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Byron Center, Michigan, United States

Saint Joseph, Mi

- Manages all production operations, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations within the Hawthorne Distribution Center. - Responsible for site metrics such as revenue goal attainment, on time delivery, dollars per earned hour and dollars per line shipped. - Implemented new 360 process for daily management. - Completed several CI projects that resulted in increased earned hours and decreased dollars per line shipped. - Implemented weekly/daily efficiency report cards for all operators in assembly. Since January 2019 the assembly team has increased efficiency by over 20%.- Conducts gemba walks each week to ensure 5’s and safety standards are met. - Developed weekly time study project that resulted in over 100 standard changes.

Saint Joseph

- Leads a team of production team leads and operators, along with the quality team. - Developed and implemented an internal scrap process.- Developed and implemented a process for unidentified parts coming into the plant. - Developed and implemented the current protocol for physical inventory.- A3 Problem Solving/root cause analysis trainer. - In charge of facilities and maintenance for the entire DC.- Conducts daily management meetings for team leads and productions.- Able to lead effectively in a very diverse work environment and create team engagement throughout the DC.

• Leads an engaged operations supervisor team in our Patient Handling business unit on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift • Managed operations in all Fabrication departments, Powder Coat, and PH assembly. • Conducts root cause analysis and problem solving activities (fish bone, 5 why, A3, etc.)• Assisted in developing a new organizational structure in Fabrication that successfully drove down assembly downtime hours by 90%.• Manages budget and projections for both fixed and variable Patient Handling accounts.• Proficient in the documentation of nonconformance in Trackwise. • Drives continuous improvement activities through weekly CI meetings, and cross functional collaboration. • Creates action plans to assist in the development of my team supervisors.

Battle Creek Mi

• Led a team of 22 associates in final assembly operations.• DJI certified trainer, trained several operators with this instructional process. • Conducted elemental time studies to improve line balances and standardized change over processes.• Led and promoted continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities throughout final assembly production lines.• Utilized team leader rounds to ensure effective zone control activities. • Provided coaching and counseling for associates trying to achieve team goals and personal development. • Established a very high standard of quality throughout the operation by trouble shooting each defect utilizing fishbone diagram, 5 why, and quality circles. • Conducted yearly associate appraisals and evaluations throughout work group. • Assisted human resource department in conducting associate interviews and helping with selection process.

Battle Creek Mi

• Conducted leadership development training for cadets and cadre staff.• Assisted in the development of Army core values for cadets and staff.• Conducted cadre new hire and sustainment training during cycle breaks.• Supervised operations on 2nd shift, and ensures that cadre demonstrate the use of correct work methods that go along with the organization’s policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.• CPR and first aid certified.• Utilized risk management abilities to ensure the safety of cadets and staff during day to day operations.• Conducted performance management ratings on all 2nd shift employees. • Conducted interviews for new hire applicants, and assists in the selection process of new hire candidates.

• Developed effective decision making skills for many junior Marines by conducting tactical discussion groups.• Conducted random AAR's (after action reviews) after several training sessions.• Operated in an infantry line platoon in Al Fallujah, Iraq (September 2006-April 2007).• Carried out the responsibilities of vehicle commander in up armored humvees.• Certified in operating Blue Force Trackers, and assisted in the training of several Marines on these systems. • Carried out responsibilities of assistant patrol leader and navigator on several mounted and dismounted patrols.• Conducted multiple census operations throughout cities, villages, and rural communities. • Conducted physical fitness training for Marines.• Prepared and instructed training on military tactics and standard operating procedures.• Created proficiency and conduct ratings, as well as formal and informal counseling’s on all of my Marines.

Wyoming Mi

• Provided effective leadership training which allowed several outbound employees to get promoted to operations supervisor. • Able to train new employees on proper safe work methods while loading and unloading trailers.• Assisted in conducting new equipment training for new tilt tray technology and scan and link software.• Conducted annual training for employees and supervisors on proper hazmat handling procedures.• Assisted in annual performance reviews on all of my employees.• Supervised outbound loading docks, worked with automated sorting and tracking systems.• Supervised small sort operations, voice stations, and directed the flow of packages throughout the hub.

Masters, Management, Strategy, And Leadership

Bachelors Of Science In Management, Management

Associates In Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities