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Golden, Colorado, United States

• Job Responsibilities:Vitrazza is a mid-sized e-commerce business that sells glass office chair mats directly to the consumer. As the Operations Manager I led a 12-member team responsible for packaging assembly.
• Streamlined the production transition by crafting and distributing product and packaging specifications to international suppliers during business changeover.
• Achieved accurate demand forecasting by incorporating historical data and supplier performance metrics, enabling strategic SKU purchasing decisions.
• Surpassed cost efficiency goals by achieving an average of 4.7 builds per crew hour against the target of 4.5 builds.
• Fostered team education and development for NSFW initiatives, spearheading cost-performance improvements through process enhancements.
• Achieved favorable business outcomes while continually downsizing our operations team, demonstrating effective management amidst organizational changes.

Golden, Colorado, United States

• Job Responsibilities:Managed a team of 12 members, including 3 supervisors, across 4 packaging assembly lines. Developed a computer-assisted scale model to optimize warehouse space and efficiency, facilitating the.
• Conducted a trial of ceramic blades to prevent lacerations; determined them cost-prohibitive.
• Enhanced productivity and optimized production rates by identifying supervisor pacing as a more impactful motivator than conventional incentives.
• Improved overall efficiency by eliminating buffer stations through lean methodologies, minimizing wasted motion and work-in-progress inventory.
• Reduced downtime and changeover duration by introducing a line preparation checklist, improving operational efficiency.
• Optimized production station layout/workflow by redesigning ergonomics and instituting station-specific cleaning/stocking schedules.

Golden, Colorado, United States

• Job Responsibilities:While serving as a general contractor, I collaborated on a new business venture, leading to the growth of M&M Contracting LLC from a two-person sideline to a successful company specializing in.
• Acquired proficiency in construction and fostered positive customer relationships, facilitating a seamless relocation to Colorado and opening doors to new career prospects. Show less

Ottawa, Illinois

• Job Responsibilities:Provided direction and support for a team of 65 comprised of 8 directs, 5 supervisors and 3 shipping and receiving personnel, in a 24/7 17-line food contact plastic extrusion operation. Ensured.
• Achieved 12 injury-free months from 2017 to 2018.
• Reduced scrap and credits by pioneering product home lines in 2018, optimizing setups and tooling.
• Generated $316K+ saving through strategic improvements in the hiring process and product line layout.
• Reduced customer credits by 50% in 2016, resulting in $327K savings.
• Streamlined production processes to cut scrap by 37% (756K pounds) in 2016.

Ottawa, IL

• Job Responsibilities:Led a team of 20+, with 3 directs, 2 supervisors and 1 dedicated trainer. Assumed control of the night shift operations team along with the operator development program which included creation of.
• Refined specification documents and worked split shifts to… Show more Job Responsibilities:Led a team of 20+, with 3 directs, 2 supervisors and 1 dedicated trainer. Assumed control of the night shift operations team.
• Refined specification documents and worked split shifts to facilitate better feedback and address high scrap opportunities directly with teams and individuals.
• Minimized manufacturing downtimes and enhanced production capacity by introducing the role of Production Tooling Technician, dedicated to maintaining dies and downstream tooling. Show less

Glenwood, IL

• Job Responsibilities:Morrison Container Handling Solutions is a mid-sized engineering led business that provides custom designed packaging handling solutions ranging from timing screws, change parts, and custom drive.
• Improved on-time delivery by 14% within the first year.
• Achieved two consecutive weeks of 100% on-time shipments within the initial six months as Production Manager.
• Reduced inventory and long lead times for parts through an overhaul of the Kanban system.
• Developed a Production Calendar to meticulously track job information and present progress to the entire organization.Additional Experience:Process Improvement Engineer – Morrison Container Handling Solutions.