Paul Bryant

About Paul Bryant

Results-driven Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager. Change Management ~ Process Excellence ~ Strategic Planning ~ Business TransformationOver 22 years of experience in several industries improving productivity and reducing costs. Facilitated, managed and closed over $40 million in continuous improvement projects.Visionary and innovative leader with an exceptional record of success maximizing profitability through driving large-scale process improvement initiatives. Personable and results-driven change agent with expertise in both the strategic planning and tactical execution of business solutions. Consistently exceeds expectations in delivering strategic solutions to meet complex business needs, leading over 200 successful Kaizen events and over 60 DMAIC events. Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a proven ability to build consensus among all levels of internal and external stakeholders within a highly-matrixed environment. Knowledgeable in Portuguese and Spanish languages.Specialties: Operational Excellence, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), Cost Reduction, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, Metrics Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Training, and Certified RABQSA SAE ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100 Rev B Lead Auditor, Statistics, Shingo Prize Model

Experience

1. Director

   Accordion

   Feb 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Paul Bryant is a seasoned Consulting Professional with over 32 years of experience in the Industry and Big 5 Consulting. He holds the prestigious title of Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CLSSMBB) and has successfully trained more than 100 lean leaders, conducted over 278 kaizen events, and completed over 85 six sigma projects. Additionally, Paul has facilitated more than 50 Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops, resulting in a remarkable $105.2M in cost savings for his clients.Paul earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and leverages his problem-solving skills in every client engagement to streamline operations and drive profit improvement.During his tenure as the Quality Senior Manager at a tooling company, Paul spearheaded projects that led to $7.8M in process improvements and cost savings.Some of Paul\'s notable Quality Improvement Projects include- Achieving a 71.2% reduction in burr defects on a medical device (bone drill), resulting in savings of over $2.2M- Reducing variation in ½” foam from a supplier, leading to cost savings exceeding $200K- Implementing Mistake Proofing techniques to eliminate upside-down gold-plated connectors for an Aerospace vendor, resulting in $425K in cost savings- Extending the life of router bits by 210% through adjustments in router bit specs and settings, saving $372K- Decreasing electrical wiring defects (shorting) by 72% through strategic changes in bearings, shafts, and brake settings, resulting in a 280% increase in Cpk from 0.5 to 1.9Paul\'s track record of delivering tangible results through his expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to drive operational excellence and cost savings.

Education

• Clemson University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead Auditor
• Spc Charts
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Program Management
• Mistake Proofing
• Process Excellence
• Pdca
• Standard Work
• Vave
• 5s
• Tpm
• Kappa Testing (Attributes)
• Manufacturing
• Process Mapping
• Management
• Green Belt
• Project Portfolio Management
• Lean Sigma
• Business Process Mapping
• Strategy Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• As9100
• Toyota Production System
• Lean Initiatives
• Risk Management
• Strategy
• Project Management
• Oracle Agile Plm
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Leadership Standard Work
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence