Richard Wilson
Senior Leader, Quality & Continuous Improvement | Fixing Broken Manufacturing Systems | Multi-Plant Operations | ISO, Lean Six Sigma
- Role
- Continuous Improvement Leader at PlayPower, Inc.
- Location
- Springfield, MO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Wilson
Quality and Continuous Improvement leader with 15+ years of experience driving measurable results in manufacturing, chemicals, food production, and packaging environments.Proven record of reducing scrap, stabilizing quality systems, resolving customer complaints, and leading high-performing teams through audits, change, and operational pressure.Strengths include ISO and SQF compliance, Lean Six Sigma execution, root cause discipline, and hands-on plant leadership.
Experience
Continuous Improvement Leader
Mar 2026 — Present · Springfield-Branson, MO, US
Leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce scrap and rework, and stabilize manufacturing processes. Identifies process inefficiencies, conducts root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions that improve operational performance. Works cross-functionally with production, quality, and leadership teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen process reliability and support cost reduction.
Education
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
BS, Chemistry
1991 — 1995
Missouri University of Science and Technology
MS, Engineering Management
2009 — 2011
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Engineering Management
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