In this role I directly managed the inbound operations for the Wal Mart e-commerce fulfillment center. I was responsible for ensuring the all product was received safely, accurately and efficiently to prepare for our outbound operations servicing the customer. I managed the merchandise operations, case receiving, and case putaway teams which focused on diagnosing and correcting problematic freight, receiving low-volume/high-mix product, and stocking shelving for an efficient pick process respectively. Additionally, I was able to use my background in process improvement to improve our operational reporting, processes and systems integrations on the inbound team. This included automating and simplifying many of our transactional processes.

My role here was lead the continuous improvement program in the Reno market and broader Northern California area, as well as assisting and implementing lean/six sigma projects across the national network of US Foods distribution centers. This included implementation of daily management systems, incorporation of best practices from across the network, improving system and data tools to more efficiently manage operations, diagnosing and improving operational problems to directly improve safety, quality, productivity and customer experience.

I am responsible for leading and facilitating our continuous improvement efforts. Through training and implementation of lean methodologies we aim to optimize process efficiency and eliminate waste throughout our company. My role included leading kaizen events, developing and improving visual management systems, helping with system implementation and integration, and facilitating all improvement activities across the supply chain.

My position within the company focused on generating production metrics and integrating them within our visual management system, with the goal of improving resource utilization. By developing and monitoring manufacturing data, I help provide an integral tool for our manufacturing department to implement LEAN production methods. Additionally, I became a key contributor on process improvement projects(Kaizen) from both the standpoint of both data and operational principle expertise.