Paul Scherwinski

About Paul Scherwinski

I am a well-rounded, experienced professional who has successfully held roles in people leadership (technical and non-technical staff), cross-functional transformation teams, operational excellence, business development and manufacturing. I have a proven track record of process improvement that achieved substantial cost savings. I hold an MBA and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.Within the chaos, numerous meetings, and daily grind, my team comes first. I lead with high integrity, trust, empathy, and honesty. I consider myself a mentor and a coach while letting staff do their work. I value their opinions and work to remove bottlenecks and roadblocks to help them become more efficient. I will deal with poor performers using progressive discipline but only after other options have been exhausted. My passion for process improvement does not stop at the boundaries of my team. I am adaptable and always willing to jump in and help the organization move forward. While proficient with tactical details, I do not lose sight of the big picture.Key Skills:• Proven track record managing the workload of direct reports and cross functional teams to improve processes and align strategic processes with daily operations• Collaborative leader with a strong business acumen and business savvy and can work effectively and efficiently with all areas of the business• Exceptional communicator, adept at simplifying complex ideas and strategies to all audiences• Experienced leader who can build high-performing teams and encourage innovation while setting SMART goals and KPIs.Key Accomplishments:• Streamlined Operations and eliminated outdated processes resulting in cost reduction of $600k per year. Earned Mark of Excellence Award• Improved team productivity by 17% using self-created Power BI dashboard• Reduced catalog size by 59% by optimizing content and removing redundant and obsolete services. • Manufacturing: experience working in printed circuit board assembly plant. Rotational assignments included complete manufacturing life cycle from initial receiving, manufacturing, quality assurance and final shipping. I am dedicated to leveraging my background to create value, using strong communication to inspire teamwork and positively impact how work gets done. I\'m eager to connect with professionals to explore how we can bring these results to your organization.

Experience

1. Sr Process Improvement Manager

   Johnson Controls

   Mar 2025 — Present · Glendale, WI, US

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelors

• Washington State University Vancouver

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Ul
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Product Certification
• Program Management
• Operations Management
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Lean Sigma Black Belt
• Management
• Product Development
• Change Management
• Key Account Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Engineering Management
• Process Improvement
• Training