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(FTE) (May 2021 – Present) / (1099 contractor) (July 2020 – May 2021)Improve operations for clients in a variety of industries including gold mining, aerospace electronics, and military vehicle manufacturing while managing projects ranging from metal tracking to warehouse layout to supply chain. Define value stream, develop understanding of current state, identify future state, and create a step-by-step plan to achieve desired future state. Optimize client supply chains by ensuring accurate data, creating and documenting optimized processes, and standardizing transactions while overseeing integration into ERP system. Use DMAIC tools to identify root cause, create optimized solutions, and ensure sustainable improvements.

Oversaw operations for three manufacturing facilities located in Iowa, Illinois, and Ohio. Created and implemented annual operating plan. Identified and developed leaders, reviewed monthly financial statements, and traveled to different locations to meet with staff and address issues. Managed three direct reports (Plant Managers) and 320 indirect reports.

Planned and managed production and operations. Collaborated with sales team to visit customers, quote new business, and ensure customer satisfaction. Monitored performance of three locations by analyzing performance metrics and financial data. Managed three direct reports (Plant Managers) and 320 indirect reports.

Oversaw production quotas / schedules. Managed manufacturing processes to ensure quality and meet customer demand. Recruited, interviewed, and trained staff. Identified and implemented cost controls, developed staffing plan to meet forecasted demand, and created and monitored KPIs to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Managed four direct and 140 indirect reports.

Managed design and improvement of client processes or projects utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Oversaw process modeling, design, and analysis efforts. Collected data and completed analysis to establish performance baselines and ensure solutions achieved measurable improvement. Managed continuous improvement that included developing and maintaining methodologies, processes, tools, and services.

(formerly Intier Automotive)Developed and executed plan to ramp up production and store product in off-site warehouse to support relocation of production from Iowa to Mexico. Managed prototype development of Electric Stow & Go seating mechanism for Chrysler.

Taught Six Sigma methodology to employees. Saved $1.1M annually by leading a team-building kaizen event. Reduced manning by 50% in subassembly area by utilizing lean tools to implement a one-piece flow.

Increased production staffing from 230 to 450 employees. Developed / implemented production plans for three new car programs. Partnered with staff to support 24/7 production to meet customer requirements.

Designed launch of Saturn VUE seating mechanisms. Supported design of pre-production Stow & Go seating mechanism.