Angela R. Johnson

Experience

1. Manager

   DTE Energy

   Apr 2008 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Direct and facilitate the companies productivity programs. Develop strategic plans to build capacity around the four continuous improvement (CI) capabilities. Develop exercises to facilitate “deliberate practice” of the CI tools.\\\\n\\\\nDevelop maturity models for Safety, Customer Focus and Project Management.\\\\n\\\\nAssess organizations continuous improvement maturity using an objective 5 point scale. Provide consulting to improve CI maturity based upon assessment findings. Train and coach leaders and team members on CI principles and implementation.\\\\n\\\\nFacilitate continuous improvement courses such as Process Mapping, Metrics and Measurements, Process Design, Continuous Improvement Basics and Problem Solving.\\\\n\\\\nManage a team of analyst and Continuous Improvement Experts who support strategic plans to improve and build the capacity of over 300 employees (includes developing training plans for all employees, represented and non-represented). Managed a $500K Budget.\\\\n\\\\nLed key organizational project in restricting the Supply Chain Warehouse Hub and spoke concept which reduced the facility footprint. Participated in COO’s CI training session with CI and Material & Logistics Directors by demonstrating continuous improvement tools.\\\\n\\\\nLed two Continuous Improvement Events engaging employees at the point of activity in the Cable Plant and Warehouse which resulted in the sustainability of the process improvements. Taught and reinforced C1, C2, C3 and C4 teachings with employees at the point of activity and Supervisors. Facilitated Corporate Services Leadership Continuous Improvement exercises during CI Manager’s absence.\\\\n\\\\nSupervised a team of 13 union workers. Reviewed supply chain operations for efficiencies and implement process improvements yielding a savings of $394K. Increased production in the cable plant by 75%.\\\\n\\\\nManaged a warehouse with over $15 million of inventory. Removed waste in the process and reduced inventory to $10 million.\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n

Education

• Central Michigan University

  MSA, Business Administration

  1993 — 1995

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science, Engineering

  1983 — 1988

• Capella University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organization and Management | School of Business and Technology

  2008 — 2015