Zachary W. Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

New Carrollton, Maryland, United States

• Plans & executes scheduled internal reviews that utilize data collected during field assessments, documenting/recording reviews & interviews into draft reports that fully detail findings in a factual & collaborative way to garner support for improvement of key WMATA Engineering & Maintenance, Service Delivery, Capital Program Management, & Safety & Security functions organization wide• Reviews & interprets complex documents such as, engineering documents, policies, standard operating procedures, processes, contracts, & work instructions to determine accuracy in accordance with Quality Procedures, internal directives & regulatory requirements• Produces complex documents such as, internal review reports, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective & preventive action plans, internal review scopes of work, policies, standard operating procedures, processes flow charts, & work instructions, to effectively communicate instructions to internal & external stakeholders• Researches & evaluates data using analytical & logical reasoning to gather, review & form a finding or conclusions that support an issue requiring correction or highlighting areas of interest for further investigation• Performs problem solving techniques to identify root causes of faults or problems. Utilizes available data, as well as deductive reasoning to understand, explain & address the root cause of issues, which can lead to correction & prevention of reoccurrence• Uses information from quality activities & develops solutions to optimize systematic organizational processes. Develops an understanding of organizational functions & operations to provide guidance recommendations for solutions to address & prevent hazards while reducing risk• Supports development of internal corrective & preventive action (iCAPA) plans backed by evidential findings & follows-up on implementation of iCAPAs to ensure issues identified within the organization are remediated

Manassas, Virginia, United States

- Performed site-specific labor, capacity, & throughput analyses across each department to establish proper operational KPI targets- Designed, built, deployed, & maintained individual comprehensive KPI dashboards from scratch for each site GP & their departments- Developed national S&OP report infrastructure & methodology used for analyzing production performance, sales, & demand forecasting- Facilitated the creation & deployment of numerous operational reporting tools to establish more robust & linear data streams at each site on a sub-process, process, & departmental scale in compliance to regional & state industry regulations- Constructed & presented formal KPI, consumption, labor, & efficiency analysis reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, & annual basis- Generated cost accounting, inventory valuation reports; coordinated plant budget & business activities on weekly, monthly, quarterly basis- Devised comprehensive process flow diagrams for all GP processes from the most upstream to the most downstream stages- Oversaw process performance & conducted ongoing quantitative analyses of each sites’ production reports to ensure consistent & accurate data reporting & initiated troubleshooting efforts & directed corrective actions when necessary- Responsible for integrating respective sites’ ERP systems into our production & financial dashboards to determine trends & generate predictive inventory, production, labor, demand, & commercial sales forecasting- Collaborated with cultivation, manufacturing, packaging, & quality departments to create cost improvements & production efficiencies- Supported monthly close, quarterly forecast, annual budget, & long-range plan processes, including continuously refining spending forecasts & providing information to help inform decisions & recommendations on both financials & KPI’s

Richmond, Virginia Area

- Co-Creator & Administrator of Safety & Operational/Training Learning Management System (LMS)- Created bulk of operational & administrative SOPs for all initial & secondary manufacturing systems (10+ lines)- Created primary efficiency tracking systems for all manufacturing lines from scratch (500+ SKUs, 14+ lines, 2 facilities)- Conducted & presented KPI, consumption, labor, & efficiency analysis reports on a weekly, monthly, & annual basis- Created primary data aggregation & analysis resources utilized across all departments- Heavily involved in all Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), & Quality Management processes- Regularly facilitated troubleshooting & conducted formal failure analyses (FA) of complex systems- Created automated recipe generators for every individual manufacturing line (500+ SKUs, 14+ lines, 2 facilities)- Devised Routine Equipment Checks (RECs) & Critical Spares Assessment (CSA) models for all manufacturing lines- Compiled & presented comprehensive production, demand, cost, waste analyses, & forecasts for upcoming expansions- Conducted factory acceptance tests & final acceptance tests (FATs) for multiple pieces of innovative equipment- Project Leader for launch and integration of third-party Manufacturing Execution System (MES)- Ancillary Warehouse/Shipping/Inventory Supervisor; Stand-In Production Planner & Product Coordinator

Richmond, Virginia, United States

-Fulfilled supervisor positions across multiple manufacturing lines-Led 30+ person teams & delegated tasks & responsibilities to dozens of temporary & direct associates-Managed workforce records, attendance, scheduling, etc. -Recorded & documented disciplinary action if necessary-Conduct quarterly performance evaluations for all non-temporary agency personnel -Coaching team members & training new staff-Facilitated Safety Analyses & Audits-Participated in daily Gemba events-Conducted comprehensive incident reports when necessary-Created & delivered area specific safety orientations-Organized & led training workshops for managers, quality techs, supervisors, line leads, & machine operators-Regularly facilitated troubleshooting & formal failure analyses (FA) of complex systems-Heavily involved in all quality control, quality assurance, & quality management processes-Conducted KPI, cost, labor, efficiency, & personnel performance analysis reports on a weekly, monthly, & annual basis-Routinely collaborated with supply chain managers to determine optimal raw materials & resources-Devised material & personnel flow diagrams for manufacturing operations & warehouse processes-Primary point of contact/reference for any external contractors requesting data-based information about our systems-Worked alongside chemical engineer to refine extruder “peanut” formulations to optimize raw material costs-Collaborated with R&D for testing insulation capabilities of an array of products-Worked alongside maintenance technicians & fabrication engineers-Created & managed area specific tool/equipment checklists & tool request applications-Routinely held meetings with Las Vegas engineers to proactively collaborate & share pertinent information-Helped transition towards a just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing process during times of unprecedented demand-Created primary data aggregation & analysis resources utilized across all departments

Spartanburg, Sc

Partook in DISH Network’s summer internship program at their re-manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, SC, where 18 different types of used or discarded digital satellite receiver models are overhauled, repaired, tested, refurbished, stored, & redistributed as a new device.Assigned summer project was to redesign/restructure the Sequence of Events (SOEs), i.e. the extensive digital work instructions operators follow when conducting respective tasks & processes, which were formatted & structured in a cumbersome stepwise configuration, & intermittently & inconsistently organized throughout the company’s network.• Learned, practiced, & assimilated several of the re-manufacturing processes via designated comprehensive training sessions & performed live execution of various stages on the production floor until adept at the appropriate SOEs.• Deconstructed booklets of info presented & reference within the SOEs, then categorized based on magnitude of detail & info type.• Designed & created a logic-based digital Graphical User Interface (GUI) that consolidated all relevant information pertaining to the SOEs based on the aforementioned categories in a layered structure with a cascading navigation scheme. Retrieves & presents the desired information requested by the user in a perpetually increasing level of detail with each filter selection or criteria specifications, rather than the user scavenging through a tedious document looking for one particular node of information.• Integrated all reference materials, external resources, criteria specifications, visual aids, tools, & appendices that antecedent required additional navigation to an external document or database.

Clemson, Sc

Connect, facilitate & provide support & guidance to a small group (15-20) of incoming freshman & transfer students. Help new students transition to Clemson & create memorable experiences during their first six weeks on campus.

Spartanburg, Sc

Summer intern at the largest pet food packaging manufacturing plant in the United States. Coveris is responsible for creating & printing graphical designs, creating material to ensure food health/safety requirements, constructing the physical pet food bag according to specifications, conducting quality & safety tests, & shipping said product to consumer. • Created a user-friendly, standardized waste tracking system to documented number of bags wasted. This allowed the plant to prioritize analysis of the amount wasted material & identify root causes through evaluation of comprehensive trends over time measuring product output efficiency, personalized employee efficiency reports, & detailed waste costs. Conducted quantitative analysis to determine aspects of a machine that are faulty, outdated, or distinctly contributing towards process inefficiency, & used these reports to request funding for new equipment.• Participated in a 5S Lean Improvement Process from start to finish. Redesigned the warehouse layout by surveying machine workers to assess locations of equipment, storage, & waste for optimizing space & accessibility. Standardized machine maintenance, setup, calibration, & lockout procedures in an electronic step-by-step guide format.

Mooresville, Nc

Employed at 10,005 sq-ft warehouse that distributes restroom fixtures such as hand-dryers, water fountains, grab bars, paper towel/soap dispensers & receptacles. Learned beneficial understanding of logistics as well as exposure to fast paced work environment that required critical thinking & attention to detail while maintaining a high quality of work.Responsibilities include: Receiving processed orders, picking product & packing it in appropriate box for shipping that ensures product quality; Maintaining housekeeping standards within the warehouse & office; Determine layout of products within the warehouse based on product characteristics & frequency of use.

Cornelius, Nc

Huntersville, Nc

Interned junior & senior year of high school at a local engineering & construction company that repairs/replaces/installs large scale water pump & filtration systems. Learned valuable skills such as how to analyze detailed blue prints of structural designs in accordance with environmental specifications for residential, retail, commercial & industrial projects.Responsibilities include: Developed project supply chains to stay within budget constraints while simultaneously working to meet reliability & safety requirements for individual projects; Surveyed live project sights & field work; Operated computer-assisted engineering & design software.

Cornelius, Nc

Ensured YMCA patrons safety & satisfaction while using the aquatic center. American Red Cross First-Aid/AED/CPR certified.