Garret Agee

About Garret Agee

Executive Profile Accomplished and dynamic operations and supply executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and business transformation. Adept at leading global operations and supply chain management in diverse industries, with a strong focus on leveraging lean manufacturing principles for maximum efficiency and profitability. Recognized for a strategic mindset, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams. Thrives in fast-paced, challenging environments, where innovation and continuous improvement are paramount.Summary • Extensive experience in managing global operations, optimizing supply chains, and driving operational efficiency through lean manufacturing methodologies.• Proven success in enhancing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and profitability across diverse industries and regions using lean principles.• Expertise in supply chain management, process optimization, lean manufacturing methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.• Strong leadership skills in building and motivating high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational change with lean principles.• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, identifying and addressing operational challenges through lean manufacturing strategies.• Global mindset and cultural intelligence, navigating diverse markets, international regulations, and cross-border complexities with lean principles.• Excellent communication skills, building strong relationships and driving lean manufacturing initiatives.• Strong business acumen, focused on revenue growth, cost management, and improving operational performance with lean practices.Expertise • Multi-Site Operations Management • Global Supply Chain Management• Lean Manufacturing Expertise • Strategic Planning and Execution• International Business Acumen • Financial Analysis and Budgeting• Business Development and Growth • Cross-Functional Leadership• Demand Forecasting and S & OP Process • Operational Excellence • Data Analysis and Performance Metrics • Communication and Presentation Skills

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Xylem

   Mar 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Spearheaded multi-site operations across eight locations in the North America and Asia region, overseeing Treatment business operations.• Developed and executed optimization strategies to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability within the Treatment and Custom Pumps business.• Led the implementation of Lean Management programs and projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence.• Accountable for aligning operations with customer needs, ensuring high-quality products and services while maximizing customer value and satisfaction.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute business growth plans, capital planning, and budgeting activities, ensuring operational needs and customer service levels are met.

Education

• Kent State University

  MBA, International Business

• Youngstown State University

  BE, Materials Engineering

Skills

• Fmea
• Quality Management
• 5s
• Tpm
• Business Turn-Arounds
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Lean Transformation
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Tqm
• Apqp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• P&L Ownership
• Strategy
• Jit
• Culture Change
• Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Lean Enterprise Implementation
• Operations Management
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Spc
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Iso Standards
• Iso 9000
• Toyota Production System
• Kanban
• Strategic Planning