Corey Risden

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About Corey Risden

VALUE PROPOSITION Proven operations site leadership and strategic planning, with extensive experience in process improvement, production operations management, and team leadership in precision time-critical distribution chains. High energy and possessing a winning blend of business expertise, skill in manufacturing operations management, and practical experience engaging people and developing teams. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, technical competencies, and a history of consistently exceeding performance goals by empowering teams and aligning their efforts with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS A Six Sigma "change agent" with a firm yet fair leadership style and the proven ability to build and develop high performance teams. Facilitator and communicator, with an extraordinary technical competency to guide groups to accomplish "WOW" in Continuous Improvements and Lean implementations. Credited with securing $12M in annual cost savings through the consolidation of distribution facilities in Kentucky, coupled with the identification and elimination of redundant functions across the brands. In a prior role with Penco Products, executed a $2.2M project to liquidate and consolidate a square foot stamping facility and launched an Innovation Design Center of Excellence that led to $4.5M in operating cost savings. Specialties: Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Cost Containment, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Turnaround Strategies, Multi-Channel Distribution Operations, Hoshin Kanri, Lean Methodologies, Tactical and Technical Team Leadership