Joe Dapollonio

About Joe Dapollonio

A versatile leader who is able to utilize over 20 years of experience in Lean and operational effectiveness to drive sustainable change and continuous improvement. Significant experience in Lean Executive Coaching which has resulted in organizational changes that foster a learning culture aimed at problem solving and value stream process optimization. Experienced in multi-cultural operations, developing and executing strategy to improve productivity, quality and profitability through transforming processes using lean thinking and employee engagement. Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and lead large scale programs as effectively as small scale initiatives and projects. Always striving to learn and engage others to do the same. Experienced change agent who can lead by influence as effectively as with positional responsibility.Certifications:Six Sigma Black Belt (GE)Lean Black Belt (Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management)- MaerskLean Leader (Maersk and Ingersoll Rand)Lean and Problem Solving Master Trainer (Ingersoll Rand)Core competencies: Lean transformation Lean Leader in Manufacturing and Services Executive Coaching Value Stream Optimization Change Management Operations P&L Operational ExcellencePlease contact me at \"j••••••••@gmail.com\"Conference presentations:Lean Coaching Summit (Sponsored by LEI and Lean Frontiers) – 2012; Coaching “In” Problem SolvingAME Annual Conference – 2015; Applying a Lean Transformational Approach to a Transactional ProcessASQ Annual Quality Conference of the Carolinas – 2016; Transactional Lean and Servant LeadershipAME Champions Club Leadership Conference – AUG 2017; Creating a Lean Culture through Leadership Behavior; OPEX Business Transformation World Summit - JAN 2019; Lean Transformation FrameworkLean Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Lean Leader, Visual Management, Lean Daily Management, Hoshin Planning

Experience

1. Senior Director, Continuous Improvement

   Barry-Wehmiller

   Jun 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), General Engineering

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Masters of Science, Management

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Operating Budgets
• Business Process
• Six Thinking Hats
• Lean Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Toyota Production System
• Change Management
• Lean Transformation
• Six Sigma
• Policy Deployment
• Operations Management
• Cost Control
• Supply Chain
• Operational Excellence
• Process Excellence
• Leadership
• Transportation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Operating Systems
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Executive Coaching
• Lean Thinking
• Strategic Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Lean Services