Keli Holmes, MBA, Mse, Lss Black Belt
About Keli Holmes, MBA, Mse, Lss Black Belt
Keli Holmes is a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Standardization at Advance Auto Parts, with over 15 years of experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence. She holds an MBA and two engineering degrees, and is recognized for her expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Keli Holmes has been serving as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Standardization at Advance Auto Parts since 2019. In this role, she focuses on implementing standardized operational processes to enhance visibility, accountability, and feedback across the supply chain. Her responsibilities include managing enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement efforts and resources, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Keli Holmes held several positions in various organizations. She worked at Advantage Sales & Marketing as the Director of Continuous Improvement and Corporate Safety for one year. At Cisco, she served in multiple roles, including Manager of Connected Capability Enablement and Manager of Digital Business Architecture. Her experience also includes roles at Lenovo, Flex, General Cable, and Colfax Corporation, where she focused on Lean Six Sigma methodologies and operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Keli Holmes holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. She is recognized as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has expertise in launching Continuous Improvement Programs, process consulting, and workshop facilitation.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Keli Holmes is known for her ability to cultivate high-performing, multidisciplinary teams with a strengths-based focus. She has extensive experience in developing training curricula and providing coaching at all organizational levels. Keli is also recognized for her contributions to technological improvements that drive efficiencies and accelerate innovation within organizations.
Specialization in Process Consulting
Keli Holmes specializes in process consulting, which includes process mapping, design, and quality. She implements standardized operational processes to ensure that organizations maintain portfolio alignment between strategy, initiatives, execution, success KPIs, and governance. Her approach emphasizes the importance of visibility and accountability in operational processes.