Lead Givaudan's second largest Fragrance & Beauty compounding multi site across the global footprint. Head operational excellence across the entire site with focus areas of Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Production, Service and Cost while building the site's operational strategy and leading its continuous improvement roadmap.

Achieve operational excellence for a team of 12 direct reports, 50 indirect, and 450+ associates, driving the manufacturing and fulfillment of 80,000 meals weekly to delighted customers; oversaw Warehouse, Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Quality Control, and Food Safety, ensuring seamless execution while maintaining high standards of excellence and compliance.Key Contributions:- Spearheaded the redesign of engagement strategies, integrating automation tools and implementing data-driven optimizations, creating a significant 17% reduction in the network KPI efficiency metric from 17.1 MPB to 14.1 MPB, setting a new performance standard within the company.- Championed and designed a comprehensive operational strategy, driving a remarkable improvement in on-time departures from 94.4% to an industry-leading 99.5%, while generating an estimated $48k in cost savings through reduced TONU and detention expenses.- Initiated highly effective inventory management techniques, leveraging advanced barcode scanning technology, producing an outstanding 10.5% surge in monthly rolling cycle count accuracy, surging from 88% to an exceptional 98.5%.Systems: Tableau, Grafana, Zoho, Oracle, BluJay, HighJump

Headed daily manufacturing fulfillment of 1.5 million pounds of oil, butter, and margarine, maintaining inventories of over 5 million pounds while ensuring regulatory compliance for product quality. Promoted worksite safety and maintained sanitation standards, leading to zero workplace accidents, and passing 100% of SQF, HACCP, and FSMA audits.Key Contributions:- Integrated lean processes throughout the plant, driving improvements in quality, cost, and productivity, resulting in a 20% reduction in waste and a 15% increase in production efficiency.- Directed implementation of warehouse management system via SAP, optimizing inventory management and achieving a 30% reduction in order fulfillment time.- Devised and conducted a flawlessly executed biannual finished goods inventory, achieving an impressive 98.5% accuracy rate through planning and execution strategies.Systems: SAP ECC, SAP EWM, Oracle, BluJay

Managed a high-performance team accountable for order handling and dock operations, ensuring adherence to strict SOPs. Orchestrated team operations and ensured strict adherence to company standards while collaborating with internal business partners to strategize and deliver exceptional customer service. Developed and instituted a warehouse-wide team system to drive a culture of continuous improvement; improved key performance indicators including product quality, waste reduction, safety, and operating costs. Cultivated a strong culture of continuous improvement, promoting innovation and driving performance enhancements across the organization. Key Contributions:- Analyzed and optimized operational expenses by identifying inefficiencies, implementing cost-saving measures, and negotiating vendor contracts, contributing to a significant annual cost reduction of $56K. - Pioneered the creation and strategic guidance of a dedicated Distribution Safety Team, implementing comprehensive safety initiatives which led to a notable 20% decrease in OSHA recordable accidents.- Administered streamlined process improvements prompting a 6% increase in shipment accuracy, translating to an annual savings of $250,000 for the company.Systems: AS400, Manhattan WMOS, JD Edwards

WMS Project Team member responsible for design, testing, and implementation of an open-systems warehouse management system. Subject matter expert on Outbound operations including replenishment, picking, packing, value added services (VAS), shipping and transportation. Collaborated with consultants Manhattan Associates and IBM during build and testing to validate company and system requirements. Worked closely with Project Manager to define and document new standard operating procedures. Monitored system processes during post-implementation and provided feedback for enhancements.

Oversaw a team of 20-25 unionized Bulk and Bay delivery drivers. Upheld superior customer service by promptly addressing field inquiries and consistently meeting store delivery standards. Streamlined staffing to meet service demands, and introduced initiatives to enhance work efficiency. Boosted productivity through weekly gate-to-gate route assessments. Collaborated with sales and warehouse teams to align with customer sales objectives; coached drivers for enhanced sales support. Facilitated regular team and safety trainings, reinforcing OSHA compliance and preventive practices. Prepared daily staffing performance reports and monitored route adherence to exceed delivery expectations.