Todd Blackhurst

About Todd Blackhurst

I’m an operations and continuous improvement leader with experience transforming complex manufacturing, engineering, and business operations. As a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, I specialize in building scalable systems that elevate quality, accelerate delivery, reduce cost, and develop high‑performance cultures.I am highly skilled in leading cross‑functional teams across multi‑site and international footprints, driving results through influence, structured governance, and relationship‑based leadership rather than positional authority.My background spans enterprise ERP/MRP modernization, PMO governance, data‑driven KPI/OKR frameworks, ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, and rigorous Lean/Six Sigma execution. I’ve led multi‑site operations, built cross‑functional governance models, and delivered multi-million‑dollar performance gains in capacity, throughput, quality, and working capital.I’m energized by solving ambiguous operational challenges, simplifying complexity, and enabling teams to perform at their best. Whether optimizing global processes, integrating new technology, introducing automation, or mentoring emerging leaders, I bring a structured, analytical, and people‑centered approach.In addition to my technical background, I’m deeply committed to STEM and music education, serving for years as a volunteer educator, guest lecturer, and youth mentor.

Experience

1. Continuous Improvement Manager

   Pv Fluid Products

   Jan 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   I provide oversight to strategic initiatives by leading strategy sessions with the executive team and coaching project leads and process owners. I manage the Manufacturing Engineering team in driving production performance and optimizing ROI. I manage the Quality department to improve quality and apply ISO 9001:2015 standards.• Designed a custom leadership development curriculum through for 60 employees including executives, management, supervisors and front-line staff.• Led enterprise-wide projects to upgrade MRP software and integrate ERP systems, connecting regional processes to global operations.• Coached the quality team in driving defect rates from 8% to 2% for a production line.• Reduced the failure rate of a product to 0% through improvements in quality control processes.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor, Industrial Engineering

Skills

• Writing
• Mrp
• Production Planning
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Management
• Thought Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Analysis
• Presenter
• Supply Chain Management
• Listener
• Process Mapping
• Trend Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Spanish
• Manufacturing
• Training & Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Supply Chain
• Business Process Mapping
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Management
• 5s
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Kaizen
• Strategy
• Smed
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Cost Benefit
• Metrics
• Data Analysis
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Training
• Spc
• Capital Projects