Operations Lead & Supervisor
| Manufacturing
| Distribution & Logistics
| Supply Chain
| P&L
After several years of independent consulting in manufacturing operations, I made a deliberate decision to pause, consolidate, and invest in formal credentials before returning to a full-time senior role. During this period I completed a Diploma in Operations Management through Alison, earned Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification from three independent bodies, completed ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 clause-by-clause courses through Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., built a supply chain foundation through CSCMP, and finished structured training in logistics management, project management, and workforce coordination through LinkedIn Learning under NASBA and PMI. All thirteen credentials were completed within a two-month window between April and May 2026.
Operations environments frequently run on a mix of permanent, contract, and temporary workers. This course covers the legal, relational, and performance management dimensions of leading non-permanent staff, a practical skill for any supervisor managing headcount flexibility across production shifts and project phases.
Nine modules covering the full scope of operations leadership: production planning, OEE analysis, quality systems, and supply chain integration. This diploma provides formal academic structure to connect field experience with established operations management theory.
IBM's structured curriculum on the complete project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Skills include cost estimation, risk assessment, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional team leadership, directly applicable to plant improvement projects and operational change initiatives.
Operational effectiveness depends as much on communication clarity as on technical capability. This webinar with communication specialist Mary Daphne focused on professional assertiveness, structured messaging, and executive presence in cross-functional environments.
Entry point into the Six Sigma discipline: DMAIC methodology, process variation, defect measurement, and the role of data in quality decisions. Issued by CSSC, the largest independent Six Sigma certification body globally.
Combines waste elimination from Lean with the statistical rigor of Six Sigma. This credential from CSSC demonstrates foundational proficiency in identifying process inefficiencies and supporting structured improvement initiatives on the production floor.
Practitioner-focused Lean Six Sigma training from GoLeanSixSigma.com, a PMI Authorized Training Partner. Reinforces core principles of continuous improvement and waste reduction with direct application across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations.
A comprehensive learning path covering warehouse layout optimization, inventory control, receiving and dispatch operations, and performance metrics. Aligned with the global competency framework of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
Practical strategies for aligning supply chain planning with operations execution. NASBA-accredited for continuing professional education, covering procurement coordination, demand management, and operational responsiveness in dynamic environments.
Core logistics management: transportation modes, carrier selection, distribution network design, and cost management. A NASBA-accredited CPE program with direct application to distribution operations and last-mile coordination.
Clause-by-clause training on the international Quality Management System standard: context of the organization, risk-based thinking, performance evaluation, and continual improvement. Completed with a score of 90%.
In-depth training on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems: hazard identification, legal compliance requirements, emergency preparedness, and safety performance monitoring. Completed with a score of 90%.
Environmental Management System training covering environmental aspects identification, legal compliance obligations, lifecycle perspective, and EMS audit readiness. Scored 95%, the highest among the three ISO credentials completed in this series.