John Scanlon, MBA, LSSMBB

We exist to provide simple solutions to complex problems for businesses. We do this through unravelling the complex problem-solving methods utilized in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to simple tools that our customers can understand and utilize to improve their operations and ultimately reduce their cost of operations, so they can re-invest in themselves for further growth. Additionally we provide resources for training and developing your leadership team to ensure success.

My Responsibilities as the Director of Manufacturing were to provide leadership to a team of 300 Associates at two locations engaged in the manufacture of prescription eyewear. While in this role we moved the team to 24/7 Operations and took on several significant improvement projects.

In this role I managed the production of optical prescription lenses for a facility that produced 40K individual customer Rx’s per week. In this role I managed a team that consisted of 8 Supervisors, and approximately 300 associates across multiple shifts of a 24/7 operation. Accomplishments: - Established numerous policies in order to create standardization across all shifts and departments - lead two Green Belt projects that netted an estimated savings of 400K annually for labor efficiency and breakage reduction

In this role I was responsible for the maintenance activities on well over 100 pieces of equipment utilized in the manufacturing of prescription optical lenses. Additionally my team was responsible for the daily maintenance of the facility. I managed a team which consisted of 1 Supervisor, 4 Team Leads, and 16 Technicians. Accomplishments: - Led the merger of two maintenance departments - Developed financial forecast model for predicting monthly spend to budget - Increased employee productivity through regular feedback as well as increased focus on training

As Shop Foreman, I was responsible for three maintenance teams each consisting of a Squad Leader and 5 to 7 team members, as well as the vehicle recovery team. Accomplishments: - Several commendations including four Army Commendation Medals and the Iraq Campaign Medal - While deployed in Iraq increased equipment readiness from 35% to 95% and increased PM compliance to 100% - As the Retention NCO for the unit, I had the best retention percentage in the Battalion despite reduced bonus packages provided due to the military down sizing

As a State Trooper, I performed traffic enforcement for approximately six years. I spent two years assigned to the Office of Investigative Services as a Plain Clothes Investigator. While in this position, I worked several high profile cases ranging from identity theft and fraud to homicide. Accomplishments: - Superintendent’s Citation of Merit for saving the life of a truck driver trapped in a burning semi - OPOTA certified instructor - Several Criminal Patrol Awards including awards from M.A.D.D. for DUI enforcement

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Lean Six Sigma Cognate Doctoral studies focused on leadership, operational excellence, and digital transformation in advanced manufacturing. Current research centers on the Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP), a qualitative single case study examining how leadership alignment influences workforce capability development and continuous improvement within advanced manufacturing organizations. Inducted into Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society in recognition of academic achievement and leadership. Maintained a 3.76 GPA while completing doctoral coursework and applied research.