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Ricardo Villeda | Lean Focus Team
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RICARDO VILLEDA

Vice President, Operations Practice

Ricardo brings over 25 years of experience leading large-scale operational transformations and driving measurable business results. A Master Black Belt in Six Sigma with Japan-trained expertise in Lean methodologies, he has facilitated more than 200+ Kaizen events across diverse industries and functions.


He has successfully designed and led enterprise-wide Lean implementations for organizations including Acuity Brands Lighting, Zep Inc., and Danaher, consistently improving performance across product development, customer acquisition, order fulfillment, manufacturing, distribution, and service operations. Ricardo’s strength lies in identifying execution gaps and applying practical, proven solutions that deliver sustainable improvements in quality, speed, cost, and customer experience.

Ricardo is known for his hands-on leadership approach, working seamlessly from the C-suite to the shop floor to help organizations embed Lean as a daily management discipline. His ability to align leadership, engage frontline teams, and translate strategy into action has enabled clients to achieve significant gains in operational excellence and financial performance.


He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech (Highest Honors) and holds professional certifications including Master Black Belt (MBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

Ricardo Villeda’s Industry Experience

CHEMICALS

AUTOMOTIVE

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

APPAREL & TEXTILE MANUFACTURING

RETAIL MERCHANDISING & DISTRIBUTION

FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS

CONTINUOUS MANUFACTURING

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

DISCRETE ASSEMBLY

BEVERAGES

& MORE

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