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Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

The primary objective is to drive Continuous Improvement project identification, development and completion. This includes, training, communication, CI team development, leadership, facilitation and enhancing employee involvement to support cultural change.RESPONSIBILITIES• Facilitates continuous improvement projects in order to accomplish measurable business process improvements• Builds and promotes a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization through communication, training, and application of lean tools and principles• Conducts on-site trainings at branches and provides guidance to CI project teams using lead tools (Standard Work, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen etc)• Coaches and mentors CI team and employees in the use of various tools, concepts and practices• Establishes, tracks, and communicates CI metrics/dashboard• Works with other functional leaders in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects• Assists in the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies to support company and CI goals

University Park, Il

Supervises all warehouse personnel and activity throughout four warehouse areas and two buildings. Supervises all loading and unloading of LTL shipments on Hydrite trucks, common carriers and inter-branch shuttles.Manages incoming and outgoing inventory and ensure adherence to Hydrite quality standards. Conducts regular cycle counts of inventory and manages system information with any discrepancies that are found. Also, when discrepancies are found, investigates the root cause of issue and corrects it. Supervises all packaging of inorganic products either from storage tanks and directly from tankers or blends made in reactors.Manages import/export DEA 486 Form reporting for List 1 Chemicals from Italy and China.Responsible for monthly and annual reporting of Federal TTB 5110 and State RL-26 forms for Alcohol storage, usage and sales. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Works Operator for the University Park location certified by the State of Illinois EPA.Manages drum and tote container purchasing for the University Park location. Manages Customer Tolling Business for the Facility – Does all receiving and oversees inventory of customer owned materials and containers. Also coordinates all paperwork, product shipments and samples that are sent to the customer. Manages Plant Metrics by generating reports and lists of different measurable fields this plant performs. Analyze and organize this information and then create spread sheets and graphs to show the performance of the facility on a monthly basis.Continuous Improvement Team Leader – Team leader for the UP facility tasked with finding cost saving and safety improvements at the facility to meet goals set by the company. Oversee projects to ensure they are being completed and to the needs of the facility.Continuing Responsibilities of Production Scheduler/Coordinator (see below for more info on these roles)

University Park, Il

Manage scheduling inorganic chemical production which includes: blends, straight fills, repacks and re-labels. Works with other Hydrite branches and suppliers to get raw materials or containers needed for production. Inventory management - conducts regular cycle counts of inventory and manages system information with any discrepancies that are found. Also, when discrepancies are found, investigates the root cause of issue and corrects it. Asset Management Program Implementation – requested to head up the implementation of a new company-wide asset management software at the University Park location. Program was launch at the UP facility in the second quarter of 2013. After launch, continued to be facilities "Super User" for the software which includes maintaining information being entered into the software along with overseeing all aspects of the system for the facility. Docking Station Implementation - Developed a shipping docking station that was created by Hydrite's IT department and implemented a standard of use across multiple departments throughout the company. Implementation increased coordination, accuracy, communication and efficiency throughout all departments while decreasing revisions to shipments and orders. Training System Administrator – In charge of managing web based training program for the University Park Location. Enters in new employees in the system and sets up their account, assigns training and SOP review’s along with making sure all employees at the facility are up to date on their training. Complaint system management - Reviews complaints that are either customer or internal complaints against the University Park location. Investigates the reasoning behind the complaint and develops corrective action to fix the issue. Backup for the Transportation Supervisor when he is out of the office. Manages routing trucks and orders, calling in LTL carriers and problem solving any issues that may arise with the delivery/pickup process.

Milwaukee, Wi

As a supervisor I establish open lines of communication where by personnel and customer issues can be easily addressed and resolved using any applicable resources to help remedy the issues at hand, resulting in improved productivity and customer satisfaction. Supervise and Train new and current Customer Service RepresentativesManage CSR Clean-Up Project – Streamline all customer accounts in Prism resulting in increase productivity and better customer service output.Flash training meetings - Oversee weekly Customer Services productivity and providing insights on new efficiencies within the Customer Service roleOversee sections of invoicing to ensure accurate charges are applied before they’re run and are sent to the customer

Milwaukee, Wi

Perform order entry and ensuring accuracy when completing orders in Prism. Check inventory and update information on customer CSR’s Manage specialty accounts: consignment terms, manage inventory at customer locations, interbranch materials and use shipping screensManage Sample requests: work with IRF system to create new sample resource

Milwaukee, Wi

Produce blends: Work with chemicals to make blends, complete batch record paperwork accurately, ensure product was produced efficiently and in the spec parameters.Work with Prism to print of batch records and report production in the system.

Milwaukee, Wi

Manage various high profile accounts, which includes generating weekly and monthly status and media reports.Work closely with the creative team to develop ideas for both PR and Advertising.Consult with clients on various media opportunities.Attain millions of hits for clients by developing media lists and pitching creative ideas and stories to various media outlets.Manage media efforts at trade shows (SEMA).Seek out media opportunities for product placements and sponsorships (Storm Chasers)Developed a successful technical informational video series, hosted by numerous media outlets

Milwaukee, Wi

Manage various accounts, which includes generating weekly, monthly and annual status and media reports. Develop, write and execute annual plans for clients.Conceptualize and develop creative mailers for press releases.Consult with clients on various media opportunities.Develop media packets and coordinate media efforts during trade shows and other client events.Interface with and manage partners/vendors including graphic designers, printers, etc.Perform research and work with a team to create and launch a national campaign.Created a successful radio promotion.

Milwaukee, Wi

Intern at Caffeine from August - December 2006, assisting with Caffeine’s full list of clients.After graduation, was hired in December as an Assistant Account Executive. Attain positive results for the client by developing media lists and pitching creative ideas and stories to various media outlets.Perform research for story generation.Manage media efforts at trade shows (International Home and Housewares Show and Outdoor Retailer Show).Assist in developing and managing events for clients.