Edward Valliere
Edward Valliere
MBA, MS, DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt
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A proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, Ed is a Consulting Partner with AM Saxum Lean /Six Sigma Business Performance Consultancy, a hands-on firm specializing in optimizing business processes.
With three decades of expertise in continuous improvement and over 25 years of implementing lean manufacturing strategies grounded in the Toyota Production System, Ed is also a GE-certified DMAIC Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, known for his technical expertise and results-driven problem-solving approach.
Ed excels at building strategic relationships across all organizational levels, from the C-Suite to the shop floor. His key strengths include change management, data analytics, coaching, mentoring, influencing, and creating high-performance teams.
As a trusted advisor, Ed leverages his expertise to help clients unlock their operational potential by identifying and addressing process inefficiencies, eliminating waste, enhancing efficiency, and improving on-time delivery and product quality. He prioritizes knowledge transfer, coaching client teams in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and problem-solving methodologies to ensure lasting improvements.
Ed holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering, a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, and an MBA from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Christine, live in St. Augustine, FL.
Manufacturing
20+ Years of Experience
Plastics & Mold Making
With over 10 years of experience, Ed Valliere is a seasoned leader in Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence within the plastics and mold-making industry. His expertise encompasses key processes such as injection molding, compression molding, and Moldflow Simulation Software. Known for his deep understanding and practical insights, Ed excels in optimizing processes, improving efficiency, and delivering measurable results. As a proven expert in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, he continues to drive operational success and influence best practices across the plastics and mold-making sectors.
Tool & Die
With over 10 years of experience in the tool and die/machining industry, Ed Valliere brings expertise that spans toolmaking, CNC machining, and stamping processes, with a strong track record of machining parts for industries such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Commercial sectors, among others.
Ed excels in both prototyping and production, consistently delivering innovative and practical solutions. He is also experienced in leading lean transformations within CNC machining facilities, utilizing methodologies such as 5S, flow analysis, process mapping, and value stream mapping.
With his extensive background, Ed provides clients with strategies built on real-world experience and proven success, ensuring exceptional results.
Aerospace
With three years of experience in the aerospace industry, Ed brings deep expertise to AM Saxum. At GE Aviation, he specialized in supply chain optimization, ensuring the on-time delivery of jet engines by collaborating with Tier I and Tier II suppliers. Through lean initiatives and streamlined processes, Ed significantly enhanced supplier efficiency and delivery performance.
He also worked closely with Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites, partnering with major airlines such as American, Delta, and United. Known for identifying process inefficiencies and driving continuous improvement, Ed delivers tangible results and operational excellence for aerospace clients. His trusted advisor approach makes him an invaluable partner in a rapidly evolving industry.
Machinery & Equipment
Ed has over 15 years of experience in the machinery and equipment industry, specializing in operational excellence and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. His expertise spans manufacturing and process engineering, Lean/Six Sigma implementation, and supplier quality management for equipment manufacturers, OEMs, and machine shops. Ed has a proven track record of optimizing processes, enhancing product quality, and improving on-time delivery.
With deep knowledge of handling equipment, robotics, and custom parts manufacturing, Ed empowers organizations to achieve peak performance. His mastery of Lean Six Sigma principles enables him to identify process inefficiencies, implement strategic solutions, and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, helping manufacturers stay competitive in their markets.
Other Manufacturing
With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, Ed provides valuable expertise in operational excellence and continuous improvement. He has successfully optimized labor-intensive assembly processes through standard work, delivered Lean Six Sigma training, and led tailored operational excellence programs across various sectors. Ed’s experience spans computer, electronics and telecommunications manufacturing, having worked with major companies such as Dell and Motorola, as well as optimizing custom machine shops. His expertise in Electronics Manufacturing further enhances his value in the commercial industry.
In Electronics Manufacturing, Ed is an expert in screen printing and reflow. His proven ability to drive improvements and operational efficiencies across global manufacturing environments has made him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking manufacturing excellence.
Service/Transactional
4+ Years of Experience
Airlines & Transportation
With three years of experience in the aerospace industry, Ed Valliere of AM Saxum brings deep expertise in operational excellence. His accomplishments include streamlining supply chains and optimizing key suppliers to ensure timely jet engine deliveries. Ed is also skilled in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, providing training, eliminating process inefficiencies, and achieving significant labor cost savings through standard work implementation. He excels at enhancing quality, improving supplier performance, elevating customer experiences, and driving sales growth to increase revenue and profitability. Known for his expertise in Lean and Six Sigma, Ed is a trusted advisor, particularly in driving transformative improvements at maintenance, repair, and overhaul sites in the aerospace sector.
Healthcare
Ed Valliere has four years of experience in the healthcare industry, starting his career at GE Healthcare as a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer. He brings a wealth of expertise in operational excellence to AM Saxum, with a proven track record in optimizing supply chains and enhancing supplier performance. Ed’s background includes extensive knowledge in manufacturing (GMP), FDA and regulatory compliance, product development, supply chain management, software development, and sterilization. He is also skilled in fostering a Kaizen culture, empowering teams to drive continuous improvement.
Energy & Natural Resources
4+ Years of Experience
Oil & Gas
Ed Valliere brings four years of experience in the oil & gas industry, specializing in Value Engineering and operational excellence. As a Global Engineering Operational Excellence Master Black Belt, Ed focused on improving three underperforming sites, Ed drove significant improvements in product quality and on-time delivery. While serving as Direct Material Productivity Leader, he developed a five-year project pipeline aimed at reducing product costs through redesigns and leading Kaizen Events while driving millions of dollars in cost savings.
His efforts at these sites helped establish a Kaizen culture, fostering continuous improvement and driving performance gains. Ed’s expertise makes him an asset to AM Saxum.
Utilities & Renewables
Ed brings expertise in the utilities and renewables sector to AM Saxum, with significant experience in driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. As a Six Sigma Black Belt supporting the Chief Engineer’s Office at GE Energy, he advanced renewable energy technologies, including solar panels and wind turbines. He also led GE Energy’s first company-wide demonstration of aPriori 3D software, which enhanced product development efficiency, increased profitability, and reduced risk.
Ed played a critical role in improving on-time delivery performance at GE Power Conversion. When GE acquired and renamed a business as Power Conversion, Ed co-led a project with a site in Berlin, Germany, where on-time delivery initially stood below 50% against a 95% target. By analyzing contracts, integrating critical dates into their SAP system, and establishing rigorous weekly touchpoint meetings, Ed’s team exceeded the 95% on-time delivery goal. He also coordinated similar improvement efforts across all five Power Conversion sites in Europe, which faced significant delivery challenges.
Technology
20+ Years of Experience
Software Development
Ed has over four years of experience in software development, with a proven track record in quality management and leadership. As Director of Quality at GE Software Solutions, Ed played a pivotal role in software development and spearheaded initiatives such as Scrums and the development of 8D Root Cause/Corrective Action training for global deployment within the Software Quality Team. He achieved substantial improvements in minimizing project margin erosion and led all ISO 9001:2008 Surveillance Audits. This included overseeing a Multi-Site Certification audit and leading internal audits, managing site audit teams, and supporting other sites with audit processes.
Ed also contributed to the development of a Global Multi-Site Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, enhancing organizational quality practices.
At Infor, a leading ERP software development company, Ed served as Industry Principal Sales Director (Presales), leveraging his expertise as a trusted customer advisor and lead solution architect. He provided strategic consulting across the High-Tech vertical, specializing in Discrete/Process Manufacturing, High-Tech, and Industry 4.0. These skills enabled him to support sales teams in selling Infor products to the High-Tech market.
Telecommunications
With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ed brings expertise to AM Saxum and its clients. His background spans optimizing operations for companies focused on cellular phones, optical fiber networks, and computing technologies. Ed has consistently delivered results by streamlining supply chain processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing lead times to meet the demands of rapidly evolving telecommunications markets. His collaboration with development engineering teams has accelerated product transitions from development to production, ensuring faster and more effective launches. Leveraging his knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, Ed has driven project execution and achieved measurable results in infrastructure deployment. His commitment to innovation and performance positions AM Saxum as a trusted partner for telecommunications companies striving for operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Hardware
With over 25 years of experience in the hardware industry, Ed brings vast expertise to AM Saxum. His skillset includes collaborating with PCB manufacturers to optimize production processes and improve product quality, as well as partnering with machine shops to produce precision-machined casings and containers, brackets, etc. A certified practitioner of Lean Six Sigma, Ed has led initiatives to streamline operations, minimize waste, and boost efficiencies. His approach to process improvement ensures AM Saxum consistently delivers measurable value to clients. Ed’s proven track record of operational excellence strengthens AM Saxum’s reputation as a trusted partner for companies aiming to elevate performance and competitiveness in the hardware sector.