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Circle Pines, Minnesota, US

Circle Pines, Minnesota, US

• Responsible for strategy and operational activity leading all operational functions consisting of logistics, production, and business systems for NTIC’s three business units.
• Created and executed a strategy of insourcing key operational activities resulting in $0.5M annual savings and significant lead time reduction.
• Optimized outbound distribution strategy transitioning to a new 3PL resulting in $100k annual savings.
• Implemented key metrics throughout each function resulting in improved cross functional communication.

Augusta, Georgia, US

• In March, 2017, Textron acquired Arctic Cat, a leading OEM of ATV, Snowmobiles, UTV and other consumer products in the power sports industry. Led the $50M St. Cloud engine factory and the $100M Bucyrus, OH aftermarket.
• Transitioned engine production from Berlin, Germany to the St. Cloud facility. Closed German engine operations and relocated all production, supply chain, inventory, and equipment to St. Cloud.
• Implemented a new manufacturing line operating on a new SAP system. Improved production efficiencies 50% utilizing existing St. Cloud manufacturing footprint.
• Transferred over 35 40' containers from Germany to St. Cloud containing $6.5M inventory, 1,300 SKU's, and tooling and equipment. Ensured all import and export documentation was accurate to process through Customs.
• Engine transition resulted in $3.7M in annual manufacturing overhead savings.

• Acquired in 2014 by Textron, Textron Motors produces gasoline powered engines used in marine, Powersports, and industrial applications. Responsible for all operational and purchasing activities of an international.
• Relocated engine assembly, component preassembly, and painting operations to a new manufacturing location in conjunction with implementing a new Manufacturing Execution System.
• Reduced direct material costs by 10% by optimizing the supply chain, supplier negotiation, and VA/VE activities.
• Increased production efficiency 50% with the reduction of downtime, tact time improvement projects, and reduction of rework.

Wichita, Kansas, US

• A $4.8B general aviation manufacturing company, Textron Aviation consists of Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker brands which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft. Led operations of a $50 million.
• Focused on team safety by performing numerous safety facility upgrades and implemented a cross functional safety audit process identifying workplace hazards resulting in a year over year 50% decrease in workplace.
• Executed quality process improvement projects including implementing a PM plan for tools,metrics visibility, and operator training resulting in a 10% reduction of scrap and 15% reduction in DPMO.
• Implemented major cost savings initiatives by cost reduction of current materials and focused operator productivity resulting in a 6% reduction in conversion costs.

Augusta, Georgia, US

• E-Z-GO (Jiangsu) Electronic & Technology Co. Ltd., is a Joint Venture formed in 2012 to provide Textron Specialized Vehicles with a local presence in a key international market. Interim JV Supervisor co-creating.
• Liaison between US and Chinese facilities to coordinate information flow including sales, marketing, legal, purchasing, operations, and engineering activities.
• Purchasing Manager responsible for cost out, supplier contracts, and supplier strategy. Reduced individual vehicle cost by over $100 due to resourcing, negotiating, and VA/VE.

Augusta, Georgia, US

• Led a purchasing team of three responsible for $40M in spend for the aftermarket group. Developed sourcing strategies, supply base rationalization, and new product development. Created key supplier partnerships and.
• Implemented an overseas sourcing strategy by building relationships with suppliers in the Asia Pacific region.
• Negotiated long term agreements highlighted by a 20% pricing improvement with a $5 million supplier.

Augusta, Georgia, US

• Operations leader for the RXV assembly line, responsible for 50+ assembly employees and team leaders. Project specialist assisting production control teams improving operational and material movement efficiencies.
• Implemented a Vendor Managed Inventory system which resulted in a $250,000 inventory savings.
• Created and staffed a cycle count team responsible for achieving 98% net inventory accuracy.
• Created a milk run from the production plant to fulfill service requirements reducing cycle time by 50%.

Bonn, DE

- Implemented a pilot Plan For Every Part (PFEP) database to aid materials management and logistics initiatives.

Fort Worth, Texas, US

- Led six supplier assessments measuring business systems with the goal of certifying suppliers as a Bell Helicopter Premier Supplier.

Providence, RI, US

- Led RFP project teams for enterprise contracts including indirect spend analysis, time and attendance, and telecom expense management services.

- Project Manager of a flight critical project to outsource major wing assemblies to a supplier.

Reading, Pennsylvania, US

- Project contributor for Romulus distribution center relocation directing and supervising dock personnel during loading and unloading operations.

Southfield, Michigan, US

- Project manager for a Chrysler tool audit. Liaison between plant and sales contacts in coordinating and organizing information flow in preparation of an upcoming tooling audit.

Washington, DC, US

- Coordinated with current DoD suppliers to obtain critical information to populate a database to provide our purchasing agencies with accurate product and company information.

Bachelor Of Arts, Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

Mba, Business