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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Lead, manage, and innovate the implementation of a dynamic safety culture across multiple North American client manufacturing sites. Focus areas include enhancing leadership skills, establishing clear metrics and performance indicators, and improving team effectiveness. Custom-design and execute safety culture assessments and tailor programs, enhancing clients' ability to achieve cultural growth and implement impactful safety measures. Provide strategic Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support through staffing changes and lead preparations for safety audits.🔹Coordinate the development of highly effective and impactful Safety Action Teams at 6 distinct sites, yielding an average 90% reduction in targeted safety concerns through focused team interventions.🔹Champion the adoption of best practices in machine guarding and pedestrian segregation, laying the groundwork for sizable investments in safety enhancements.🔹Instrumental in slashing slip risk by 86% across client sites by advocating capital investment in floor scrubbing technology.🔹Amplify communication and leadership skills among client teams, ensuring efficient dissemination of safety initiatives across all site and executive management levels.🔹Deliver in-depth Risk Identification, Hazard Communication and Care Management training.

Launched comprehensive development phases of the procurement function, encompassing the creation of policies, devising stocking strategies, and managing suppliers for manufacturing operations in North America. Formulated and implemented a stocking strategy for vital raw materials, utilizing sales forecasts and safety stock information to refine inventory levels, and led business data analysis to shape procurement strategies and influence operational choices. Spread expenditures over crucial high-value assemblies to improve delivery capabilities to customers. Identified and secured backup sources for critical raw materials to maintain business continuity in various market situations.🔹Improved the efficiency of inbound Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping procedures, lowering costs by 17% per shipment.🔹Designed and executed a material stocking program that resulted in a 60% decrease in lead times.🔹Introduced a flexible procurement system, shifting from responding reactively to sales orders to anticipative demand planning.🔹Invested in additional capital equipment to address labor shortages, boosting manufacturing production output by up to 300%.🔹Issued detailed Procurement Terms and Conditions to unify the interactions with suppliers.🔹Streamlined year-end inventory procedure, guaranteeing precision in stock quantities and financial records.

Wheat Ridge, Co, Us

Directed and managed procurement operations for specialized materials, such as PTFE seals, stainless steel, and high-performance metallic seals, strictly adhering to environmental, health, and safety guidelines. Steered year-end inventory processes, achieving precise stock level assessment and flawless financial reporting. Led and engaged in numerous projects for new product development and existing product enhancement. Served as the primary procurement liaison during ISO certification and routine surveillance audits, achieving a record of zero significant discrepancies. Provided guidance and mentorship to junior buyers and planners, nurturing their growth and aiding the organization's success.🔹Implemented predictive stocking systems that reduced on-hand inventory from $6M to under $3M.🔹Negotiated two Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) agreements, reducing inventory levels by $2M.🔹Project Manager for cross functional team solving a critical quality liability while minimizing on hand scrap and inspection labor.🔹Managed strategic sourcing and crafted solid supplier relationships, resulting in a 30% increase in on-time deliveries.🔹Contributed to safety measures instrumental in the company receiving the America's Safest Company award on 3 occasions.🔹Led a global initiative to reduce lacerations, eliminating injuries in kitting and shipping positions.

Belmont, Mi, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Madison, Wi, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science (Minor In Economics)

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