As a seasoned operations professional I have helped grow companies and teams to achieve performance and profitability goals. Working in aerospace and other manufacturing and distribution environments have brought me a unique perspective on the importance of processes, team building, and solutions. Succeeding in both the commercial and defense markets I understand and thrive on fast paced, high quality, and exceptional on time delivery requirements. Lean, 6 sigma, Kaizen events, and continuous improvements are the backbone of any good plant operation. These concepts should be the lifeblood of any operations team. Employee empowerment and ownership are what make me get to work early each day. There is no greater joy then helping a teammate claim victory over a problem they helped develop a solution for. My core competencies include:✔ Program Management✔ Sales and Operations Planning (SIOP)✔ Budget Creation and Management✔ Kaizen Event leadership✔ Warehouse and Logistics Management✔ DOD and Aerospace Compliance✔ MRP and ERP systems (SAP/ JD Edwards/ Profit Key/ Harris)✔ Profit and Loss statement analysis (P&L)✔ Root Cause Analysis✔ Lean six sigma (6S, 5S)✔ Risk Management✔ Employee coaching and mentoring✔ Planning 12-36 months in the future✔ Inventory management (turns, ABC, and accuracy)Available to discuss opportunities in the greater Kansas City area. Please contact me at andy.m.hastings@gmail.com.Other technical skills:Software: AutoCAD, Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams, Outlook) Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Workday, Successes factorsWarehouse equipment: Fork trucks, reach trucks, aerial lifts, wave, Pallet stackers, racking (layout, design, installation), RF and handheld picking devices. HR: development plans; reviews, coaching, performance improvement plans, recruiting, training systems