Calen Durham
VP | Strategic Operations & Continuous Improvement | Operational Excellence | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Multi-Site Transformation Leader | Kaizen Sensei | Ex-WBA | Private Equity | Supply Chain | Manufacturing | E-COMM
- Role
- Director of Continuous Improvement at Potter Global Technologies
- Location
- Mount Vernon, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Calen Durham
I am a results-driven Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence executive with…
Experience
Director of Continuous Improvement
Aug 2022 — Present · Hazelwood, MO, US
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Utilizing Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance quality-Manufacturing Excellence – Driving plant transformations, implementing Lean tools, and optimizing production processes for maximum output-Leadership Development & Talent Strategy – Building high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability-Change Management & Organizational Growth – Leading transformation initiatives to drive adaptability and sustainable business improvements-Negotiated and co-lead union contracts, securing a 3-year agreement with IBEW Local 1-Launched an EHS Program, ensuring compliance with OSHA and ISO standards-Developed a company-wide Operational Excellence Program, driving standardization and best practices across six international locations-Designed and implemented a Leadership Training & Development Program, including career pathing and SMART goal setting-OSHA 30 Certified-Wiley DiSC Certified Practitioner
Education
Rend Lake College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
2006 — 2007
Rend Lake College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
2006 — 2007
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