Erik Blake
About Erik Blake
Erik Blake is the Director of Business Excellence at Berry Global, Inc., where he facilitates team collaboration and problem-solving. He has extensive experience in operational excellence and analytics, having previously held positions at Elsevier, Covidien, and Vistakon.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Erik Blake has served as the Director of Business Excellence at Berry Global, Inc. since 2016. In this role, he focuses on enhancing team collaboration and problem-solving through facilitated group sessions. His responsibilities include employing machine learning techniques and data mining to improve operational processes. He works in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area, contributing to the company's commitment to operational excellence.
Previous Experience at Elsevier
Before joining Berry Global, Erik Blake worked at Elsevier as a Master Black Belt from 2010 to 2016. During his six years in St. Louis, Missouri, he specialized in implementing Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvement. His role involved leading initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and quality within the organization.
Career at Covidien
Erik Blake was employed at Covidien as an Operational Excellence Manager from 2007 to 2010. Over three years in St. Louis, Missouri, he focused on improving operational processes and implementing best practices. His efforts contributed to the overall efficiency of the organization during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Erik Blake holds a Master of Science in Analytics from the Villanova School of Business, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience at Vistakon
Prior to his roles at Covidien and Elsevier, Erik Blake worked as a Senior Process Engineer at Vistakon from 2001 to 2007. During his six years in the Jacksonville, Florida Area, he focused on process engineering and operational improvements, contributing to the development of efficient manufacturing processes.