Kora Sanchez

About Kora Sanchez

Accomplished and purpose-driven professional with a focus on enabling companies to achieve long-term sustainable growth and increased profitability through lean thinking and systematic improvement. I specialize in people development, process improvement, and customer focus, with international experience in customized Lean/Toyota Way business transformations. Fluent in English and Spanish. With a diverse background, I\'ve worked with global industry leaders across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia in various sectors, including Electronics, Sporting Goods, Electrical Enclosures, Shoes, Clothing, Windows & Doors, Maintenance and Service, Lifts, Ceramics, Medical Devices, Automotive, Construction, and Aerospace. My areas of expertise include Senior Management, Operational Excellence, Leadership, Coaching, Lean Six Sigma, Policy Deployment, Organizational Alignment, KPI Alignment, Change Management, Value Stream Optimization, Problem Solving, Lean Tools, Kaizen, Daily Performance Management, and People Development. I\'ve had the privilege of facilitating multiple international workshops and seminars, including the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Institute, Purdue University, Monterrey Institute of Technology ITESM, CETYS University, Super Seminar The Answer Super Seminar, RenewU, WorldWorks Inc, WorldWorks Mexico, ChileWorks, Lifespring Colombia, and Life Abundance Taipei. In addition, I\'ve contributed to the field through publications such as \'Conversaciones de Poder: Creando la Visión de Mi Mundo\'(2012), Gente Bonita Magazine, La Revista Binacional, and as a co-host on KDHK TV. Beyond my professional pursuits, I\'m an active member of my community, serving as a Keynote Speaker for the Mexico Boys and Girls Club, Dame of CPRDNDM Mexico (supporting children with special needs), Speaker for D.A.R.E Mexicali, Mentor in SD2, and Dame of OOSJ. I\'m passionate about driving positive change in both business and society.

Experience

1. Director, Carlisle Operating System

   Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies

   Oct 2023 — Present

Education

• Wharton Executive Education

  Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership

• CETYS Universidad

  Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering

  1993 — 1997

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering

  1996 — 1997