William Judge

About William Judge

With over 25 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, I am a results-driven executive who leads with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for operational excellence. I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Six Sigma Black Belt, with expertise in implementing lean methodologies, driving cost optimization, and enhancing customer satisfaction.Strengths in implementing cross-functional teams to drive significant improvements to all areas of value stream, from order receipt to product delivery. I work to support the company\'s sustainability strategy, aligning continuous improvement initiatives with environmental, social, and economic goals. My mission is to empower my team and partners to deliver high-quality products and services that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Solaris Paper, Inc

   Dec 2024 — Present · US

   In my role as Vice President of Production at Solaris Paper, I have the pleasure of working with a brilliant team to drive success and innovation in our manufacturing processes. By implementing new production strategies and collaborating with various departments, we’ve been able to substantially increase productivity and achieve significant cost savings. It has been a rewarding experience to see the impact of the team’s efforts on the company\'s overall performance. Honored to be part of it!

Education

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master of Science - MS, Business Management

• Upsala College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry

• Upsala College

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Process Engineering
• Scheduling
• Forecasting
• Procurement
• S&Op
• Strategic Planning
• Multi Site Operations
• Regulatory Compiance
• New Business Development
• New Product Development ( Npd)
• Logistics & Distribution
• Finance & Budgeting
• Organizational Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Sigma
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Change Management
• Purchasing
• Vendor Management
• Inventory Management
• Income Statement
• Manufacturing Operations
• Program Management
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Product Management
• Kaizen
• Quality Assurance
• Process Scheduler
• Materials Management
• Customer Service