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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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.