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Operational Excellence ~ Continuous Improvement

Team Leadership ~ Training & Development ~ Lean Methods

         Extremely well-versed in lean methodologies including setup reduction, total productive maintenance, 5S, standardized work, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, 8D, A3 Thinking, FMEA, and value stream mapping.

         Highly-skilled at defining and implementing business and production processes to maximize product quality, cost containment, revenue growth, and profitability across multiple industries such as mineral processing, IT services, construction, and mining.

• Considerable strengths in team-building, staff leadership and development, emphasizing safety compliance, and interfacing with personnel from all cultural backgrounds.

         Extensive talents in leading unified teams in achieving project goals according to budgets and schedules.

Compass Minerals, Ogden, Utah, 2016 to Present

Operational Excellence Leader

         Spearhead multimillion dollar portfolio of projects to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across Fertilizer, Salt, and Magnesium Chloride value streams.

         Instruct, coach, and mentor more than 300 personnel in Lean process improvement methods spanning Six Sigma, 8D, 5S, A3 thinking, Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, and root cause analysis.

         Proactively foster, nurture, and maintain sustainable Lean culture across all organizational levels.

CDI Corporation, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 2015 to 2016

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Project Manager

         Championed multiple service improvement projects for IBM including streamlining fulfilment cycle times.

         Aligned, mobilized, and empowered highly cohesive teams to bolster customer satisfaction levels.

         Established KPIs to achieve transparency in reporting of strategic business metrics.

         Created solutions to maintain three-day SLAs, critical to customer satisfaction and account retention.

Retro Custom Metals, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2013 to 2015

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

         Defined and implemented stringent safety and quality standards to reduce insurance costs by 15%+.

         Successfully lowered waste and improved bottom line by leveraging 5S, mistake-proof/failsafe, and standardized work throughout manufacturing and warehousing operations.

         Advised leadership in developing meaningful business metrics, implementing a master schedule, and performing root cause analysis to enrich problem solving effectiveness.

Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2003 to 2013

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt 2011 to 2013

         Led high-impact continuous improvement efforts with major equipment vendors such as Dyno Nobel, Joy Global, Komatsu, and Caterpillar.

         Prepared curriculum and provided training to 40+ employees for Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

         Shepherded three Lean Six Sigma Black Belts and 65 Green Belts in value-adding projects that contributed over $100M in savings to Bingham Canyon Mine.

         Resourcefully introduced work quality management system integrating standardized work, leadership engagement, and accountability.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt 2007 to 2011

         Completed eight complex improvement projects using DMAIC improvement cycle which delivered nearly $20M in savings across value stream.

         Pioneered award-winning sustainable idle reduction program for fleet of 70, 230-ton haul trucks which lowered engine idle time by 15% through education and improved maintenance procedures.

         Leveraged proficiency in FMEA to develop pit slope optimizing program which reduced failure tons and improved mining advancement.

         Slashed peak demand power costs by 20% annually, and decreased unscheduled electric shovel losses by more than 25% using standardized work practices.

Geotechnical Engineer 2003 to 2007

         Reviewed, defined, and standardized five cardinal rules for pit slope safety to elevate geotechnical hazard awareness.

         Devised automated slope monitoring system and remediation plan to optimize safety in one of the largest open pit mines worldwide.

         Cost-effectively helmed $2M pit dewatering program budget and exceeded plan by 10%.

         Demonstrated sharp attention to detail in annually inspecting and reporting on geotechnical conditions of underground equipment and procedures.

Barrick Gold, Carlin, Nevada, 2001 to 2003

Geotechnical Engineer

         Headed dewatering program and automated slope monitoring systems to ensure safety at 350,000 ton/day Betze/Post open pit gold mine.

         Formulated MSHA training module specific to geotechnical hazards and provided hands-on training and instruction to engineering team.

Newmont Mining Corporation, Carlin, Nevada, 1993 to 2001

Project Geologist

         Planned, analyzed, and authored detailed closure plans for Mule Canyon Mine.

         Systematically conducted comprehensive feasibility study to support rapid infiltration basin dewatering at Lone Tree Mine.

         Orchestrated waste characterization, pit lake studies, and remedial design planning for Hollister mine closure.

         Directed, guided, and supervised team of Peruvian geologists in 3D modelling which improved mineable reserves to 13 million ounces of gold and delineated silver reserve of 325 million ounces.

         Executed $6M diamond drill program for Goldbug project in Nevada including geologic and geotechnical models which improved gold reserves by 100% and demonstrated viable open-pit economics.

Prior Background:

Underground Mine Geologist, The Doe Run Company, Viburnum, Missouri

Geologist, Newmont Exploration Limited, Carlin, Nevada

Master of Science, Geology, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Geology, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Certified MSHA Instructor