Anton Dubov

As a dedicated Continuous Improvement Lead, I am passionate about identifying and implementing process improvements that drive significant gains in efficiency, quality, and overall business performance. In this leadership capacity, I focus on empowering teams and shaping the strategic vision for a culture of continuous growth.

With a strong foundation in Lean and Six Sigma, and increasingly leveraging AI-driven insights to uncover new opportunities for optimization, I lead cross-functional teams to successful implementations.

Why do I do it?

To lead with integrity and courage so that others feel inspired to do what’s right—not out of obligation, but out of belief—and so that, together, we can build something meaningful that lasts.

With over 15 years of experience across engineering, manufacturing, and operations, I’ve developed a cross-functional lens for solving complex problems. I believe that sustainable improvement isn’t just about fixing processes — it’s about building trust, nurturing people, and playing the infinite game of continuous growth.

As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, I’ve implemented lean systems that go beyond reducing waste — they unlock potential, drive engagement, and enhance the customer experience. From leading ISO9000 implementations to building training programs that stick, I strive to leave teams stronger than I found them.

I’m energized by innovation, grounded in empathy, and driven by purpose. Because when people feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger, that’s when transformation happens — not just in the process, but in the people.

Continuous Improvement Lead, LSSMBB at RYCHIGER CANADA INC. (2025-06 – Present)

• CI Project Planning & Performance Analysis: Direct a portfolio of Continuous Improvement, Green Belt, and Black Belt engineering projects—developing detailed project proposals that define inputs, resources, milestones, timelines, budgets, and measurable baselines to outcomes—delivering over $2.5M in validated cost savings and efficiency gains.
• System Data Handoffs & Error Troubleshooting: Orchestrated an enterprise-wide business process reengineering (BPR) initiative; created end-to-end process flowcharts, monitored cross-system data transfers, and troubleshot complex data handoff bottlenecks, reducing system handoff errors by 20% and accelerating cycle times by 15%.
• Automation Customization & Technical Collaboration: Partner with international engineering teams, operations leaders, and external vendors to design, test, pilot, and refine workflow automation and AI-driven operational systems, overseeing in-process monitoring and testing to close process gaps.
• Daily Performance Monitoring & KPI Analytics: Designed and deployed real-time KPI dashboards using Power BI and Advanced Excel (MS365) to monitor daily operational performance and equipment/process anomalies, accelerating technical response and troubleshooting times by 20%.
• Risk Mitigation, Audits & Corrective Actions: Oversee the corporate Quality Management System (QMS), partnering with department leaders to identify operational and safety risks, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement robust corrective action plans that uphold SOP and regulatory compliance.
• End-User Training & Change Management: Facilitated technical training, system refinement workshops, and end-user support across diverse operational departments, securing a 95% user adoption rate for newly implemented processes and software workflows.

Process Improvement Specialist at RYCHIGER CANADA INC. (2024-07 – 2025-06)

• Process Gap Identification & Project Proposals: Developed a structured intake and evaluation system to study operational requirements and front-line bottleneck reports, chartering 100 + continuous improvement projects in under 6 months with clearly defined baselines and expected outcomes.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S & Warehouse/Floor Safety: Spearheaded a site-wide 5S and Lean manufacturing initiative that improved floor organization and safety by 20% and reduced time spent searching for parts and materials by 30%.
• In-Process Monitoring & Productivity Gains: Implemented standardized work methods and in-process testing across operations, boosting overall throughput by 25% while improving first-pass quality and reducing defect rates by 10%.
• Root Cause Analysis & Lead-Time Reduction: Compiled and analyzed operational performance data using root-cause analysis to eliminate workflow inefficiencies, reducing lead times by 15% and operational costs by 15%.
• Cross-Functional Logistics & Operations Alignment: Partnered with engineering, production, and logistics to troubleshoot bottlenecks, accelerating issue resolution by 50% and increasing cross-departmental collaboration by 30%.
• Team Facilitation & Coaching: Certified 35 + employees in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and trained 90 + team members in 5S and root cause problem-solving, providing ongoing floor support and backup coverage for key operational initiatives.

Process Improvement Specialist (Automated Packaging & ERP Systems) at NUSPARK INC. (2019-04 – 2024-07)

• ERP Implementation, Refinement & Operations Alignment: Collaborated with operations, supply chain, and technical stakeholders to design, test, and refine ERP workflows and Lean manufacturing processes, increasing operational throughput and revenue by 25%.
• Inventory, Warehouse & Risk Mitigation Strategies: Compiled and analyzed inventory and material-flow data to identify supply chain risks, implementing safety-stock optimization and corrective action plans that reduced inventory carrying costs by 20%.
• End-User ERP & Quality Training: Facilitated hands-on training and post-implementation support for 30 + employees on ERP software applications, ISO 9000 standards, and CAD tools to ensure sustainable process execution.
• Engineering Database & Cycle-Time Optimization: Designed and implemented a centralized project database to streamline technical data transfer between engineering and operations, slashing engineering design cycle times by 15%.

Mechanical Engineering Specialist & Technical Writer (Automated Equipment) at NUSPARK INC. (2009-12 – 2019-04)

• Automated Equipment Customization, Modification & Maintenance: Designed, customized, modified, and integrated mechanical sub-assemblies for industrial warehouse and packaging automation—including Palletizers, Case-Packing Systems, Single Cell Drop Packers, and Automated Fixtures—executing 1, 000 + Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) that improved system throughput and reliability by 10%.
• Project Feasibility, Baselines & Cost Analysis: Conducted comprehensive engineering feasibility studies and project proposals evaluating equipment requirements, timelines, budgets, and operational impact prior to full-scale implementation.
• Automation Troubleshooting & Vendor/Service Support: Authored 50 + technical maintenance manuals, SOPs, process flowcharts, assembly drawings, and electrical schematics for automated palletizing and packaging systems, reducing equipment troubleshooting and repair downtime by 15% and cutting user support tickets by 20%.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering – Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) (2009)