Stephen Smiley

About Stephen Smiley

CAREER SUMMARY• Strategic Governance: Advisory Boards, Boards of Directors• M&A and Joint Ventures• Vision Strategic Planning and Deployment• Multi-Site Domestic and International Responsibilities• Domestic and International Business Development• Business and Organizational Transformation• Global Procurement Strategies• Business Mentoring• Executive Coaching• Culture Change• Lean Transformation• Lean Product DevelopmentA seasoned Executive Leader specializing in visionary strategy development and practical implementation, driving success across organizations. With a robust background in international, multi-facility operations, guiding teams toward operational excellence and strategic alignment. Leadership experience extends across various industries, including Heavy Equipment, Consumer Products, and Aerospace.Known for expertise in Business and Lean Transformation with Organizational Development, consistently transforming processes to enhance performance and cultivate leadership capabilities, all while exceeding customer expectations. A focus on building robust infrastructure is key to ensuring sustained organizational success.A trailblazer in organizational culture transformation, leads high-performance teams and nurtures leadership while implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). His approach incorporates smart metrics and fosters collaborative relationships with stakeholders, driving transformational initiatives. With a proven track record of tangible results and a strong commitment to organizational excellence, Stephen is poised to be your partner in achieving transformative change for your organization.

Experience

1. Sr Consultant, Business Transformation Service Line Leader

   Wmep Manufacturing Solutions

   Apr 2018 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership’s mission is to elevate Wisconsin manufacturing to be the best in the world. A nonprofit organization providing consulting services to Wisconsin manufacturers, WMEP seeks to improve manufacturing capacities of regional businesses. WMEP helps organizations with operational excellence, business planning and growth initiatives including: • Growth Initiatives – Vision, mission and strategy development/deployment• Financial Health – Review and improvement of financial performance • Expor Tech – Creation of an International Business plan for business growth• Human Capital – Leadership development and employee retention to improve performance • Sustainability – Reduction of costs, environmental impact, and improvement of community engagement• Quality Certification – Gap analysis, audits and assistance in industry certifications • Lean Enterprise and Six Sigma - Increase in efficiency and cost reduction

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

  1980 — 1985

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  1988 — 1990

• Gateway Technical College

  CNC Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Development
• Six Sigma
• Management
• Project Management
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Customer Service
• 5s
• Process Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• Kaizen