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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, purchasing, and distribution. Achieved 7 consecutive months without a lost time incident by effectively managing full-time roles supplemented with temporary labor. Played a key role in transitioning business operations away from assembly and distribution to finished goods… Show more 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, purchasing, and distribution. Achieved 7 consecutive months without a lost time incident by effectively managing full-time roles supplemented with temporary labor. Played a key role in transitioning business operations away from assembly and distribution to finished goods distribution. Managed the Operations Team Incentive Program, aligning incentives with quality, delivery, and cost goals. Key Achievements:• 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. • Attained 99.8% right-first-time quality against the target of 99.9%.• Executed a successful 5S project on boxing station carts, reducing footprint and enabling visual confirmation of stocked items.• Recruited and mentored the first successful shipping specialist during my tenure. Show less

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 absorption of a production line from another facility, resulting in a reduction in payroll and overhead costs. Established a go-no-go quality control check for warped mats using ASTM-1048-C standards. Designed an attendance tracker to allow the visual communication of… Show more 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 absorption of a production line from another facility, resulting in a reduction in payroll and overhead costs. Established a go-no-go quality control check for warped mats using ASTM-1048-C standards. Designed an attendance tracker to allow the visual communication of absentee patterns to improve attendance. Key Achievements:• 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.• Realized $25K in cost savings by rationalizing the mobile equipment fleet, aligning resources with operational requirements.• Improved picking efficiency by assigning finished goods locations based on sales rates, minimizing picking time/motion waste. Show less

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 quality residential construction and customer satisfaction. Also, I utilized my strong mechanical aptitude and combined it with my education and experience as an independent contractor to proficiently handle various aspects of renovations.Key… Show more 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 quality residential construction and customer satisfaction. Also, I utilized my strong mechanical aptitude and combined it with my education and experience as an independent contractor to proficiently handle various aspects of renovations.Key Achievements:• 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 continuous compliance with SQF, Food Safety requirements, and plant safety regulations. Fostered relationships with other Zip-Pak plants, facilitating the exchange of best practices. Spearheaded a culture change among team leads, transitioning from reactive to proactive… Show more 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 continuous compliance with SQF, Food Safety requirements, and plant safety regulations. Fostered relationships with other Zip-Pak plants, facilitating the exchange of best practices. Spearheaded a culture change among team leads, transitioning from reactive to proactive with a focus on quality. Key Achievements:• 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.• Reduced recordable safety incidents from 11 to 2 in 2016.• Attained an SQF audit score of 99 in 2016, setting a new benchmark for Zip-Pak plants.• Achieved a 69% reduction in net credits, amounting to $593K.• Enhanced cross-team communication, resulting in decreased scrap production and customer credits.• Mentored our quality manager and a team lead through performance improvement plans. Show less

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 extrusion line operator training materials. Implemented 80/20 principles for improved decision-making and gained a deep understanding of zipper manufacturing processes.Key Achievements:• 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 along with the operator development program which included creation of extrusion line operator training materials. Implemented 80/20 principles for improved decision-making and gained a deep understanding of zipper manufacturing processes.Key Achievements:• 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 assemblies for the packaging industry. Oversaw a team of 28 responsible for purchasing, stockroom, machining, assembly, and shipping functions. Implemented performance metric tracking to gauge team productivity, reduce downtime and expenses. Launched cross-training… Show more 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 assemblies for the packaging industry. Oversaw a team of 28 responsible for purchasing, stockroom, machining, assembly, and shipping functions. Implemented performance metric tracking to gauge team productivity, reduce downtime and expenses. Launched cross-training programs for Assembly, Manufacturing, and Stockroom staff. Provided mentorship and coaching to 3 employees through Performance Improvement Programs.Key Achievements:• 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, Glenwood, IL Show less