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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

•Performed daily quality control checks to ensure product reached target specifications and assisted with SQF audit.•Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, and equipment.•Reduced waste from overfilled bottles by implementing more accurate dosing technology.•Contributed to new packaging design and prototype development.•Assisted with preventative maintenance on bottling machines.•Completed Kaizen project resulting in 40% reduction of downtime from bottles jams in packaging machines.•Provided continuous process improvement corrective actions to facilitate operational efficiency.•Documented production volume, materials consumption and quality issues in Oracle OTM to keep management well-informed and support proactive planning.•Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply effective remedies.

Longwood, Fl

•Developed and optimized warehouse floor layout and material flowcharts to maximize daily production.•Partnered with suppliers on capabilities, performance, cost, delivery and quality.•Optimized production plans based on customer timelines and available supply.•Oversaw smooth and efficient product flow through different departments.•Completed inventory counts every week and resolved variances.

Orlando, Fl

• Advised a group of girls pursuing a degree in the STEM field to ensure success academically in their freshman year.• Held biweekly meetings and attended Networking events.