Kimmo Koskipirtti

Background

About Kimmo Koskipirtti

With a robust background spanning over 15 years, I serve as the Development and Quality Manager at Neste, where I spearhead operational excellence within our global Innovation function. My expertise encompasses quality management, process development, continual improvement, and team leadership within R&D and operational domains. Complementing my hands-on experience, I have enriched my skill set through a series of professional trainings and certifications, including Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Quality Manager from the European Organization for Quality, and a Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist credential. My core competencies include- Developing and implementing quality management systems, inclusive of all associated practices such as audits and management reviews- Developing and describing business processes utilizing a suite of Lean methodologies and tools- Elevating organizations through coaching and training, instilling a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing proficiency in systematic problem-solving- Facilitating hundreds of workshops and events, alongside coaching emerging facilitators to increase their confidence and facilitation skills- Managing development projects and leading expert teams towards achiving their goals. These efforts have yielded substantial financial benefits, increased customer satisfaction, and received a ton of positive feedback from colleagues and stakeholders. I am passionate about helping people in developing their ways of working, and I have been praised for doing exactly that. And in the meanwhile, being a really nice and easily approachable colleague.