1. JAMES CRISCILLIS
1216 Darvyville Drive Florence, KY. 41042
859-282-9676(Res) 859-250-7396(mobile)
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescriscillis Email: jcriscillis@gmail.com
A hands-on Lean Deployment leader with the demonstrated ability to strategically achieve process improvements.
Strong technical and Lean Sigma qualifications with a track record of changing the culture and transforming
traditional manufacturing to Lean. Finding creative approaches to minimize or eliminate nonvalue tasks by
sequentially implementing lean tools from classical industrial engineering to Lean Sigma. Proven ability to
successfully analyze an organizations business processes, and develop a cost-effective roadmap to new levels of
success through continuous improvement. A trainer, coach and mentor to strategically position all associates for
alignment to company directives. Skilled to organize and manage short and long term projects.
Key Qualifications include:
Performance Optimization Six Sigma Black Belt Visual Workplace - 5S Kaizen Events
Continuous Improvement Quick Changeover Coach / Mentor / Trainer Change Catalyst
Quality / Cost / Delivery Cellular Manufacturing Value Stream Mapping & Kanban
Systems TPM/OEE Analysis/ Order to Cash Standardized Work
Accomplishments
Honeywell Process Solutions - formerly Mercury Instruments, provider of precise measurement instruments for the gas and oil industry.
Created work standard routers for SAP implementation
ILSCO Corporation - a international privately owned, high-volume provider of electrical components for the Utility and OEM companies.
• Project engineer with 4 direct reports for the implementation of computerized manufacturing methods and
work standards system improving throughput by 30%.
• Established Lean Deployment Roadmaps and created implementation action plans for 3 facilities
• Implemented the 5S process in four facilities paving the road to Visual Workplace.
• Reduced machine setup time from 11 hours to average 2.5 hours.
• Created Value Stream Maps for the Order to Cash Cycle (OTC) identifying bottlenecks and to reduce
delivery time.
• Designed plant layout for combining assembly and warehouse/distribution facilities into one building.
• Improved product throughput by introducing TPM and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) increasing
the OEE metric by 30 points.
• Project facilitator and director for cross-functional teams focusing on eliminating waste via Kaizen Events
and continuous improvement (Gemba Kaizen).
• Created a Kanban system in the supplier, warehouse and distribution facilities for components
reducing stockouts from 4 per week to 1 per month.
Nine West Group Manufacturing - manufacturing, retailing and distribution of footwear.
• Standardized production machinery through Kaizen of maintenance that improved workflow and reduced
machine and equipment costs $139,600.
• Reengineered a manufacturing process that reduced Work-In-Process by 60%, floor space requirements by
30% and labor costs by $92,500.
• Utilized process mapping, value analysis and a creative compensation plan that reengineered the
manufacturing department and reduced labor costs $587,800 in two years.
• Justified reducing utility operator workforce 50%, which saved $88,300 in staffing costs.
Training Materials Created and Delivered
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2. Presented to associates how to recognize nonvalue tasks through Value Stream Analysis.
Conducted a two-day workshop entitled Lean Manufacturing Basics 100 and 101 including a simulation for all
manufacturing personnel to understand the what, why, when, who and how of our journey to Lean.
Provided Kaizen workshops for all manufacturing personnel to identify and minimizing nonvalue activities and to
learn the basics of Kaizen events.Created Kaizen facilitator training methodology insuring successful Kaizen
events with 4 others becoming facilitators.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) improving machine/operator interface and decrease product throughput time
and increase machine life resulting in a 25% increase in machine uptime.
Developed and implemented a manufacturing cost training program with frontline supervisors that reduced supply, material,
and labor costs.
Professional Experience
The Productivity Team, LLC, Troy, MI. - an established engineering service and training firm delivering leading-edge
Lean implementation strategies for companies of all sizes and at all stages.
Quality Engineer Current
Discovering root causes of assembly warranty issues post-launch and recommending containment plans for Ford
Motor Assembly, Louisville, KY.
Honeywell Process Solutions, Cincinnati, Ohio
SAP Implementation, Temporary Contract 2012
JMCC Enterprises, LLC
Managing Member 2007 to 2012
Formed an LLC to providing high value, affordable housing at fair price utilizing today’s market opportunities.
Purchased and revitalized 9 properties ranging from single family homes to multifamily units to generate
passive cash flow.
ILSCO CORPORATION, Cincinnati, Ohio 1998 to 2009
Manager of Continuous Improvement 10/05 to 10/09
Provided corporate leadership, coaching and recruiting for a high-volume multi-facility, international manufacturing
company in the electrical industry. Transitioned the organization to Lean Sigma by training, hands-on, and
mentoring hourly and management associates. Applied Kaizen Event principles to simplify and eliminate nonvalue
tasks in office, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution processes.
Group Leader, Industrial Engineering 7/98 to 10/05
A catalyst in the culture change toward Lean for the Manufacturing Leadership Team and leading the Industrial
Engineering Department.
NINE WEST GROUP MANUFACTURING, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio 1988 to 1997
Sr. Project/Process Engineer 1994 to 1997
Provided industrial engineering expertise and on the floor Lean expertise for a high volume, multi-location
manufacturing company. Eliminated waste and reduced costs by utilizing continuous process improvement and
Toyota Production System techniques. Directed industrial/process engineering functions for three manufacturing
facilities with 5 direct reports.
Staff Industrial Engineer 1988 to 1994
Developed and maintained cellular manufacturing layouts including cell balancing and work measurement.
Analyzed and implemented improvements in manufacturing processes and methods. Instructed and coached Plant
Managers on developing and implementing strategies and tactics for local manufacturing plant. Managed the cost
reduction activities.
Education
B.S. Industrial Technology, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Professional Development
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Goal/QPC – Cincinnati Quality of Management
Four Levels of Innovation, Goal/QPC - CQM
Presented “Our Journey to Lean Continues with Root Cause Analysis (RCA)” at Learn, Leverage, Lead at CQM
Six Sigma Black Belt Training, Six Sigma Breakthrough Technologies, Inc. – Cutler Hammer
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