➢ 5 years' experience as professional manager ➢ Holistic approach to Continual Improvement and Lean Six Sigma activities ➢ Integration of all employees into the culture of continual improvement ➢ Responsible for creation and rebirth of Lean Six Sigma initiatives in a variety of industries ➢ Execution of policy deployment and translation of objectives to all levels of workforce Dynamic and results-focused professional with strong knowledge and background in Warehouse Operations particularly in inventory control, staff supervision, scheduling and delegating tasks to employees. Highly analytical with sound decision-making abilities, able to develop strategic approaches and creative solutions to cost effectively transport products. Champion manufacturing philosophy based on housekeeping (5s Theory) takt time reduction through "pulling instead pushing", lot size decreases for required setup times (Kaizen), and single piece flow implementation (thinking lean). Offers strong interpersonal skills combined with demonstrated strengths in development, administration and facilitation. Interact well with staff members; resolve problematic situations in a diplomatic manner.
Core Qualifications
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Experience
03/2014 to Current
Director of Supply ChainProducepay – Los Angeles, CA,
Responsible for the Logistics, Distribution, Systems and Warehouse leadership. Senior level executive with experience leading operations and supply chain strategies from conception through maturity. Strategic manager who builds infrastructure for increased sales and revenues on an annual basis. Quantifies prospective value of businesses, optimizes internal team processes, and shifts necessary business models to achieve prosperity. Communicates effectively, institutes innovative initiatives and leads project teams to achieve high-level goals, create positive change, efficiency and increased profitability. Proven advisor to business leaders and executive management. Ensures the effective execution of operations and supply chain programs in times of high pressure and constant change. Leads simultaneous projects without compromising quality, timeliness or functionality. Transforms organizations within high pressure environments. Focused on business and financial analysis, instituting on-going positive changes and continual growth. Effectively managed divisional P/L.
Accomplishments:
•Saved $8 million on an annual budget of $100 million leading the 2nd largest division in the U.S. made up of 5 Distribution Centers. Had full P&L responsibility.
•Supported retail sales of $1billion by directing the supply chain staff of 7 direct and 70 Indirect reports, as well as an organization with over 2000 associates.
•Saved $10 million annually by managing projects in areas of process flow improvements, repurposing of capital assets, customer initiatives, and compliance challenges.
•Increased productivity over 6% and improved safety over 10% through process flow redesign, purchase of capital assets to automate processes, use of contingent workforce during peak period which minimized labor costs.
•Improved on-time store delivery more than 6% by instituting a delivery schedule, reducing operational delays by reengineering loading and dispatch processes, and implementing a TMS (transportation management system) with more sophisticated routing algorithms.
Education
Expected in
BBA: Drake University - Des Moines, IA GPA: BBA Bachelor of Science in Business Drake University Des Moines, IA
Expected in
MEng: Masters of Industrial & System Engineering Mississippi State - Starkville, Ms GPA: MEng Masters of Industrial & System Engineering Mississippi State Starkville, Ms
Expected in
SSC: - , GPA: SSC Six Sigma Certification ASQ
Professional Affiliations
Assume full responsibility in supervising production and shipping development, control maintenance, and documentation analysis to ensure departmental compliance while increasing revenue and minimizing cost. Provide direct supervision to a workforce of 28 hourly employees, accountable for the shipping and receiving products both domestic and international. Work with the United States Department of Transportation, North America Free Trade Association on x-port shipments and ensure shipping information and all documentations are accurate
Accomplishments
Saved $8 million on an annual budget of $100 million leading the 2nd largest division in the U.S. made up of 5 Distribution Centers. Had full P&L responsibility
Supported retail sales of $1billion by directing the supply chain staff of 7 direct and 70 Indirect reports, as well as an organization with over 2000 associates
Saved $10 million annually by managing projects in areas of process flow improvements, repurposing of capital assets, customer initiatives, and compliance challenges
Increased productivity over 6% and improved safety over 10% through process flow redesign, purchase of capital assets to automate processes, use of contingent workforce during peak period which minimized labor costs
Improved on-time store delivery more than 6% by instituting a delivery schedule, reducing operational delays by reengineering loading and dispatch processes, and implementing a TMS (transportation management system) with more sophisticated routing algorithms
Lean Infrastructure Engineer Manager
Aerotek Staffing, Memphis Tennessee
November, 2013-April, 2014
Led facility infrastructure development project for a new 750,000 sq/ft structure. Totaling nearly 18acres of land. Successfully completed diverse range of capital projects hat strengthened a cooking appliance assembly/ manufacturing infrastructure, increased safety, and saved money. Granted autonomy in planning 6nd execution of all major facility infrastructure management thanks to proven results and long-standing loyalty. Managed annual budget of up tocapital $8M
Proactively created an employee rating system for determining priorities based on safety, budget, and effectiveness
Developed and promoted use of engineered standards for corrosion control
Facilitated a Lean Six Sigma plan and several multi-million dollar capital projects
Gained control of additional facility upon 2013 corporate reorganization, creating entirely new, more proactive management system
Evaluated worker productivity and used observations to eliminate 30 unwarranted positions, saving company approx. $36,000 per person
Organized cost-effective fleet management program for approximately 80 lift trucks that evaluated replacement vs. maintenance costs, minimizing total cost of ownership
Senior Operations Manager
Aluma-Form Incorporated, Memphis Tennessee
May, 2010 - November 2013
Led operations for company that specialize in innovative, custom-engineered overhead utility and communications solutions, that offered industry-leading fiberglass, aluminum, and apitong wood products for the electric utility and communications industries, with $15M in annual sales and 250 employees. Directed production, maintenance, shipping, engineering, capital planning and implementation, and environmental compliance. Primary equipment included Platforms, Arm & Braces, and Cluster Mount Equipment Mounts
Reduced plant air emissions by researching options and changing plant-wide printing methods and materials
Increased efficiency and operator ownership by re-designing bag department organization and training bag-machine operators to allow them to more fully manage their respective areas (e.g. inventory, purchasing, maintenance, and scheduling)
Implemented comprehensive environmental compliance program, resulting in savings from potential fines and possible plant closure
Improved competitive standing by leading effort to enhance equipment reliability and capability to produce high-quality product through planned equipment upgrades
Improved attendance and behavior by initiating programs to reduce absenteeism and disciplinary problems
Safety Compliance Manager
July, 2008- May 2010
Provided proactive safety support to internal and external customers for office and testing lab facilities. Monitored and prevented potential workplace safety hazards through routine inspections and training; accurate and up-to-date documentation of policies, procedures, and data; and investigations into accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions. Interfaced with facilities management and made recommendations on safety related issues
Reduced the number of documented injuries among 700 employees by 60% (from 10 to 4) within one year
Developed, maintained, updated, and enforced policies and procedures including the following: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action Plan, blood borne pathogen procedures, personal protective equipment procedures, and Safety Contingency Plans. Revised policies and procedures to minimize potential hazards
Initiated and conducted employee interviews for biannual audits of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) protocols, policies, and programs
Identified problems with the online safety program and coordinated with IT technician to correct the system and ensure proper functionality
Performed daily walk-through for safety inspections of the facilities including fire systems. Documented and photographed findings and compiled and presented statistical data on safety activities to EH&S Director. Coordinated the installation of fire extinguishers where necessary
Ensured compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations through comprehensive inspections and communication. Informed employees of changes in regulations. Maintained prominent display of the Cal/OSHA required safety bulletin
Investigated accidents and injuries. Documented the injuries; detailed the events leading to, during, and after the accident; and made recommendations to fix hazards
Production/Shipping/Transportation Supervisor
August 2007-July 2008
Assume full responsibility in supervising production and shipping development, control maintenance, and documentation analysis to ensure departmental compliance while increasing revenue and minimizing cost. Provide direct supervision to a workforce of 28 hourly employees, accountable for the shipping and receiving products both domestic and international. Work with the United States Department of Transportation, North America Free Trade Association on x-port shipments and ensure shipping information and all documentations are accurate
Adhered to customer specifications by managing the palletizing of pre-priced products marked and labeled for individual customers, and by verifying tie and high of each pallet in accordance to customer's specifications
Maintained proper loading procedures for each truck, both domestic and international
Brought significant increase in on-time delivery from 85% to 99% by developing an environment that promotes safety, creativity, and process improvement
Minimized OSHA recordable accidents by facilitating regular safety meetings, monthly training, and supervising team members
Cooperated with sales and transportation team to ensure that all loads are assigned to designated carriers and quantities and that ordered products are accurate and in correct schedule
Production Scheduler
May 2006- August 2007
Manage production planning at multiple plants based on customer demand, service levels, inventory plan, product seasonality and least landed costs while optimizing capacity. Guide factory schedulers to balance meeting customer needs and HFS operational efficiency. Interface cross functionally with Sales, Purchasing, Operations, Logistics and our Customers. Lead supply planning projects related to S&OP and continuous improvement of our planning processes
Certifications
ASQ WMS
Skills
Basis, Excellent Multitasker, Financial Analysis, Increased Sales, Leads, Logistics, Operations, P/l, Sales, Sales And, Simultaneous, Supply Chain, Accountable For, Air Emissions, Algorithms, And Marketing, Annual Sales, Arm, Assembly, Audits, Budget, Buying/procurement, Capital Assets, Capital Planning, Continuous Improvement, Cooking, Corrosion, Corrosion Control, Deployment, Dispatch, Documentation, Electric Utility, Emissions, Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Fiberglass, Fleet Management, Gmp, Health And Safety, Increase, Infrastructure Management, Inspections, Integration, Integrator, Inventory, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Maintenance, Managing Projects, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Research, Million, Minitab, Operations Manager, Org Development, Organizational Development, Palletizing, Printing, Proactive, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Procurement, Production Planning, Production Scheduler, Program Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Research Analysis, Resource Utilization, Retail, Retail Marketing, Retail Sales, Sales Of, Sap, Scheduling, Self Motivated, Shipping, Shipping And Receiving, Site Assessments, Solutions, Staffing, Strategic Planning, Tco, Testing, Total Cost Of Ownership, Training, With Sales, Wms, Workplace Safety, Asq, Assay System, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Certification, Six-sigma, System Engineering
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