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● Applied lean engineering tools, work methods, labor management, and documented process methods for an outbound process that resulted in a 9.5% increase in throughput.● Developed and implemented an optimized outbound layout to complement the warehouse’s new WMS that accounted for space constraints, a large product mix, and multiple outbound processes.● Designed ergonomic, industrial workstations and order processing areas for each department to accommodate the new layout while also creating a lean production effect.● Led work standardization initiatives across multiple departments that lead to more streamlined processes and decreased the amount of off-quality product.● Provided leadership and support to continuous improvement initiatives in various departments including work studies to analyze work systems, developed process and labor standards, and allowances/improvements to existing systems.

● Improved monthly functional goals related to safety, operational costs, and continuous improvement by working with department managers, superintendents, and plant manager.● Used Six Sigma Methodology to lead improvement projects in collaboration with supervisors, maintenance, and business analysts, resulting in safer work areas, increased waste earnings, and 1,400lbs of waste removed from the landfill per month.● Collaborated across departments to implement a new WMS, and was the designated team leader in developing layouts, optimizing warehouse/product flow, and coordinating projects associated with the new system.● Analyzed monthly P&L sheets for three facilities and led monthly report meetings for various leadership levels.● Implemented and sustained a direct labor management system that increased productivity by 5% and improved communicationbetween associates and supervisors on the manufacturing floor.● Created and implemented supervisor production reports to accurately record uptime, expected production by tunnel, pounds per laborhour, and various other key performance metrics.● Managed multiple 5S projects to expand accessibility to necessary tools and to promote proper housekeeping around machines/work areas.