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Charlotte, NC, US

Charlotte, NC, US

• Leads transformation projects aimed at improving technology and efficiencies across Global Operations.
• Guides enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, working with cross-functional teams to redesign processes, identify key pain points and inefficiencies, and generate impactful solutions
• Provides direction to leaders in using problem-solving and root cause analysis tools to evaluate key issues and process risks, implementing solutions that enhance process execution and strengthen business controls
• Utilizes business process management tools to document current and future state process maps, identifying key metrics, pain points, risk areas, handoffs, and areas for improvement to optimize performance
• Establishes key performance indicators to ensure efforts align with strategic objectives, generating business cases and reports to clarify impacts and measure progress
• Leads team meetings and steering committees across multiple business workstreams to facilitate decision-making, align stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation of recommendations

Charlotte, NC, US

• Led and supported operational excellence consulting projects across Wealth Management Lending, Private Bank, and Merrill Lynch.
• Led large-scale continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across various internal business units, focusing on enhancing customer experiences, increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering.
• Conducted thorough current-state assessments to understand business operations, identify performance inefficiencies, and develop clear opportunities and recommendations for areas needing improvement.
• Developed and implemented performance metrics and KPIs tailored to client-specific operational processes, facilitating targeted improvements and supporting data-driven management decisions.
• Defined project scopes, created detailed milestone plans, organized collaborative sessions, and ensured stakeholder engagement with clear communication of roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitated brainstorming sessions and virtual workshops with cross-functional teams aimed at identifying process gaps and innovation opportunities.

Mooresville, NC, US

• Led operational excellence projects and change initiatives across the entire supply chain network.
• Led strategic and transformational initiatives within the supply chain to standardize and streamline operational processes, resulting in cost reduction and enhanced service levels.
• Collaborated with site leaders and business directors to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, reviewing process/system/capability gaps, and developing future state recommendations to meet operational.
• Established comprehensive project deliverables encompassing financial justification, business requirements, current and future state documentation, training materials, communication plans, and control plans.
• Implemented a data-driven culture across operations by introducing meaningful metrics, performance scorecards, and reporting dashboards to drive visibility and enhance execution.
• Drove change and transformation across multiple business units through site assessments, feedback councils, and cross-functional partnerships to identify performance opportunities.

Mooresville, NC, US

• Led the Strategy Team and Field Implementation Team in the development of new processes and support for all Final Mile Delivery operations across the U.S.
• Managed a team of 17 analysts, overseeing the establishment and onboarding of new operational facilities.
• Spearheaded strategic projects to drive long-term process transformation and enhance operational effectiveness across 28 distribution sites.
• Accountable for process development and compliance, collaborating with facility leaders to implement and support change initiatives.
• Provided support in the strategy and planning of new cross dock distribution centers.
• Proactively assessed performance against operating plans and standards, mapping current state processes, identifying obstacles impeding goals, and delivering findings and recommendations to senior leaders.

Dublin, Ireland, IE

• Lean OpEx Manager in a highly complex and fast-paced cellular manufacturing and transmission assembly site. Skilled in creating and executing plant improvement strategies to drive engagement, safety, quality.
• Facilitated and led multiple cross-functional Kaizen (Rapid Improvement) events, encompassing 5S/Standard Work, TPM, Lean 3P, Setup Reduction, Lean Material Flow, Value Stream Mapping, Cell Layout Design, and Business.
• Supported, trained, and engaged all levels within the site to apply Lean tools for everyday problem-solving, while establishing key continuous improvement process standards and behaviors for operational stability.
• Conducted multiple waves of A3 Trainings, overseeing simultaneous projects to enhance targeted problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities of the site.
• Collaborated as a key business partner across all department functions, driving effective change management processes to implement programs and foster a focused improvement culture.
• Managed and championed facility project cost-out portfolio, ensuring effective planning, execution, and sustained results.

Calhoun, Georgia, US

• Managed the implementation of Mohawk’s Lean-continuous improvement operating system for six manufacturing facilities within the Backing and Recycling division. Fostered a responsive and process-driven continuous.
• Partnered with site teams to drive and facilitate multiple improvement projects and initiatives.
• Trained and implemented Lean and Six Sigma tools at all site levels, including MDI, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, DOE, Process Mapping, VSM, Kanban.
• Facilitated Kaizen events, Changeover Reduction events, 5S workshops, led employee improvement teams, and implemented Continuous Improvement Plant Steering Teams.
• Implemented continuous improvement behaviors and practices such as Gemba walks, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), and metric tier/cell meetings.
• Collaborated with leadership to plan, lead, and execute continuous improvement activities aligned with critical business objectives.

Dalton, GA, US

• Managed all aspects of production in a highly automated 24/7 laminate manufacturing facility, leading a team of three supervisors and over 40 production associates. Fostered a process improvement culture through the.
• Successfully managed labor expenses, raw material costs, and controllable spend, surpassing operating budget plans.
• Facilitated product changeover improvement events to standardize and enhance work processes.
• Demonstrated effective planning, prioritization, and interpersonal skills in leading three salaried supervisors and 40 hourly direct reports.
• Strengthened safety focus at the facility, resulting in a year-over-year decrease in safety incidents.
• Translated strategic objectives into clear project plans with actionable steps to improve outcomes and achieve measurable results.

Dalton, GA, US

In a cutting-edge, automated laminate production facility, I played a pivotal role in spearheading continuous improvement initiatives for the pressing, milling, and packaging processes. My main focus revolved around enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production throughput, waste reduction, off-quality mitigation, and safety incidents. I.

Dalton, GA, US

In a 24/7 operational yarn facility with 350+ production associates, I took charge as a Process Engineer and led a range of continuous improvement initiatives for critical manufacturing processes, specifically Twisting and Heat Set. This role allowed me to provide my expertise in methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and Root Cause.

Dalton, GA, US

Traveled to multiple manufacturing facilities to provide assistance in process improvement projects focused on labor optimization. Conducted comprehensive industrial engineering studies encompassing various aspects of labor utilization, including time studies, job element studies, methods analysis, work sampling studies, delay and downtime analysis, and.

Held a variety of leadership positions in Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Operations Management for the following companies: Michelin, BLG Logistics Inc, Mercedes Benz US International, Faurecia, and Alumni Hall Stores.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Project Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Operations Management And Supply Chain Management

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