Geoffrey Adelman

About Geoffrey Adelman

Lean Six Sigma expert/consultant transforming corporate clients\' operations to save millions of dollars annually* Rolls-Royce cross-functional continuous improvement leader since 2012* Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University- 20••••12 with a concentration Supply Chain Management and Marketing* Graduated Top of MBA Class* Beta Sigma Gamma, 2012* Developed new communication strategy for Walmart\'s direct import supply chain.* Bachelors of Science in Film and Television from Boston University- 20••••06* Worked as a Television News Producer for 4 years* Worked as an Independent Commercial Producer for 2 yearsSpecialties: Project Management & Implementation, Subcontractor/Supplier/Distributor Relations, Customer Relations, Labor Management, Communication Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Importing & Customs, Operations Management, Product Development and Engineering, and Branding and Identity

Experience

1. Director of Continuous Improvement

   Veranova

   Jan 2025 — Present · Devens, MA, US

   Develop and lead a continuous improvement program aligning with organizational goals and industry standards across multiple sites. Provide strategic oversight to ensure consistency, share best practices, and facilitate efficient resource use across Veranova.* Drive a culture of problem-solving and innovation by encouraging employee engagement in improvement activities and provide training and mentorship to develop a culture of continuous improvement.* Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using lean methodologies, Six Sigma principles, and other improvement methodologies.* Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment, gain support, and secure resources.* Collaborate with the site GM and cross-functional teams to execute continuous improvement projects to capture opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and improve overall operational performance.* Conduct data analysis and performance metrics tracking to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and identify areas for further optimization. Action staff to investigate areas of concern and follow-up to ensure priority corrective actions are initiated and completed.* Establish and maintain KPIs, performance dashboards, and reporting systems to monitor improvement effectiveness and drive accountability for results.* Working with the site GM, design and influence the reallocation of resources to better enable growth and productivity pipelines. Assign, direct, and coordinate efforts of matrixed subordinates and other company resources to effectively optimize resource allocation to achieve financial objectives.* Provide training and mentorship to team members using continuous improvement tools and methodologies through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.

Education

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  MBA, Supply Chain Management & Marketing

  2010 — 2012

• Boston University

  B.S., Film & Television

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Process Improvement
• Lean Thinking
• Project Management
• Management
• Lean Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Six Sigma
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Continuous Improvement