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Douglasville, Ga, Us

Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States

- Established the first US production facility, while serving as the primary point of contact for all operations.- Leading recruitment, training, and onboarding efforts for a growing startup team and managing facility operations to ensure efficiency and functionality.- Implemented the 5S methodology to enhance shop floor cleanliness and organization, fostering a positive workplace culture.- Building and maintaining productive vendor and supplier relationships, upholding product quality and SOP adherence.- Streamlining the flow of incoming and outgoing shipments while contributing significantly to the creation and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- Providing daily leadership, aligning with plant objectives, and facilitating cross-training of operators across multiple areas.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Led and managed a team of 200 employees and 8 managers, overseeing a 3-shift production schedule.- Developed and implemented a culture of Lean processes, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology, resulting in a 40% improvement in efficiency and a reduction in waste.- Identified process paths for automation and collaborated with maintenance teams and operators, reducing machine downtime by 20%.- Monitored projects from inception through delivery, planning and directing schedules, managing a budget of over $100 million, engaging and overseeing external vendors, and assigning and directing system analysis and production staff.- Identified constraints and challenges and provided effective solutions to senior leadership.- Set clear project expectations, ensured timely delivery of critical milestones, and delivered measurable project results.- Successfully implemented operational processes for the deployment and sustained use of the 5S methodology, improving productivity by 400% and generating payroll savings of $350 per month.- Management of 2-3 million project mail plans while maintaining day-to-day production volumes.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

- Led multiple concurrent projects utilizing cross-functional teams, defined requirements, and aligned them with company strategic objectives.- Initiated site start-up and successfully onboarded CITI portfolio, ensuring timely execution and delivery.- Supervised a team of 200 production operators and planned production capacity, ensuring on-time delivery and meeting customer expectations.- Provided subject matter expertise in project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation based on established project management techniques.- Identified gaps in peak capacity requirements, led the approvals process, and rapidly deployed solutions.- Established direct partnerships with stakeholders, including finance, operations, and engineering teams, ensuring smooth project execution and timely delivery.- Achieved 100% compliance with security and safety regulations for all production staff.- Implemented Servant Leadership and developed onsite training to create a culture of safety, trust, and shared values, resulting in a 15% reduction in incidents.- Successfully directed the site shutdown, generating $7 million in yearly savings for the company.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

- Spearheaded the successful startup of a Citi site with a $6 million budget, ensuring all operations were executed with utmost efficiency and cost-effectiveness.- Supervised a team of 30 operation associates, effectively prioritizing tasks and setting daily goals to maximize productivity and manage workflow for embossing files.- Oversaw card inventory and directed the Quality Assurance team to ensure daily Service Level Agreements (SLA) for embossing and insertions were met, resulting in optimal customer satisfaction.- Identified production gaps and developed and implemented processes to break down embossing components into similar categories, resulting in improved and more efficient workflow. - Implemented tools and training policies to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures throughout the company.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

- Received multiple Citi Star recognition awards for demonstrating strong leadership skills and outstanding organizational abilities.- Improved production efficiency by leading projects related to process excellence, including implementing Lean Six Sigma protocols successfully.- Coordinated the Lean Program and all its relevant elements within the organization, ensuring maximum utilization of resources while maintaining high-quality standards.- Generated and distributed standard reports on schedule, providing critical data to management and stakeholders.- Created and presented regular progress updates to appropriate management channels, highlighting the achievement of goals and outcomes.- Designed and implemented new employee training programs to ensure adherence to SOP and quality standards while fostering a culture of inclusion and safety.- Operated production machinery and printing press to process payments and produce statements for Citi Card customers.- Determined work order scope and specifications and allocated resources for printing. I monitored machines and troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning units, ensuring uninterrupted production.

- Supervised and managed production activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality control procedures, and production schedules, resulting in efficient workflow and on-time delivery of projects.- Monitored and analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.