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Goshen, Indiana, United States

Goshen, Indiana, United States

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Goshen, Indiana, United States

When production came back from Covid-19 Shutdown, many salaried roles were changed to accommodate the reduction in demand we anticipated. The team took this opportunity to lean out our Jack manufacturing resulting in record UPMs!

Goshen, In

Elkhart, In

-Responsible for planning daily production, plant safety, continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, reducing waste, maximizing efficiency, staffing, and reducing stock levels in a facility of 70+ employees-Often work with multiple departments to trouble shoot problems with the forming and/or design of parts to increase quality and decrease defects and assembly time. -Work with sales and Brand Manager to develop staffing plans that correlate to product demand in order to maintain a… Show more -Responsible for planning daily production, plant safety, continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, reducing waste, maximizing efficiency, staffing, and reducing stock levels in a facility of 70+ employees-Often work with multiple departments to trouble shoot problems with the forming and/or design of parts to increase quality and decrease defects and assembly time. -Work with sales and Brand Manager to develop staffing plans that correlate to product demand in order to maintain a high Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) month to month. Show less

Topeka, Indiana

-Increased active dealers by 50% in the tri-state sales territory in October 2013-Created and maintained business relationship with retailers. Worked closely with them to plan their lot for success in sales through sales and product training, inventory custom to their market, trade show knowledge and assistance, and trending marketing tips.-Worked closely with engineering, costing, purchasing, and production to create custom HUD and Modular code homes for each retailer and… Show more -Increased active dealers by 50% in the tri-state sales territory in October 2013-Created and maintained business relationship with retailers. Worked closely with them to plan their lot for success in sales through sales and product training, inventory custom to their market, trade show knowledge and assistance, and trending marketing tips.-Worked closely with engineering, costing, purchasing, and production to create custom HUD and Modular code homes for each retailer and their market demand.-Signed new dealers totaling over $450,000 in sales in the first year. Show less

Elkhart, Indiana Area

-Responsible for creating a daily production schedule while coordinating with Customer Service and Sales to prioritize orders-Track daily production efficiency of company's Accu-Slide division and work with leadership team to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. Have created a 8+% increase since arrival.-Planned and implemented new X-Chock line, and using lean principles have reduced waste, increased output, minimized floor space, and improved quality-Currently working on… Show more -Responsible for creating a daily production schedule while coordinating with Customer Service and Sales to prioritize orders-Track daily production efficiency of company's Accu-Slide division and work with leadership team to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. Have created a 8+% increase since arrival.-Planned and implemented new X-Chock line, and using lean principles have reduced waste, increased output, minimized floor space, and improved quality-Currently working on projects to improve inventory control and visual triggers for part replenishment-Oversee scheduling, training and documentation, and development of 40+ employees Show less

Elkhart, Indiana Area

-Control costs, monitored expenses, and drove revenue to consistently land my branch in the top 10 highest operating profits in Indiana every month-Responsible for maintence and day to day rental of a $3 million vehicle fleet-Motivate sales team to increase overall profit and attended two "Elite Lunches" by ranking in the top five Assistant Managers in the state

-Organize fundraisers and charity events that helps promote our product-Increase revenue through creative and original marketing techniques and tactics-Plan and execute promotional events which target a specific market

-Implemented Standard Work using lean principles on a manufacturing line of 16 employees-Co-led a four day Kaizen which produced accurate work instructions, cross-shift set up forms, and unity amongst Dell's first and second shift-Participated with the set-up of a new distribution facility for Dell

-Created a cost effective, and space saving solution, using lean principles and concepts-Constructed and made use of Time Studies, Process Mapping, Work Process Diagrams, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Effect Analysis Studies-Part of a multi-cultural internship group that worked together in cross-functional teams to solve problems with day to day production

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Organizational Leadership

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