In my recent most role as Vice President, North America Operations with Kluber Lubrication NA LP, I am responsible for formulating and implementing business strategy for North American operations to spread business footprints. I am involved in the management of production sites in Texas, New Hampshire, and Mexico to facilitate over 4000 customers worldwide and $180M in annual sales. I am tasked with delivering services as a SAP implementation team member and Project lead for the SAP improvement team after go-live.Below are my Key Contributions in this role:• Analyzed, proposed, located, and launched two distribution centers/warehouses in New Hampshire and Texas in the year 2018 and 2019, respectively.• Increased output by 35% with no addition in headcount through automation of Kluber brand filling and repackaging processes, enabling previously outsourced packaging to be brought in-house.• Centralized sourcing/purchasing department in North America by streamlining processes as well as generated year-over-year cost savings by leveraging purchasing power through increased volumes.

In my previous role as Vice President, Supply Chain, Production, & Facilities, Texas Operations with Kluber Lubrication NA LP, I championed the development of strategy, as well as improved performance and maintained safety/regulatory compliance, while overseeing Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP), Material, Capacity, Facilities, and Quality Management. Below are my Key Contributions in this role:• Led and mentored Lean Process Improvement Committee, realizing over $1M in three years.• Decreased inventory by 30% and material waste by 12% by leading cost-reduction initiatives.• Improved production volume by 160% with only a 20% increase in expenses in a seven-year period.• Boosted growth and profitability through exceptional leadership of operational activities at Kluber Texas facility.