Zachary Atkinson, Mba, Lssgb Email and Phone Number

Manages all aspects of the (Linkball) Transportation Division of manufacturing. Responsible for the safety, training, and production of all employees within the division. Ensures strict adherence to policies and procedures to ensure production, results, and quality standards are met or exceeded. Ensures working environment is free from excess waste and inconsistencies. Manages a TPM program to minimize down time and increase machinery effectiveness. Troubleshoot and lead problem solving root cause of defects to prevent their recurrence.

My leadership, communication, and organizational skills are applied to improve efficiency. I liaise with customers to discover requirements and shape plans to exceed expectations. I also manage our safety program (OSHA, EPA, and HAZMAT regulations). ✪ Organized seven-month capital improvement project to upgrade facility; controlled $6M budget and synchronized 7 contract teams to complete floor repairs, dock work, LED lighting, and heating upgrades on time and within budget with zero operational downtime.✪ Managed 1M sq ft supply chain distribution and inventory operation with $1+B in inventory and 150K SKUs; devised consolidation program that saved customer $8.4M in operating costs annually.

I actively influenced quality assurance and continuous process improvement by strengthening practices. My focus was on identifying and closing gaps to ensure products and services met the highest standards. My team conducted non-conformance investigations and I designed corrective action plans to rectify deviations from established processes (CFR 820, 211, and 210, FDA, ISO 13485, EPA, OSHA).✪ Implemented passcode system on forklifts to guarantee exclusive use by trained operators; reduced damages by 30% and cut damage reimbursement by $42K.✪ As Lean champion, led 5S projects, Kaizen events, and 8 step problem solving method to strategize continuous improvements; designed KPI and Safety Quality Delivery Cost board to track and measure performance and improvements; contributed to 22% revenue increase with level operational costs.

In this position, I crafted a complex process flow model to move cargo efficiently and safely. My system sorted inventory by rows and tracked locations using inventory software.✪ Hired and trained up to 1400 team members; scheduled training across five states, resolved conflicts, and delivered performance evaluations for 6 district managers and 30 supervisors. ✪ Selected by leaders to establish distribution center and disburse $500M in equipment and humanitarian aid throughout global region; cut costs 25% by locating building next to airfield and completed project $3M under budget and 2 months ahead of schedule.