Tiesha Cuthbertson

Project Management Professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and driving operational excellence in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Proven ability to foster collaboration, improve production processes, and implement agile methodologies to enhance team performance, increase productivity, and deliver high-quality products. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and leadership with a strong foundation in Waterfall, Lean, Six Sigma, and SAFe Scrum frameworks. Adept at coaching teams, managing stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve organizational goals.

• Agile Transformation & Process Improvement, Led the agile transformation of multiple teams, improving efficiency and reducing downtime by 35%, while increasing production by 30%. Implemented Lean methodologies to enhance production workflows and decrease safety incidents by 95%.
• Cross-Functional Leadership, Coordinated a physical reorganization of the nut glazing process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline operations, resulting in a $40K annual savings and improved process safety.
• Team Development & Coaching, Conducted team meetings, mentored team members, and implemented One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive continuous improvement and foster team collaboration.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination, Managed a $3.1M equipment replacement project, overseeing installation and training of 10 employees, and improving transportation systems within the plant.
• Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the successful remodeling of multiple Foot Locker retail locations across the region, ensuring alignment with corporate brand standards and timelines.
• Vendor Management & Negotiation, Negotiated pricing, timelines, and services with vendors, ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services to support production goals.

Project Management Professional