Also known as: stephenrbaird
With a keen passion for challenging the status quo of any business, system, or culture, my primary role focuses on leading operational improvement initiatives and projects to provide essential performance enhancements. I specifically coordinate with our operations team and senior executives to implement new systems and processes to improve key metrics (KPIs) focused on maintaining high product quality, customer satisfaction, reduced cycle times, cost savings, employee safety, and increased productivity to remain competitive. Background -Extensive experience and skills attained leading six sigma projects through the DMAIC process -Leadership coach and team trainer for improvements in performance, morale, and core processes -Implemented global tools and systems to improve performance measurements and accountability (Excel web based) -Coordinated on projects for new product development and launches -Led project team initiatives to redesign the project selection and prioritization process based on various sets of data (manual collection, SAP, and other electronic systems) -Created a visual system that simplified and focused departmental product orders based on inventory levels and customer demand -Facilitated several training discussions on increasing team engagement and communication (Book source Crucial Conversations) Favorite Books Execution The Discipline of Getting Things Done, Crucial Conversations, The Habits of Highly Effective People, What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management, The New Manufacturing Challenge, The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbar Specialties leadership, business operations, process improvement, lean six sigma methodologies, communicationpresentations, training, data analysis, project management, change implementation, business metrics scorecards, advanced excel (VBA macros, formulas)
