Paul Glaser
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Gary Grieshaber
Paul is a visionary, organized and a dynamic thinker. The combination of his methodical thought process, and intuitional understanding of how to solve problems, makes him an asset to any organization. These traits coupled with his ability to build strong relationships makes him a natural leader.
Matthew Trippel
Paul possesses excellent leadership and management skills; he excels in building teams and relationships with many different personalities and cultures to accomplish extremely challenging goals. Paul's leadership, dedication, enthusiasm and team-minded approach commands a high level of respect and acceptance from suppliers, co-workers and customers that he leads and works with."
Gary Grieshaber
Paul is a visionary, organized and a dynamic thinker. The combination of his methodical thought process, and intuitional understanding of how to solve problems, makes him an asset to any organization. These traits coupled with his ability to build strong relationships makes him a natural leader.
Matthew Trippel
Paul possesses excellent leadership and management skills; he excels in building teams and relationships with many different personalities and cultures to accomplish extremely challenging goals. Paul's leadership, dedication, enthusiasm and team-minded approach commands a high level of respect and acceptance from suppliers, co-workers and customers that he leads and works with."
Gary Grieshaber
Paul is a visionary, organized and a dynamic thinker. The combination of his methodical thought process, and intuitional understanding of how to solve problems, makes him an asset to any organization. These traits coupled with his ability to build strong relationships makes him a natural leader.
Matthew Trippel
Paul possesses excellent leadership and management skills; he excels in building teams and relationships with many different personalities and cultures to accomplish extremely challenging goals. Paul's leadership, dedication, enthusiasm and team-minded approach commands a high level of respect and acceptance from suppliers, co-workers and customers that he leads and works with."
Gary Grieshaber
Paul is a visionary, organized and a dynamic thinker. The combination of his methodical thought process, and intuitional understanding of how to solve problems, makes him an asset to any organization. These traits coupled with his ability to build strong relationships makes him a natural leader.
Matthew Trippel
Paul possesses excellent leadership and management skills; he excels in building teams and relationships with many different personalities and cultures to accomplish extremely challenging goals. Paul's leadership, dedication, enthusiasm and team-minded approach commands a high level of respect and acceptance from suppliers, co-workers and customers that he leads and works with."
Credentials
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Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
ASQ - World HeadquartersMar, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Simio Software
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Consulting Services
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Nov 2022 - Present
Leading the Simio Consulting Services team on Scheduling Digital Twin projects.
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Software Delivery Manager
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2022
Leading project teams of 2 engineers and customer stakeholders to deliver Simio Digital Twin scheduling solutions on-time and on-budget. Projects span across industries (CPG, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing). Other responsibilities include serving as voice of customer during sprint planning meetings, strategy development, and building best practices. Highlights + Leading project teams to deliver on-time and on-budget performance from defining the statement of work to project… Show more Leading project teams of 2 engineers and customer stakeholders to deliver Simio Digital Twin scheduling solutions on-time and on-budget. Projects span across industries (CPG, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing). Other responsibilities include serving as voice of customer during sprint planning meetings, strategy development, and building best practices. Highlights + Leading project teams to deliver on-time and on-budget performance from defining the statement of work to project closure +Built in-house knowledge of building data pipelines using SQL and cloud technologies to improve results and reduce time to completion of projects +Providing real world guidance on process and planning design as well as change management for customers
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Humana
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy Advancement Lead
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
Led the strategy development & execution process for the Resolution Team (Medicare Grievances & Appeals) during a transformation phase of the business. Responsibilities included operating model development, annual strategy planning, KPI dashboard development, portfolio management of key initiatives, individual strategy coaching, and other special projects. Highlights +Defined and setup annual strategy planning process working with Senior Leadership to establish strategy & guiding… Show more Led the strategy development & execution process for the Resolution Team (Medicare Grievances & Appeals) during a transformation phase of the business. Responsibilities included operating model development, annual strategy planning, KPI dashboard development, portfolio management of key initiatives, individual strategy coaching, and other special projects. Highlights +Defined and setup annual strategy planning process working with Senior Leadership to establish strategy & guiding principles then assisting leaders in cascading and aligning goals up and down the leadership chain. +Planned and executed annual strategy summits including top 50 leaders in the team for an on-site strategy and development meetings. +Provided ad-hoc strategy consulting for executives in developing company wide strategies, developing communication plans & slide decks, as well as preparing speakers for speaking events. Show less Led the strategy development & execution process for the Resolution Team (Medicare Grievances & Appeals) during a transformation phase of the business. Responsibilities included operating model development, annual strategy planning, KPI dashboard development, portfolio management of key initiatives, individual strategy coaching, and other special projects. Highlights +Defined and setup annual strategy planning process working with Senior Leadership to establish strategy & guiding… Show more Led the strategy development & execution process for the Resolution Team (Medicare Grievances & Appeals) during a transformation phase of the business. Responsibilities included operating model development, annual strategy planning, KPI dashboard development, portfolio management of key initiatives, individual strategy coaching, and other special projects. Highlights +Defined and setup annual strategy planning process working with Senior Leadership to establish strategy & guiding principles then assisting leaders in cascading and aligning goals up and down the leadership chain. +Planned and executed annual strategy summits including top 50 leaders in the team for an on-site strategy and development meetings. +Provided ad-hoc strategy consulting for executives in developing company wide strategies, developing communication plans & slide decks, as well as preparing speakers for speaking events. Show less
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Kitchen Simp LLC
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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Principal Consultant & Founder
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2020
Started a consulting service that focused on improving restaurant design and efficiency using data analysis and Simio Virtual Restaurant simulations. Provided consulting services on best practices and proven operating strategies to large restaurant operators in markets around the world. Highlights +Developed digital twin restaurant models for multiple chains in multiple markets that enhanced operations design and execution. +Trained and advised engineers from top restaurant… Show more Started a consulting service that focused on improving restaurant design and efficiency using data analysis and Simio Virtual Restaurant simulations. Provided consulting services on best practices and proven operating strategies to large restaurant operators in markets around the world. Highlights +Developed digital twin restaurant models for multiple chains in multiple markets that enhanced operations design and execution. +Trained and advised engineers from top restaurant chains on how to improve operations using simulation as well as how to use simulation to positively influence leadership and franchisees +Provided restaurant leaders with new operating strategies and menu optimization during the COVID-19 period where transactions and sales declined. Show less Started a consulting service that focused on improving restaurant design and efficiency using data analysis and Simio Virtual Restaurant simulations. Provided consulting services on best practices and proven operating strategies to large restaurant operators in markets around the world. Highlights +Developed digital twin restaurant models for multiple chains in multiple markets that enhanced operations design and execution. +Trained and advised engineers from top restaurant… Show more Started a consulting service that focused on improving restaurant design and efficiency using data analysis and Simio Virtual Restaurant simulations. Provided consulting services on best practices and proven operating strategies to large restaurant operators in markets around the world. Highlights +Developed digital twin restaurant models for multiple chains in multiple markets that enhanced operations design and execution. +Trained and advised engineers from top restaurant chains on how to improve operations using simulation as well as how to use simulation to positively influence leadership and franchisees +Provided restaurant leaders with new operating strategies and menu optimization during the COVID-19 period where transactions and sales declined. Show less
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KFC US
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager of Restaurant Strategies
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Led a team of operations managers & industrial engineers to transform restaurant operations by reducing the complexity of the kitchen, finding innovative opportunities to reduce cost, and helping franchisees operate more profitable businesses. Highlights +Partnered with different cross functional teams, vendors, and franchise partners to find opportunities, develop solutions, and execute new processes in the KFC system. +Blended restaurant leader focus groups and online… Show more Led a team of operations managers & industrial engineers to transform restaurant operations by reducing the complexity of the kitchen, finding innovative opportunities to reduce cost, and helping franchisees operate more profitable businesses. Highlights +Partnered with different cross functional teams, vendors, and franchise partners to find opportunities, develop solutions, and execute new processes in the KFC system. +Blended restaurant leader focus groups and online surveys combined with traditional operational time & motion studies to uncover the greatest challenges & pain points in restaurants. Program resulted in 60 minutes per restaurant per day in labor savings within 6 months. +Developed and presented business cases for improvements to Executive and Franchise leadership. +Served as operations design expert for cross functional partners including Marketing, Food Innovation, Finance, IT and legal.
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Senior Manager of Operations Engineering
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
Promoted to lead a team of industrial engineers to improve the efficiency of the kitchen resulting in faster speed of service, better guest experiences, and more innovative food products to be launched by the marketing team. Highlights +Provided leadership in design, training, and implementation of a $100MM project that upgraded the kitchen of all 4500 restaurants in 1 year. Installations were executed overnight resulting in limited to no lost revenue. New kitchens delivered… Show more Promoted to lead a team of industrial engineers to improve the efficiency of the kitchen resulting in faster speed of service, better guest experiences, and more innovative food products to be launched by the marketing team. Highlights +Provided leadership in design, training, and implementation of a $100MM project that upgraded the kitchen of all 4500 restaurants in 1 year. Installations were executed overnight resulting in limited to no lost revenue. New kitchens delivered significant improvements in speed of service and guest experience as measured by actual customer feedback. +Led team to build an industry first “Virtual Restaurant” using a digital twin of a restaurant in Simio to test design and operations changes. Simulation results saved millions of dollars in in restaurant testing and led to the best process improvements and food products being brought to market faster, with buy-in from executives and franchisees. +Defined strategy to improve BOH kitchen operational process by collaborating with suppliers, KFCC & franchise operators, along with consultants to understand issues, divide them into manageable projects, then drive solutions. +Developed "Engineering Blueprints" designed to support marketing programs with all relevant information for operators to setup their restaurant kitchens for success during the promotion period. +Received “Achieving Breakthrough Results” Award for leading team to outstanding results in kitchen upgrades & “Virtual Restaurants”
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Senior Packaging Engineer
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May 2010 - Sep 2012
Developed multiple innovative, patented packaging solutions by taking concepts and ideas generated by marketing, working with supplier partners, and bringing them to reality in over 4500 restaurants on-time for advertising. Highlights +KFC Go Cup portable snacking container (USD0656816) +KFC Dip’Ems Bucket Lid System (US 8770431 B1) +Bucket shaped flexible drink bag (USD0667732) +Selected by senior leadership to lead National Catering Launch team. Leading a project team… Show more Developed multiple innovative, patented packaging solutions by taking concepts and ideas generated by marketing, working with supplier partners, and bringing them to reality in over 4500 restaurants on-time for advertising. Highlights +KFC Go Cup portable snacking container (USD0656816) +KFC Dip’Ems Bucket Lid System (US 8770431 B1) +Bucket shaped flexible drink bag (USD0667732) +Selected by senior leadership to lead National Catering Launch team. Leading a project team delivered a best in class off-site catering program that included a new online ordering platform, catering specific packaging, operating standards, marketing materials, menu, and pricing guidance +Received “Achieving Breakthrough Results” Award for outstanding leadership on catering program.
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BASF
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Germany
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Engineer
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Nov 2007 - May 2010
Developed and implemented process improvements to improve capacity and reduce costs. Developed and implemented an improved manufacturing strategy to increase plant capacity 25% with reduced product cost and no capital expenditure by turning manufacturing data into decision making tools and real-time dashboards at critical process points. Utilized sound problem solving tools & industrial engineering techniques to resolve short and long term production issues relating to efficiency,… Show more Developed and implemented process improvements to improve capacity and reduce costs. Developed and implemented an improved manufacturing strategy to increase plant capacity 25% with reduced product cost and no capital expenditure by turning manufacturing data into decision making tools and real-time dashboards at critical process points. Utilized sound problem solving tools & industrial engineering techniques to resolve short and long term production issues relating to efficiency, safety, and quality. Conducted value-stream mapping to optimize processes from order to shipment resulting in faster production and reduced turnaround times. Created and revised standard operating procedures for critical plant processes working with operators, engineers, quality control, and plant supervision. Also created an improved shift log along with routines for shift supervisors resulting in improved communication and accountability. Show less Developed and implemented process improvements to improve capacity and reduce costs. Developed and implemented an improved manufacturing strategy to increase plant capacity 25% with reduced product cost and no capital expenditure by turning manufacturing data into decision making tools and real-time dashboards at critical process points. Utilized sound problem solving tools & industrial engineering techniques to resolve short and long term production issues relating to efficiency,… Show more Developed and implemented process improvements to improve capacity and reduce costs. Developed and implemented an improved manufacturing strategy to increase plant capacity 25% with reduced product cost and no capital expenditure by turning manufacturing data into decision making tools and real-time dashboards at critical process points. Utilized sound problem solving tools & industrial engineering techniques to resolve short and long term production issues relating to efficiency, safety, and quality. Conducted value-stream mapping to optimize processes from order to shipment resulting in faster production and reduced turnaround times. Created and revised standard operating procedures for critical plant processes working with operators, engineers, quality control, and plant supervision. Also created an improved shift log along with routines for shift supervisors resulting in improved communication and accountability. Show less
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Sulzer
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Switzerland
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Feb 2004 - Nov 2007
Lead teams to design and implement new automotive into production & liaison with OEM & Tier 1 customers Led simultaneous, international product development teams to deliver automotive parts from concept to production ready. Projects ranged in size from $10k to $2MM with on-time and on-budget results across the board. Used both my technical and business skills to develop business cases based on projected sales, capital, labor, and overhead to determine pricing and IRR. Developed… Show more Lead teams to design and implement new automotive into production & liaison with OEM & Tier 1 customers Led simultaneous, international product development teams to deliver automotive parts from concept to production ready. Projects ranged in size from $10k to $2MM with on-time and on-budget results across the board. Used both my technical and business skills to develop business cases based on projected sales, capital, labor, and overhead to determine pricing and IRR. Developed leads into new customer while working with existing customers relationships to explore additional product opportunities. Planned, designed, and implemented SharePoint site for project teams to improve communication and project management. Show less Lead teams to design and implement new automotive into production & liaison with OEM & Tier 1 customers Led simultaneous, international product development teams to deliver automotive parts from concept to production ready. Projects ranged in size from $10k to $2MM with on-time and on-budget results across the board. Used both my technical and business skills to develop business cases based on projected sales, capital, labor, and overhead to determine pricing and IRR. Developed… Show more Lead teams to design and implement new automotive into production & liaison with OEM & Tier 1 customers Led simultaneous, international product development teams to deliver automotive parts from concept to production ready. Projects ranged in size from $10k to $2MM with on-time and on-budget results across the board. Used both my technical and business skills to develop business cases based on projected sales, capital, labor, and overhead to determine pricing and IRR. Developed leads into new customer while working with existing customers relationships to explore additional product opportunities. Planned, designed, and implemented SharePoint site for project teams to improve communication and project management. Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2009
Indiana University Southeast
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business -
1999 - 2003
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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