Todd Elliott
Boardman
Summary
Professional leader ready to drive team success and exceed objectives. Proven ability to guide teams towards achieving objectives and enhancing productivity. Expert in Lean methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase safety, productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality. Proven track record in team collaboration, strategic planning, project management, and problem-solving. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and reliability. Equipped to foster productive and positive work environment while meeting changing demands.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Value Stream Team Leader
Parker Hannifin
Ravenna, OH
01.2016 - Current
- Lead plant value stream operations, achieving production, safety, and quality targets.
- Manage and develop a team of operators through coaching, training, and standardized work practices.
- Drive Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and High-Performance Teams (HPTs), delivering $350K+ annual savings.
- Optimize S&OP inputs, inventory, and backlog allocation to meet customer demand.
- Implement and monitor KPIs to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Enhance workplace safety and compliance through policy implementation and proactive programs.
Extrusion Operator / Technical Lead
Parker Hannifin
Ravenna, OH
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Operated and maintained extrusion equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot mechanical and process issues, improving product quality and reducing delays.
- Mentored new operators, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Psychology
Malone University
Canton, OH05-2024
Skills
- Operations Management Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement
- Team Leadership & Development S&OP KPI & Performance Metrics
- Process Optimization Cost Reduction Safety & Compliance Management
- Employee Training & Coaching Cross-Functional Collaboration
- ERP / MRP systems
- Lean Core Tools (Kaizen, 5S, HPT, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Data tracking & reporting systems Data Visualization Tools (Pareto, Pivot tables)
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Overseeing daily activities
Websites
Certification
- Led Kaizen events achieving $278K+ annualized savings, improving uptime and reducing scrap by 15%.
- Developed standardized coaching and disciplinary templates adopted company-wide.
- Recognized as Safety Captain; received Safety Award Q1 2022.
- Presented operational performance and engagement metrics to executives and Harvard Business Team.
- Partnered with suppliers to implement new manufacturing equipment, including trials, validation, and commercial negotiations.
- Negotiated strategic agreements with vendors, securing favorable pricing, training, and infrastructure readiness.
- Certified Trainer for powered industrial trucks.
Timeline
Value Stream Team Leader
Parker Hannifin
01.2016 - Current
Extrusion Operator / Technical Lead
Parker Hannifin
01.2006 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Psychology
Malone University
Professional Development
- Lean Boot Camp / Problem Solving 101
- Operations Team Development Workshop
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers
- High Performance Team Leadership
- Winning with Integrity
GLO-BUS Top Performer
Achieving a Global Top 100 performance in Stock Price three times. Placing 81st, 75th, and 27th respectively, worldwide. Achieving a Global Top 100 performance in Earnings Per Share three times. Placing 90th, 60th, and 25th respectively, worldwide.