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Lowes Home Improvement Statesville, NC 01/2009-10/2015 Operations Coach, Supply Chain Manager Supervised a high performing 65 member team responsible for handling product safely, efficiently, and effectively through a 1.5 million sq. ft. distribution center. Monitored production volume and assigned team members to tasks that support the quickly changing workflow conditions. Set team members up for success to achieve or exceed key performance indicators safety, performance and budget targets. Recorded daily performance metrics. Identified and assisted in implementing process improvements on my own as well as through continuous improvement of Kiazen. Conducted shift briefings including safety topics, upcoming events, and business objectives. Completed all incident reports of product damaged in-house completed accident reports for team members injuries. Prepared team members for upward promotion. Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated team building skills by building rapport and trust with others. As a receiving coach, contributed to a 2.4 million cube inbound week. Spent 2 weeks in Concordia Spanish immersion camp.

Hickory, Nc

Set up and operated adhesive coating machinery; ensured production and quality levels of various products; S4 safety committee. Record production data on specific forms. Dump specifics amount of adhesive into machinery to create tape. Transfer materials, supplies or products between work areas. Examine products, ingredients, and products using spec documents. Creating data log entry and work orders.

Assisted Research and Development Department in the creation and implementation of lines producing new fabrics Collaborated with Quality Control in establishing quality standards for ISO 2000/2001 - member of team that developed the algorithm for operations and implemented guidelines for each job in accordance with Kaizen Trained more than 100 employees for 5 different positions Delivered written and oral presentations to senior and mid-level management Member of every quality team organized in 20 years and one of a group of selected employees to attend Transformation of American Industry workshop and Statistical Process Control course Developed plan to implement new pattern production lines to achieve desired cost effectiveness within established budget constraints Operated, maintained, repaired, rebuilt, and calibrated weaving machinery pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric Performed and documented preventive maintenance schedule daily and weekly schedules on 4 types of machinery Coordinated with Finishing Department to arrange and organize shipments Inspected finished product for defects in quality and prepared for shipping Calculated daily production totals regarding amount of cloth woven for entire plant Certified hazardous materials handler