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Work History
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Skyler Coleman

Bountiful,UT

Summary

Highly motivated Continuous Improvement professional with a proven track record of leading Kaizen events, building and implementing a project-based Lean Six Sigma DMAIC program, managing change initiatives and developing people. Adept at facilitating strategy sessions, driving process efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ready to leverage strong leadership abilities and strategic vision to excel in a management role, deliver operational enhancements and ensure alignment to Ultradent's Objectives and Key Results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuous Improvement Black Belt

Ultradent Products
01.2022 - Current
  • Rebuilt and Launched an internal Project-Based Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training aligning with ASQ standards. Mentored multiple belts through all DMAIC phases to project completion.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and facilitation skills throughout numerous Kaizen events, ensuring that the team stays aligned within the scope and goals established in the project Charter.
  • Established formal mentorship with Jon Hite, Joann Gomez, Natalie Bowman and Sean Young.
  • Implementing 5S and Lean Foundations principles with focus on enterprise level growth. 8 different business units (and growing) actively engaged currently.
  • Work with all levels within the organization to mentor and develop foundational Continuous Improvement skills. Fostering tremendous growth of individuals.

Formulation Team Leader

Ultradent Products
06.2014 - Current
  • Worked with other members of leadership team to create improved instruction standards for cleaning, downloading, etc.
  • Formulation Lean Champion, established 5S discipline, Lab flow creation, Waste elimination.
  • Worked with team members of various skill levels to foster individual growth and development.
  • Served in many levels of Formulation: Formulation Tech > Formulator I > II > III > Shift Leader > Team Leader

Education

No Degree - Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Skills

  • Kaizen Event Facilitation
  • Divergent Thinking
  • Mentoring / Developing Others
  • Public Speaking Confidence
  • Leading with Humility
  • Operations Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma DMAIC Facilitation
  • Team Growth

Certification

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Moresteam/ASQ

Problem Solving and Decision Making - Kepner-Tregoe

Currently working towards Master Black Belt - CSSC (Council for Six Sigma Certification)

References

Michael Shaffer - Continuous Improvement Manager

1-440-321-8324

Michael.Shaffer@ultradent.com

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Black Belt

Ultradent Products
01.2022 - Current

Formulation Team Leader

Ultradent Products
06.2014 - Current

No Degree - Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy

Utah State University
Skyler Coleman