Leyson

About Leyson

At the core of my professional journey is a commitment to driving operational excellence and a passion for continuous improvement. I am driven by a philosophy that prioritizes strategic innovation and collaborative leadership, aiming to create a culture of continuous growth and performance enhancement. My guiding principle is simple — to push the boundaries of what is possible in supply chain and project management through a blend of lean thinking and strategic execution. I bring extensive experience as a continuous improvement executive with a comprehensive background in supply chain, project management, Lean Six Sigma, and process optimization. My expertise lies in implementing best practice processes, strategic planning, and leveraging advanced analytics to achieve significant cost savings. My ability to seamlessly integrate business development insights with manufacturing processes enables me to deliver transformation across various organizational functions.Throughout my career, I have consistently achieved results that speak to my dedication and skills. At Celanese Corporation, I spearheaded a transition reduction Kaizen, saving a substantial $600K annually. I also led the development of a groundbreaking early warning machine learning tool at DuPont Polymer Products, preventing unplanned shutdowns with a $700K annual impact. Additionally, my leadership during the ERP integration supported a seamless transition, enabling $60M savings in a global product transition portfolio.I am eager to extend my expertise to organizations seeking transformation and growth. My goal is to partner with dynamic teams that are ready to challenge the status quo and drive forward-thinking solutions. Let’s collaborate to elevate your operations, nurture a culture of continuous improvement, and achieve sustainable success for your business. Connect with me to explore how we can bring these ambitions to life.Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, BB, and GB; ASCM / APICS: CPIM, CSCP, SCOR-Professional

Experience

1. Continuous Improvement Leader

   DuPont

   May 2025 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   Lead operations excellence transformation of recently acquired 17 plant site healthcare contract manufacturing business. Establish continuous improvement (CI) culture and organization at plant sites by providing coaching, training and leading improvement programs for the healthcare solutions business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement industry best practice processes and apply Lean Six Sigma tools to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness across all functions. Lead kaizen events to drive immediate improvements in financial productivity.

Education

• University of Michigan

  Master of Science (MS), Industrial Systems Engineering

  1994 — 2000

• University of Michigan

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision

  1994 — 2000

• Bradley University

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Management
• Operations Management
• Kaizen
• 5s
• Quality Management
• Sap
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Sap Products
• Materials Management
• Process Optimization
• Mrp
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Production Planning
• Value Stream Mapping
• Green Belt
• Toyota Production System
• Process Improvement
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing Operations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Demand Planning
• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Engineering
• Kanban