Payton Poole
Dynamic Operational Excellence Professional | Continuous Improvement | Master Black Belt | Statistical Analysis | Productivity Enhancement | Change Management | Risk Management | Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Role
- Chief Scientist - Senior Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt at BAE Systems, Inc.
- Location
- Nashua, NH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Payton Poole
With over 29 years of experience in operational excellence, I have driven improvements across multiple industries, proving the power of commitment to the principles of continuous improvement. I have optimized processes, enhanced product quality and design, provided cost savings, and developed cultures where everyone, everywhere, every day bring value. My career path has taken me down multiple roads, developing into a recognized expert in Lean, Six Sigma, Leadership Development, and project portfolio facilitation. I have served in multiple roles ranging from production management to quality engineering, from process safety management to process improvement. I have managed $20M process improvement portfolios and led the placement of CI culture across business enterprises. I am a strong leader of improvement projects, whether the improvements are in operation or transactional areas. My success is built upon years of hands-on experience in quality control, project facilitation, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, which have consistently delivered measurable benefits, including 50% reduction in off-grade materials and 75% reduction in product cycle times. My background also includes expertise across multiple industries from coatings to plastics to wood products and across multiple business segments, honed during my tenure with industry leaders such as Smurfit Westrock (previously WestRock), Armstrong Flooring, Masonite, Nova Chemicals and Valspar. These experiences, combined with a strong educational foundation with a Ph.D. in Polymer Science along with an MBA, have equipped me with a unique blend of technical and strategic insight. I am passionate about leveraging these skills to drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and deliver sustainable growth in the any industry. Expertise in: Operational Excellence | Continuous Improvement | Lean Six Sigma | Lean Manufacturing |Statistical Analysis | Productivity Enhancement | Change Management | Risk Management | Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)| Minitab | Design of Experiments | Quantum XL | Design for Six Sigma | Innovation
Experience
Chief Scientist - Senior Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Apr 2025 — Present · Merrimack, NH, US
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., Polymer Science
1989 — 1996
BMGI
Innovation
2014
The University of Southern Mississippi
MBA, Business Administration
2007 — 2010
Louisiana College
B.S., Biology / Chemistry
1985 — 1989
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