Hard Skills

• Lean manufacturing
• Value stream mapping (VSM)
• Kaizen events
• 5S implementation
• Standard work development
• SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die)
• Root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement (CI)
• Visual management systems
• Workplace layout optimization

Technical Proficiencies

• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Process mapping
• Time and motion studies
• Capacity planning
• ERP/MRP systems
• MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Data analysis and reporting
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Lean / Operational Excellence Methodologies

• Six Sigma methodologies
• PDCA cycle
• Kanban systems
• Just-in-time (JIT) production
• Pull systems
• Heijunka (production leveling)
• Gemba walks
• Standardized work instructions
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Waste reduction (Muda, Mura, Muri)

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Change management
• Problem-solving
• Coaching and training frontline teams
• Stakeholder communication
• Facilitation of workshops
• Influencing without authority
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Results-oriented leadership

Industry Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Certified Lean Practitioner
• Certified Six Sigma Professional
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
• ISO 9001 quality systems knowledge
• APICS / CPIM (Production and Inventory Management)

Action Verbs

• Optimized
• Streamlined
• Standardized
• Implemented
• Facilitated
• Reduced
• Improved
• Analyzed
• Led
• Coach