Clarence Smith

About Clarence Smith

My background uniquely combines a MBA in Global Management, a BBA in Management, and quadruple Six Sigma Certifications. In an exemplary career through diverse management positions, I have had a measurable impact on revenue, process improvement, product innovation, quality control, and employee satisfaction.I have consistently implemented some of the most effective processes and system solutions to supply units while collaborating with personnel and cross-functional teams to create process improvement solutions that positively impact the bottom line.I possess exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with skills in risk management, lean manufacturing, and team management directives. I’ve been recognized for transforming strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks for performance against key operational objectives.My strong work ethic and history of developing long-lasting relationships based on a foundation of trust, integrity, and outstanding performance have enabled my companies to maintain healthy relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal and external customers. With expertise in Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen approaches, I’ve achieved continuous improvements in productivity, effectiveness, safety, and waste reduction, leading to increased employee satisfaction and engagement, stronger teams, greater efficiency that contribute to lower costs and higher quality products, and satisfied customers.SPECIALITIESOperations Management | Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen | Process Improvement | Change ManagementValue Stream Mapping | Quality Assurance | Inventory Management | Capital Project Management Employee Development & LeadershipPROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTESAnalytic | Intuitive | Creative | Collaborative | Adaptable | Efficient | Inspirational | IntegrityTeam Building | Relationship Management | Verbal & Written CommunicationOrganization & Time Management

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Supply Chain Management

   Parkland Health

   Present

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International/Global Studies

  1999 — 2002

• Angelo State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business

  1976 — 1982

Skills

• Operations Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Quality Management
• Process Improvement
• Healthcare
• Inventory Management
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Manufacturing
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Six Sigma
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Medical Devices
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Training