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Dave B.

Continuous Improvement Consultant | Six Sigma Lean Black Belt

***SEASONED CONSULTANT WITH > 500 BILLABLE HOURS IF YOU INCLUDE NON UPWORK ACTIVITIES. I help businesses reduce costs, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency through Lean and Six Sigma methods. With 40+ years in manufacturing engineering and operations, I’ve led projects that improved quality, accelerated throughput, and saved clients millions. I have also created course material and taught numerous Green Belt/ Black Six Sigma, Excel, Minitab, Design of Experiments and other statistical software classes. If you’re struggling with delays, bottlenecks, or high defect rates, I can help you identify root causes, implement sustainable improvements, and deliver measurable ROI. If you need to take your career to a next level, I'm here to provide training and 1:1 hands on assistance. What I Offer: - Process Optimization & Lean Implementation – streamline workflows, reduce cycle time, and remove bottlenecks - Six Sigma Projects (DMAIC / DMADV) – data-driven problem solving, defect reduction, and process capability improvement - Training & Coaching – teach and mentor teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods - Root Cause Analysis – identify and eliminate recurring issues that impact cost, quality, or delivery - KPI Development & Dashboards – define metrics that matter, and track improvements with clear visuals - Operational Excellence Audits – evaluate current processes and design a roadmap to improvement Why Clients Choose Me: - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on industry experience (not just theory) - 40+ years of proven results in manufacturing, engineering, and operations - Strong communicator who adapts complex methods into practical steps for your team - Focused on measurable results: cycle time, yield, cost savings, customer satisfaction Let’s Work Together: If you need to fix broken processes, boost efficiency, or hit aggressive business goals, I can help. Message me today to discuss your project—I’m ready to help you deliver results.

🇺🇸Chandler, United States$25/hr100% JSS5.00 (6)Since Apr 2024
MRR
$111
🌍#123K/363K
🇺🇸#16.4K/54.3K
Recent Earnings
$665
🌍#123K/363K
🇺🇸#16.4K/54.3K
Total Earnings
$1,948
🌍#305K/363K
🇺🇸#46.8K/54.3K
Avg. Per Project
$278
🌍#216K/363K
🇺🇸#34.8K/54.3K
Recent Projects
2
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🌍#214K/363K
🇺🇸#30.8K/54.3K
Total Projects
7
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🌍#214K/363K
🇺🇸#30.8K/54.3K
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World Skill Rankings
of 118
#22
Lean ConsultingTop 18%
#29Experiment Design
#82Six Sigma
#91Continuous Improvement
#278Statistics
#282Finance
#443Tutoring
#877Process Improvement
#1,435Quality Assurance
#4,221Data Analysis
#4,629Microsoft Office
#5,222HTML
#10,123Microsoft Excel
🇺🇸United States Skill Rankings
of 44
#8
Experiment DesignTop 16%
#11Lean Consulting
#16Six Sigma
#24Continuous Improvement
#56Finance
#58Statistics
#68Tutoring
#108Quality Assurance
#258Process Improvement
#570Microsoft Office
#606HTML
#653Data Analysis
#1,171Microsoft Excel
Dave B. — Top 30% in United States | UpworkMRR