Charles Carlton

• Trained clients in Lean Manufacturing, enabling process improvements and development of robust production systems.

Assisted clients in process improvement initiatives, contributing to development of efficient production systems.

• Provided specialized consulting services to clients in medical device, automotive, and construction fields, enhancing operational effectiveness.

• Trained medical device company in lean principles, establishing a foundation that resulted in a 90% reduction in backorders.
• Collaborated with automotive parts supplier to enhance quality control processes, achieving annual cost savings of 2 million.
• Led lean training and consulting initiatives for Jacksonville Lean Consortium, enhancing member capabilities in lean methodologies.

• Led operations in defense company specializing in polymer ammunition and next-generation weapon systems.
• Developed company strategy deployment and cascading KPI process to align organizational goals with performance metrics.
• Revamped the Quality System to meet all ISO 9001 2015 standards and passed with zero findings or opportunities.
• Increased average monthly completed rounds by 22%, enhancing operational throughput.
• Improved first pass yields of equipment by 40%.

• Led lean training and partnered with contract manufacturer to double capacity in Swiss machining.
• Collaborated with operational team in machine shop to enhance first pass yield by 22%.
• Guided clients in developing personalized coaching plans for professional growth.
• Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills.
• Analyzed client needs to tailor coaching strategies effectively.

• Improved EBITDA by 30% by reducing inventory and standard cost.
• Managed operations, supply chain, distribution, customer service, design transfer, and engineering to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Led project to increase inventory turns, resulting in a 12-million-dollar reduction in inventory.
• Developed and implemented a pull system with key distributors to reduce inventory and shipping costs.
• Shortened lead time with key suppliers by educating and facilitating kaizen events.
• Decreased changeovers in the machine shop by 85%.
• Insourced low-volume, high-cost parts to cut expenses while outsourcing high-volume components.
• Implemented strategic deployment, KPI alignment, and balanced scorecard to align performance metrics with company goals.

• Led the Continuous Improvement initiatives for the entire oil and gas division.
• Trained leaders and operators in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Designed and implemented corporate problem-solving and Lean Six Sigma training to improve operational capabilities.
• Facilitated support for operations in mining, construction, and industrial product manufacturing to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributed to development of balanced scorecard process to enhance strategic performance measurement.

• Led lean consulting initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency for client organizations.
• Developed and delivered workshops and training courses to enhance client capabilities in Six Sigma methodologies.
• Led consulting efforts for UL consulting group startup, establishing foundational processes and client engagement strategies.
• Consultant for several UL clients.

• Led the team that transformed the repair center from a cost center to a profit center.
• Oversaw the P&L for the entire value stream.
• Directed efforts across Capital Repair and New Product value streams to optimize processes.
• Improved meantime to failure for Capital products by 64%.
• Reduced the lead time for customer repairs from 20 days to an average of 2 days.
• Supported 20% company growth without adding headcount.
• Led projects and mentored seven Medtronic facilities to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Facilitated kaizen events and project teams to address critical issues across the sector.
• Developed facilitator and leadership training programs to elevate team capabilities.
• Oversaw the management of new, refurbished, and repaired products.