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Cynthia Baricos

Cynthia Baricos

VP of Operations
2500 East Wood Place Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Accomplished Business leader with a proven track record of achieving business results across the value chain to achieve EBITDA growth. Holds Six Sigma Black and Green Belt Certifications, Data Analytics certification and multiple patents demonstrating advanced project management skills and an innovative analytical mindset. Results-oriented individual adept at fostering cross-functional team collaboration in support of organizational mission, vision and values. Implemented innovative Business Intelligence initiatives, achieving significant cost reductions and quality improvements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage, lead and develop teams.

Work History

Operations VP

Sheboygan Paint Company
01.2021 - Current


  • Promoted from Technical Director, to VP of R&D, to VP of Operations in less than 3 years.
  • Lead R&D team to first patent in 100 year company history and introduced radiation cure technology.
  • Lead business through first M&A in 20+ years.
  • Implemented product postponement strategy to step change organization to edge of efficiency frontier cutting labor and lead time by >50% and reducing working capital.
  • Created custom dashboards with Power BI to report manufacturing KPIs.
  • Created Cost of Poor Quality reduction program to identify sources of inefficiency and waste to optimize business performance.


Technical Director

Sherwin Williams Co
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Spearheaded implementation of new Business Intelligence initiatives to identify opportunities to reduce cost of goods and improve quality performance, program replicated across global business units.
  • Worked cross functionally to align sales, marketing, operations, quality and laboratory resources to execute new product introduction for 400M NA business.
  • Led and directed regional labs on best practice alignment to improve development efficiencies and standardize quality and transfer technologies across global business units.

Various - Global Microbiology Manager

Valspar
03.2006 - 03.2015
  • Worked in various R&D and quality roles ending with responsibility for 3 labs in US, APAC and EU to manage all waterborne manufacturing industrial hygiene quality.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in cost savings on raw materials without compromising quality.
  • Championed process improvements that led to reduced waste generation, aligning with corporate sustainability goals.

Education

EMBA -

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bradley University
Peoria, United States

Skills

  • Experienced at defining and implementing business strategy
  • Strong People Leader
  • Global Experience
  • Quality Control, Six Sigma, ISO 9001
  • Advanced Analytics Skills
  • Multiple Patent Holder
  • R and Python coding experience
  • Process mapping

Certification

  • Data Analytics Certificate - Northwestern University
  • Project Management Certificate
  • Six Sigma Green Belt for Process Improvement
  • Six Sigma Black Belt for Product Development

Timeline

Operations VP

Sheboygan Paint Company
01.2021 - Current

Technical Director

Sherwin Williams Co
01.2015 - 01.2021

Various - Global Microbiology Manager

Valspar
03.2006 - 03.2015

EMBA -

Marquette University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Bradley University

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