Amanda Elve
About Amanda Elve
Amanda Elve is a Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Tennant Company, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence, having held various roles at notable companies including Johnson Controls and Dover Food Retail.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Amanda Elve serves as the Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Tennant Company, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she supervises multiple departments with a focus on delivering superior customer experience. Her responsibilities include designing and implementing continuous improvement frameworks that enhance productivity and efficiency across the organization. Amanda's work is centered in Holland, Michigan.
Previous Experience in Continuous Improvement
Prior to her current role, Amanda Elve worked at Tennant Company as the Principal Global Continuous Improvement Advisor from 2019 to 2022. She has extensive experience in continuous improvement, having held various positions at Johnson Controls, including Manufacturing Excellence Regional Manager and Master Black Belt. Her tenure at Johnson Controls spanned several years, during which she contributed to multiple projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Elve earned her Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health Management from Grand Valley State University, completing her studies from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma. She has a strong capability to challenge organizational culture to reduce waste and variation.
Background in Various Industries
Amanda has a diverse professional background, having worked in multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and insurance. She began her career as a Patient Transport Dispatcher at Spectrum Health and later held roles at Pfizer and Peerless Insurance. Her experience spans various positions focused on operational excellence and safety, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on continuous improvement.
Technical Proficiency
Amanda Elve is proficient in a variety of software tools that support her operational excellence initiatives. Her skills include using PowerSteering, SharePoint, HTML, Adobe, Skype, Cisco, and Power BI. Additionally, she has a basic understanding of SAP, which enhances her ability to implement effective continuous improvement strategies in multijurisdictional organizations.