Ope K.
About Ope K.
Ope K. is a Production Manager at Boston Scientific with a diverse background in manufacturing, project management, and strategy, holding an MBA and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Ope K. has been serving as a Production Manager at Boston Scientific since 2023. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing production operations, maintaining efficiency, and ensuring product quality. Their expertise in Lean Six Sigma principles contributes to continuous improvement and process optimization within the organization.
Tenure at 3M
Prior to joining Boston Scientific, Ope K. held several key positions at 3M. From 2021 to 2023, they worked as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, implementing process improvement strategies. Between 2018 to 2021, Ope served as a Manufacturing Supervisor in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. They also contributed as a Process Engineer from 2014 to 2018, and initially started as an Optimized Operations (O2) Engineer in Knoxville, IA, from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Ope K. has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from DePaul Driehaus College of Business, which they completed from 2012 to 2014, specializing in Operations Management and Investment Management. They also hold a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completed between 2008 to 2011 and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the same university, completed between 2003 and 2008.
Early Career Development
Before their tenure at 3M, Ope K. worked as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Tennessee (2009 to 2011) in Knoxville, Tennessee Area. They also gained early industry experience as a Production Engineer Intern at Honeywell in Hopewell, VA, from 2005 to 2007.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Ope K. is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. This credential underscores their capability in continuous improvement and process optimization.