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Chicago, IL, US

Naperville, IL, US

Bolingbrook, IL, US

• Cross-functional developed of new Omni Channel Capabilities
• Buy Online Pick-Up In Store full chain roll-out
• Ship From Store expansion – 116 Stores
• Optimization of current processes
• Development of KPIs and reporting metrics to measure progress
• Lead Cross functional communication

Bolingbrook, IL, US

• Effectively develop and lead a team of executives delivering exceptional results in key areas to include quality, level of service, performance, and overall team culture
• Implemented Labor Management increasing labor production 27%
• Lead and Implement process optimization projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Project Management philosophies to gain efficiencies and reduce waste through the Supply Chain Network
• Identify gaps within WMS, RF & voice pick, pick to light, sort to light, & MHE automation to maximize flow and gain efficiencies

• Lead Transportation Network Optimization – Eliminated inefficient and / or redundant logistic functions and centralized most functionso 223 Non-Exempt, 32 exempts for a net savings of $16 Mil year over year savings

Lead strategic Projects/Initiatives that drive improved operational performance of entire supply chain. Effectively collaborate and manage timelines and resources to deliver projects on time Lead RDC Optimization to annual realized savings of $32.5 million

Milwaukee, WI, US

Manage CONNECT (Dealer CRM) Program Coach, lead, and direct 6 internal employees and 7 external consultants Increased utilization from 13% to 50% Grew program 17.5% Program Manager: P & A /GM Excellence Coach, lead, and direct 4 dealer consultants Oversee Performance Consulting P&A/GM program Maximize dealership profit potential through consultative.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Served as P & A subject matter expert and support for field employees Served as key liaison and cross functional collaborative lead between dealer, field, and internal stakeholders Realized $410,000 in Year over Year savings in Six Sigma Green Belt packaging project.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Assisted 19 dealerships in becoming profitable on the service side of the business Member of the Performance Consulting team, leading the Service Excellence segment Serve as a liaison between the Dealers and the Motor Company Successful in raising dealership capabilities in Service Operations

Milwaukee, WI, US

Provide capacity, staffing, and capital estimates for present volumes as well as projected/future requirements Champion Safety A3 - To reduce lost time restricted rate by 50 % Developed pull system through aluminum machining Increased Rotor productivity through layout and process kaizen Reduced head count from 14 to 10 operators while increasing capacity.

Gillingham, United Kingdom, GB

Supervised 4 salary engineers Allocated Industrial Engineering resources to plant and future projects Removed roadblocks that may have hindered progress in the I.E. agenda Provided leadership, coaching, counseling, support, and feedback to subordinates Lead, directed, and supported activities to achieve lean initiatives and operations focus

Gillingham, United Kingdom, GB

Supervise 19 – 23 hourly employees Effectively use employees, machinery, and equipment to meet production schedule and budget requirements Continuously improve through waste reduction and system evaluation Use expertise in lean manufacturing to motivate and lead Increased productivity 25% Launched GMT 360 Platform (Bravada, Envoy, TrailBlazer)

Gillingham, United Kingdom, GB

Converted mass productive lines to lean agile cells Analyzed containerization for commonality and lean production Developed new benchmark for standardized work in lean cells Increased productivity from 7.5 to 18 pieces / man-hour Led Cadillac Recall Recovery Operation

Bsie, Engineering

Bs Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering