Directed a cross-functional team across all support divisions to execute the City Barbeque’s leadership team’s vision.Established and tracked all company KPI’s for use in staff meetings, monthly business reviews, and annual leadership meetings. Directed and led an annual company initiative to reduce 200 basis points in cost savings each year by identifying and executing ideas on efficiency to drive the most profit without sacrificing guest experience. Managed cutover planning and execution, ensuring seamless transitions between technologies. Promoted strategic communication to all internal team members by holding weekly cross-function meetings for project execution, company initiatives, and additional communication.Managed all company projects affecting operations, ensuring projects are viable throughout the process and communicating schedules to appropriate departments.Implemented and directed the stage gate process within the company to manage the flow of projects.

Improved all facets of the organizations, by leveraging current technologies available. Developed and implemented new systems to transform operationsManaged all vendor relationships, creating synergy across the supply chain channel.Developed 1–3-year strategies to improve cost position. Implemented new labor guides and scheduling systems, reducing labor by 250 basis points.

Maintained all production schedules and countermeasured any issues related to operations.Developed 5-10-year strategies for purchasing processes, cost down plans, manufacturing processes, and manpower. Led the North American sourcing and purchasing team for direct purchasing with clearly defined goals and objectives for quality, cost, and delivery. Drove change and continuous improvement, coordinating among multiple areas.Eliminated waste in the supply chain channel, by connecting processes and applying lean techniques.Supervised a staff of 13 employees.Managed multiple projects, production planning, and automotive procurement for all sections of the vehicle.Developed associates by providing leadership, vision, and creating weekly, monthly, yearly, and 3-year goals. Established KPIs to monitor all supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, receiving, and supply base.Led development and implementation of the Materials Management and Warehouse Management modules, while managing and maintaining SAP system adherence. Managed a budget of $100M+ annually.

Successfully coordinated a fleet of 70 trucks across the continental U.S. Negotiated costs with all maintenance suppliers. Effectively assigned truck loads to minimize expenses and optimize revenues.