 new products on the GEnX, and Leap, jet engines (GE) including proposal, development, testing, and production support. Contact Information
Indianapolis, IN
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Education
MBA Finance
Butler University
BS Materials Science
and Engineering
Purdue University
Skills
• Continuous
Improvement
• Project Management-
IT, Operations,
Capital Investments
• Change Management
• GMP, SOP
• Multifunctional Team
Building
• FMEA Risk
Assessment
• Budget Management
• Customer/ C-Suite
Engagement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Vender/ Supplier
Management
• Word, Excel, Viso,
MS Project, Teams
• Mentoring, Coaching
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black
Belt
Previous Certified PMP
(Project
Management
Professional)
Previous Certified CPM
(Certified
Purchasing
Manager)
Accomplishments
Hiked Appalachian
Trail (2,192 miles),
2019
• Developed standardized timeline for product development that fostered increased communications with the external customers while decreasing overall NPD by 3%.
• Created SOPs for standardized operations processes conforming to FAA requirements. Continuous Improvement Manager, 2013-2015
• Led efforts to reduce waste and increase savings resulting in 6% YoY improvements.
• Mentored six sigma green and yellow belt candidates.
• Awarded PST 2014 continuous improvement award for leading cross functional team (including customers and suppliers) resulting in defect elimination on GEnX engine resulting in better cycle time for the customer.
• Led Kizan event to improve processes cycle times for non-conforming products, resulting in an inventory decrease of 50%.
Process Engineer, 2011-2013
• Led development of new products while supporting production, including qualification and documentation in highly regulated aerospace industry including writing SOPs and other process documents.
TriMedx, Ascension Health Holdings, Indianapolis, IN 2005- 2011 An industry-leading, independent clinical asset management company, TRIMEDX helps healthcare providers transform their clinical assets into strategic tools, driving reductions in operational expenses, optimizing clinical asset capital spend, maximizing resources for patient care, and delivering improved safety.
Project Manager, Business Analysist, 2005- 2011
• Designed and launched company-wide IT governance process to reduce implementation time and increase adoption of critical solutions by utilizing a customer and business centric prioritization methodology.
• Led implementation of ERP system, including a restructuring of the general ledger
• Led development and distribution of a mobile software platform across 70 locations nationally resulting in a 25% reduction in response time to customer requests and a 5% reduction in technician workloads.
• Developed educational materials and mentored associates in BPM (business process management), Lean, Six Sigma, and project management. Ingersoll-Rand, Carmel IN 1997-2005
An industry leader in multiple industrial segments including architectural hardware, refrigeration solutions, golf carts, and industrial pneumatics and power generation. Strategic Sourcing COE Leader, 2000-2005
• Led Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project to reduce inventory resulting in savings of 23%, $4M
• Led two worldwide teams for sourcing direct material commodities with annual spend over
$150M and savings of 6% annually.
• Developed and implemented international procedures for hedging commodities across more than 20 facilities and 5 countries.
Process Engineer, 1997-2000
• Led initiative to reduce scrap by 50% ($700 K) in coatings area by utilizing root cause analysis and implementing new technologies.
• Led $1.4 million capital project (with ROI of less than 1.5 years) to replace a 6-axis robot used in polishing decorative hardware.
• Lead ISO implementation in the coatings area, including implementation of quality requirements and creation of SOPs.
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