Corey Vodvarka

About Corey Vodvarka

Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Leader with a proven track record for building high performing metrics driven organizations focused on Safety, Environmental, Quality, Productivity, and Cost improvement resulting in significant operational and cultural transformations. Possess extensive Plant, Facilities, Process, Design, and Project Engineering experience. Produced many \"First Of Kind\" processes, equipment, and products. I thrive in mechanical and technical environments but also possess strong ability to see the big picture in all aspects of business and effectively lead, partner, and align people from the frontline to the boardroom.• Hands-on and has the ability to drive both strategic and tactical improvements throughout all facets and levels of the organization• Managed P&L in multi-site operations while optimizing costs• Responsible for the development and direction of union and non-union employees• Use of strategic objectives and performance management to prioritize and develop staff • Established and achieved performance enhancement goals and KPIs for safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost, efficiency, delivery, and customer satisfaction• Hands-on leader and capable of expertly deploying Lean, OEE, Quality, Six Sigma, strategic sourcing, and S & OP best practices • Drive operational excellence in manufacturing, MRP & scheduling, raw material purchasing, logistics, inventory, and plant human capital with a demonstrated and quantifiable track record of results• Demonstrated experience and accomplishments in operational efficiencies, cost reductions, continuous improvement, yield improvement, team building, performance management and strategic planning • Integration of new business and innovation of new products and processes• Project and Construction management• Work under deadline and strict budgetary control while managing multiple priorities• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation strategies

Experience

1. Board of Directors & Treasurer

   Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association Mesa International

   May 2018 — Present · Chandler, AZ, US

   MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International is a global, not-for-profit community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on improving Operations Management capabilities through the effective application of Information Technologies, IT-based solutions and best practices. To accomplish this, we-Enable members to connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive operations excellence-Collect, share, and publish best practices and guidance to drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise-Educate the marketplace on manufacturing operations best practices through the MESA Global Education Program.For more information about MESA, visit

Education

• Kepner Tregoe

  Certificate, Project Management

  2010 — 2010

• Infrared Training Center

  Certificate, Level 2 Infrared Thermographer

  2001

• Six Sigma Academy

  Certificate, Six Sigma Master Blackbelt

  2007 — 2007

• Six Sigma Academy

  Certificate, Six Sigma Blackbelt

  2004 — 2004

• ANSI/RAB

  Certificate, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

  2001

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering Technology

  1995 — 1999

• OJT

  Lean Manufacturing

  2003 — 2010

• NAVAIR

  Certificate, Reliability Centered Maintenance

  2006

Skills

• Pool Chemical Manufacturing & Packaging
• Kaizen
• Itar
• Change Management
• Mes
• Six Sigma
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Strategic Planning
• Precious Metals
• Quality Management
• Iso
• Maintenance Management
• Plant Management
• Recycling
• Process Engineering
• Toyota Production System
• Title V
• Iso 14001
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Oee
• Project Management
• Product Development
• Process Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Epa
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Household Chemical Manufacturing & Packaging
• Metallurgy
• Quality Assurance
• Traksys
• Entrepreneurship
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kpi Dashboards
• Spc
• Machine Design