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Will MacLeod, MBA, CSCP, CLSSBB has extensive experience in various operations and leadership roles. Will is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at FlexXray Foreign Material Inspection Services, where they oversee internal operations, develops a culture of continuous improvement, builds strong customer relationships, and optimizes the company's operating performance. Will's focus on leadership development and creating a talent pipeline enables him to effectively teach the fundamentals of Lean management.

Prior to their current role, Will worked at Sam's Club, starting as the Director of Operations, eCommerce Fulfillment, and later advancing to the position of Senior Director of Operations, eCommerce Fulfillment. In these roles, they directed all operations for the highest volume hybrid fulfillment center in the network, achieving various awards and driving significant cost savings through process improvements.

Before joining Sam's Club, Will had an extensive career at Caterpillar Inc., where they held several senior management positions. Will'sresponsibilities included managing lean manufacturing deployment and operations, overseeing a team of over 350 employees, and driving significant successes in safety, quality, velocity, and cost through Lean Manufacturing principles.

Overall, Will MacLeod brings a wealth of experience in operations management, lean manufacturing, and leadership development to their current role as Vice President of Operations at FlexXray.

Will MacLeod's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Bradley University. Will also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Illinois State University.

Additionally, they have obtained various certifications throughout their career. These include Basic HACCP Certification from Zosi in September 2023, Agile Leader Certification from Six Sigma Global Institute in 2021, Lean Bronze Certification from SME in 2019, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS in 2017, and Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Caterpillar Inc. in 2012. Will has also completed several Fluenz courses, including Spanish Upgraded Course 4 in 2020, Spanish Upgraded Course 3 in 2018, and Spanish Upgraded Course 1 & 2 in 2016.