Carlos James

Director Global Continuous Improvement @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Monmouth Junction, NJ, US
EMAILS
c••••••••@thermofisher.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+18•••••••61

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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2022 — Present

Director Global Continuous Improvement @Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Monmouth Junction, NJ, US

Responsible for supporting the global operations and support functions with using the principles of Practical Process Improvement (PPI)/ lean manufacturing & 6 sigma leadership to develop high performing teams and create a culture of continuous improvement.

EDUCATION

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Tennessee Technological University

MA, Admistration & Supervision

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Tennessee Technological University

BS, Engineering

SKILLS

Lean ManufacturingCross-Functional Team LeadershipContinuous ImprovementManufacturingValue Stream MappingSix SigmaKaizenQuality SystemSupply ChainToyota Production SystemChange ManagementTeam BuildingTrainingPpapProcess ImprovementCapaIso 13485FdaEngineeringLeadershipMedical DevicesMaterials ManagementSpcManufacturing EngineeringRoot Cause Analysis5sManufacturing Operations ManagementOperational ExcellenceFmeaDmaicMachiningKanbanIsoSupplier QualityPurchasingManufacturing OperationsQuality ManagementManagementProcess EngineeringProduct Development

ABOUT CARLOS JAMES

Results-oriented Operations and Supply Chain Executive with a strong track record of delighting customers and driving performance improvement. Thorough understanding and experience in lean manufacturingpractices, six sigma and Shainin problem solving techniques, quality systems, SIOP, financial analysis, materials management, purchasing, engineering, team building and change management. More than 25years of leadership and hands on experience developing high performing teams and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Leading and implementing lean manufacturing principles throughout fabrication, molding, machining, assembly, and automation operations. Proven results in multiple type processes and locations.HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONSLed several operational transformations of $300 million business through leadership,leveraging employee involvement & engagement, using the principles of Hoshin Kanri todevelop a strategic improvement plan i.e. improving scheduling and quality through thecreation of kaizen teams using on lean and six sigma tools.Recipient of the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence. This award is considered theNobel Prize for Manufacturing Excellence.Recipient of Industry Week’s Best Plant AwardRecipient of Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award finalistChampioned operational team planning and execution resulting in distinction #1Transmission Plant in North America by Harbor Report. Recipient of Delphi’s Lean Leadership AwardAchieved Problem Solving Certification: Six Sigma Greenbelt, Shainin Apprentice, ShaininJourneyman, and Shainin Rolling Top 5 Executive. Shainin Apprentice project is currentlybeing used as part of the global training material for Shainin, LLC. Presented project duringthe Shainin’s Bottom Line Awards Dinner.

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