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Marlborough, Ma, Us

Global logistics leader with oversight for financials and performance associated with transportation providers, 3PL's, as well as strategic supply chain projects.Highlights:-Reduced annual freight costs by nearly $3m through implementation of several transportation and operations related process improvements.-Multiple warehouse start-ups as supply chain entry points from our contract manufacturing partners.-Supported activities associated with product acquisition integration into existing operations network.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Operations leader for Amazon's largest traditional non-sort facility supporting nearly 1.2 million square feet of storage space, 24 leaders and over 1200 associates.Highlights:-Expanded outbound sortation points by 70% that enabled increased volume through the Monroe facility.-Led, developed, and engaged associates through motivating and coaching them to become the best leaders possible.-Supported all safety programs and ensured OSHA compliance to provide a safe work environment for all associates.-Acted as a primary information source, ensured consistency and efficiency, and took corrective action when needed.-Proactively identified, developed, and led process improvement initiatives using Lean tools to delight customers.-Built and executed productivity plans by reviewing work forecasts to balance operations for 45,000 orders per day.-Utilized KPIs to monitor performance and to maintain 99% on-time delivery of all high priority shipments.

Irving, Texas, Us

Multi-site operations/logistics leader (OH, IN, and MS) with responsibilities for nearly 2 million square feet of storage space and a team of 63 salaried staff / 630 associates. $56m operating budget, approximately $200 million in inventory and $1 billion goods processed per year.Highlights: -Variable cost improvement from -21% to +5% in one year through lean six sigma, manpower planning, and heightened financial and business acumen of facility leaders.-Sponsored a lean standardization project that achieved $3M in global operational savings across 21 global facilities.-Utilized Six Sigma to achieve YoY productivity improvements of $1.3M (2019), $1.2M (2018), and $1.8M (2017).-Drove 2.5 days (30%) of cycle time improvements through operational, customer service and supply chain collaboration initiatives.-Led a multi-functional team for $55M network scrap project that finished 2 months ahead of plan and 25% under budget.-Employed strategies using Rapid Improvement Workshops, Lean methods, and Value Stream Transformation programs.-Managed team of supply chain engineers and black belts focused on continuous improvement at the site and region level.-Improved efficiency and quality by implementing voice pick technology in small parts picking area as well as vehicle mounted RF devices on powered industrial trucks.-Piloted and implemented autonomous tuggers to drive reductions in non-value added hours.

Irving, Texas, Us

Leader for a start-up / greenfield facility (550k sq ft) in the Dubai Jebel Ali Free Zone. Facility provided stock and emergency service to the Middle East and Northeast Africa. Developed and managed relationship between Caterpillar and local authorities including partnering with local US Consulate to support Caterpillar’s interests.A few notable accomplishments:-Fostered a safety culture that has worked injury free since the start-up.-Managed approvals, construction, and budget for a $25m facility expansion to enable improved access for technician training as well as oil sampling.-Realized operational productivity improvements of 22% and 18% YoY in consecutive years by implementing Six Sigma.-Reduced unknown idle time by creating and rolling out an excel based tracking tool for leaders to monitor gaps and high scan to scan times.-Implementation of quality gates enabled a 25% quality improvement and a reduction in non-value added audits.

Irving, Texas, Us

Provided aftermarket parts support for Caterpillar dealers and customers in South Florida, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. Highlights:-Supervised over 235 employees and 7 manager while managing a $20M annual budget to ship over 3.5M lines annually.-Reduced cost per line shipped by 14% during the downturn in 2009 and another 10% in 2010 during the upturn.-Sponsored SIX Sigma projects and Rapid Improvement Workshops to save the enterprise over $2M annually.-Improved outbound velocity by 10% while reducing quality defects to dealers by over 50% over a 2-year period.-Managed transportation relationship with multiple 3PLs, freight forwarders, and transportation providers.-Provided employees with timely and constructive performance feedback as well as scheduled annual evaluations.-Developed team members through ongoing coaching and training, and provided opportunities to enhance career growth.-Ensured compliance with health/safety/environmental standards and encouraged a culture of corporate responsibility.

Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bs, Engineering Management