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Patricia Klepitch

Port Deposit,MD

Summary

Dynamic global leader with a strong focus on digital transformation and process optimization, achieving anticipated operating cost savings of 20%. Demonstrated expertise in spearheading digital initiatives and driving significant business process improvements. Skilled in organizational design and capable of formulating and executing strategies that align with enterprise goals while fostering collaboration and talent development.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Global Supply Chain Business Process Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and led a new global team of business process professionals to support SAP ERP digital transformation, resulting in a 20% increase in process efficiency
  • Implemented the APQC business process maturity framework, aligning with strategic priorities and enhancing business process lifecycle management
  • Defined and managed business process governance approach for business process hierarchy, processes, and standards
  • Supported global SAP deployment and business process transformation through comprehensive business process management capabilities, including requirements analysis, business process modeling, design, build, testing, and training

Global Digital Transformation Process, Data, and Portfolio Leadership

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Directed digital portfolio resource and fiscal forecasting
  • Spearheaded organizational design, role clarity, and deployment of Digital Business Process and Data Organization in support of Enterprise digital transformation
  • Instituted digital value framework for critical scoping decisions and business process performance monitoring
  • Implemented a flexible digital readiness framework for integrating change, governance, leadership, value, process, and data
  • Devised a reporting and analytics strategy

Enterprise Manufacturing Business Process Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Orchestrated global team of manufacturing execution business process and data stewards in Global deployment of Enterprise Manufacturing Execution System
  • Established Enterprise process and data discipline frameworks
  • Launched SCOR metrics for Enterprise reporting

Divisional Supply Chain Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw multi-supply chain functions including planning, procurement, and digital systems
  • Crafted and executed functional strategy in alignment with business strategy and organizational planning

Divisional Planning Business Systems Analyst & Divisional Digital Champion

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • Led major global ERP JDE/Enterprise 1 digital deployment initiatives and served as ERP divisional lead in the Enterprise ERP governance council
  • Developed people, processes, and systems solutions for demand, supply, and inventory planning

Manufacturing Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
Elkton, MD
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Supervised manufacturing associates, asset planning, budget planning, and operations execution

Education

B.S. - Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations Management

University of Delaware
01.1993

Skills

  • Digital system implementation expertise
  • Advanced understanding of ERP, MES, and Planning Systems
  • Business process analysis and optimization
  • Process flow mapping in ARIS Connect
  • Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement
  • Portfolio and program management
  • Digital Change Implementation Strategy
  • Global teaming and collaboration
  • Fostering collaborative relationships
  • Cultivating followership

Certification

  • APQC Academy Business Process Management Training, 01/2024
  • SAP for Leaders, 01/2024
  • Program Management Master Class, Project Management Institute, 01/2023
  • Continuous Improvement Fundamentals (CIF), 01/2018 - 12/2019
  • Design Thinking Applied, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • Digital Business 101, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • SCOR Training, 01/2017 - 12/2018
  • CMII Course by the Institute of Configuration Management, 01/2017
  • Exploring Strategic Thinking, 01/2011
  • Facilitation Skills, 01/2007
  • Dale Carnegie Course, 01/2000
  • APICS CPIM Review Course, 01/1999

Timeline

Global Supply Chain Business Process Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2024 - Current

Global Digital Transformation Process, Data, and Portfolio Leadership

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2019 - 01.2024

Enterprise Manufacturing Business Process Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2014 - 01.2019

Divisional Supply Chain Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.2006 - 01.2014

Divisional Planning Business Systems Analyst & Divisional Digital Champion

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.1997 - 01.2006

Manufacturing Leader

W.L. Gore & Associates
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • APQC Academy Business Process Management Training, 01/2024
  • SAP for Leaders, 01/2024
  • Program Management Master Class, Project Management Institute, 01/2023
  • Continuous Improvement Fundamentals (CIF), 01/2018 - 12/2019
  • Design Thinking Applied, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • Digital Business 101, Business Process Management Institute, 01/2018
  • SCOR Training, 01/2017 - 12/2018
  • CMII Course by the Institute of Configuration Management, 01/2017
  • Exploring Strategic Thinking, 01/2011
  • Facilitation Skills, 01/2007
  • Dale Carnegie Course, 01/2000
  • APICS CPIM Review Course, 01/1999

B.S. - Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations Management

University of Delaware

Professionalmentions

Technology and systems presenter and panelist, Delaware Bioscience Supply Chain Summit, 01/2013

Patricia Klepitch