Chris McElfresh

About Chris McElfresh

I’ve joined LinkedIn to collaborate and share expertise with the community by offering informal networking advice, guidance and contacts across all facets of Executive Leadership, Global Business Development, Transformational Change Management, Operational Efficiencies and Technology & Digital Transformation. Topics of interest include how to: maximize operating margin and net income, expansion plans and data-driven, contemporary development campaigns, achieve organizational performance excellence by monitoring KPIs and leveraging resources with aggressive objectives and timetables; leverage efficiencies and exceed business goals. Proficient in Business Model Generation, Plant Layouts and Lean Canvasing to build traction.Projects we can discuss: utilizing resource-focused and outcome-driven priorities, objectives and timetables to deliver performance excellence; transforming inefficient and ineffective executive/engineering groups into cohesive and dedicated teams; consistently delivering successful outcomes by collaborating with key stakeholders to develop focus and a clear sense of shared purpose.It\'s always helpful to interact with other open-minded professionals both in and outside personal areas of industry expertise. So, please feel free to do so either via LinkedIn or at m••••••••@gmail.com should you also see a benefit in professional networking and exchange.

Experience

1. Sr Director Organizational Change Management

   Edwards Lifesciences

   Apr 2022 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Directed and created teams for Value Stream Mapping of Global processes with automated data consolidation, processing and reporting with a focus on effectively translating lean technigues into everyday working practices.

Education

• Purdue University

  BS, Engineering, Industrial Technology

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Strategy Development
• Contract Negotiations
• Consulting
• Global Leadership
• Project Portfolio Management
• Talent Management
• P&L
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Coaching
• Audit
• Process Improvement
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• People Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Professional Services
• Security
• Enterprise Architecture
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Business Intelligence
• Performance Management
• Business Management
• Sox
• Mergers
• Team Leadership