Results oriented professional equipped with over 19 years of process improvement related success. Astute comprehension of business, financial, and customer service matters with an uncanny ability to identify, develop, and implement business solutions. Trusted leader of diverse cross-functional teams and highly regarded as a key resource, critical thinker, and out-of-the-box problem solver. Strong understanding of the relationship between process improvement initiatives and strategic business interests with a P&L mindset to drive multimillion-dollar per annum savings.

Process Control Manager @ Responsible for implementing Lean Principles throughout the company. From January 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Fort WorthInventory Control & Production Manager @ Using a turnaround mindset, imlemented lean principles in the areas of distribution center management, warehouse management, Inventory control, project management, warehouse layouts. From July 2012 to Present (3 years 2 months) Fort WorthOwner @ Awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the City of Dallas two years in a row (2010 & 2011) and back to back winner (2011 & 2010) of the city of Dallas Trinity River Project photo contest. Photos on display in the Latino Cultural Center of Dallas and Dallas Museum of Nature and Science at Fair Park. From January 2010 to June 2012 (2 years 6 months) DFWContinuous Improvement Manager @ Accountable for the strategic direction and daily leadership of implementing the Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing Program. Responsible for the management of multiple projects to improve the entire manufacturing process while reducing costs. Charged to increase capacity/yield while minimizing cost/waste. MAJOR INFLUENCES: - Reduced product waste generation from 92% yield to over 98% yield, saving $1.2 million annually in material waste by optimizing manufacturing processes as well as instituting controls and accountability. - Led project that increased production yield from 94% to 97%, resulting in annualized savings of over $500,000. This was achieved through better management of materials by using Kanban methods and SMED for press setup improvement. - Decreased operating costs nearly $400,000 annually by reevaluating all processes, resources, suppliers, and vendors through Value Streaming all company activities. - Led project that reduced tablet waste in the bottling line from 2.15% to .8%, resulting in annualized savings of over $70,000. This was achieved through better management of materials by using Kanban methods and proper cleaning/maintenance of the bottle filler. - Implemented Overall Equipment Efficiencies (OEE) usage in several production lines resulting in increasing OEE average from 32% to 83%. - Created an organized, clean, safe, and high-performance workplace by implementing 5S throughout the plant. - Established strong trust among all operators, department managers, and stakeholders. - Created a culture of buy-in from all managers and operators while also ensuring each individual took ownership in their processes. From August 2006 to December 2009 (3 years 5 months) Fort Worth, TXIndependent Consultant @ While earning an MBA, contracted with the following start-ups and Fortune 500 companies (Nokia, Allstate, Ameritrade, Genuity, and MDi) performing various consulting projects and management functions: MDI – IT Manager Managed the IT department of start-up promotional products company. Ameritrade – Call Center Manager Managed the transition of Datek customer service calls to Ameritrade. Liaison for key customers to ensure complete satisfaction during the Ameritrade/Datek merger. Instrumental in the creation of new online tools and features that increased customer retention during the transition. Genuity – Manager Engaged to put a failing project back on track. Created valuable business relationships with stakeholders, motivated stakeholders to commit to the project and reposition it within scope, and timely completed the project within the $2 million allotted budget. Allstate – Network Manager Managed helpdesk and desktop IT support for over 3,500 users. Nokia Mobile Phones – Networks Systems Manager Rapidly became the key resource for implementing process improvement procedures. Heavily relied upon by colleagues and executives for direction and assistance in minimizing repeat occurrences of computer system downtime. Trained colleagues how to systematically and methodically resolve computer related problems that would arise during their shift. From 1999 to 2006 (7 years) DFW

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies @ Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business From 1999 to 2002 Business, Administration @ University of Oklahoma Chris Groden MBA, PMP is skilled in: Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Project Management, Change Management, Black Belt, Value Stream Mapping, Strategic Planning, 5S, Manufacturing, ISO, GMP, Quality Assurance, JIT, Start-ups, Budgets, Operational Excellence, SMED, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Kanban, Team Building, TQM, Quality System, Business Process..., Product Development, Leadership, Project Planning, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering