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Temple, Texas, United States

Create and maintain master production schedule on daily basis.Communicate with corporate planning frequently for high-level planning of plant, production timing, and maintenance.Ensure that every employee involved in the production process has a clear understanding of what is required to meet the order and needs of customers.Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved.Use labor and resources in the most cost-effective manner.Facilitate MRP process and manage inventory levels.Work closely with vendors to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner.Help rectify and/or reconcile output & financial differences and inaccuracies.Maintain master data for packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods.Analyze production floor status through input/output control reporting.

Temple, Texas, United States

- Provides leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).- Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).- Manages 147 employees including: temps, hourly associates, operator specialists and supervisors.- Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.- Maintains workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.- Completes timely and accurate reporting on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.- Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.

Temple, Texas, United States

- Provided leadership in the pursuit of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity goals (SQDCP).- Utilized Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI).- Managed 72 employees including: temps, hourly associates, operator specialists and supervisors.- Ensured layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.- Maintained workforce through hiring, training, coaching and disciplinary actions.- Completed timely and accurate reporting on critical production outcomes such as efficiency, downtime, cost, etc.- Utilized lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.

Waco, Texas, United States

- Developed detailed production schedules for assigned production areas based on material requirements planning principles. - Evaluated production capacity utilization through planning horizon; develop and execute plans to smooth production loads.- Managed component, subassembly, and finished product inventories for assigned areas- Maintained raw materials inventories to ensure adequate production requirements.

Fort Hood, Tx

- Planned logistics for a Battalion consisting of 624 Soldiers, 248 vehicles, and $390.7 million in equipment.- Lead the Battalion logistics working groups, planning conferences, and inspections.- The liaison for procurement and divestitures of property and supplies; principal adviser to the Battalion Commander on all supply actions.- Managed the Battalion’s $13.2 Million annual expenditures. - Facilitated cross-functional teams (Intelligence, Operations, and Human Resources) to develop and implement sustainment procedures for the Battalion. - Approved purchasing documents for maintenance and life sustaining equipment to improve standardization among five Companies. - Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to document logistic actions for the Battalion, as well as to increase efficiencies in operations.- Coordinated transportation movements and mobilizations for a 248 vehicle fleet; coordinated the deployment of all Battalion assets from Fort Hood, TX to Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

Fort Hood, Tx

- Second in Command of a 135 man Mechanized Infantry Company. - Directly responsible for planning maneuver, sustainment, and mobility operations for three platoons, one headquarters element, and a 21 vehicle fleet.- Maintained property accountability of 80 million in equipment and operational assets.- Coordinated multiple Battalion and Brigade maneuver elements, as well as logistical assets to facilitate operational plans. - Conducted a Change of Command inventory with zero reported property loss; completed inventories and administrative procedures within seven days of the allotted 30 day timeline.- Responsible for all maintenance/records for 21 combat vehicles, weaponry, and logistical equipment processed through SAP/GCSS-Army programs.

Fort Hood, Tx

- Directly managed a 16 man Platoon, responsible for the planning of maneuver, sustainment, and mobility of soldiers, and a four vehicle element.- Successfully led 43, 20 man - six vehicle convoys, in defense of Camp Buehring, with zero safety incidents while operating in semi hazardous conditions. - Served as a liaison officer between U.S. and Jordanian military forces in international exercises and key leader discussions as both participant, and supervisor.- Cultivated relations and military cooperation between U.S. and Jordanian forces to better address complex problems at the operational level. - Responsible for property accountability of 16 million in equipment and operational assets.- Coordinated with Company and Battalion level maneuver elements, as well as logistical assets to facilitate operational plans. - Coordinated the redeployment Company equipment from Camp Buehring, Kuwait to Fort Hood Texas; successfully moved Company property, valued at $60 million, with zero property loss.- Responsible for all maintenance/records for four combat vehicles, weaponry, and tactical equipment processed through SAP/GCSS-Army programs.

Fort Benning, Ga

Completed Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, qualifying me to assume command of an Infantry Rifle Platoon (30-45 personnel). Completed Bradley Leadership Course, qualifying me to assume command of a Mechanized Infantry Platoon (30-45 personnel, and 4-6 Armored Vehicles).

Tobyhanna, Pa

Member of an expeditionary signal unit, responsible for the establishment of line of sight and digital communication. Responsible for the establishment of clear communication between commanding hubs within the United States Command Network, and the proper monitoring and maintenance of these lines. Monitored Secret and Non-secret lines of communication.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Master of Business Administration with specialization in Supply Chain Management and Finance

Bachelor’S Degree, International/Global Studies, 3.68, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC 2011-2015, Men's Varsity Soccer 2015, Class of 2015 Treasurer 2013-2014, Pi Gamma Mu - International.