Project Manager, Operational Excellence
Sam Darwin helps companies initiate and sustain successful lean manufacturing programs and provides logistics expertise.
Expertise: Lean Manufacturing, Scheduling Systems, Sales and Operations Planning, Plant Layout and Design, Plant Management, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Distribution, Leadership Development.
Education: M.S. in Management from Georgia State University, B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University. Professional Engineer, Certified Logistics Professional.
Project Manager, Operational Excellence/Energy and Sustainability
Kelly Grissom works with companies on a variety of improvement projects including, energy and environmental assessments, layout and design projects, 5s, process flow, job instructions, and ISO system implementation. In addition, he is the assistant director of Georgia Tech's Industrial Assessment Center.
Expertise: Energy Management, Energy Efficiency, Energy Systems (Steam, compressed air, process heating, chilled water, pumps & fans). Plant Layout & Design, Lean Process Improvement
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Earth and Atmospheric Science from Georgia Tech, Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certified
Director
Tim Israel directs the GaMEP and guides the program's efforts to advance Georgia manufacturing.
Expertise: Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management Systems, Supplier Development.
Education: M.S. and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Group Manager, Operational Excellence
Damon Nix assists companies to apply lean concepts that enhance safety and eliminate health waste from processes while simultaneously addressing productivity and quality issues. He also connects food manufacturing companies to resources at GaMEP and Georgia Tech as part of the GaMEP Food Manufacturing Initiative.
Expertise: Lean Manufacturing, Value-Added Safety, OSHA, ISO 45001, Plant Layout and Design, Problem Solving, Food Industry.
Education: M.Div. from Mercer University, B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Project Manager, Operational Excellence
Tom Sammon focuses on implementing lean manufacturing practices and helping companies develop capital equipment applications.
Expertise: Automation, Robotics, Conveyor Systems, Equipment Design, Lean Manufacturing, Plant Layout and Design, Plant Management, Project Management, Problem Solving.
Education: M.S. in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech, B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University.
Project Manager, Operational Excellence
Charity Stevens helps Georgia manufacturers improve processes and grow their business through lean implementation and training.
Expertise: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Plant Layout and Design, Plant Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Leadership Development, Culture Change, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis.
Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Project Manager, Operational Excellence
Paul Todd assists companies with the application of lean principles, process improvement tools, and change management through workshops, kaizen events, and shop-floor coaching.
Expertise: Lean Manufacturing, Plant Management, Leadership Development, Culture Change, Problem Solving.
Education: B.S. in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech. Certified Training Within Industry Instructor, Member of the Board of Examiners for the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.
Project Manager, Operational Excellence
Bob Wray specializes in helping Georgia firms develop top-line growth strategies, lean project management skills, and product and process improvement techniques.
Expertise: Product Design, Product Development, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Project Management, Prototyping.
Education: MBA from the University of South Carolina, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida. Certified Project Management Professional.