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John Saleski

Synovos, Continuous Improvement

Member since: February 2022

Other Qualifications & Achievements

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Project Management Professional

Date awarded: February 2016 | Awarded by: Project Management Institute

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Date awarded: November 2017 | Awarded by: Villanova University

Lean Sensei

Date awarded: May 2016 | Awarded by: Villanova University

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Date awarded: August 2016 | Awarded by: Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt

Date awarded: April 2016 | Awarded by: Villanova University

Expert Kaizen Workshop Facilitator

Date awarded: October 2018 | Awarded by: Hilti

Lean Award 2018

Date awarded: February 2019 | Awarded by: Hilti

Background

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Biography

Collaborative, quality-focused leader proven in defining and directing strategic global operations for highly visible entities. Uniquely qualified change management specialist with versatile mix of business and financial acumen. Vivid, methodical approach to problem-solving, able to pinpoint and deconstruct highly complex challenges. Strong background in program and change management. Trusted partner to executive leadership, and respected mentor, trainer, and leader of high-performance project teams.

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy - Science

Institution: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dates: July 2019 - December 2022

Masters of Science

Institution: The Pennsylvania State University

Dates: August 1997 - December 2002

Bachelors of Science

Institution: Wilkes University

Dates: August 1990 - January 1995

Employment

Manager Lean and Process, Hilti North America

Employer: Hilti, Inc.

Dates: May 2017 - February 2020

Manager, Remediation

Employer: Agrium

Dates: March 2014 - December 2016

Remediation Manager

Employer: Ashland

Dates: February 2011 - March 2014

Principal Hydrogeologist

Employer: MACTEC Engineering and Consulting

Dates: August 1998 - February 2011

Geomorphologist

Employer: USGS

Dates: December 1997 - August 1998