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Clarkston, Mi, Us

Troy, Michigan, United States

Michigan, United States

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

In this role, I direct unique Global Supply Chain operation comprising of six geographically-dispersed manufacturing sites. Furthermore, I devise and implement global strategies to successfully capitalize on specific site strengths with focus on striving for optimal work standard throughout each site. One of my main duties is to promote collaborative workplace and culture for enabling team members to engage and communicate innovative ideas to all levels of organization. In addition, I spearhead global projects and mentor teams on effective utilization of various lean tools, while serving as corporate Continuous Improvement Manager.A few of key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Overachieved material cost saving goals by driving process improvements through effective negotiations, new material quote process, and higher understanding and incentive at buyer level; closed FY20 with 3.65% savings.• Conceptualized and presented vision as well as drove implementation of modern Global Supply Chain structure aimed at providing excellent customer support and maximum global sourcing leverage.• Improved employee morale/job satisfaction and achieved cost savings of $377.5K/annum.• Piloted implementation of upgraded ERP system at Farmington location.• Examined and determined best practices across operational groups with focus on institutionalizing standardized processes at global level.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

During my stint here, I oversaw site alignment with Lean Six Sigma vision and strategy. Moreover, I facilitated cross-functional quality and cost improvement projects. I also mentored and steered team members for integration of Lean principles, values, and philosophies. I taught "Lean Principals" class to IL and DL in regular manner. Lastly, I organized and facilitated cross-functional/cross-company workshops via basic DMAIC and DMADV approach.A few of my key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Coached 173 employees over two-year period to achieve Bronze Certification by providing 1on1 course study reviews; Assisted in creating effective study guides with material directly from learning modules; taught five Silver sessions consisting of six, one-week trainings; certified 34 managers within North America.• Increased value add time by 6% across all production areas via implementation of discrete material kitting plan.• Boosted 10% of overall revenue growth by implementing configure to order process.• Maintained Auburn Hills strategic one-year and three-year project plan. Reported status updates to executive leadership team on regular basis.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

In this role, I governed four operational departments; Purchasing, Planning, Inventory control, and Manufacturing. One of my main duties was to lead direct reports, including four managers and departmental personnel. I also spearheaded and assigned lean operational projects to ensure accordance with plant and global strategy. Furthermore, I conducted weekly analysis of department X-matrix to ensure appropriate progress and closure of actions. Additionally, I ensured compliance within forecast to evolving requirements; adjusted as required.A few of key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Masterminded succession planning, that led to promotions of managers at local and global level.• Guided cross-functional team to address legacy process utilized for acquiring MRO type material; deployed SAP version of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system.• Core contributor in global creation and development of Lean Management System known as LMS by driving implementation of LMS across North American manufacturing locations for deploying best in class business processes and structured problem-solving techniques to improve business performance.• Implemented a modified version of continental shift rotation for all hourly production and support staff of approx. 390 fulltime employees, that led to average of 10% productivity improvement and eliminated overtime costs averaging $67K per month; secured savings of $800K/annum.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

In this role, I acted as single point of contact (SPOC) for key account, Johnson & Johnson to increase sales of new and existing business. I documented and tracked profit and loss data to generate financial statements for multiple divisions, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales. I oversaw weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting of financial metrics to senior management. I initiated Shanghai China programs for low-cost solutions for customers.A few of my key accomplishments are mentioned below:• Owned P&L for five sites in three countries; United States (Michigan), China (Shanghai), and Austria (Vienna).• Played key role as Leader of co-company Kaizen events.• Implemented innovative streamline DHR process, which resulted in reduction of 60-man hours per week.