David Roberts

About David Roberts

I have 17 years of experience managing results-oriented projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methods, including experience in continuous improvement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, and project management. My recent work in category management has been focused in cost reduction, new product introduction, procurement, and supply chain with international experience working with diverse teams. Additional core competencies include:APICS CPIM, Sourcing Strategy, Category Management, Supplier Development and Performance Improvement, Project Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Performance Management/ Project Management, Lean Methodology, Cost Reduction, Change Management

Experience

1. Global Category Manager

   Waters Corporation

   Jul 2021 — Present

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Kanban
• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Sourcing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Machining
• Kaizen
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Apqp
• Supplier Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Project Management
• Manufacturing Operations
• Operations Management
• Spc
• Value Stream Mapping
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Process Improvement
• Design for Manufacturing
• Cost Reduction
• Ppap
• Dmaic
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Fmea
• Six Sigma
• Product Development