Data Science
James Graglia
LSS Black Belt + Process Engineer
Wilsonville,OR
Summary
Enthusiastic Lean Six Sigma Black Belt eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Project Management and training in Lean Methodology. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Health Case Industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Training Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
Portland, OR
04.2019 - Current
- Assessed company technical training needs and founded Learning & Development department implementing a continuous education program for more than 350 employees across 11 locations.
- Develops career progression and advancement roadmap connected to employee learning and technical certifications.
- Curated company-wide training Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for stakeholder review, quarterly.
- Drives departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing to enterprise targets.
- Coordinating ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members. Facilitates training workshops on lean methodology including but not limited to: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and waste identification.
- Curates and delivers product curriculum for external customers and distributor network.
- Continually innovating training delivery methods. Recently proposed the use of live streaming for technical demonstrations for our field service technicians.
- Writes, produces, edits, and delivers in-house training content.
- Develops, mentors, and coaches corporate instructors and field trainers on training techniques and methodology.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
Portland, OR
12.2018 - Current
- Led project team to develop process changes within our company's proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software decreasing Bill of Material (BoM) defect rate by 98% and process time by 137%.
- Facilitating improvement projects with 2 engineering departments effecting 5 separate product lines. The project team has measured an increase of on-time delivery (OTD) by 35%, first-pass yield improvement by 42%, and overall cycle time decrease of 18%.
- Mentors executive staff on Lean Methodology, practices, and resources. Coaches executives on leadership, team building, and active communication.
- Develops, measures, and analyzes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all business units. Works with process owners to set organizational goals and reports project updates to key stakeholders.
- Adheres to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Builds project charters, communication plans, stakeholder analysis, and value stream maps.
Assistant Service Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
Portland, OR
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Spearheaded scheduling process changes throughout all service departments, automating communication between the back office and the field.
- Lead department of 20 employees performing factory service and field repairs on industrial air compressors. Worked with process owners to understand, measure, and improve existing administrative processes. Reducing process throughput by 54% while in the position.
- Identified waste within our organization's warranty process. Trained process owners on lean methodology during Kaizen workshops increasing warranty cost reimbursements by 35%.
- Created, piloted, measured, and implemented standardized work processes across 11 branch service departments. This resulted in the decrease of missed services by 45%, increase of gross profits by 22%, and the increase of work volume by 18% year over year.
Department Manager
USS Alexandria SSN 757
San Diego, CA
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Led department of 45 Sailors and Officers operating the ship's combat systems onboard a Los Angeles Class Nuclear Submarine.
- Managed 2 major system overhaul projects, 12 minor industrial maintenance periods coordinating with external contractors, across multiple internal departments, and reporting project status and milestones to executive stakeholders.
- Oversaw departmental and divisional training on technical information, operational procedures, and process improvement. This resulted in 68% advancement rate across the department.
Regional Manager
Commander Submarine Group Nine
Bangor, WA
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Oversaw strategic operations of 18 submarine crews, measuring, analyzing, and reporting improvements to executive stakeholders.
- Hand-selected by panel of Commanders (O5) and Captains (O6) to serve on admiral staff.
- Mentored and coached submarine crews on change management, process improvement, and operational best practices.
- Wrote operational and administrative policy for all submarine crews assigned to the Admirals area of responsibility (AOR).
- Hand-selected to panel, writing policy and protocols for the Enlisted Women on Submarines program. This program dramatically changed the Navy, allowing women to serve on submarines for the first time in history.
- Hand-selected to revise, update, and write advancement exams for enlisted Sailors.
Divisional Manager
USS Hampton (SSN 767)
San Diego, CA
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Oversaw procedural and operational changes by mentoring and coaching process owners.
- Facilitated procedural, operational, and technical training for process owners resulting in an 80% advancement rate within my division.
- Managed 1 major industrial overhaul project coordinating with external contractors, across internal departments, and reporting key milestones to executive management. Completed overhaul 6 weeks ahead of schedule and 10% under budget.
- Identified as top subject matter expert in my field by Commander, Submarine Pacific during 3 major shipboard inspections.
- Managed administrative and compliance programs identified as the example by Commander, Submarine Squadron Eleven. Coached and mentored fellow Chief Petty Officers within my field improving technical compliance by 60% across the squadron.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Analytics
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN 05.2021 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN 09.2018 - 03.2019
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, IN 05.2018 - 08.2018
Skills
Public speaking
Leadership training
Process evaluation and enhancement
Teambuilding
Power BI Software Proficiency
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Power Apps Software Proficiency
SmartSheets Software Proficiency
MS Office
Planning and Coordination
Data organization
Affiliations
- American Legion
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Interests
Social Justice
Photography
I received my first camera at the ago of 10 and have been in love with the medium ever since. I have been fortunate to work with Nike and Biketown on various projects highlighting Veterans in our community.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Analytics
Purdue University - North Central
05.2021 - Current
Corporate Training Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
04.2019 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
12.2018 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Purdue University - North Central
09.2018 - 03.2019
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Purdue University - North Central
05.2018 - 08.2018
Assistant Service Manager
Rogers Machinery Company, INC
09.2017 - 04.2019
Department Manager
USS Alexandria SSN 757
08.2015 - 08.2017
Regional Manager
Commander Submarine Group Nine
11.2012 - 08.2015
Divisional Manager
USS Hampton (SSN 767)
02.2010 - 10.2012