Walt Johnson

Walt Johnson is a seasoned management consultant and practitioner in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, currently serving at NEXT LEVEL Partners®, LLC since January 2016. With extensive experience in operational leadership, Walt has held senior roles such as VP of Operations & Continuous Improvement at Milacron and has previously consulted for various organizations, driving business transformations across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and finance utilizing principles from the Toyota Production System and Danaher Business System. Walt's background includes leadership positions at major companies such as Central Garden and Pet and GE Energy, as well as initial service as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy. Educated at Duke University, Walt holds an MBA in Operations Management and Finance, along with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Economics.