Lean Six Sigma News

• Manex Adds Veteran Lean Expert to Executive Team

  May 22, 2018: “Walt [Tarpley]’s experience in operational leadership for clients of all sizes across multiple industries makes him an ideal addition to our team,” said Manex President & CEO Gene Russell.

• Calero Software Adds Seasoned Executive Shelley Samoray

  May 22, 2018: “This is a critical role that drives the success of each and every implementation, as well as a focus on continuous improvement of the high client satisfaction rates that Calero has built an industry reputation around,” said Chris Jurasek, President and CEO of Calero.

• Linetec Adds Three Associates to Growing Team

  May 21, 2018: Brandon Slowiak is responsible for leading the company’s Lean initiatives and continuous improvement training and activities, inspiring a culture of continuous improvement, and driving results through ongoing process improvements.

• Calhoun Offering Free Boot Camps in Manufacturing and Construction

  May 21, 2018: The Alabama Advanced Manufacturing Certification boot camp is a 10-week program on the manufacturing processes and production, safety, maintenance awareness, and Lean manufacturing principles.

• Dorchester Co. Hosting Public Meeting for Lean Manufacturing Program

  May 21, 2018: Public Information Officer Tiffany Norton with Dorchester County states that they will be implementing the [Lean] program in support of existing industries to fill the labor pipeline with qualified applicants who lack manufacturing experience.

• WCU to host Six Sigma, Lean Improvement Principles Workshops

  May 21, 2018: Dr. Todd Creasy, DM, MBA, MSC and Juran Institute Certified Master Black Belt in Six Sigma; Lean Sensei, will serve as instructor for both workshops.

• Louisiana National Guard Identifies Waste-Reducing Strategies

  May 18, 2018: Sgt. Maj. David Mula’s project that certified him as a Black Belt saves the LANG over 500 man-hours and $370,000 in labor costs annually in meetings alone.

• OhioMeansJobs Offers Funds to Uptrain Employees

  May 18, 2018: OhioMeansJobs-Allen County has given Diamond Manufacturing in Bluffton $3,000 in funds to uptrain 10 current employees in Six Sigma.

• GE Increases Cell Culture Media Production Capacity

  May 16, 2018: The company is also running a major manufacturing transformation project in Logan using Brilliant Manufacturing, its software suite that combines Lean and advanced manufacturing with software analytics.

• Boston Engineering Names Paul O'Connor to Lead its Medical Practice

  May 16, 2018: Mr. O’Connor received a certificate in strategy and innovation from MIT, and certificates that include Design for Six Sigma and change management from the Acuity Institute.