• Manage raw material planning to ensure strategic parameters are maintained and production demands are supported• Manage production planning to guarantee fulfillment of customer orders within lead time• Monitor material supply flow to optimize production by identifying shortages and opportunities • Solve raw material issues and escalations with minimal impact to service• Developed scheduling tool to allow for simplified order management and tracking, as well as improved… Show more • Manage raw material planning to ensure strategic parameters are maintained and production demands are supported• Manage production planning to guarantee fulfillment of customer orders within lead time• Monitor material supply flow to optimize production by identifying shortages and opportunities • Solve raw material issues and escalations with minimal impact to service• Developed scheduling tool to allow for simplified order management and tracking, as well as improved communication between planning and production groups • Maintain annual inventory targets through cost avoidance by identifying and reconciling slow moving inventory across network• Exceed annual revenue targets by identifying high value opportunities on sales orders• Manage a hybrid workforce by solidifying planning processes in order to build a consistent process for current and future team members• Leverage a mentor program to foster growth and build community• Support the integration of new business by aligning on best practices Show less

• Managed all continuous improvement initiatives for the Powders department to support site CIMA certification goals by implementing a strong 5S culture, establishing routine tier meetings and providing visual performance management tools• Participated in a site wide Material Flow Project that optimized the overall material flow throughout the facility in order to improve efficiency and service, relieve site congestion, and reduce downtime• Responsible for providing systems support for… Show more • Managed all continuous improvement initiatives for the Powders department to support site CIMA certification goals by implementing a strong 5S culture, establishing routine tier meetings and providing visual performance management tools• Participated in a site wide Material Flow Project that optimized the overall material flow throughout the facility in order to improve efficiency and service, relieve site congestion, and reduce downtime• Responsible for providing systems support for all site related issues, user creation, and master data management• Responsible for creating and maintaining a Downtime Management Database for Powders, providing weekly reports and trends in addition to leading weekly feedback meetings with supporting departments• Supported BD (site systems) implementation by conducting user testing and training to all departments• Managed all CAPEX projects for the Powders department• Conducted a sitewide packaging analysis and redesign of the packaging free stock area, while establishing storage requirements to minimize offsite warehouse costs Show less

• Managed all shifts for the Warehouse, overseeing queue management and fulfillment, as well as all shipping and receiving activities• Managed all shifts for Pre-weigh departments, driving day to day productivity and schedule adherence• Regularly monitored inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and investigated any issues or variances• Upheld and ensured compliance for all storage requirements to protect the integrity of all raw materials including dangerous goods, USDA, allergens… Show more • Managed all shifts for the Warehouse, overseeing queue management and fulfillment, as well as all shipping and receiving activities• Managed all shifts for Pre-weigh departments, driving day to day productivity and schedule adherence• Regularly monitored inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and investigated any issues or variances• Upheld and ensured compliance for all storage requirements to protect the integrity of all raw materials including dangerous goods, USDA, allergens, organic, and cold/frozen materials• Coordinated collection, organization and monthly removal of discard materials with respective EHS disposal methods Show less

• Manufacturingo Developed downtime management database for Maintenance and provided weekly reports, trends, and opportunitieso Led the commissioning and start-up activities for the Pre-weigh department including user testing, contractor management, and site trainingo Implemented CMS software site wide including training and leading all change management functions• Global Supply Chaino Fulfilled daily Vendor Managed Inventory deployment to global customers.o Balanced… Show more • Manufacturingo Developed downtime management database for Maintenance and provided weekly reports, trends, and opportunitieso Led the commissioning and start-up activities for the Pre-weigh department including user testing, contractor management, and site trainingo Implemented CMS software site wide including training and leading all change management functions• Global Supply Chaino Fulfilled daily Vendor Managed Inventory deployment to global customers.o Balanced global naturals supply chain while optimizing strategic stocko Reviewed and adjusted stock parameters to align with site/regional goalso Supported the Vanilla Harmonization Project to consolidate stock and reduce $4M SLOB risk Show less

• Developed and implemented Regional Skills Matrix and training program for NOAM Maintenance• Performed wastewater analysis of site waste streams and proposed new treatment technology• Managed scope and progression of basic design phase of $26M project to redesign Process Flavors and Pre-weigh departments

I worked for Formica as a co-op in the R&D department for three semesters.