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Renton, Wa, Us

Renton, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Direct and facilitate data-driven safety, material flow, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations. Manage rotating crew comprised of 5 salaried and 165 United Auto Workers (UAW) members in 7-day shift operation. Facilitate just-in-time (JIT) delivery of parts to support 1,200+ F-150 truck production with 2-shift/3-crew assembly line collaborating across quality, production, maintenance, logistics, corporate staff, suppliers, and human resources. Prioritize personnel and resource allocation daily and reconcile plant-level budget weekly.• Implemented Ford Production System Lean Manufacturing principles, improving flow 12% and manpower efficiency 18%; identified 4 facility safety improvements.Launch Manager - DTP Manufacturing Support Center (MSC) Launched MSC for F-150 production, coordinating and facilitating multi-department and staff functions, solving problems, and identifying improvement opportunities to ensure seamless, sequenced part flow to production line ($52B/year operation). Facilitated Sequence Center operations and logistic delivery of key truck components to DTP. Managed 1 supervisor and 23 hourly employees for each of 3 crews, identifying key infrastructure and manpower solutions to address shortfalls and integrate new MSC. Material Handling Team Manager - Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank Led logistics powertrain 2-shift plant team of 4 salaried and 56 hourly personnel in material flow, delivery safety, and process improvement efforts.• Developed in-plant incoming quality supplier and transportation chargeback process, generating $273K+ in 2 years.• Reduced burden carriers in plant 16% in less than 2 months by analyzing and adjusting manpower and equipment utilization.• Saved $150K per year through return of crank repack work to plant.• Identified $500K potential scrap opportunity with obsolete fuel tank racks, approved by purchasing for scrapping out racks.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Supported joint venture manufacturing operations in U.S. and Thailand. Audited process implementation in U.S. and South America operations.• Launched synchronous material flow process for Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT).• Reduced inventory for AAT, saving $2.7M.• Developed and assisted in implementation of inventory management processes for 7 heavy metal stamping manufacturing operations and 19 vehicle assembly manufacturing plants, leading to $7M+ cost reduction.• Devised safety and operating system processes. Coordinated process implementation and training of 900+ employees, resulting in 17% injury reduction and $720K cost savings per year.• Developed and coordinated Lean Manufacturing process methodologies for implementation within Ford Motor Company, with net annual cost savings of more than $3M.

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Facilitated regional security cooperation and multinational capacity building. Managed Exercise Division and program to support commander’s strategic objectives. Planned, coordinated, and executed military-to-military engagements between U.S. forces and foreign military services in Central Command area of responsibility (AOR). Interfaced across multinational coalition military leaders and governmental agencies in support of regional security cooperation activities. • Developed focused, multi-lateral strategic engagement/exercise with Jordanian Armed Forces for FY11 execution, now used as premier USCENTCOM military exercise (Exercise Eager Lion).• Coordinated/facilitated initial Iraq exercise engagement development with USFI, executed in FY11 Q3/Q4.• Oversaw implementation of Bright Star and Regional Cooperation exercises as deputy exercise director.• Built significant relationships with U.S. Embassy/country teams across central Asian states, Levant and Arabian Peninsula, coalition partners, inter-agency, and NGOs.

Managed MARCENT Military Cooperation Exercise program to facilitate achievement of Central Command’s strategic goals. Supervised 6 officers and executed engagements with multiple key partner nations each year. Spearheaded military-to-military engagements between USMC forces and foreign military services. Provided regional subject matter expertise regarding interaction and engagement in CENTCOM AOR.• Received Meritorious Service Medal for actions as TSC Branch Chief during Mobilized/Activated OEF.• Oversaw planning for single-ship MPF offload exercise, the first ever held in Hashemite Kingdom 0f Jordan.• Coordinated movement, deployment, and life support requirements for U.S. military forces while engaging in security cooperation activities and exercises.• Scheduled and participated in regular action officer coordination meetings with Embassy country teams, higher and adjacent component commands, and subordinate units involved in engagements.• Developed USMC capabilities briefs and presented to partner nation headquarters for Commanding General.

Elmhurst, Illinois, Us

Reservist recalled to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), 2004 – 2006Planned and facilitated simultaneous movement of 400+ short tons of equipment and 800 personnel from multiple U.S. locations to austere/expeditionary combat operations to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) II and OIF 4–6. Managed daily facilities, lodging, and living and meal requirements of 420 Marines while deployed to Al Anbar Province of Iraq. Met daily transportation requirements for squadron operations, other co-located squadrons, and support organizations. Supervised and provided professional development opportunities for 19 logistics support staff, consisting of 6 officers and 13 enlisted Marines in Iraq.• Coordinated squadron force protection issues and addressed concerns with support organizations in Iraq.• Strategized and executed 400+ hours of combat flight operations in Iraq as Attack Helicopter Commander while meeting logistics requirements for squadron, receiving 2 Single Mission Air Medals with Valor.

Bachelor'S Degree, Criminology

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