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Experienced in problem solving methodologies (GSTD & DMAIC), lead projects and coach associates on the proper utilization of DMAIC tools to improve a process or performance indicators.Assisted plant yearly budget process by facilitating bottleneck identification and analysis, capacity utilization, machine nominal rate and efficiency target setting.Reviewed and ensured data reliability in all data collection programs for production and processing departments.Focused on eliminating speed loss, unplanned stoppages, waste and rework while optimizing planned stoppages to maximize asset intensity.Lead Goal Alignment and Focused Improvement Pillars, trained, coached and assessed plant personnel on pillar methodologies.

Worked with plant management to develop annual budget by department. Analyzed budgets for accuracy, completeness and attainability.Coordinated monthly general ledger closing activities, prepared and ensured the accuracy of the monthly plant cost, capital project and fixed asset reports.Reviewed financial results with department managers and supervisors on a monthly basis to help identify cost saving opportunities and take action.Conducted fixed asset, inventory, drop lot and other compliance audits. Achieved DMAIC White Belt certification by completing two cost savings projects.

Coordinated with department managers to prepare for the Nestle Market Audit and help achieve a satisfactory rating. Assisted the plant controller on monthly general ledger closing activities and prepared and ensured the accuracy of the monthly plant cost reports.Reviewed material usage variance results with supervisors on a monthly basis to help identify cost saving opportunities and take action.Assisted Engineering department on capital project closures to ensure proper depreciation on fixed assets.Lead year end inventories for finished product, packaging supply and ingredients.Lead the Skills for Innovation committee, helping convert improvement ideas from employees to projects and managing projects to completion.

As GLOBE functional expert for Demand Supply Planning, insured all materials and rates were mapped correctly to minimize errors during cutover. Satisfied customer demand while maintaining low inventory level.Developed new tools to keep track of tons ran and remaining quantities to minimize overrunning.Created and maintained the forecast versus budget file for daily, weekly & monthly management decision making. This file became a key element to minimize variance versus budget. Coordinated with plant controller to create Cost by SKU template to monitor and avoid overtime cost.Lead DSA DMAIC team to improve daily schedule attainment by 5%. Current daily attainment above target of 70%. Improved monthly schedule attainment rate by 30% by reducing changeovers and creating longer production runs.Provided training to production supervisors to gain better knowledge of SAP, which helps them to communicate the schedule effectively to other departments.Identified opportunities to reduce safety stock therefore reducing inventory-carrying costs. Improved weekly planning cycle process since GLOBE go-live. Reduced the process by one day.

As GLOBE super user for Material Handling, developed mapping for finished goods and raw materials warehouses. Ensured data accuracy and improved service times by 10%. Served as a significant resource to ensure warehouses successful cutover. Helped hourly employee to grow into Warehouse Data Steward role, and later into Warehouse Supervisor role.Developed daily tracking log for logistics to get to root cause and potential corrective action of inventory issues. Improved Case fill rate by 3% by communicating daily with packaging department.Assisted in developing annual budget for logistics department. Analyzed data to help reduce warehouse cost by 5%.

Improved production efficiencies and productivity by 15% by working with associates to eliminate roadblocks. Developed new tools to monitor performance.Ran packaging lines safely, and produced goods that met or exceeded Nestle quality standards. Developed manufacturing's process mapping in preparation for GLOBE transition.