Long Island Rail Road

As a Manager in the Service Planning Department at Long Island Rail Road, I focused on project implementation and operational efficiency within a remote work environment. My responsibilities encompassed managing equipment schedules and spearheading key projects that significantly improved resource utilization.

➡️ Pioneered the remote implementation of the LIRR Centralized Train Scheduling System (Equipment Section), anticipated to enhance operational efficiency by 15+%

➡️ Executed an extensive remote review of equipment reserves, optimizing resources and realizing annual savings of over $500K.

➡️ Orchestrated equipment contingency plans during crises such as Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19, maintaining service reliability at 95% while working remotely.

➡️ Supervised critical equipment operations remotely, contributing to LIRR's most significant service expansion in over a century, accommodating a projected passenger increase of 41%.

➡️ Initiated virtual cross-functional meetings and knowledge exchanges, accelerating project completion by 20% and enhancing response to critical issues through improved inter-departmental communication.

Manager – Equipment Schedules & Strategies / Lead Projects Implementation – Service Planning 

As an experienced Long Island Rail Road Service Planning Department manager, I effectively led remote teams to manage equipment operations and minimize service disruptions while focusing on project implementation and efficiency.

➡️ Championed remote management of equipment operations, enhancing services for a daily passenger base 301k.

➡️ Orchestrated strategic equipment adjustments during track outages, minimizing service impact and exemplifying effective project implementation.

➡️ Directed a team of Supervisors/Equipment Schedulers remotely, fostering efficiency improvements through continuous improvement initiatives with integrated Lean practices.

➡️ Utilized forecasting techniques to anticipate passenger volume fluctuations and environmental factors, collaborating seamlessly with cross-departmental stakeholders to resolve critical equipment issues.

Manager – Equipment Schedules – Service Planning 

As a Senior Yardmaster/Equipment Coordinator at Long Island Rail Road, I led daily operations and project implementation for a large fleet while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

➡️ Led operations for 864/866 MU and 111/119 C-3 cars, optimizing schedules to ensure maximum efficiency.

➡️ Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance resource allocation and rail service reliability, utilizing data analysis and forecasting.

➡️ Supervised approximately 35 remote team members across various shifts, fostering leadership in Yardmasters and supporting key personnel.

➡️ Devised alternative solutions during high-impact issues using WMDS software, demonstrating problem-solving skills in a remote setting.

➡️ Achieved $40K monthly cost reductions by streamlining resource allocation and crew scheduling during the Hurricane Sandy crisis.

Senior Yardmaster – Transportation Services

As a Yardmaster, I led daily operations, data management, and inter-agency coordination at Long Island Rail Road, focusing on efficiency and customer support in a remote setting.

➡️ Progressed from Customer Information Clerk to lead daily assembly of passenger cars across 11 yards, improving train readiness for revenue and non-revenue services.

➡️ Directed rail yard operations remotely, ensuring safety protocols while managing a dispersed team of yard workers.

➡️ Implemented efficient data tracking and reporting systems for performance records and safety certifications, resulting in prompt response during emergencies.

➡️ Liaised remotely with external agencies like Amtrak and New Jersey Transit to optimize train movements and enforce safety protocols.

➡️ Collaborated virtually with maintenance staff to address equipment needs, resolving operational issues swiftly.

Skills: Remote Leadership, Operations Management, Inter-agency Coordination, Data Management, Safety Compliance.

Yardmaster – Transportation Services 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

As a Retail Specialist at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., I excelled in leading cross-functional teams and driving sales volumes through efficient project implementation and market analysis.

➡️ Achieved the highest sales volume in the North East market, recognized with the 2006 Retail Excellence Award.

➡️ Led cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency in retail operations.

➡️ Utilized data research for effective project implementation and trend forecasting.

➡️ Provided coaching to team members to enhance their performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Retail Sales Specialist – North East Market

🚀 A Single Moment Changed My Life Forever…



Losing my father at 47 taught me something powerful:
Systemic inefficiencies aren't barriers—they're invitations to innovate.

Growing up in resource-constrained environments, I saw firsthand how infrastructure gaps limit human potential. Today, I turn those gaps into mobility systems that perform under pressure.

I design calm in the middle of chaos.
Whether it's 80,000 fans moving through a FIFA stadium district or a snowstorm threatening critical rail ops, I help teams build systems that don't blink when the pressure hits.

For nearly 19 years, I've led operations across crisis-tested rail corridors and mega-event environments—managing transit, crowd flow, and contingency strategies that keep people moving when it matters most.

🔭 My current focus:
🏟️ Smarter fan mobility for FIFA 2026
🧠 Data-powered crowd flow strategies
⚡ Transit ops built for real-world disruption
🌎 Cross-border travel intelligence for mega-events

Backed by certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Agile, I merge precision planning with agile leadership. Whether it's a hurricane response, a multi-country stadium simulation, or a fan-first sponsor strategy, I deliver under fire.

Because when the stakes rise, only one question matters:
Can your system move under pressure?

📌 Let's connect if you're working on:
• FIFA 2026 city logistics
• Crisis simulation & urban risk audits
• Fan-first operations & crowd intelligence
• Smart city transit readiness

📬 DM me anytime
📍 NYC-based | Global impact | Quietly building smarter movement systems

Gregory Charles

conlab Management Consultants

Senior Consultant

Gemba Booster

Die Führungskraft stärken für eine erfolgreiche LEAN Transformation. 
Beraten - Umsetzen - Begleiten

Inhaberin

OEE-Institute®

Mit einem starken Netzwerk die richtigen Angebote für den Mittelstand bieten - das ist unser Ziel und meine persönliche Überzeugung.

Senior-Partner

Kaizen Institute GmbH

As a senior consultant at Kaizen Institute Germany, it is my task to develop strategies for Lean Transformations and to implement them in various industries and on various levels in the organization.

ASML

Senior Consultant via Kaizen Institute

EFESO

In charge of Kaizen deployments and shop floor management activities

Consultant

Kennen Sie das auch❓ Am Ende eines Tages sind nicht alle geplanten Aufträge abgearbeitet und es muss umgeplant werden. 

💥 Das bedeutet hohen Aufwand in der Produktion und viel Unruhe im ganzen Unternehmen.

Mein Name ist Barbara Ölschleger und ich arbeite seit mehr als zehn Jahren als selbständige Beraterin in verschiedenen Branchen. In all den Jahren habe ich Unternehmen bei der Optimierung ihrer Prozesse begleitet und dabei festgestellt, dass es nicht ausreicht, Wissen zu vermitteln, um nachhaltige Ergebnisse bei Produktivität, Qualität und Kosten zu erreichen.

Vor fast zwanzig Jahren habe ich selbst zum ersten Mal bei einem Kaizen Workshop bei Volkswagen erlebt, welche erstaunlichen und nachhaltigen Verbesserungen sich durch kontinuierliche Prozessoptimierung erreichen lassen. Seit dieser Zeit - und viele Workshops mit japanischen Beratern später - bin ich der festen Überzeugung, dass in jedem Unternehmen noch Potentiale versteckt sind. 

Heute unterstütze ich als externe Prozessoptimiererin mittelständische Unternehmen dabei, Prozesse so zu gestalten, dass: 
✔ Produktivität und Qualität um bis zu 50% steigen
✔ Kosten gesenkt werden
✔ Mitarbeiter zufrieden und eng mit dem Unternehmen verbunden bleiben

Für die Umsetzung nutze ich die Methoden, die Toyota zum Weltmarktführer gemacht haben: Kaizen und LEAN. 

Dabei vermittle ich nicht nur Wissen, sondern setzte mit den Mitarbeitenden eines Unternehmens in Workshops Maßnahmen um, coache die Führungskräfte und entwickle eine Strategie für nachhaltiges Wachstum.

Wenn auch Sie nun durch die bewährten LEAN Methoden Ihre Prozesse effektiver gestalten wollen, und damit Ihre Kosten senken und Ihre Produktivität steigern möchten oder müssen, dann:
◾ schreiben Sie mir gerne eine Nachricht auf LinkedIn
◾ kontaktieren Sie mich gerne unter meiner Telefonnummer 
◾ vereinbaren Sie einen Termin für ein kostenloses Erstgespräch unter www.gemba-booster.com/termin

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