Vanita Glenn-Adams

Optimizing internal processes of Stryker • Implementing Lean in a non-lean environment. • Selling Stryker Lean transformation process from incoming goods to the hospitals. • Training employees on how to effectively implement lean principles, techniques and appropriate tools to move toward a lean enterprise • Establishing and implementing process reengineering and lean initiatives including policies, objectives, plans, organization procedures, and appraisals across all functional and operational departme

Led Operational Excellence International Order to Cash project and facilitated division Kaizen events employing Lean Six Sigma tools, resulting in business savings of $1.2 million, and 49% to 81% reduction in business process cycle and lead times across department.

Responsibilities included providing Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing expertise to internal clients in the Retail Finance area of the Bank. Trained and mentored employees in Six Sigma methodology, increasing Greenbelt/Bronze and Champion certifications in Finance organization by 25%.

Led Lean Manufacturing team project. Redesigned claims unit metrics employing Lean principles. Reduced unit cost by 11% while maintaining high service quality. Average service time standard reduced by 40%. Implemented express process for basic claims, reducing total cycle time from 30 to 3 days, employing Lean tools.

Led mutual funds new business operation consisting of 21 employees and 3 supervisors responsible for performing three primary functions: (1) Suitability review on mutual funds, variable annuities, and 529 College Plan businesses; (2) Retirement plan administration on 403(b), SEP, and SIMPLEs, and; (3) IRA Transfer/Rollover administration.