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Macon, GA, US

• Facilitated event planning and fundraising activities, contributing to the organization's operational success and community engagement.
• Enhanced team productivity and morale by providing comprehensive emotional and logistical support to the leadership.
• Strengthened collaboration with volunteers and staff, ensuring the seamless execution of events and adherence to the organization's mission.

Woking, Surrey, GB

• Streamlined plant space utilization, enabling a twofold increase in production capacity and significantly reducing the molded coil failure rate by optimizing the injection molding process for thermoplastic and.
• Enhanced operational efficiencies by cross-training staff and modifying the ERP scheduling system to expedite material processing and improve contract development timelines for the sales team.
• Led the plant's compliance initiatives, achieving AS9100 and NADCAP certification, and initiated Sales,Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to align budget with order forecasts.
• Reviewed with engineering an improved injection mold for Hellfire impact heads to reduce of cap shift by 3%.

• Enhanced production efficiency by implementing cross-training programs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Cash, and Culture management, leading to improved team versatility and operational effectiveness.
• Improved supply chain management by monitoring raw material inventories and proactively terminating outdated purchase orders, contributing to reduced supply expenses.
• Ensured compliance with safety and environmental regulations by maintaining the plant to OSHA and DNR standards and conducting regular EHS and ESG reporting to stakeholders.
• Managed financial oversight by presenting quarterly budget reviews, P&L, KPIs, and CAPEX to the Board, and successfully submitted an approved 2023 forecast.
• Reduced inventory levels for $2.2 M to $1.7 M by repurposing older material to new products or discount sales.

Olathe, KS, US

• Managed logistics for sample distribution, successfully reducing labor needs by 20% through optimization of timing, sorting, and supply chain processes.
• Implemented a scanning database and labeling system for inventory management, resulting in a 97% accuracy rate in sample tracking and regional pricing application.
• Enhanced product availability for demonstrations and tradeshows, achieving a 99.7% fill rate at event openings and contributing to a significant sales increase at tradeshows.
• Accelerated sample request processing time for Key Accounts, reducing turnaround from two weeks to an average of 3-4 days, while reorganizing warehouse operations to align with warehouse management systems.
• Increased daily order value shipped by overhauling inventory structure and implementing continuousimprovement techniques, raising the average from $200k to $475k.

Brigham City, UTAH, US

• Managed the initiation and operation of a Diesel Exhaust Fluid facility, ensuring compliance with EPA mandates and overseeing the expansion of service coverage across 16 states, resulting in the surpassing of.
• Optimized procurement processes for raw materials to prevent supply chain disruptions, and recruited a proficient sales team that contributed to an 18% growth in revenue within a four-month period.

• Optimized high-speed blow mold machine operations, enhancing production efficiency by implementing staging lane for preforms, resulting in sustained machine performance throughout the evening shift.
• Collaborated with the Plant Manager to refine hopper loading processes, successfully reducing preform damage by 15% and contributing to the plant's role as a primary bottle producer for a major client.
• Collaborated with the Plant Manager to refine hopper loading processes, achieving a 15% reduction in preform damage and bolstering overall production quality.

• Optimized merchandise donation and recycling operations, resulting in a 30% increase in repurposed product markets and a 15% rise in warehouse production efficiency.
• Implemented quality control procedures, reducing labor handling time by 25% and elevating store salesperformance to rank within the top 3 in the nation.
• Achieved a 90% repurposing rate for donated goods, contributing to zero landfill goals while cutting waste generation costs by $287,000 and procurement expenses by $368,000 annually.
• Maintained top 10% FMCSA score and ensured proper reporting of MCS-150.

Kansas City, MO, US

• Oversaw operational processes, coordinating with departmental leaders to achieve manufacturing goals while prioritizing safety, ethics, and environmental compliance.
• Established an AMRL-accredited laboratory for AASHTO certification, significantly reducing testing turnaround from one week to 36 hours.
• Introduced new manufacturing protocols and calculations that enhanced product quality consistency, eliminating $200,000 in losses from substandard production.
• Led a production model transformation that resulted in meeting product specifications 100% of the time, contributing to a tripling in product sales volume and a $6.8 million surge in revenue.