Kirk Powell
About Kirk Powell
Kirk Powell is the Director of Continuous Improvement at Fortis Solutions Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has extensive experience in process improvement and employee development across various industries.
Company
Kirk Powell is currently employed at Fortis Solutions Group based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. He has been serving as the Director of Continuous Improvement since 2022.
Title
Kirk Powell holds the title of Director Of Continuous Improvement. In this capacity, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Powell has an extensive educational background anchored by his BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University Calumet. Additionally, he has earned multiple certificates from the same institution, including a Certificate in Lean Six Sigma, a Certificate in Quality Control, and a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His educational accomplishments have solidified his expertise in continuous improvement and quality management.
Professional Background
Kirk Powell has amassed significant industry experience across different roles and companies. He was the Continuous Improvement Manager at Broan-NuTone from 2019 to 2022 in Hartford, Wisconsin. Prior to that, he worked as the Process Improvement Manager at CL&D Graphics for seven years in Oconomowoc, WI. He also served as a Process Engineer at MonoSol, LLC from 2006 to 2012, and as a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Enthone-OMI for six years in Bridgeview, IL.
Achievements
Kirk Powell has a track record of implementing continuous improvement cultures across multiple plant operations. His work involves close collaboration with Cost Accounting and Operations Management to develop and execute project pipelines. He emphasizes aligning key performance indicators and reporting to drive efficiency, as well as focusing on employee development within the continuous improvement framework.