CAREER HISTORY AND GOALS
DEWEY E. WARDEN
P: 513-843-6874 / M: 513-680-9337
DWarden@cinci.rr.com
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / LEAN MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Lean management expert skilled in six sigma, value stream mapping, process analysis and problem solving. Experienced leader at initiating,
facilitating and training kaizen events for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, accounts payable, customer service, information technology,
suppliers and customers at all levels of the organization. Skills, knowledge, and abilities well established to successfully implement cultural
changes necessary for lean implementations that drive improvement. Results have proven significant cost reductions, improved cash flow and
enhanced customer relationships. Detailed oriented project manager with proven follow through while keeping others appropriately informed.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Continuous Improvement
Quality Management
Value Stream Management
Lean Six Sigma
Customer and Supplier Relationship Management
SUCCESSES
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TARGET POSITIONS
Researched, presented and received approval to
implement Demand Solutions Requirements
Planning for all finished goods inventory at all
distribution centers. This reduced finished goods
inventories by $3 million in 2-3 months, increased
inventory visibility in the supply chain and combined
the roles and responsibilities of the buyer/planners.
Initiated and led a project to change six suppliers in
Taiwan from monthly to weekly shipments. This
reduced lead-times from 90 days to 48 days with
shipments being consolidated and shipped direct to
the remote distribution centers. Resulted in freight
reductions of $7,000 a week from Cincinnati to two
west coast warehouses.
Lean advisor for the Manufactured Housing
Research Alliance and HUD to implement lean into
manufactured housing industry. National Academy
of Sciences chose this as one of the top six
projects for HUD in last 40 years.
Led and facilitated combining fabrication and
assembly for a new and old product line into one
cellular manufacturing cell. Resulted in producing
old product and new best selling product without
adding personnel with a 71% productivity gain.
Originally trained by Toyota consultants to
implement TPS at SENCO Products, Inc. In 2 years
reduced FGI on-hand balance from 3 to 6 months to
1 month and reduced W.I.P. by $6 million dollars.
Also reduced 116 job descriptions to 12.
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CORPORATE HISTORY
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Healthcare
Logistics
Manufacturing
Not-for Profit
Definity Partners
Amend LLC
Gateway Community & Technical
College
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Quality Improvement
Consultant
Lean Manager
Community Colleges
Continuous Improvement
Consulting
Owners small to medium sized companies
Managing Partners of lean management consulting firms
Vice Presidents, Directors of Continuous Improvement
Vice Presidents, Directors of Supply Chain Management
Vice Presidents, Directors of Healthcare Quality
Improvement/Logistics/Manufacturing
TARGET COMPANY PROFILE
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Progressive companies that welcome fresh ideas, dedication,
experience, integrity and dependability as well as proactive
planning and implementation ability.
Companies interested in starting-up or enhancing their
continuous improvement management capabilities.
Companies that want to improve for future growth and have a
team-oriented culture and value collaboration.
Companies that reward calculated risk-taking and fact-based
decision making.
Customer-driven companies focused on ensuring excellent
customer experience and enhanced satisfaction and loyalty.
Companies that encourage participation in association
membership and participation, career development and life-long
learning.
TARGET COMPANIES
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TARGET CONTACTS
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SENCO Products, Inc.
Director of Continuous
Improvement
Direct of Lean
Lean Instructor
TARGET INDUSTRIES
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Leadership and Facilitation
Process Analysis and Problem Solving
Cultural Change Agent
Project and Personnel Management
Training and Development
Productivity, Inc.
Children’s Hospital
Catholic Healthcare Partners
Catholic Health Initiatives
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Covidien
Post Glover
Sweco
Hill-Rom