Sean Skinner
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Eric Matthias
Sean's success with driving continuous improvement within organizations comes from his ability to apply the tools & concepts of Lean with people of all levels of an organization. Sean has a strong knowledge of Lean and CI trends and concepts, but more importantly, has a great rapport and relationship with the people he works with. He can facilitate a group of shop employees in the morning and a leadership group in the afternoon and be equally successful in both events.
Maribeth Hetherington
ThedaCare was one of the first healthcare organizations in the country to look outside healthcare at Lean tools and processes as a sustainable continuous improvement methodology. Sean was a key player in this early Lean transformation in his role as a facilitator and coach in the newly developed ThedaCare Improvement System (TIS). Sean was instrumental in developing standards and processes for TIS, as well as successfully facilitating many Lean events using ThedaCare's "learn by doing" approach of stand up teaching of the tools to teams in real time during events. Sean was highly respected by his peers, and as a senior leader in the organization, I appreciated knowing that I could always rely on Sean. I would welcome working with Sean again, and would recommend him to any organization seeking a highly motivated, continuous improvement professional who could help take their organization to the next level of operational excellence.
Eric Matthias
Sean's success with driving continuous improvement within organizations comes from his ability to apply the tools & concepts of Lean with people of all levels of an organization. Sean has a strong knowledge of Lean and CI trends and concepts, but more importantly, has a great rapport and relationship with the people he works with. He can facilitate a group of shop employees in the morning and a leadership group in the afternoon and be equally successful in both events.
Maribeth Hetherington
ThedaCare was one of the first healthcare organizations in the country to look outside healthcare at Lean tools and processes as a sustainable continuous improvement methodology. Sean was a key player in this early Lean transformation in his role as a facilitator and coach in the newly developed ThedaCare Improvement System (TIS). Sean was instrumental in developing standards and processes for TIS, as well as successfully facilitating many Lean events using ThedaCare's "learn by doing" approach of stand up teaching of the tools to teams in real time during events. Sean was highly respected by his peers, and as a senior leader in the organization, I appreciated knowing that I could always rely on Sean. I would welcome working with Sean again, and would recommend him to any organization seeking a highly motivated, continuous improvement professional who could help take their organization to the next level of operational excellence.
Eric Matthias
Sean's success with driving continuous improvement within organizations comes from his ability to apply the tools & concepts of Lean with people of all levels of an organization. Sean has a strong knowledge of Lean and CI trends and concepts, but more importantly, has a great rapport and relationship with the people he works with. He can facilitate a group of shop employees in the morning and a leadership group in the afternoon and be equally successful in both events.
Maribeth Hetherington
ThedaCare was one of the first healthcare organizations in the country to look outside healthcare at Lean tools and processes as a sustainable continuous improvement methodology. Sean was a key player in this early Lean transformation in his role as a facilitator and coach in the newly developed ThedaCare Improvement System (TIS). Sean was instrumental in developing standards and processes for TIS, as well as successfully facilitating many Lean events using ThedaCare's "learn by doing" approach of stand up teaching of the tools to teams in real time during events. Sean was highly respected by his peers, and as a senior leader in the organization, I appreciated knowing that I could always rely on Sean. I would welcome working with Sean again, and would recommend him to any organization seeking a highly motivated, continuous improvement professional who could help take their organization to the next level of operational excellence.
Eric Matthias
Sean's success with driving continuous improvement within organizations comes from his ability to apply the tools & concepts of Lean with people of all levels of an organization. Sean has a strong knowledge of Lean and CI trends and concepts, but more importantly, has a great rapport and relationship with the people he works with. He can facilitate a group of shop employees in the morning and a leadership group in the afternoon and be equally successful in both events.
Maribeth Hetherington
ThedaCare was one of the first healthcare organizations in the country to look outside healthcare at Lean tools and processes as a sustainable continuous improvement methodology. Sean was a key player in this early Lean transformation in his role as a facilitator and coach in the newly developed ThedaCare Improvement System (TIS). Sean was instrumental in developing standards and processes for TIS, as well as successfully facilitating many Lean events using ThedaCare's "learn by doing" approach of stand up teaching of the tools to teams in real time during events. Sean was highly respected by his peers, and as a senior leader in the organization, I appreciated knowing that I could always rely on Sean. I would welcome working with Sean again, and would recommend him to any organization seeking a highly motivated, continuous improvement professional who could help take their organization to the next level of operational excellence.
Credentials
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3M Lean Leadership
3MJan, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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National Business Furniture
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lean Manager
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Feb 2019 - Present
NBF has served over 300,000 businesses and institutions in all industries, including 477 of the Fortune 500, 93 of the largest universities, the White House and Pentagon as well as thousands of small businesses. Our furniture experts provide solutions for any size project. In my role, I deploy and execute strategic and tactical continuous improvement initiatives and systems throughout NBF. Lead the creation, development and execution of the Lean principles via training, coaching and mentoring of NBF employees to build best practices into the company. In my first two years at NBF, I led an initiative that eliminated over 20,000 hours of non-value added activities throughout our organization. Show less
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ORBIS Corporation
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Continuous Improvement Mgr
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2019
ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively. Using a proven approach, ORBIS experts analyze their customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and sustainability. As Regional Lean-Continuous Improvement Manager, I led the deployment of our ORBIS Business System. Also served as the Lean coach to leaders and associates in our organization emphasizing continuous improvement while delivering value to our stakeholders involving everyone, every day. Key leadership resource for Lean Management Systems, Leader Standard Work, Layered Process Audits (Coaching), and Coaching and Improvement Kata. Show less
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3M
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lean Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jul 2016
The 3M New Ulm Plant is like no other 3M plant in the world. It is a diversified manufacturing operation that provides products for a wide variety of markets and customers including advanced materials, application software, biotechnology, flexible electronics, molding, RFID, sensors, and accelerated weathering. In my role, I led the deployment of lean and continuous improvement culture, principles, and techniques across this 800+ employee super hub site. Member of the Plant Senior Leadership-Operating Committee while coaching all leaders in our 3M lean management system (LMS 2.0), value streams, and kaizens. <>3M Certified Lean Leader <>Site Lean Steering Committee Chair <>Lean Coach: 3M Lean Management System and Energy Conservation Team <>Lean Instructor: Our 3M Site Lean Boot Camp Show less
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Ministry Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Lean Leader-Master Black Belt
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2014
Provide continuous improvement leadership and direction to leaders, employees, and physicians empowered to execute the lean six sigma/continuous improvement strategy. Sites include St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ministry Door County Medical Center, North Shore Medical Clinic, and surrounding Ministry Door County Medical Clinics. Also provide leadership to all of Ministry in operationalizing Daily Visual Mgt., Lean Education, and our Employee Suggestion System. Hoshin Kanri Leader: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement and implementing a Lean Daily Management System. Leading initiative to create and implement our Performance Excellence standardized "Playbook" for lean leaders and our Ministry operational leaders throughout Wisconsin. Train and mentor senior leadership team, leaders, and front line employees on continuous improvement initiatives ranging from Strategy Deployment to Standardized Work. Develop KPI's to drive operational efficiencies while improving customer service and employee satisfaction. Daily Visual Mgt. Mentor and Coach. A3 Problem Solving Instructor, Mentor,and Coach Show less
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HSHS Eastern Wisconsin Division & Prevea Health
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Continuous Performance Improvement Director (CPI)
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Apr 2010 - May 2012
Leader and catalyst for innovative change and improvement at St. Vincent, St. Mary's, and St. Nicholas Hospitals. Strategy Alignment and Deployment Organizational Change Agent Continuous Improvement Training Kaizen or Rapid Improvement Event and VSM Execution 3P and 2P/Lean Design and Construction Strategy and Facilitation Leader and catalyst for innovative change and improvement at St. Vincent, St. Mary's, and St. Nicholas Hospitals. Strategy Alignment and Deployment Organizational Change Agent Continuous Improvement Training Kaizen or Rapid Improvement Event and VSM Execution 3P and 2P/Lean Design and Construction Strategy and Facilitation
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Menasha Corporation
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Lean and Quality Manager
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May 2007 - Apr 2010
Partnered with senior leadership to create, develop, and implement an innovative and strategic Lean Six Sigma and Quality system at Menasha Folding Carton and other Menasha Complexes. Leader for national strategic initiative for Program and Project Management Assessment and Execution. Lean and Quality Vision and Strategy Policy Deployment Culture Transformation Six Sigma Project Execution Lean Six Sigma Toolbox Training Lean Leadership Development Visual Mgt Strategies Quality Strategy Kaizen and Project Facilitation 3P and 2P Consulting (Lean Construction) Cost Reduction and Revenue Generation Strategies Show less
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ThedaCare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Physician Practice Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Lean Facilitator, and Imaging Ed./Manager
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1999 - 2007
Lean Facilitator and Operations Leader in the ThedaCare lean transformation. Value Stream Owner for Pharmacy Distribution (2003-2004). Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehab Medicine (2006-2007). Imaging Education/Leadership (1999-2003). Led or facilitated over 100 rapid impovement events/kaizens and projects. Lean Event Facilitator (2004-2006) Lean Leadership Coach Lean Six Sigma Training Lean Internship Curriculum Design and Training Lean Strategy Implementation Lean Facilitator and Operations Leader in the ThedaCare lean transformation. Value Stream Owner for Pharmacy Distribution (2003-2004). Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehab Medicine (2006-2007). Imaging Education/Leadership (1999-2003). Led or facilitated over 100 rapid impovement events/kaizens and projects. Lean Event Facilitator (2004-2006) Lean Leadership Coach Lean Six Sigma Training Lean Internship Curriculum Design and Training Lean Strategy Implementation
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Education
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2001 - 2003
Silver Lake College
Master of Science - MS, Management and Organizational Behavior -
2006 - 2006
California State University-East Bay
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Mastery with Black Belt Training -
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science, Management -
Villanova University
MBA
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