Carla Graham MBA, Cmq/Oe, Cssbb
About Carla Graham MBA, Cmq/Oe, Cssbb
Carla Graham is a Site Continuous Improvement Leader at Plexus Corp. in the Greater Chicago Area, with extensive experience in continuous improvement and quality management systems.
Work at Plexus
Carla Graham has served as the Site Continuous Improvement Leader at Plexus Corp. since 2015. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Her responsibilities include facilitating work sessions with the Executive Management Committee and Steering Committee to implement value stream and process transformations. Graham's expertise in Lean Sigma methodologies supports her efforts in mentoring and training Six Sigma Green Belts, enabling them to achieve lean project objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Plexus, Carla Graham worked at WMS Gaming as a Principal Continuous Improvement Specialist from 2006 to 2013. In this position, she was responsible for leading continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Prior to her tenure at WMS Gaming, she served as the Environmental Program Manager at Access Electronics, Inc. for one year from 2005 to 2006. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in process improvement and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Carla Graham holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, which she completed between 2000 and 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management from DeVry Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, she possesses a Lean Sigma Black Belt Certificate from TBM and is a certified QMS (ISO 9001:2008) Lead Auditor by Perry Johnson, Inc. Her expertise includes ISO 14001 standards and audits.
Mentorship and Training
In her current role, Carla Graham actively mentors and trains Six Sigma Green Belts to help them meet lean project objectives. She provides guidance on initiating operational changes and supports the development of skills necessary for successful project implementation. Her commitment to mentorship enhances the capabilities of her team and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.