Stefano Relli

About Stefano Relli

I am a Business Operations professional with extensive experience in operations, high level quality, productivity improvement, Lean tools and methods in-depth knowledge and implementation, effective problem solving, solid operations excellence systems deployment and strong ability in internal consulting. I have expertise with high volume operations, fulfillment operations and made to order, high product mix production processes. I am able to coordinate multiple sites and processes in a company, ensure a high level of performance, and make improvements to existing processes. I have the proven ability to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from executives to front line personnel. I am a solutions oriented M.B.A. with an eye toward operational results and customer driven satisfaction.My additional expertise includes: Process Analysis, Facilitation, Project Management, Lean Tools & Methods, Operations Excellence, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Change Management, Training Development and Delivery, Cross-Functional Leadership, Team building, Operations management, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Transformation, Communication, Fluent in Spanish & Italian, Multi-cultural management, Lean Master Black Belt.See my participation in the Operations Science Institute podcast by using this link: https://lnkd.in/gVHJKAs9I can be reached via email at r••••••••@gmail.com or on my cell phone at (21••••••11.

Experience

1. Director of Continuous Improvement

   Hoya Vision Care

   May 2024 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts across multiple prescription eyewear manufacturing locations. Serve as a thought leader to enhance operational efficiency, execution, and quality in made to order manufacturing operations. Initiate and lead focused quality improvement to ensure customer satisfaction and attainment of business objectives. Drive Lean initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce cost, and improve operational efficiency. Apply advanced analytics and project management expertise to optimize end-to-end supply chain processes. • Established team-based quality improvement in operations that delivered an increase in overall yield from 82% to 94%.• Analyzed operations workflows and implemented process improvements that led to a 10% increase in productivity and reduced lead time by 25%.

Education

• Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

• Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Chemical Engineering

Skills

• Toyota Production System
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• Smed
• Process Improvement
• Fmea
• Materials Management
• Mrp
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Spc
• Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Operations Management
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• 5s
• Tpm
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Knowledge Sharing
• Manufacturing Operations
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Supplier Quality
• Training
• R&D
• Lean Transformation
• Quality System
• Green Belt
• Process Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management
• Iso