Analyzed 10+ projects utilizing the Downstream Valuation Model (DOVAMO) and drafted Group Investment Proposals that obtained CAPEX for $20MM while providing Annual Savings of $30MM+.
Conducted comprehensive, end-to-end Network study to identify most cost effective location to implement Ecobox production line to enable savings through repatriation of 3P volume.
Obtained funding of $3.1MM to relocate Wood River big bottle line to provide $1.5MM annual savings through repatriation of 3P volume by completing analysis and engaging stakeholders to support investment.
Lead Implementation of Mexico and Peru Macro-Distributor GSAP system setup and hyper care meetings to enable closure of Production plants in each country.
Wood River LOBP - Packaging Lines Supervisor August 2010 to June 2011
Plant Operations supervisory experience managing 30 union represented employees who operated 2 package filling lines that filled over 10 Million Gallons annually.
Responsibilities included staffing and supervising daily production to meet production plan, coaching and conducting year-end performance appraisals of Operators, improving Standard Operating Procedures, and leading daily HSSE Toolbox talks.
Improved run rates on average 100/cases per hour by tracking daily production and motivating workforce to constantly improve production through process improvements and idea reward system.
Product Lifecycle Management - New Product Launch Project Manager July 2009 to July 2010
Designed and implemented the Program Planning Communications Central portal which improved organization of PLM Project files by placing all tools/job-aids/website links/checklists into one centralized location.
Gathered Lessons Learned from team and self-lead product launches to create the New Product Launch Checklist containing 80+ steps with links to key documents required to complete a new product launch.
Successfully launched, on time, 20+ new product introductions supporting Synthetics growth, key strategic OEMs, Pearl/GF-5, and Ecobox Marketing initiatives.
Materials Planning - Supplier Performance Management Analyst July 2008 to June 2009
After GSAP go-live, created and implemented Inbound Receiving KPI tracking of 7 LOBPs and 3 3P facilities and lead daily meetings which improved On-Time/In-Full shipments from 63% to sustainable 90%+ over 3 month hyper care time period.
Worked with 62 raw material suppliers as the focal point to change 4100+ legacy SAP component numbers to new GSAP numbers for go-live.
Managed supplier performance program for 8 strategic suppliers, which included conducting performance reviews and managing Corrective Action Reports that achieved $180K in vendor returns due to quality issues.
Professional/Technical Skills
Project Management/Supervisor: - Completed Opportunity Realization and Front Line Leaders Programme.
GSAP – Strong knowledge of PLM process, Production transactions and BW Reporting.
Down Stream Valuation Model (DOVAMO) – Americas' Subject Matter Expert.
Education
Bachelor of Arts : Supply Chain Management, 2008Michigan State University － East Lansing, MI
