John Black

Current

Consulting Engineer & President at JJBlack & Associates, Inc.
Adjunct at WSU

Past

Director of Process Management at SIMPLEX SYSTEMS, INC., Detroit, Michigan
Quality / New Technology Manager at MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS, INC. / MHSI, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Senior Development Engineer at CROSS COMPANY / CROSS & TRECKER, Fraser, Michigan

Journeyman toolmaker & machinist at PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

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Education

Villanova University
Wayne State University
Lawrence Technological University

Macomb Community College

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John Black’s Summary

Lean / Six Sigma Consulting
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership
Process Analysis
Simulation Modeling
Business Process Reengineering
Business Process Modeling
ISO9000 / TS16949 Standards
Manufacturing Systems
Performance Management
Organizational Development
Reliability Modeling
Process & Policy Definition
Issue Resolution
Waste Reduction

John Black’s Experience

Consulting Engineer & President

JJBlack & Associates, Inc.

(Design industry)

April 2003 — Present (7 years )

Consulting firm focused on driving continuous improvement in business, engineering and manufacturing.

• Lean, six sigma, statistical analysis, process & value stream mapping, simulation and reliability modeling projects for defense, machine tool, automotive, and engineering companies.
Adjunct

WSU

(Design industry)

2003 — Present (7 years )

Higher education institution and renowned research university.

• Educate graduate and undergraduate courses on lean operations and simulation modeling.
Director of Process Management

SIMPLEX SYSTEMS, INC., Detroit, Michigan

(Management Consulting industry)

September 2001 — April 2003 (1 year 8 months)

Global consulting firm targeting lean training, engineering and management services.

• Managed client engagements to implement lean enterprise integration and process management.
• Authored training materials and other supporting documentation.
Quality / New Technology Manager

MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS, INC. / MHSI, Rochester Hills, Michigan

(Privately Held; Automotive industry)

September 1998 — September 2001 (3 years 1 month)

Top-ranking automotive containerization, logistics, supply chain and material flow company.

• Leveraged lean methodologies to reengineer and consolidate internal processes and attain ISO9000
• Established and trained personnel on material flow analysis processes within regular operations.
Senior Development Engineer

CROSS COMPANY / CROSS & TRECKER, Fraser, Michigan

(Machinery industry)

September 1987 — September 1998 (11 years 1 month)

One of the world’s largest machine tool manufactures & system integrators. (now part of Mag-Powertrain.)

• R&D Industrial engineering specialist, training, and new software development and evaluation.
• Achieved recognition in the Oxford Journal of System Safety and Reliability by playing an integral role in the development of an industry-landmark computer reliability modeling tool.
• Developed an enterprise-wide process map that clearly outlined business processes, weaknesses, and waste in support of global workforce integration.
• Drove diverse continuous improvement initiatives across internationally distributed manufacturing plants.
Journeyman toolmaker & machinist

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

(Machinery industry)

1976 — 1986 (10 years )

Journeyman toolmaker & machinist

INDUSTRIES
• Defense – General Dynamics Tank Arsenal
• Machine tool building including: metal cutting, assembly and balance equipment
• Plastic rim & injection molding

John Black’s Education

Villanova University

MLSSBB , Master Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt , 2009
Wayne State University

MSIE , Industrial Engineering , 2003
Lawrence Technological University

BSET , Engineering Technology , 1993
Macomb Community College

AAS , Special Machine Design , 1988

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John Black’s Groups:

Process Excellence Professionals
INCOSE
The Renewable Energy Network
Wayne State University - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Alumni & Friends
Villanova LSS Alumni
Linked Up With Locals Troy MI