Heidi Keller Email & Phone Number

United States

Westminster, Colorado, United States

• Oversee all coil warehouse and transportation operations

Westminster, Colorado, United States

• Optimized 15 dedicated fleets by ensuring carriers are meeting performance and cost metrics, advising on contract terms, and analyzing network for additional fleet opportunities
• Converting mode of transportation to intermodal on approximately 30 lanes to increase savings and decrease emissions
• Deployed our third-party Transportation Management System (TMS) in the Mexico network by leading the team in regular meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring financial support.
• Increased communication between Planning and Logistics Procurement to identify out of pattern volume that can be bid to carriers at a contracted rate

Westminster, Colorado, United States

• Led the implementation of the coil transfer process to flow through JDEdwards and Ball TMS for coil shipments >50 miles across the Ball network. Carrier rates and volumes can now be captured systematically allowing for.
• Ensured the delivery of cans and ends imported from 6 countries for 3 key customers by meeting weekly with internal and external stakeholders to report status and provide support for urgent requests
• Automated the shipping reports by building a macro that is used by customers for all import projects that tracks weekly shipment statuses in a more concise and standard format

Evendale, OH

• Military Spares Organization | Legacy Engine Programs, T64 and T58
• Responsible for on-time delivery of 1,000+ SKUs used as spare parts from internal and external suppliers to our customers totaling $100 million in annual sales in 2020
• Led Supply Chain efforts required for the production restart of T64 engine, dormant for 25+ years o Managed the purchase order placement of 400+ parts (120 parts out-of-production 2+ years) o Tracked parts to be.
• Ensured Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) order prioritization required for compliance
• Supported the delivery of spare parts for the Commercial T58 engine program

Houston, Texas Area

• Program Summary:Participated in a two-year, full time program with four rotations each providing experience in a different role within operations. Goal is to develop into a strong leader with a large network across the.
• Selection of warehouse automation system
• Warehouse RFID/Barcoding evaluation

Cincinnati Area, KY

• Rotation 3:
• Created 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse layout in AutoCAD, provided specs for quoting process, and directed contractors during installation resulting in 26% storage space increase from original layout
• Buyer for copper bars: placed POs and worked with Procurement to ensure accurate monthly prices
• Implemented standardized packaging procedure at 3 rotor bar suppliers to improve safety and efficiency for Receiving operators
• Streamlined the receiving discrepancies resolution process through a workflow-based SharePoint site by facilitating kaizen blitz meetings and a training session with key stakeholders
• Improved visibility on inventory dollars by creating a “Healthy Stock” Excel tool used by Sourcing

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

• Rotation 2:
• Transferred 3 product lines (Base Drives, Rectifiers, and Electric Commercial Vehicles) from Georgia to Pennsylvania o Established labor requirements, created layout, and set up full production process
• Improved Vendor Managed Inventory system and management of tools across two buildings by using 5S methodology to consolidate cabinets, label workbenches, and implement a standardized daily process
• Collaborated with program participants to create a business case for moving an internal distribution center in Southaven, MS to a 3PL company

Greater Chicago Area

• Rotation 1:
• Established Preventive Maintenance Program for parts washing process by personally cleaning 6 enclosed chamber wash machines to understand the components, gathering info from operators, and thoroughly studying the.
• Created and implemented electronic daily audit system to identify and improve safety, quality, and 5S
• Streamlined the documentation and tracking of gearbox routing by facilitating process improvement meetings and creating an online Kanban tool in LeanKit

Charlotte, North Carolina

• CLT2 Cross Dock - Area Manager of Inbound Prep Department
• Managed team of 12+ associates

Eastvale, California

• SNA6 Fulfillment Center - Area Manager of Outbound Ship Dock
• Launched Amazon’s 3rd Quick Deploy Fulfillment Center in which operations began in parallel with internal construction and equipment installation
• Grew and developed team from 2 to 50 associates within 3 months and up to 100+ associates during peak season (November-January)
• Monitored daily operations by coordinating with upstream managers to ensure accurate headcount for planned volume
• Delegated tasks to Process Assistant and Ship Clerk. Assisted in and encouraged their development by holding monthly 1 on 1 meetings
• Created solutions in high-stress and unexpected situationsAwarded “Best Outbound Shift” among 4 shifts

Wiggins Mechanical Engineering Hall

• Facilitated communications throughout the Mechanical Engineering Department
• Scheduled conference room usage and organized throughout the day

Trussville, Alabama, United States

• Investigated the purchase of equipment through a make/buy analysis
• Performed feasibility studies to determine the potential market for a product
• Organized claims data to ensure accurate documentation and sufficient record-keeping
• Developed college recruitment program