Richard Walters

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ABOUT RICHARD WALTERS

Passionate manufacturing operations leader with proven experience in driving breakthrough improvements, setting and attaining stretch goals, exceeding customer expectations, and developing people in a complex environment. History of delivering outstanding results with excellent experience and broad understanding of business acumen and execution. Demonstrated track record in:* Achieving dramatic improvements in all aspects of operations including safety, quality, engineering, cost, and employee relations* Leading and collaborating on global studies, planning and implementing plant closures, executing master plans, new model introductions, building a new manufacturing and warehouse facility, and driving significant cultural change all while improving employee engagement * Transforming organizations to ensure flexibility to adapt to changing business environments while coaching and mentoring team members to achieve business and career success* Serving as a trusted business partner, dedicated to delivering short and long term organizational objectives, and as an approachable, motivational “hands on” leader able to build a culture of change leadership, flexibility, and self-relianceAreas of expertise include: Production & Quality Systems, Talent Based Organization, Mentoring & Talent Development, Supplier Management, Lean Enterprise (VSM/5S/QCO/TPM), Capital & Expense Budget Management, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Customer Focused Decision Making, Project/Program Management, Change Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning and Development, Problem Resolution, Operations in a Union Free Environment