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Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Accomplished leader with a track record of success in coaching and developing teams, including the Richmond Bakery on Centerlines & CILs within Priority LineDeveloped comprehensive skill matrices for both salaried and technician roles encompassing over 35 different positions, enhancing workforce capabilities.Proficient in SAP applications, including maintenance notification creation and user access management, as well as adept in creating equipment reliability spreadsheets.Led KPI Metrics initiatives for Cracker B/U, achieving a 3% over-pack/waste reduction and a 5% GE improvement for FY 2017, resulting in cost savings of $400k, and consistently met or exceeded production targets

East Windsor, New Jersey, Us

Akron, Oh, Us

Ensured the smooth and timely flow of plant production, consistently delivering high-quality products to meet customer needs.Spearheaded team development and continuous improvement efforts, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.Led the strict adherence to operational procedures, audits, and industry-standard practices.Actively developed employees and promoted a strong team culture while prioritizing safety in all tasks.

New Albany, Oh, Us

Accountable for several million dollars worth of supplies and equipment.Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, distribution, and shipping of military gear, office supplies and IT equipment throughout OCONUS and CONUS.Participate in the vendor selection process to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operation.Directly responsible for over $500K cost saving in one year.Responsible for the buildup and set up of operation sites.Receive equipment from vendors and process the equipment identification into the appropriate tracking databases.Confer with RSM, SM, and ASM to determine requirements to support their mission.Submit daily purchase request to PMO to purchase supplies from CONUS and OCONUS.Provide support in setting up site for operation.Travel throughout Afghanistan to conduct site visits and inventories.Work with INSCOM Senior Army Contracting Officer Representative on issues which require military intervention.Manage all Logistics function in accordance with the SOW.

Process 1348-1 receipt documents, 3161 issue / turn-in / lateral transfer documents maintain accurate inventory, retrograde and disposition process.Process IAR's (Inventory Adjustment Reports). Process and ensure that the documents input in SDS (Standard Depot System) reflect the information on AWRDS (Army War Reserve Deployment System).Operate Army Federal Logistics Data (FEDLOG), and SSN-LIN Automated Management and Integrating System (SLAMIS

Managed the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) cell, Empty Container Control Point (ECCP) AR 360-1, and the Movement Control cell in accordance to FM 55-1 and AR 700-48.Maintained situational awareness and report on Air, Land, and Sea movements within the CENTCOM operational area to include command initiatives, high visibility equipment moves and deployment / redeployment efforts. Provided technical, clerical, and administrative support in the performance of Intra - Theater Request Systems (ITAR's), Single Mobility Systems (SMS), Battle Command Sustainment Support System, TRANSLOG Web, Transportation Coordinators Automated Information for Movement System (TC-AIMS).Reviewed and submitted changes of the Contract Performance Work Statement for Government approval.Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly audits to ensure compliance of the Government Contract as per the Contract Performance Work Statement. Manage the in-gate, out-gate, turn-in, tracking, way-point, updated serviceability code and inventory of approximately 5000 containers utilizing Integrated Booking System/Container Management Module (IBS-CMM).Conduct briefing with the Military and company upper management staff on contingency planning, updates and operational issues daily, weekly, and as required. Supervised and manage the training and the work performance of a diver's multi-culture staff of 100 employees.Oversees the processing of transportation movement requests (TMR) for buses and Common User Logistics Transport (CULT) assets; inputs and maintains accurate records in database. Process and track RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags through the RF-ITV Server. Preparing and maintaining necessary reports and records.Ensure on-time delivery and inventory accuracy.

Report directly to Director of Logistics and serve as the DOL in his absent. Supervise a diver's multi-culture staff of 150 employees.Manage the Internal Container Management of all containers in Kuwait and Iraq utilizing Container Management Support Tool (CMST) and IBS-CMM. Developed logistical plans, policies and procedures to provide support in the logistics areas of supply, transportation, maintenance, and services. Instrumental in the transition of KBR assuming responsibility of the Joint Military Mail Terminals in Iraq. Supervised the requisitioning and tracking of 15 million dollars worth of equipment.Recommended and coordinated the logistics support structure to perform the logistics functions such as transportation, maintenance to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective support to the customer. Implemented and maintain fully supportable material systems that meet operational requirements at minimum total life cycle costs in accordance to AR 700-127. Coordinate with customers to ensure desired logistic objectives, priorities, and schedules are met and communicated to management. Analyze work processes and develop metrics that perform statistical analysis for measurement of performance utilizing qualitative and quantitative lean/six sigma tools and methods such as SIPOC analysis, process maps, RACI, risk assessments, and control plans.Submit SITREP's, Smart books, HAZCOM, Operational Readiness, Maintenance deadline reports, and daily, weekly, and monthly reports (i.e. KPI reports and analysis, scorecard, P & L).Ensuring QA/QC compliance procedures are maintained.Coaching and developing of supervisors and team members. Trained all maintenance and supply personnel on new supply program called STEAM.

Manifest and track cargo moving intra-theater via Air pallets, wood pallets, and containers utilizing RF-ITV Server, Movement Tracking System (MTS) and Blue Force Tracker (BFT).Research and track Transportation Control Numbers (TCN) and Material Shipping Labels (MSL). Provide movement control services to military and civilian nodal managing entities. Give guidance to military units pertaining to deployment and redeployment operations, to include preparation and receiving of require documentation. Operate designated container yards and manage the Theater Container Database. Prepare and maintain records of required reports.

Develop a training program that improved trailer unloads from an average of 40 to 70 per day. Monitoring and improve safety/security/environmental/quality standards through observations and inspections in the warehouse.Ensuring that necessary safety training is conducted for warehouse employees.Managing daily activities including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, storage location, sanitation, maintenance, and housekeeping. Ensuring that physical condition of the warehouse and equipment are maintained. Ensuring QC compliance procedures are maintained. Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS and SAP).Handling daily supervision of warehouse personnel. Contact vendors on discrepancies of bills, purchase orders, and quality of merchandise shipped.

Establishes and maintains stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports utilizing Army's combat service support management information systems such as the Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS), Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS), Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS), and Unit Level Logistics System (ULLS).Instrumental in reducing the Unit expense report by over $900,000. Contact outside sources for supply status that has been order. Ran daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and annually computer programs utilizing a mainframe system.Inspect warehouses to ensure the usage of proper methods.

Master, Business Administration

Bachelor, Individualized Studies (Business)

H.S. Diploma, General Education