Donnie W.
About Donnie W.
Donnie W. is the Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2024. He has over a decade of experience in continuous improvement across various industries, including roles at HERE Technologies, Uber, TuSimple, and Walmart Global Tech.
Work at Joby Aviation
Currently, Donnie W. serves as the Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Lead at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include identifying areas for efficiency gains and implementing strategies to optimize production workflows.
Education and Expertise
Donnie W. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Ball State University. He has also completed multiple Lean Six Sigma certification programs, including a Master Black Belt Certification from The Ohio State University and a Black Belt Certification from Purdue University. His educational background supports his expertise in process mining and continuous improvement methodologies.
Professional Background
Donnie W. has over a decade of experience in continuous improvement roles across various industries. He began his career as a Business Process Analyst at Central States Health & Welfare and Pension Funds. He then held positions at Sterno, HERE Technologies, Uber, TuSimple, and Walmart Global Tech, where he focused on process excellence and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout his career, Donnie W. has demonstrated a proven track record in delivering transformational change through complex project leadership. His roles have involved leading continuous improvement initiatives that have significantly impacted operational processes in the tech, financial services, and manufacturing sectors.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining Joby Aviation, Donnie W. held several key positions. He worked as a Senior Program Manager at Uber, focusing on Global Process Excellence, and as a Senior Manager for Continuous Improvement at TuSimple. Most recently, he served as a Staff Product Manager at Walmart Global Tech, where he applied his expertise in process mining to enhance operational workflows.