VICTOR OKOTCHA
Middleburg
Summary
Accomplished leader in organizational transformation and continuous improvement, recognized for delivering over $100MM in productivity enhancements. Proven track record in process engineering and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong focus on optimizing operations and mentoring teams to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
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Certification
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42
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Partner - Start-up and Service Company
MARCNELSON SIGMA, LLC
Middleburg
01.2021 - Current
- Led 3 business segments: acquisitions and home buildouts, management of a franchised travel business, and consulting for small to medium-sized organizations to improve productivity and cash conversion.
- Collaborated with leadership to define strategic goals and initiatives.
- Developed frameworks for effective stakeholder engagement and management.
Director, Continuous Improvement
CONAGRA FOOD COMPANY
Omaha
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Led continuous improvement initiatives in product supply chain, leveraging employee engagement and Lean-Six Sigma and TPM methodologies to achieve productivity improvements and savings over $100MM within 3 business cycles.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements across production lines.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees on best practices.
- Analyzed data to identify inefficiencies in manufacturing processes.
Senior Manager/Master Black Belt
KROGER COMPANY
Cincinnati
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Led Lean Six Sigma improvements across multiple projects, enhancing operational efficiency. Led the company's reliability engineering work streams for the plants and business units. Developed process improvement managers and led/engaged in business improvements and cost avoidance for 34 plus manufacturing sites. Co-developed and implemented a streamlined root cause analysis (RCA) process for manufacturing and Co-led standardization of produce quality from suppliers to Kroger retail stores, achieving a Q-score corporate intellectual property patent.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
- Oversaw training programs for staff to ensure compliance with company standards.
Operations Director - Long term contract
GROUPFUND SERVICES, INC
Louisville
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Led acquisition decisions and scale-up studies for client's equipment purchases and product introductions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Co-led development of global standards and specifications for diverse supplier networks across multiple countries, enhancing collaboration with client leadership team.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline project execution.
Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Leader
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Morristown
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Led global continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of lean concepts. Trained plant leaders in Lean-Six Sigma methodologies and implemented TPM, manufacturing equipment reliability, standard work, and optimal cell structures and design.
- Led process improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to enhance collaboration and communication.
- Implemented Lean methodologies to streamline operations and reduce waste.
Production Manager
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Jeffersonville
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Oversaw largest oral care finishing operation with 135 employees, ensuring budget control, managing operating expenses, developing personnel, and maintaining safety and environmental standards.
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align production schedules with supply chain needs.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock and prevent production delays.
Plant Engineer/ Maintenance Leader
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
Cambridge
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Led plant engineering functions, including capital installations and predictive and preventative maintenance initiatives at liquid facility. Facilities lead for the maintenance engineering teams and contractors.
- Implemented management system for global visibility on performance and productivity KPIs and utilized root cause analysis principles to refocus management and hourly employees to the right customer-centric priorities
- Designed and implemented maintenance programs for production equipment efficiency.
- Analyzed system performance to identify areas for operational improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes.
Project Manager
BORDEN FOOD COMPANY
Columbus
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Led installation of manufacturing systems, overseeing performance of technical managers and consultants. Controlled project costs and deliverables across multiple sites and business units, meeting aggressive timeline expectations of senior leaders and shareholders.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for efficient workflow management.
- Developed project plans and defined scope with stakeholders for clear objectives.
Logistics Project Manager
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati
01.1985 - 01.1994
- Led order, shipping, and billing workflow between operations and technology design teams.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize shipping and receiving processes.
Plant Operations Manager
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
Cincinnati
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Managed performance of 3 line managers and 9 process and packing lines during high transition, ensuring operational stability and continuity.
- Led transition to team-based work systems, enhancing reliability and optimizing soap-making process through byproduct reclamation, achieving annual savings of $2.5 million.
- Oversaw team performance and provided mentorship for staff development.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity in manufacturing workflows.
- Managed daily plant operations to ensure efficiency and safety.
Business Unit Manager/Process Engineer
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
Green Bay
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Led operations technicians at papermaking plant, managing staffing, shift production goals, quality, and maintenance. Enhanced line performance by training personnel on effective troubleshooting, utilizing SPC, TQA, RCO, and conducting Kaizen events to achieve step change improvements.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
Process Engineer
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
Green Bay
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Led the design and installation of various plant equipment and systems that provided savings of $3 million annually while supporting the roll-out of a new product to market
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies in production.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies in production.
- Designed process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Education
Master of Business Admin (Coursework Completion) - General Business
Florida Institute of Technology University
Melbourne, FL07-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural and Bio-Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology
Minneapolis, MinnesotaSkills
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Organizational growth
Certification
- Lean - Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Motorola U, 2008)
- Regional Partner (Six Sigma Academy)
Accomplishments
- Industrial Patent - Kroger Company, 2009/2010
- Colgate Elite Team - Colgate Palmolive Co, 1999
- Leadership In Action - Conagra Brands, 2012
- Crusade for Children, 2000 and 2001
Timeline
Executive Partner - Start-up and Service Company
MARCNELSON SIGMA, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Director, Continuous Improvement
CONAGRA FOOD COMPANY
01.2010 - 01.2021
Senior Manager/Master Black Belt
KROGER COMPANY
01.2005 - 01.2010
Operations Director - Long term contract
GROUPFUND SERVICES, INC
01.2003 - 01.2005
Production Manager
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
01.1998 - 01.2002
Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Leader
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
01.1996 - 01.2003
Plant Engineer/ Maintenance Leader
COLGATE PALMOLIVE COMPANY
01.1996 - 01.1998
Project Manager
BORDEN FOOD COMPANY
01.1994 - 01.1995
Plant Operations Manager
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
01.1989 - 01.1993
Business Unit Manager/Process Engineer
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
01.1987 - 01.1989
Logistics Project Manager
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
01.1985 - 01.1994
Process Engineer
THE PROCTOR AND GAMBLE COMPANY
01.1985 - 01.1987
Master of Business Admin (Coursework Completion) - General Business
Florida Institute of Technology University
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural and Bio-Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology