Elevate Solutions Group (ESG) is a full-service, custom plastic injection molding company with a robust quality system, extensive assembly and kitting operations, IT integrations, 3PL services, and hands-on customer service. Operations are state-of-the-art in the 160,000 square foot facility strategically located just outside of Atlanta, GA

Currently supervising inbound product (put away and replenishment) team, consisting of 49 individuals across 3 shifts. Learning recently installed Red Prairie warehouse management software for the past 6 weeksResponsible for Sarbanes-Oxley inventory compliance in temporary role and working with corporate finance to put JCD back in compliance post-Red Prairie go live

Starting with training in February 2007, worked through in-company program to achieve IQP Gold Belt (equivalent to Six Sigma Black Belt in industry) in April 2009In a temporary role during a management change, led DAILIES Formulations area (26 personnel) from April 2009 – October 2009; Successfully led improvements in all area metrics and re-established full staff personnel plan during this timeFrom October 2009 through August 2010, acted as the primary IQP liaison to DAILIES Cartoning. Conducted 5 Kaizen/SMED events to Lean out the area and develop the future-state value stream map for the area (3 year plan); Benchmarked and shared knowledge of the DAILIES Cartoning processes during trips to Singapore and Germany in January 2010; Helped to install a new Koch Cartoner in early 2010 and re-establish metrics accordinglyLed 3 major Gold Belt projects (Surface Chip reduction, Spherical Mold Damage reduction, AQL Failure reduction) totaling over $750K in savings for DAILIESMentored 5 Silver Belt (Green Belt) candidates during and after Gold Belt training; 3 have achieved or will achieve Silver Belt status by year endTwice worked with the DSM business unit on Planning needs for special projects; Assisted with AirOptix backorder expediting in 2007 and i2 software implementation in 2009 In a temporary Project Engineer role during mid-2007, led multiple ongoing site facilities projects, including $1.3 mil Dailies Gowning/Entrance renovation and $300K site loading dock redesignOff-site trainings includes Project Management with ESI, Stage-Gate process with PWC and Leadership Challenge with MO/COM Associates

Responsible for scheduling of Toric lenses (320 skus) on linear tables for two years, utilizing the i2 planning software in a SuperUser role over the final 1.5 years. Oversaw two new product launches within Toric line for the Neptune and -1.50 Cylinder initiatives, with no initial stock-outs and a 99.9% fill rateResponsible for maintaining appropriate stock levels for Dailies raw materials cartons, foils and plastic shells (37 skus) via Excel and later SAP planning software. Worked one-on-one with the vendors to develop relationships and better the partnership of Vendor/Customer relations for Ciba Vision. Also developed performance report cards with vendors in order to bring metrics into the Vendor/Customer relationship.Implemented SAP within Dailies Planning department; became SuperUser for SAP Raw Material Planning and Procurement Module. Responsible for raw material replenishment and master data setup.Managed JCM Shipping and Receiving area as part of the Planning department. Responsible for the supervision and review of five associates, as well as the budgetary and Sarbanes Oxley needs for that area.

Responsible for keeping transportation battery inventory for six different distribution centers at a level appropriate for servicing customers at a +97% on-time unit fill rateIn charge of procurement for 200+ purchased transportation battery types from Exide’s foreign and domestic vendors and analyzing the appropriate stocking level for each of those typesSuccessful implementation of Manugistics v. 7.1 Deployment Planning software for daily use within Exide’s supply chain; worked with Manugistics’ consultants to help map the deployment, forecasting and master planning phases of the supply chain Interview and train new associate planners on JD Edwards and Manugistics software for daily use in replenishment planning and reporting, also supervise and coordinate tasks after the training period has ended

Supply chain liaison with Exide’s sales force responsible for assuring that Exide will have sufficient inventory levels at their servicing DC in case of a promotional sale, customer line change, etc.

Designed, developed and tested electronic commerce software packages (EDI) to customer specifications while utilizing Harbinger branded Windows-based software(Trusted Link) to develop product to Electronic Data Interchange standardsPosted weekly company performance statistics to intranet via HTMLInterviewed and trained incoming co-ops.