Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Leader
Resume:
Wayne D. Pegolo
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CERTIFIED LEAN MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL
A Hands-On Continuous Improvement Coach and Mentor in Lean Manufacturing Concepts
SUMMARY PROFILE
Over 25 years of experience as a Certified Lean Practitioner
Black Belt Certified in Six Sigma
Industry Experiences: Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, PVD Tool Coatings, Temperature Instrumentation, Chemical Adhesives & Inks, Metal Stamping & Assembly
Practitioner of Shingo Principles of Operational Excellence
Winner of the Raytheon/United Technologies “Supplier Gold Award” for Aerospace Component Part Suppliers.
3-time Connecticut Quality Improvement Award recipient
CORE COMPETENCIES
Lean concepts: Kanban & Point of Use Inventory, 6s Organization, Takt Time Analysis, Cellular 1 Piece Work Flow, Visual Systems, Kaizen & A3 Problem Solving Tools, Value Stream Mapping
Continuous Improvement Change Agent
Excellent Communication, Facilitating, Mentoring, and Training Skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Quest Global – Engineering Project Manager
Windsor, CT (3/2025 – Present)
Change Management Skills
Own and responsible for client satisfaction, employee engagement, and Quest business metrics for a diverse team of 13 Engineers on-site at Collins Aerospace.
Own and drive workload forecasting and project resource assignments.
Ensure Engineering deliverables are completed, while adhering to project schedules and quality requirements.
Set yearly goals for Engineering team and hold quarterly performance reviews
Develop and execute SOW’s (Statement Of Work) for clients, and own all aspects of project success
Process Improvements
Value Stream Mapping & Time Studies in Heat Exchanger processes for Collins Aerospace.
Set-up time reduction in Welding operations in the Heat Exchange value stream.
Completed & received certification of Collins Aerospace CORE Apprentice & Champion learning modules
SCA Pharmaceuticals - Lean Engineer
Windsor, CT (10/2023-1/2024)
Change Management Skills
Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a $120M Pharmaceutical operation.
Trained & Implemented the Leadership Team on: Shingo World Class Business Model, Policy Deployment Plan & KPI action items, Value Stream Mapping exercises, 5s & Safety Audits
Led teams in Kaizen events & A3 projects to develop solutions to key business challenges
Facilitate weekly review of Business Goal Metrics.
Facilitate Daily Management of Business Objectives with all Managers & Supervisors
Process Improvements
Optimize workflow by implementing 1operator/1cell designs with cost-effective automation in a label & packaging process.
Revise layout for first-in/first-out of expired sanitization on gowning PPE.
ALINABAL - Continuous Improvement Manager
Milford, CT (12/2012 – 1/2017, 5/2020 - 6/2023)
Change Management Skills
Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a $70M Aerospace operation.
Led Continuous Improvement initiatives by following the Shingo World Class Business Model
Implement and train 275+ employees in 5 different business units on Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Coached & Mentored employees on facilitating Kaizen events & Problem Solving using TPS “A3” process.
Process Improvements
Achieved Pratt & Whitney "GOLD" Supplier Award in 2017
Established and Facilitated Weekly Gemba Walks with all shop floor employees.
Managed and trained all employees on FOD, 5s, and Safety Audits with scorecards for improvement opportunities.
98% On Time Delivery, Zero Defects for major customer in consecutive years running
CONNSTEP – Business Growth & Lean Consultant
Hartford, CT (4/2018 – 5/2020)
Determine the strategic processes, technology, and cultural needs of clients through personal, on-site assessments both formal and informal.
Provide business strategies, connectivity, and continuous improvement related consulting services to clients who are promoting the transfer of Lean manufacturing processes and best management practices.
Manage client projects, including the development of project proposals and all reports, payments, and billing.
Introduce clients to participate in educational programs, workshops, and seminars.
PEGASUS – Continuous Improvement Manager
Middletown, CT (1/2017 – 12/2017)
Change Management Skills
Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a $25M Aerospace operation.
Responsible for leading and directing actions toward achieving Pratt & Whitney "Gold Supplier" Award.
Oversee all Manufacturing Operations and Documentation of Work Standards and Procedures.
Coached & Mentored employees on Kaizen events & Problem Solving using TPS “A3” process.
Process Improvements
On Time Delivery from 92% to 95%
Responsible for training and auditing of FOD and 5s Best Practices
Established and Facilitated Weekly Gemba Walks with all shop floor employees.
DYMAX CORPORATION – Operations Manager
Torrington, CT (5/2010 – 10/2012)
Change Management Skills
Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a $28M adhesive compounding & packaging operation
Managed Production, Inventory Control, and Process & Manufacturing Engineering.
Teamed with Quality to maintain ISO Certification.
Develop key metrics to measure performance.
Responsible for training and auditing of FOD and 5s Best Practices
Process Improvements
On-time delivery from 81% to 95%
Lead Time reduction from 5 days to same day
Inventory Turns from 5.3 to 8.1
1st Pass Yields from 82% to 90%
CAS MEDICAL SYSTEMS – Plant Manager
Branford, CT and Jacksonville, FL (1/2006 – 5/2010)
Change Management Skills
Direct & lead all Continuous Improvement initiatives for a $65M medical device operation
Managed Planning, Production, Maintenance, Shipping & Receiving, and Inventory Control.
Championed both divisions on Lean Manufacturing concepts.
Responsible for training and auditing of FOD and 5s Best Practices
Conducted quarterly presentations to senior leadership team on key performance metrics and milestones.
Process Improvements
On-time delivery from 86% to 97%
Lead Time reduction from 2 weeks to same day
Scrap reduction by 5%
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Marketing- Central Connecticut State University
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