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Ladson, South Carolina, United States

Mercedes-Benz Vans, Ladson

Logistics Planning Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Vans focused on New Lean Concept (NLC) implementation through the assembly production lines. By applying Mercedes’ Line-Back principals and working with Planning and Production Engineers to find the optimal materials delivery method to maximize production utilization while preparing for new product lines. Using my experience from other Tier 1 and OEM manufacturing facilities combined with the resources of Mercedes-Benz we developed kitted delivery… Show more Logistics Planning Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Vans focused on New Lean Concept (NLC) implementation through the assembly production lines. By applying Mercedes’ Line-Back principals and working with Planning and Production Engineers to find the optimal materials delivery method to maximize production utilization while preparing for new product lines. Using my experience from other Tier 1 and OEM manufacturing facilities combined with the resources of Mercedes-Benz we developed kitted delivery solutions JIT and JIS using AGVs. This allowed for no picking time by production, increasing their utilization resulting in the ability to increase production throughput. Show less

United States

Operations Manager of a crossdocking operation with 4 supervisors and 125 hourly employees. Attained a green status on all internal and customer KPIs under less-than-ideal conditions of equipment, staffing and environment while adjusting daily staffing for considerations of P&L. These successful achievements of the goals contributed to the increase of the main customer activities and contributed to acquiring a new major customer for this growing business.

North Charleston, Sc

Warehouse manager covering three shifts directing more than 40 employees in managing inventory both on and off-site to support production and distribution operations. Directed staff in controlling inventory through shipping and receiving in the congestion created by the combination of collocated production and distribution operations. Managed expectations on deliveries within the company's complex global supply chain and occasionally unpredictable deliveries of multiple containers. Performed… Show more Warehouse manager covering three shifts directing more than 40 employees in managing inventory both on and off-site to support production and distribution operations. Directed staff in controlling inventory through shipping and receiving in the congestion created by the combination of collocated production and distribution operations. Managed expectations on deliveries within the company's complex global supply chain and occasionally unpredictable deliveries of multiple containers. Performed all aspects of the employment life cycle, including hiring selection, appraisals, and conflict management. Achievements include:• Recognized critical risk in lack of back-up staff, resolved through position development and recruitment. This allowed for uninterrupted production support when planned or unplanned absences occurred.• Identified need for continuous leadership presence across shifts. Created a position and carefully promoted from within to fill the missing second shift leadership position. This allowed for more direct support of the staff on the second shift as well as smoother communication of handovers between shifts.• Realized disconnects in inventory accounts and actual utilization through missing internal controls. Developed an hourly delivery of parts to production to allow for tighter material management and to meet production support needs.• Absorbed the unnecessary third shift into first and second shifts to better utilize staff and reduced costs. Additionally, reduced material handling fleet by one FTE to better align with actual needs. Show less

North Charleston, Sc

Provided warehouse management and process improvement support across as three shift, 24/7 operation. On-boarded to warehouse that had grown in scope and complexity over three years without a strategy or a strong leadership structure. After assessment, achievements include:• Recognized overcrowded 160,000 sqft warehouse situation and acquired appropriate additional warehouse space, growing the warehouse to over 300,000 sqft. Leveraged mixed storage solution of Very Narrow Aisle Racking… Show more Provided warehouse management and process improvement support across as three shift, 24/7 operation. On-boarded to warehouse that had grown in scope and complexity over three years without a strategy or a strong leadership structure. After assessment, achievements include:• Recognized overcrowded 160,000 sqft warehouse situation and acquired appropriate additional warehouse space, growing the warehouse to over 300,000 sqft. Leveraged mixed storage solution of Very Narrow Aisle Racking, Kitting Racking and Bulk Storage to create appropriate storage areas and reduce safety hazards.• Established temporary warehousing for the development of processes and support for new HVAC and Radiator production lines during warehouse transition.• Introduced scanning and auto-replenishment concepts into the process line to improve material delivery to the production line.• Established and developed an Inventory Team and a Cycle Counting Program to create seven-figure positive financial impact as a result of inventory control and proper reconciliation of problem process in the manufacturing processes.• Identified a lack of needed leadership and appropriate staffing level across the all shifts. Developed and justified business case for staff growth from 45 to 81 hourly workers, including leads, to ensure proper production line support for external automotive customers.• Reduced material handling fleet from 27 to 23 vehicles by proper use of charging cycles.• Designed natural event shutdown and start-up plan including appropriate staffing pattern to continue production support and executed plan during tropical events with no loss of equipment or damage. Show less

Summerville, South Carolina

Provided warehouse management and process improvement support to modernize an antiquated and poor performing logistics operation. Achievements include:• Applied current logistics methodologies to improve the receiving process, reducing the receiving errors and time. • Redesigned the workflow to improve efficiencies, allowing a reduction in overtime from 100% mandatory to 50% volunteer only, decreasing operating costs and improving morale.• Established a process to expedite parts… Show more Provided warehouse management and process improvement support to modernize an antiquated and poor performing logistics operation. Achievements include:• Applied current logistics methodologies to improve the receiving process, reducing the receiving errors and time. • Redesigned the workflow to improve efficiencies, allowing a reduction in overtime from 100% mandatory to 50% volunteer only, decreasing operating costs and improving morale.• Established a process to expedite parts to production, limiting down time caused by poor timely delivery of unidentified emergent needs. Urgent requests decreased from an average of 15 a day to 3 a day by adjusting build side quantities for less frequent refills.• Increased warehouse inventory accuracy from 68% to 85% in 6 months. Show less

Ladson, Sc

Established design and set-up of the warehouse utilizing industry best practices; executed the design to exceed warehousing standards such as ISO and AS9100.• Established warehousing procedures for the new Propulsion South Carolina facility to accommodate initial startup but also account for future rate increases.• Designed and set-up the Logistics Receiving Area and warehousing areas of the new facility.• Developed processes and procedures with Boeing SMEs for a unique… Show more Established design and set-up of the warehouse utilizing industry best practices; executed the design to exceed warehousing standards such as ISO and AS9100.• Established warehousing procedures for the new Propulsion South Carolina facility to accommodate initial startup but also account for future rate increases.• Designed and set-up the Logistics Receiving Area and warehousing areas of the new facility.• Developed processes and procedures with Boeing SMEs for a unique manufacturing facility.• Ensured documented safety standards were followed and that undocumented safety standards were established as unique tooling was delivered and moved into the new facility.• Participated in interviews in a selection board process to hire experienced Production Coordinators, strengthening the knowledge base for the team. Show less

Boeing South Carolina

Selected for Boeing’s 18-month Talent Development Program (TDP) from a pool of hundreds of As part of the program, performed Industrial Engineering functions for the MID Move Team. Scheduling all moves internal to the MID building and all external moves for both the MID and AFT buildings which includes section offloads incoming and FGI outbound. • Standardized the Line Pulse in MID so to that the East and West side of the building were pulsed at a standard time so that there was an expected… Show more Selected for Boeing’s 18-month Talent Development Program (TDP) from a pool of hundreds of As part of the program, performed Industrial Engineering functions for the MID Move Team. Scheduling all moves internal to the MID building and all external moves for both the MID and AFT buildings which includes section offloads incoming and FGI outbound. • Standardized the Line Pulse in MID so to that the East and West side of the building were pulsed at a standard time so that there was an expected barrel movement. This allowed a standard start and stop time for all move activities and allows for a more stable bar chart predictability.• Through multiple set overs and deviations, I maintained a 100% accurate movement of all barrels and sections.• Scheduled all major tooling maintenance and upgrades without interfering with production or the fluctuating arrival of major aircraft section offloads.• Developed a “Playbook” to coordinate activities between production and move team to record performance and establish baseline estimates for expected performance. The results of the night’s moves were compared against expectations and evaluated for possible performance improvements. Show less

Hanahan, Sc

Accepted transfer to Charleston, SC location to support increased business with Boeing. Helpedestablish a functional, productive, and professional management team and created a focus oncustomer satisfaction by working as one team.• Selected to lead the Standards Project and successfully implemented processed to achieve customer satisfaction.• Re-engineered process and documentation to match “Best Practices” of other New Breed sites.• Provide ongoing guidance for process… Show more Accepted transfer to Charleston, SC location to support increased business with Boeing. Helpedestablish a functional, productive, and professional management team and created a focus oncustomer satisfaction by working as one team.• Selected to lead the Standards Project and successfully implemented processed to achieve customer satisfaction.• Re-engineered process and documentation to match “Best Practices” of other New Breed sites.• Provide ongoing guidance for process adherence and development to meet Boeing's high standards and to repeatedly pass both FAA and AS9100 operating requirements.• Solid understanding of the quality aspect of Aerospace Logistics.• Developed operational requirements of IT project ensuring the successful integration of customer desires to our own operational needs.• Was an integral part of the travel team brought in to turnaround the adoption of Boeing's previous 3PL warehouse, bringing the inventory accuracy up from the 67% to 99.9% by the time I left.• Worked with process engineers to improve throughput in all aspects for the warehouse as rate increases and other marked changes developed. Show less

Promoted from the hourly staff to Weekend Supervisor role within months of joining thecompany. Assigned all aspects of the operation as the weekend shift supervisor with no on-sitemanagement support for more than 2 years. Became an expert in all processes from receipt todelivery.• Selected to assist multiple sites during major surges and projects.• Developed a staff of 20 reliable, professional, part-time employees that performed at thesame efficiency levels as their… Show more Promoted from the hourly staff to Weekend Supervisor role within months of joining thecompany. Assigned all aspects of the operation as the weekend shift supervisor with no on-sitemanagement support for more than 2 years. Became an expert in all processes from receipt todelivery.• Selected to assist multiple sites during major surges and projects.• Developed a staff of 20 reliable, professional, part-time employees that performed at thesame efficiency levels as their full-time counterparts.• Generated many adaptations to existing process to bring about more efficient and accurate process. Show less

Responsible for all aspects of warehousing for a company with $20M annual revenuewhose sales increased 30% without need for increased warehouse staff. Developed FIFOand 5S for a rapidly growing warehouse while lowering waste. Managed 5 separatewarehouses throughout the region.• Conducted 100% inventory of over $1M of supplies and product while reducing variancefrom over 3% to a less than 1%.• Shipped 5,000+ orders weekly to retailers across the country via multiple truck… Show more Responsible for all aspects of warehousing for a company with $20M annual revenuewhose sales increased 30% without need for increased warehouse staff. Developed FIFOand 5S for a rapidly growing warehouse while lowering waste. Managed 5 separatewarehouses throughout the region.• Conducted 100% inventory of over $1M of supplies and product while reducing variancefrom over 3% to a less than 1%.• Shipped 5,000+ orders weekly to retailers across the country via multiple truck lineswith a less than 1% error rate. Show less

Battle NCO, 5th BN, 20th INF, 3rd BDE, 2nd INF DIV, IraqResponsible for tracking, documenting and briefing all aspects of combat operations of a 700-soldier infantry battalion. Monitored base security network, ensuring proper reaction bysecurity, quick-reaction forces and medical evacuation elements. Successfully trainedsubordinates, peers and superiors in the processes of the Tactical Operations Center duringcombat operations. Served as the Unit Movement Officer, tracking 40 -… Show more Battle NCO, 5th BN, 20th INF, 3rd BDE, 2nd INF DIV, IraqResponsible for tracking, documenting and briefing all aspects of combat operations of a 700-soldier infantry battalion. Monitored base security network, ensuring proper reaction bysecurity, quick-reaction forces and medical evacuation elements. Successfully trainedsubordinates, peers and superiors in the processes of the Tactical Operations Center duringcombat operations. Served as the Unit Movement Officer, tracking 40 - $3 Million combatvehicles and 30 support vehicles into the combat arena with 100% movement accountability.Forecasted ammunition needed for combat operation. Trained subordinates and peers intactical combat operations. Coordinated operations with superior and subordinate units tobetter support combat operations in our area of operation.; Trained two medium machine teams and the Platoon Radio Operator on maintenance, operationand implementation of these systems in combat operations and led them in all aspects ofsoldiering. Mentored other squad leaders, assisted the Platoon Sergeant and advised thePlatoon Leader in tactical and garrison matters. Considered an expert on 20-ton Stryker combatvehicle and was selected as one of the first trainers, graduating first in the trainer course andlater presenting the Stryker Combat Vehicle to Congress with an on-site demonstration inWashington, DC.Newman Instructor, United Nations Command Honor Guard, 8th Army, KoreaSelected to represent the United Nations Command Honor Guard, Korea to train all new soldiersto exact standards for all ceremonies. Led over 100 ceremonies for dignitaries, generals andpresidents of multiple United Nations Countries. Led security for the top-secret intelligencecompound in Seoul, Korea. Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management

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The Basic NCO Course (BNCOC) for infantrymen provides NCOs with progressive and sequential tactical and technical training which is.

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The first course of study in the US Army non-commissioned officer Education System (NCOES). BLC is a month-long course that trains.