TWI JI Certified

Lean Certified

With over 15 years of experience, I am a highly accomplished Lean Leader recognized for pivotal roles as both founder and Board member of numerous Lean Consortiums. With a profound expertise in Strategy Deployment, Problem-Solving Coaching, and Operational Change Management, I possess a well-rounded skill set cultivated through consultancy engagements across a wide array of industries such as Healthcare, Government, Education, Banking, and Manufacturing. My dynamic approach and proven track record make her a sought-after professional in driving organizational excellence and sustainable transformation.

I attended SDSU to achieve a degree in Sociology specializing in Human Behaviors

South Dakota State University

o  OCM role for global IT projects 
o  Worked as a Project Owner in the Business for HR and IT (Sales force, HRIS system etc.)
o  Lean facilitator with a focus on implementing lean tools and coaching global management teams.
o  Led successful kaizen events throughout the value stream.
o  Created and delivered training on every lean tool to all areas of the business.
o  Supervised the onboarding process for all lean employees.
o  Developed and rolled out a robust lean management system.
o  Directly supervised the lean office team.
o  Experience in manufacturing, service and office departments.

Lean Facilitator

o  Developed the lean program for two businesses, Prime Connected and Prime Secured.
o  Project Managed the rollout Companywide operating system &#40;Field Wire&#41;
o  Educated employees on lean core concepts to drive out waste and grow the problem-solving skills at all levels of the organizations.
o  Implemented visual controls, standup meetings, kaizen events, and gemba walks across all functions of the businesses.
o  Rolled out Job Instruction (JI) program to train over 80 remote, technical field staff to improve quality and consistency.
o  Rolled out leader standard work.
o  Facilitated strategic planning events with executive leadership to grow the business and drive accountability to overall goals.

Director of Lean

o  As a Lean Director at a startup, my role is crucial in driving operational efficiency and instilling a culture of continuous improvement.
o  Acted as internal Project Owner for the ADP Conversion
o  I am responsible for implementing Lean principles, evaluating, and refining processes to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize resource utilization.
o  My focus on promoting agility, standardization, and cost-effectiveness contributes directly to the company's sustainable growth and success in our ever-evolving business landscape.

Director of Lean, Operational Change Agent

Ally Shepardson

English

I could not recommend Ally more highly for any role for which she applies. It is rare that you find someone so engaged, determined, brilliant at what she does, and able to keep a level head during adversity. If I could hire her right now, I would in a second.

Ally Shepardson

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