• Managed daily production and shipping planning for multi-million dollar project ramp-up• Executed purchase orders and tracked progress of various lab testing + sterilization to mitigate risk of delays• Analyzed production rate trends and worked with suppliers to ensure sales expectations were met or exceeded• Successfully introduced and implemented Power BI into the office environment, transforming previously manual and disorganized data analysis processes into an efficient, automated and data-driven decision making system• Led / coached cross-functional High Performance Teams that focus on empowering manufacturing workers to understand and utilize problem solving techniques to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics of their area • Designed MRP exception reporting that streamlines supply chain operations by proactively identifying potential disruptions• Managed procurement activities including creating purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, sourcing new vendors via market research, and negotiating terms to ensure timely delivery of components at competitive prices• Conducted weekly inventory cycle counts to accurately track stock levels and resolve discrepancies• Maintained regular customer communication to build strong relationships and increased satisfaction

• Developed Power BI Dashboards that assisted key stakeholders to make data based decisions• Cleaned, transformed, and prepared data from various SQL data sources into a usable format• Implemented automated calculation that used to take several days of gathering information• Connected historical customer sales data to identify highest impact improvement opportunities• Utilized data trends to identify opportunities within Customer Service team to provide better customer experience• Continued to utilize Lean tools such as Non-MFG Value Stream mapping, problem solving, work balancing, and standard work / work instructions

• Enabled successful production ramp up and inventory savings of key product line that transferred manufacturing locations• Identified key improvement areas using Value Stream Mapping and problem solving• Validated replacement material by setting up inspection equipment and learning new software• Participated in Kaizen teams that focused on material waste and set-up time reduction

- Obtained Six Sigma Green Belt by utilizing various Six Sigma / Parker tools- Tools Utilized: Process Mapping, FMEA, Gage R&R, Statistics / Regression, Minitab, Hypothesis Testing - Validated dual cavity tooling by identifying key process variables and physical property impact- Lead various Kaizen activities targeting OT elimination and layout / process improvements- Analyzed data to target optimal sizes for pre-made CNC machining material to reduce setup time and provide quick response manufacturing- Continued to build upon Lean skills such as Kaizen, problem solving, process mapping, and Value Stream Mapping

- Lead various continuous improvement projects targeting lead time reduction, efficiency improvements, and layout- Learned and applied various Lean tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Low Hanging Fruit Matrix, Layout Design- Automated complex calculation that operators would need to do on an hourly basis- Improved ergonomics of equipment storage

- Developed a standardized process of requesting capital expenditures and assets complete with forms, examples, and calculators- Worked on the lean implementation of a multi-tier Key Performance Indicators across various work cells and departments throughout the manufacturing plant- Designed and analyzed current facility layout of manufacturing areas- Worked and communicated with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects