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Noblesville, Indiana, United States

Indiana, United States

• Managed daily operations encompassing inbound and outbound processes, inventory management, and order fulfillment, driving towards the fulfillment center's strategic goals and targets.• Implemented lean methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency, resulting in a significant increase in throughput and a reduction in operating costs.• Leveraged cross-functional leadership skills to collaborate with various departments, including HR, safety, and quality assurance, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.• Employed effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide clear direction, feedback, and coaching to team members, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and performance standards.• Utilized data-driven decision-making and analytical skills to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans to address operational challenges and opportunities.• Demonstrated exceptional leadership in talent development, including recruitment, training, performance management, and career progression, fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.• Acted as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and business growth.

Guantanamo, Guantánamo, Cuba

• Responsible for the overall health of logistical operations for 2 Agency wide operations to include but not limited to: Contract Management, Purchasing, Warehousing, Transportation, Equipment Management and accountability, and Biomedical Operations. • Actively analyzed data from a variety of systems in making determinations regarding compliance and performance requirements as well as, developed policies for medical supply operations, evaluated manpower allocation, provided financial input for review of operations and complex programs, and determined the suitability of outside solutions or best practices appropriate for local implementation. • Responsible for the management of all contractual obligations including PWS, RFQ, Award, Burn Rate, and Request for Payout. • Active and proven warehouse management leading to 98% stock levels of on-hand Medical/Surgical items as well as increasing on-hand availability or consumable medical items by 95% thereby reducing customer wait for materials by 40%. • Engaged with Executive leadership on a wide range of policy revisions, recommendations, and strategic visions as they pertained to logistical/supply chain operations. • Actively engaged with Directors to set and manage logistical budgets and ensure burn rates/targets were met quarterly and yearly. • Responsible for personnel management to include, interview, hiring, bi-yearly/yearly performance review as well as termination processes.

Tyler, Texas Area

• Oversaw all MRO/Purchasing requirements for Jewett TX. Division of Nucor• Ensured divisional purchasing strategy was not only aligned but also met or exceeded corporate Return On Asset goals.• Implemented Lean+ Principals effectively removing $5.3M of overstock warehouse inventory while keeping production numbers at current targets.• Responsible for division contractual negotiations/subcontractor management ensuring favorable terms and protections were in place for The Nucor Corporation• Drove TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) model ensuring conscious calculated purchases were made in the best interest of the division• Worked cross functionally to develop awareness of project spending encouraging multiple bid RFQ processes.• Developed supplier relations and supplier accountability processes effectively reducing ageing RFQ’s/PO’s over 80% and ensuring on time deliveries • Drove continuous cost reductions through strategic sourcing and best practice sourcing

Tukwila Wa

• Performed cross-site, cross-functional lead role between divisions for the Presidential Airlift Program and the implementation of new automated supply system (GOLD).• Responsible for ROR and RFQ (Repair Order Requests/Request For Quote) processes for the Global Transport and Executive Systems program. • Practiced and utilized Lean+ knowledge effectively in a manufacturing environment.• Provided analysis to senior officials regarding restock levels and reorder quantities needed to sustain our mission focus.• Developed intricate tracking procedures to effectively process shipments inbound and outbound which were adopted program wide.• Verified BOL/BOM (Bills Of Lading/Bills Of Materials) to establish proper production plans/cycles and shipment schedules • Coordinated and established monthly inspections with maintenance staff to make sure proper procedures and maintenance schedules were met.

Fort Lewis Wa

• Supervised all reporting procedures and daily operations for a $71M DOD contract which I was directly responsible for as the Master Supply Technician Manager • Directed 2 Supply technicians, 5 supply representatives, 5 repair station technicians, and six support staff in daily operations.• Direct experience in customer complaint/resolution process as senior site official for Honeywell Tech DOD Contract.• Provided guidance and reports to senior DOD officials with regard to contract efficiency and operational readiness • Assisted in annual budgetary development, oversaw all supply orders, scheduling, inventory stock, and overall operational readiness.• Ensured 100% customer satisfaction rating by inspiring and leading a knowledgeable and courteous staff. • Was responsible for the daily and weekly reporting to corporate level executives regarding personnel and profitability. • Initiated internal audits to maintain accountability of materials and budget.• Maintained a 98% “Far-Exceeds” rating through 8 DOD audits and 2 corporate audits.• Designated focal for further contract negotiations between contractor and DOD allowing further continuity.

Fort Riley Kansas

• Lead a team of up to 12 people through daily and wartime operations• Maintained an outstanding track record of communication and reasoning skills not only to subordinate level soldiers but also to higher ranking military officials• Developed an abundance of training programs to ensure individuals with different learning skills sets were effectively trained and experienced in specialized tasks.• Trained in multiple career fields allowing myself to be utilized as a trainer for numerous classroom instruction and training events.• Conducted inspections to ensure subordinates were in compliance with US Army regulations and standards • Provided monthly counseling to subordinate soldiers providing them the guidance needed to excel in their chosen career paths.• Responsible for the direct health and welfare of 5 soldiers through daily operations.