SUMMARY:

• Secured corporate backed capital investments to transform the company warehouse and distribution areas leading a lean in-plant “cultural transformation” in the warehouse of a manufacturing plant.
• Successfully Developed and implemented a Cycle Count Program to APICS standards for the Company resulting in 99% Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA).
• Created and managed a capital improvement strategy focused on the use of lean automated processes yielding a reduction in order fulfilment time from three weeks to under one hour.
• Using Six Sigma, bottleneck analysis tools achieved over $2M in annual savings by increasing production throughput by 57% while decreasing re-work defects, decreasing jobs by 62%, and eliminating third shift operations.
• Implemented lean and 5S processes throughout the manufacturing and distribution facility which led to the improvement of inventory record accuracy to 99%, pick/pack rates increased from about 90 minutes to about 2 minutes with over 99% quality accuracy.
• Successfully commanded my section in a hostile war time environment with greater than 98% operational readiness, a 100% customer service level and zero fatalities with the highest safety standards.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Manufacturing and Kitting Operations
• Program Management
• ERP Instructor
• Strategic Planning & Visioning
• ISO 9002 / ATA 300 / TQM
• Process / Productivity Improvement
• P & L Budgetary Management
• Safety Excellence Instructor
• Toyota Production System
• Procurement Strategies
• Lean Manufacturing Methods
• 5S Instructor
• Performance Metrics Systems
• Visual Management Systems
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Business Analyst 

Responsibilities:

• Currently working on process improvements for Enterprise systems, Order Evolution, and Conversions.
• Successfully managed, planned system analysis, and testing for new Divisions at the corporate level.

Support Operations Senior Leader

• Serve in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel and work in a high - profile position on active duty  As a Support Operations Officer supporting Corps level operation (3 Star Command) within the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.
• Completed three years of active duty  in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and a year in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II in Iraq and Kuwait in an exceptional manner. I honorably served the United States Army in multiple roles as a Senior Officer. i.e. (Commander, Convoy Commander, Instructor, Trainer, Logistics Coordinator, OIC, Team Chief and Resource Management Leader. I was rated "Best Qualified" and "Outstanding Performance, Must Promote" as a Senior Transportation Officer and have the (90A) Logistics Officer designation.
• In my military career, I have directly managed up to 255 soldiers and been responsible for indirectly managing or tracking over 100,000 soldiers and equipment.

Confidential

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

• BAE Systems is a leading automotive manufacturer of armored vehicles
• Hired as a subject matter expert to provide management direction and implement automation technology.
• Additional duties performed during the due diligence period included facility management, managing of daily business activities at three facilities, receiving, distribution, quality and supply chain initiatives.
• Using lean process mapping tools reduced excess and obsolete WIP and finished goods inventories implemented a lean focused product stocking consolidation initiative in the distribution center yielding a reduction in the manufacturing facility’s footprint and a reduction in production costs.
• Trained and implemented “5S” lean processes in the warehouse and implemented a lean focused stocking and consolidation initiative in the warehouse yielding a 45% reduction in the warehouse footprint and a reduction in inventory costs.

Confidential, Monroe, Ohio

Warehouse & Distribution Manager / Supervisor

Resposibilities:

• Managed between 50 to 100 employees, planned and scheduled labor requirements, receiving, shipping, order fulfillment and inventory to exceed operational requirements and customer demands for over 250,000 SKUs.

Confidential, Urbana, Ohio

Warehouse & Distribution Manager 

• Responsible for managing 35 to 80 salary and hourly employees, on three shifts. Planned and scheduled labor requirements, production, materials and P&L to exceed operational requirements and customer demands for all areas of the warehouse and distribution facility.
• Through Lean Six Sigma initiatives developed cost effective packaging solutions by working with customers, design engineers and associates resulting in reduced packaging cost by 30%.
• Reduced P&L freight costs by negotiating freight rates, developing and integrating a company shipping matrix, process procedures, and digital integration technology throughout the supply chain.
• Redesigned floor layout by using Lean Six Sigma tools reducing linear foot moves by 50%.
• Redesigned production line layout by integrating Lean Six Sigma kanban pull system concepts resulting in a 57% improvement in exit rate.
• Increased floor space by about 40%.
• Maximized production through Lean Six Sigma process improvement teams and proactive changes.
• Improved Inventory Record Accuracy from an initial 36% to 99% accuracy.
• Improved customer service level from 73% accuracy to over 99% accuracy.
• Implemented automation systems to improve TAT time and production throughput.
• Implemented hourly area performance metrics with Quality Standards by writing duty descriptions and developing process standards.
• Additional duties performed: Six Sigma Charter Champion "Greenbelt" team sponsor and technical advisor of Six Sigma Teams, Company “5S” Trainer, LEAN Trainer, ERP Trainer and Safety Excellence Trainer.