Seth Sumetz
About Seth Sumetz
Seth Sumetz is the Sr. Manager of Continuous Improvement at Asurion, with extensive experience in operational excellence and process improvement across various industries.
Current Role at Asurion
Seth Sumetz is currently serving as the Sr. Manager of Continuous Improvement at Asurion, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading transformation initiatives within key value streams and developing the Business Excellence team. His work focuses on implementing corporate strategy using methodologies such as Hoshin Kanri and PMO processes. Located in the Nashville Metropolitan Area, Seth has played a critical role in driving continuous improvement within the organization.
Previous Experience at A-dec Inc.
Before joining Asurion, Seth Sumetz worked at A-dec Inc. in Newberg, Oregon. He held the position of Operational Excellence Manager from 2018 to 2021, where he was instrumental in enhancing operational processes. Prior to this, he served as the Sr. Business Process Engineer from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure at A-dec Inc., Seth applied his expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and achieve business results.
Project Manager Role at Blue Cross of Idaho
From 2015 to 2017, Seth Sumetz worked at Blue Cross of Idaho in the Boise Area as a Project Manager specializing in Process Improvement. In this role, he was responsible for managing projects aimed at enhancing business processes and operational efficiencies. He utilized his certification in project management to deliver measurable improvements across the organization.
Positions at Oregon Tool
Seth Sumetz has an extensive background at Oregon Tool, where he held multiple positions. He was the R&D Lab Manager in 2015 for seven months and previously served as Continuous Improvement Supervisor from 2013 to 2015. He started his tenure at Oregon Tool as the Continuous Improvement Lead from 2011 to 2013. In these roles, he focused on implementing continuous improvement practices and supervising teams to achieve operational excellence.
Educational Background
Seth Sumetz has a robust educational background that includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marylhurst University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Project Management from George Fox University. His academic achievements are complemented by certifications in Project Management, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies, which have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to excel in various leadership roles focused on process and continuous improvement.