Edward Willis

Background

About Edward Willis

A proven leader that drives high-quality, operations, engineering, & transformative programs to meet business needs. 15+ year record of consistently delivering operations initiatives, engineering support, project leadership, and operational excellence. Operational Excellence Program Leader • Achieved 5% operational excellence savings YOY – ($5.1MM 2020 & $4.9MM YTD 2021) • Reduced average unit cost by 25% – ($164/unit in 2018 to $123/unit YTD 2021) • Mentor and coach Green Belt and Lean candidates • Continuous improvement production projects for QCDP (Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) metrics • Asset Management platform for equipment lifecycle, performance metrics, & preventative maintenance Production & Process Controls Remediation SME • Critical supplier of cleaning, biological upgrade, & sterile packaging processes (MA) – 2017 (8 product lines) • Zimmer Biomet Trabecular Metal site remediation (NJ) – 2014-2015 ($3.4MM CAPEX,$8.4MM OPEX, 53 HC) • Zimmer Dental sterile packaging remediation (CA) – 2013 • Zimmer Ponce sterile packaging remediation (PR) – 2013 Manufacturing Site Optimization & Transformation Program Leader • VIP (Value Improvement Program) Chair, project management system for site transformational projects • Space optimization and planning for production expansion and acquisition integrations • Annual & 5-year strategic CAPEX Planning responsibilities • Drive strategic manufacturing transfers to support overall network optimization and product lines • Accountable for 21 NPI product launches across 13 years of service – (Worth $26,543,951 in VOP)