Jennifer Christie

Responsibilities: 

As Director of Manufacturing Services, Jennifer is responsible for Purdue MEP's manufacturing service offerings including training, consulting, new product development, quality systems, the Center’s performance measures, and related data management systems. 

Background:

Jennifer has decades of experience as a Master Black Belt and process improvement leader, where she completed projects, designed curriculum, coached, and certified black belts, green belts, and champions all over the world. She spent over 9 years at Covance, one of the world's largest and most comprehensive drug development services, and 10+ years as a leader in sustainability and business development. Prior to her current role, she spent two years as Purdue MEP's Senior Services Manager of Productivity Improvement.

Jennifer graduated from Purdue University, earning a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.A. in Biology. She also minored in mathematics and has a passion for teaching and communicating technical subjects so that they can be applied to real-world solutions.

Skills & Expertise: 

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt

• Lean

• Design for Six Sigma

• Sustainability

• Innovation

• Leadership and Leadership Development

• Team Building

• Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Control Plans and Quality Systems

• Regulatory Compliance

• Process Improvement Application in Clinical and Scientific Environments

Authored Articles: 

• Deploying Lean Six Sigma: A Roadmap for Continuous Improvement Success (Part 1)

• Selecting, Defining, and Scoping Successful Lean Six Sigma Projects (Part 2)

• Considerations Before Using Data to Draw Conclusions: The Importance of the "M" in DMAIC (Part 3)

Webinars:

• Your Six Sigma Roadmap: Training for Every Level