Join us and learn how LavAzza’s Continuous Improvement (CI) journey is transforming their culture and generating substantial cost savings. Alan Shell and David Augustin will discuss LavAzza’s successful CI journey and its remarkable impact, followed by Q&A, and a site tour.
Seating is limited to 30 attendees. Sign up today to reserve your spot!
David Augustin, Manufacturing Director at LavAzza North America, remarks “Having a partner like DVIRC to help us through our Continuous Improvement journey and share best practices has been incredibly valuable to our company. Initial CI projects identified over $500,000 of savings! It also helped improve associate engagement, morale, and safety.
Davide Riboni, President and CEO of LavAzza North America, emphasizes the broader impact: “Associates really enjoyed improving their work – problems were solved that affected their daily responsibilities. We appreciate that small changes equal BIG impacts.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from LavAzza’s experience and insights. Reserve your spot today for an inspiring journey in Continuous Improvement with LavAzza and DVIRC.
Who Should Attend:
This event is tailored for professionals and leaders seeking insights into successful implementation of Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodologies in a manufacturing setting. Ideal attendees include business leaders, operations directors, quality assurance professionals, engineers, procurement specialists, and anyone involved in process optimization and workforce development.
Secure your spot now and be part of this insightful event.
Agenda:
- 8:00–8:45 AM | Breakfast / Networking
- 8:45-10:00 AM | CI Presentations, Discussions, and Q&A
- 10:00–11:00 AM | Site Tour
Speakers
Alan Shell
Director of Lean/Continuous Improvement Services, Master Black Belt
Alan is responsible for facilitating organizations in their Continuous Improvement journey utilizing his Master Black Belt skills in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. This involves on-site consulting, training, and collaboration, as well as leading public training and education courses and certifications held at DVIRC.
He is a subject matter expert in process improvement with a solid technical base. He has worked extensively with the food & beverage, printing, automotive, injection molding, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and defense industries. Prior to joining DVIRC, Alan worked for Essentra Packaging, L-3 Communications, and 17 years at Lockheed Martin, where he led the development, and adoption of the Six Sigma methodology. He is a highly sought-after subject matter expert.
Alan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Delaware and an MBA in Quality Science from Drexel University. He holds a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and is an AS9100/ISO Certified Auditor.
David Augustin
Director of Manufacturing, Lavazza North America
David Augustin is an experienced industrial engineer and operations manager skilled at developing and executing company strategies while fostering teamwork to drive project teams to higher levels of performance and efficiency. He will share how LavAzza utilized Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.