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Brandon Lindsey

Summary

A highly motivated and creative leader with a proven track record of driving safety, quality, cost, and productivity improvements. Possessing the better half of a decade of leadership experience, including expertise in Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and team management. Demonstrated ability to deliver business results, lead cultural change, and build high-performing teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Excellence Leader

WestRock
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team of 5 Lean Six Sigma Black Belts through rapid improvement projects to achieve company-wide goals.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, leading to enhanced efficiency and cost savings across various plants.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through transition periods while maintaining morale and engagement levels.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Printpack, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed a cross-functional team of 3 employees, driving collaboration and achieving project milestones
  • Helped develop and deploy Printpack's Operational Excellence system.
  • Increased employee productivity by leading training initiatives on lean methodologies and best practices.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization, fostering a focus on innovation and excellence.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting progress towards objectives and areas requiring further attention.

Environmental Manager

Milliken & Company
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw the daily operation of an industrial-activated sludge Waste Treatment Process, managing a team of 1 supervisor and 5 operators
  • Coordinated with external consultants on environmental impact studies, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting for informed decision making.
  • Enhanced environmental awareness among employees through regular training sessions and workshops.
  • Managed hazardous materials inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures were followed consistently.

Production Engineer

Milliken & Company
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw Safety, Quality, and productivity in two departments and managed a team of 4 supervisors and 65 machine operators
  • Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
  • Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and increased employee retention rates.
  • Assisted in the design of custom manufacturing equipment, improving overall functionality and ease of use.
  • Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
05.2017

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Project Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Delegation and Empowerment
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Expense Control
  • Effective Communication
  • Change Management
  • Operations Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Minitab

Websites

Timeline

Operational Excellence Leader

WestRock
08.2022 - Current

Continuous Improvement Manager

Printpack, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2022

Environmental Manager

Milliken & Company
12.2018 - 05.2020

Production Engineer

Milliken & Company
07.2017 - 12.2018

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of South Carolina - Aiken

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

The University of Alabama

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