Joshua Garno
Enterprise Director of Continuous Improvement at Irwin- Claim this Profile
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Jeff Dye
Josh is dedicated to improving operations. He is a true leader with a talent to teach. Josh is focused on helping team members win for their personal growth and company success.
Terry Conley
What can I say about Josh and his passion for continuous improvement. He is very dedicated to his work and excellent at facilitating a team of the people for process improvements. He has that ability to relate to anyone he works with and always willing to serve as an excellent team player. His attitude and outlook on life is second to none.
Nicholas Kroken
I worked with Josh closely on the Lean transformation of large polymer production facility. His skills as an interpersonal leader and coach were instrumental in developing a culture of continuous improvement that the entire plant could get behind and learn how to sustain internally. His efforts in leading improvement events and teaching Lean concepts helped to drive major productivity gains, material efficiency savings and a better work environment for his co-workers. Josh's ability to empower others to learn and grow makes him an effective change agent in any environment. Combined with his background in continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to problem solving, Josh is a great asset to any organization looking to grow it's people, culture and business results.
Jeff Dye
Josh is dedicated to improving operations. He is a true leader with a talent to teach. Josh is focused on helping team members win for their personal growth and company success.
Terry Conley
What can I say about Josh and his passion for continuous improvement. He is very dedicated to his work and excellent at facilitating a team of the people for process improvements. He has that ability to relate to anyone he works with and always willing to serve as an excellent team player. His attitude and outlook on life is second to none.
Nicholas Kroken
I worked with Josh closely on the Lean transformation of large polymer production facility. His skills as an interpersonal leader and coach were instrumental in developing a culture of continuous improvement that the entire plant could get behind and learn how to sustain internally. His efforts in leading improvement events and teaching Lean concepts helped to drive major productivity gains, material efficiency savings and a better work environment for his co-workers. Josh's ability to empower others to learn and grow makes him an effective change agent in any environment. Combined with his background in continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to problem solving, Josh is a great asset to any organization looking to grow it's people, culture and business results.
Jeff Dye
Josh is dedicated to improving operations. He is a true leader with a talent to teach. Josh is focused on helping team members win for their personal growth and company success.
Terry Conley
What can I say about Josh and his passion for continuous improvement. He is very dedicated to his work and excellent at facilitating a team of the people for process improvements. He has that ability to relate to anyone he works with and always willing to serve as an excellent team player. His attitude and outlook on life is second to none.
Nicholas Kroken
I worked with Josh closely on the Lean transformation of large polymer production facility. His skills as an interpersonal leader and coach were instrumental in developing a culture of continuous improvement that the entire plant could get behind and learn how to sustain internally. His efforts in leading improvement events and teaching Lean concepts helped to drive major productivity gains, material efficiency savings and a better work environment for his co-workers. Josh's ability to empower others to learn and grow makes him an effective change agent in any environment. Combined with his background in continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to problem solving, Josh is a great asset to any organization looking to grow it's people, culture and business results.
Jeff Dye
Josh is dedicated to improving operations. He is a true leader with a talent to teach. Josh is focused on helping team members win for their personal growth and company success.
Terry Conley
What can I say about Josh and his passion for continuous improvement. He is very dedicated to his work and excellent at facilitating a team of the people for process improvements. He has that ability to relate to anyone he works with and always willing to serve as an excellent team player. His attitude and outlook on life is second to none.
Nicholas Kroken
I worked with Josh closely on the Lean transformation of large polymer production facility. His skills as an interpersonal leader and coach were instrumental in developing a culture of continuous improvement that the entire plant could get behind and learn how to sustain internally. His efforts in leading improvement events and teaching Lean concepts helped to drive major productivity gains, material efficiency savings and a better work environment for his co-workers. Josh's ability to empower others to learn and grow makes him an effective change agent in any environment. Combined with his background in continuous improvement and a data-driven approach to problem solving, Josh is a great asset to any organization looking to grow it's people, culture and business results.
Credentials
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Executive Leadership
LinkedInJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to the PHR Certification Exam
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Supply Chain Foundations
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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Certified Kaizen Leader
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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Emotional Intelligence
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Experience
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Irwin
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United States
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Furniture
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200 - 300 Employee
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Enterprise Director of Continuous Improvement
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Garno Lean Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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Owner and Founder
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2023
★ Founded a consulting company to help manufacturing companies increase efficiency and productivity through continuous improvement; retained Irwin Seating as a primary client. ★ Produced $900K in savings in 2018 by orchestrating and executing multiple projects. ★ Improved throughput for the manufacture of stadium seating posts by 400% in one week and eliminated a second shift, generating $300K in annual savings. ★ Lowered the time to produce wheel channels by 76%, which contributed to a rise in on-time delivery from 42% to 99%. ★ Works with client middle management to build leadership skills. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ ABOUT GARNO LEAN CONSULTING Garno Lean Consulting works with manufacturing corporations to build cultures of continuous improvement, with offerings that include plan creation, JDIs, Kaizen events, and special projects. Show less
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PolyOne
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Continuous Improvement Manager
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2017
★ Developed and delivered an organizational training and improvement plan for production facility in Greenville, Ohio, managing two direct reports.★ Defined charter statements for projects and attended management meetings.★ Led projects, using experience in manufacturing and Human Resources; introduced a Pay for Skills program that improved employee retention at the six-month mark from 40% to 70%.★ Drove down costs by defining formal process controls for extrusions across 17 lines, examining historical data to determine variables, temperatures, and processes.★ Recognized for executing monthly Kaizen events to identify and secure opportunities for improvement in Manufacturing, Sales, and Inventory.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT POLYONE CORPORATIONPolyOne Corporation provides specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. The company has 6,400 employees, 60 manufacturing sites, and 9 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Show less
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Production Supervisor/Lean Coordinator
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Jun 2005 - Oct 2015
★ Promoted from Extrusion Operator to Production Supervisor and Lean Coordinator after four years. ★ Supervised 17 operators, assistant operators and material personnel engaged in the production of extruded plastic sheets. Coached top performers to achieve promotions.★ Improved employee engagement and support, with the shift ranking first in productivity and safety metrics.★ Maintained accountability for Safety, Quality, Production, and Training.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT POLYONE CORPORATIONPolyOne Corporation provides specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Asia. The company has 6,400 employees, 60 manufacturing sites, and 9 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Show less
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