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Atlanta, Us

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

• Created and implemented end-to-end labor management functionality for Manhattan 2018 standard product, including design, setup, configuration, and testing. • Continuously analyzed Manhattan LM instances to optimize and improve performance.• Collaborated with IT and Business Agility teams to design Manhattan 2018 Standard Product for mid-size customers and custom designed web-based WMS for small to mid-size customers. • Provided technical support for LM team and several sites to resolve problems and improve reporting.• Developed and delivered training for end users to promote system buy-in.• Developed dashboards and reporting tools for WMS and LM business processes. Managed design efforts with Business Intelligence team, using Spotfire BI tool. • Constructed reports in Manhattan SCI reporting tool for LM and WM business needs. • Analyzed data using SQL, MS Access, and Excel.• Developed standards for use in standard products and in solutions design pricing. • Formulated and maintained Manhattan Roles and Permissions for all levels of access. • Planned and maintained Roles in portal / web tool for new web-based WMS. • Supported startup operations with data analysis and reporting tools.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

• Managed Manhattan LMS implementation projects at multiple DC’s including design, configuration, and implementation.• Implemented Easy Metrics and Next View LMS systems in multiple DC’s.• Managed engineering consultants to develop and revise standards using time studies and MOST.• Developed RedPrairie standards using EaseWorks software.• Developed MS Access database for use as “LM Lite”, which integrates timeclock data with WM transaction data for measuring productivity against Reasonable Expectancies. This is for facilities which cannot afford a fully functional LMS product. • Developed MS Access database for tracking Performance Coaching Observations, which was the base for a company-wide PCO database.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

• Lead for process improvement team – myself, 1 engineer, 1 WMS specialist.• Led process improvement projects in 3 DC’s, including 50% productivity improvement in Pallet Build and 95% reduction in “scattered SKU’s” on case picked pallets.• Point of contact for RedPrairie WMS issues, including developing specifications for RedPrairie Change Requests for process improvements and business requirements.• Coordinated labor standards update for pallet build process with RedPrairie engineer.• Utilized RedPrairie LMS daily for monitoring process changes, tracking productivity improvements, and analyzing processes and trends.• Led reslotting project to improve productivity in pick modules and balance flow to Pallet Build.• Conducted project updates in Quarterly Business Reviews and Top-to-Top meetings with customer and GENCO top management.• Conducted detailed analysis of WMS data to find problems and analyze processes.• Led process design and served as GENCO project manager for new customer DC.• Led design efforts with Operations team for planning new East Coast Distribution Center, including process design, WMS configuration, slotting, and putaway strategy.• Maintained facility CAD drawings with AutoCAD• Coordinated efforts with LM team to implement Manhattan LM 2010 in two DC’s.• Developed detailed knowledge of Manhattan LM functionality and reports while validating performance data and solving productivity problems.• Configured Job Functions and Activities in Manhattan LM 2010 to capture and report productivity data.• Trained management and teammates on Manhattan LM 2010 functionality and reporting.• Worked as part of Solutions Design team for 1 year. Developed pricing components for new business proposals, including process design, productivity estimates, and other cost details. These components rolled up into pricing model used to price business to potential customers.

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

• Direct reporting responsibility for Safety and Loss Prevention (8 associates), including Safety Manager, 24/7 building security, fire and burglar systems, OSHA record keeping, safety and security incidents, and safety improvements.• Direct reporting responsibility for Maintenance (10 associates), including Maintenance Manager and $800K budget (labor, building, and machine expenses).• Developed product storage strategies that increased facility storage capacity and cube utilization.• Developed process to extract and compile data from the Sortation Control System to support sorter recirculation reduction project, resulting in a 50% reduction in recirculation.• Led energy conservation project which resulted in 15% reduction in power usage and demand.• Collaborated with IT to design WMS functionality modifications for improving product putaway and picking processes.• Managed supplier contracts for cleaning services and landscaping with results of improved building presentation.• Led Maintenance team to improve preventative maintenance (PM) performance by implementing prioritized PM tracking system and collaborating with operations for equipment access during production shifts.• Developed detailed analyses of business processes, SKU profiles, and product storage strategies to support expansion and future business plans.• Maintained facility layout and developed layout alternatives using AutoCAD.• Supported three production shifts and one maintenance PM shift on maintenance and safety issues.

Westlake Village, Ca, Us

• Coordinated design of building and conveyor systems expansion to accommodate future store growth (268K square feet added, $7.5M in conveyor expansion and modifications).• Led expansion project as project manager, integrating building construction, conveyor construction and modifications, process changes, and IT modifications to achieve successful completion with minimal impact to our stores.• Managed expansion capital spending planning and purchases.• Developed detailed analyses of business processes, SKU profiles, and product storage strategies to support expansion and future business plans.• Developed productivity tracking system in Access (interfaced with Manhattan PkMS) to facilitate productivity measurement and improvements.• Provided distribution design input and strategies to other company divisions.• Developed operations reporting tools using Access and Excel.

Northville, Michigan, Us

• Directed three facility integration projects as project manager.• Directed ISO 9000 implementation as Quality Management Representative.• Managed design and implementation of new spark plug blister packaging line, resulting in $600K annual material and labor savings, and significant quality improvements.• Coordinated distribution and packaging process improvement activities and kaizen events, focusing on reducing costs, improving quality, and improving delivery.• Implemented TZA Protrack LMS with engineered standards.• Managed packaging engineering for Champion Spark Plugs, including developing bills of materials, coordinating new product launches, and developing packaging specifications.• Developed Microsoft Access database applications for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.• Developed order profiles, SKU profiles, space utilization, and product slotting analyses to use for continual improvement and management decisions.• Maintained facility layout and developed layout alternatives using AutoCAD.

Northville, Michigan, Us

• Coordinated SAP data conversion for four automotive parts distribution centers, including all components of master data at company and facility levels.• Supported five automotive distribution centers with facility design, capital improvements, and process improvement projects.• Led successful facility integration project as project manager.• Developed productivity standards for distribution operations.• Developed and evaluated distribution and packaging facility design alternatives and improvements.• Developed Microsoft Access database applications for data acquisition and reporting, resulting in labor savings.• Developed order profiles, SKU profiles, space utilization, and product slotting analyses to use for continual improvement and management decisions.