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Howard Zwick

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Operations Management Consultant, Principal at Z Operations Solutions
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Howard is a corporate and operations consultant with over 30 years of global experience in manufacturing. Specializing in lean manufacturing, employee health and safety, and risk management, he holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Delaware. He is also a Certified Quality Engineer and serves as Treasurer for the South Jersey Chapter of ASQ.

Outside of his consulting work, Howard is deeply engaged with the professional quality community through ASQ. He has a unique perspective on applying professional improvement strategies, like Lean principles, to enhance personal workflows and habits at home, aiming to save time and reduce stress.

Unique fact: Howard co-presented a workshop titled "Lean Where You Least Expect It, " exploring how to apply lean manufacturing habits to personal life.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Operations Management Consultant, Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
Personality Overview

How Howard shows up

Optimistic
Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Howard cares about

Lean Manufacturing
A core specialty mentioned throughout his career. He presents on topics like "Lean Where You Least Expect It" and creating "Lean Safety Programs. "
Employee Safety
A key focus of his consulting work, where he advises portfolio companies on improving health and safety programs, training, and outcomes.
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Career

Work history

4-2017
Operations Management Consultant, Principal
Z Operations Solutions
9-2016 - 3-2017
VP Manufacturing
Fraser Optics LLC
1-2014 - 9-2016
Director, Global Production Planning and Capacity Management
Edmund Optics
4-2011 - 12-2013
Director Global Manufacturing Operations and Quality Assurance
Edmund Optics
6-2008 - 4-2011
Director of Quality Assurance
Edmund Optics
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1984 - 1988
BSME
University of Delaware
1990 - 1994
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at University of Delaware
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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