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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEADER
Summary
Dedicated Lean/Continuous Improvement Leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity.
Highlights
  • Lean manufacturing and design
  • Inventory control
  • Productivity improvement specialist
  • Process improvement
  • Global logistics
  • Warehouse and fulfillment
  • Imports and exports
  • Logistics network analysis
  • 8D, 5why, problem solving
  • Team building
  • Analytical
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Multi-unit operations management 
  • Strategic planning
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Risk management
  • Experience in project finance
  • Cost reduction
  • Work flow planning
Accomplishments

  • Acted as department head for seven months while new PC&L Manager was in transition.
  • Facilitate and lead cost saving initiatives of $1 million for 2016 budget.
  • Contributed to an annual 15% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
  • Cut inventory by more than two-million by implementing various customer demand variability analysis.
  • Spearheaded an employee engagement program.
  • Created critical KPIs Dashboard to better track on-time delivery, customer issues, safety, and cost savings using iDashboard software.
  • Reduced inbound freight by 25% by improving scheduling methods and modifying storage allocation.
  • Increased the on-time deliveries by 20% within the first two years of employment.
  • Increased storage capacity 10% by standardizing inventory control.
  • 100% of 2nd and 3rd shift logistic hourly employees at a level two for all jobs.
Experience
Continuous Improvement Leader
August 2015 to October 2016AGM Automotive, LLC
  • Lead, coach and train on various lean principles( 5S, A3, PDCA, Hoshin Kanri, KATA, Value Stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, etc.) for three North American production/distribution centers of 55 hourly and 100 salary employees.
  • Operational Excellence Global Deployment team member.
  • Implement best practices of our business process and PLEX.
  • Design warehouse, shipping, and production floor plans using AutoCAD, and or SmartDraw software.
  • Customer scorecard analysis Ford( Super G) Chrysler(DRIVe), and GM SupplyPower.
  • Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and readiness for ISO/TS, MMOG, and C-TPAT certifications.
  • Global Packaging Lead/Engineer- for manufacturing sites in China, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
Logistics Analyst Lead
May 2012 to April 2013Faurecia Interior Systems － Fraser, MI
  • Lead the PCL deployment and launch at new manufacturing site.
  • Ensure on-time delivery for batch and ILVS consoles, door panels, and Instrument panels to GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Faurecia plants.
  • Report daily objectives to Plant Manager. 
  • Acting manager for PC&L of all three shifts with 22 union employees.
  • Supervise PCL 1st shift consisting of Clerk, and 9 union employees.
  • Provide daily production schedule to plant floor.
  • Allocate logistics manpower within budget.
  • In charge of logistic performances (KPI), and improvements of PCL.
  • Interface between customers (OEMs, JIT Plants).
Material Scheduler
March 2011 to May 2012Faurecia Automotive Systems － Cottondale, AL
  • Ensure the delivery of raw seating mechanisms (frames, cushions, plastics, wiring, switches, etc..) utilizing SAP (MRP System).
  • Build up the Procurement plan in accordance with purchasing.
  • Verify supplier capacity to support production plan.
  • Follow Up delivery performance of  22 suppliers.
  • Achieve monthly, the transportation program and scheme
  • Daily Cycle (ABC Analysis) count and bookings.
Master Scheduler
March 2007 to March 2011Faurecia Interior Systems － Fraser, MI
  • Interface between Customers (OEMs, JIT Plants) needs and productions capabilities.
  • Implement and drive the PDP (Master Production Schedule Leveling)
  • Process customer's EDI (862/830, DELJITs/DELFOR) releases.
  • Maintain accurate data within the QAD (MRP/ERP) system.
  • Responsible for over $10,000,000 of Finished and service products.
  • Provide accurate Material Ready Date (MRD) to customer.
  • Maintain Capacity Management within Chrysler's system.
  • Manage picking, packing, and shipping of all MOPAR orders weekly.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of goods to OEMs, and internal customers, 
  • Ensure stock and production levels are met using KANBAN/Sequencer and QAD MRP system.
  • Coordinate expedites or special request shipments.
  • Purchase and manage inventory of expandable packaging.
  • Process Global Purchase Requisitions for PC&L department.
  • Implement scanning operations utilizing RF Express/QAD. 
PC&L Improvement Specialist
February 2006 to March 2007Faurecia Interior Systems － Fraser, MI
  • Establish and maintain the Material Internal Flow Analysis (MIFA).
  • Provided PC&L with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • In coordination with planners establish daily and safety stock levels.
  • Gather and applied time measurements, cycle times, and Takt Times.
  • Train and coach logistics employees on SOPs.
  • Fill in for Production/PCL supervisors when needed.
  • Implemented 2nd and 3rd shift PCL department.
  • Implemented KANBAN systems within PCL.
MP & Logistics Analyst
AGM Automotive, LLC
  • Ensure the on-time delivery of interior electronic and lighting components to and from designated facilities.
  • Order and follow up on shipments from China, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, and the USA.
  • Optimize the utilization of our ocean containers from suppliers
  • Analyze daily requirements from customers within MRP.
  • Schedule 25 daily shipments to various customers.
  • Support Program Management in new launches.
  • Manage over $8 million in inventory at all times.
Education
Masters of Management : PresentWalsh College － Troy, MI
Bachelor's Business Administration : 2005Ferris State University － Big Rapids, MI
Lean Leadership Certificate University of Michigan : March 2016
Six Sigma Green Belt Achievement : May 2010Villanova University
Small Business Management, May 2005Ferris State University － Big Rapids, MI
Skills
Proficient in implementing and maintaining MRP systems (QAD, PLEX, and SAP) within the materials and supply chain department. 
Proficient in warehouse design using AutoCad, SmartDraw softwares.
Experience in Microsoft Excel, word, powerpoint, project, and Office
Expert in Lean methodologies, inventory control, and lean leadership.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • AGM Automotive, LLC
  • Faurecia Interior Systems
  • Faurecia Automotive Systems

School Attended

  • Walsh College
  • Ferris State University
  • Villanova University

Job Titles Held:

  • Continuous Improvement Leader
  • Logistics Analyst Lead
  • Material Scheduler
  • Master Scheduler
  • PC&L Improvement Specialist
  • MP & Logistics Analyst

Degrees

  • Masters of Management : Present
    Bachelor's Business Administration : 2005
    Lean Leadership Certificate University of Michigan : March 2016
    Six Sigma Green Belt Achievement : May 2010
    Small Business Management , May 2005

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