Victor F.

About Victor F.

I’m a continuous improvement and operational excellence leader with 10+ years of experience driving transformation across regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical, and large‑scale supply chain environments. My work focuses on building efficient, compliant, and scalable processes that strengthen performance and empower teams. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I specialize in value stream mapping, kaizen facilitation, and data‑driven problem solving. During my time as a Process Improvement Manager at Amazon, I led a station‑reset Kaizen initiative that delivered $4M in cost avoidance, improving throughput and reducing operational waste across multiple sites. In a separate supply chain 5S project, I generated $20K in cost savings by redesigning workflows and eliminating non‑value‑added activity. At Novartis, I strengthened SOP governance, improved documentation accuracy, and enhanced audit readiness across global R&D operations reinforcing data integrity and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Across every role, I’ve built a reputation for coaching teams, leading organizational change, and developing management systems that sustain continuous improvement. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and experienced in applying Lean tools across manufacturing, healthcare, and regulated operations. I thrive in cross‑functional environments where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of the culture. My goal is simple: help organizations work smarter, faster, and better creating lasting impact for employees, customers, and the communities they serve.

Experience

1. Manager, Performance Excellence

   Novartis

   Jun 2025 — Present · East Hanover, NJ, US

Education

• Ocean County College

  Certificate, Paramedic

  2012 — 2013

• Kean University

  Bachelor's degree, Biology, General

  2008 — 2014