Experience

LB Foster

• United States
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Continuous Improvement Manager

  • Aug 2018 - 5 years 5 months

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Responsible for growing the CI culture across the entire enterprise with collaboration and buy-in from executive staff and functional management. • Developed and implemented strategy for Integrated Continuous Improvement Practitioners; CI practitioners were chosen from within the functions or business units to carry out the CI execution. • Formalized the CI process for entire company. • Implemented CI project rigor with monthly project reviews. Creating a CI friendly forum and… Show more • Responsible for growing the CI culture across the entire enterprise with collaboration and buy-in from executive staff and functional management. • Developed and implemented strategy for Integrated Continuous Improvement Practitioners; CI practitioners were chosen from within the functions or business units to carry out the CI execution. • Formalized the CI process for entire company. • Implemented CI project rigor with monthly project reviews. Creating a CI friendly forum and allowing project leaders to share lessons learned and project hurdles with peers. Show less



GE Renewable Energy

• Continuous Improvement Specialist

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2018

  Schenectady, NY Led and drove systematic improvements of Issue Resolution process via collaboration of stakeholders, with a focus on product quality. • Led 8 Root Cause Analyses covering complex field quality issues including blade and pitch system defects. • Developed and implemented long term strategic initiatives to improve overall fleet performance. • Supported commercial and technical discussions with suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution. • With stakeholders, determined the… Show more Led and drove systematic improvements of Issue Resolution process via collaboration of stakeholders, with a focus on product quality. • Led 8 Root Cause Analyses covering complex field quality issues including blade and pitch system defects. • Developed and implemented long term strategic initiatives to improve overall fleet performance. • Supported commercial and technical discussions with suppliers to achieve field quality issue resolution. • With stakeholders, determined the correct commercial and technical strategies and communication paths. • Responsible for updating ISO procedures for Issue Resolution.

• Customer Relationship Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

  -Developed strong relationships with customers rooted in trust that GE standsnbehind our product and customer. • Identified and negotiated high value, low cost, “win-win” scenarios for customer issues. • Negotiated warranty claims valued at $4.9M, for $3.1M (cost), 37% savings. • Identified and resolved customers issues quickly – Typical response within 24 hrs. • Maintained consistent and effective communication rhythm with customers and key stake holders.

• Fleet Program Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Led execution and implementation of Fleet Programs; field retrofits. • Looked for cost saving opportunities by combining work or resources. • Worked cross functionally to develop work instructions, procedures and gather resources to execute Fleet Programs. • Track cost and time spent on program and debrief time charged to program.



GE Power

• SUPPLY CHAIN GLOBAL COMMODITY LEADER

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2012

  • Functioned as an industry and business sourcing expert for Fluid Components (valves, pumps, heat exchangers). • Responsible for a total buy of $300M supporting 7 profit and loss centers, up to 3% cost savings achieved. • Developed and executed complex, global and comprehensive supplier/buyer contractual and strategic relationships to achieve cost savings. • Developed negotiation strategies and contract language to aid negotiations in order to achieve stated goals and objectives… Show more • Functioned as an industry and business sourcing expert for Fluid Components (valves, pumps, heat exchangers). • Responsible for a total buy of $300M supporting 7 profit and loss centers, up to 3% cost savings achieved. • Developed and executed complex, global and comprehensive supplier/buyer contractual and strategic relationships to achieve cost savings. • Developed negotiation strategies and contract language to aid negotiations in order to achieve stated goals and objectives. Focus on insuring supplier capacity and fulfillment success.

• Supplier Quality Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

  • Provided leadership and direction for Fluids Systems and Electrical Sourcing Quality Engineers (13 direct reports). Primary responsibility was supporting all aspects of supplier quality management. Total buy: $120M. • Established a structured approach to improve supplier qualification and product quality assurance and drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures. Averaged 200 audits per year. • Monitored supplier non-conformance performance, drove process improvement, root… Show more • Provided leadership and direction for Fluids Systems and Electrical Sourcing Quality Engineers (13 direct reports). Primary responsibility was supporting all aspects of supplier quality management. Total buy: $120M. • Established a structured approach to improve supplier qualification and product quality assurance and drive consistency and adherence to quality procedures. Averaged 200 audits per year. • Monitored supplier non-conformance performance, drove process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. • Worked closely with Sourcing Center of Excellence and site teams, manufacturing and engineering to eliminate roadblocks and communication barriers that may affect quality and delivery.