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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Selected as the procurement SME to assist in a company-wide ERP technology upgrade project to ensure smooth implementation of the procure-to-pay systems • Analyze current business KPIs to identify key deficiencies within operations to establish chief objectives for the new ERP solution • Evaluate multiple ERP technology options to determine the best solution for optimized procurement processes in an evolving company landscape• Improve and train others in global procurement processes within the current ERP system utilizing data analysis to review and implement process improvements• Develop and modify procurement topics for the internal AI assistant to reduce time spent answering frequently asked questions for business stakeholders • Utilize Tableau to study trends across day to day business KPIs to determine how to more efficiently respond to chokepoints in the procure-to-pay process

Pittston, Pa

Department lead accountable for the development and maintenance of accurate and effective operational standards. Implementation of updated processes using time studies, 5S, and lean six sigma increased productivity and throughput up to 50% in areas.• Organize, oversee, and lead day to day operations of engineering team of three.• Oversee and maintain all labor standards.• Work with team members, area supervisors, and upper management to improve current or implement new processes on the floor.• Participant in a Tiger Team review of company-wide projects and Standard Operating Procedures relating to engineering networks• Communicate and implement change throughout all levels of the warehouse.• Present procedural changes to 150+ employees in an easily understood manner during company meetings.• Coordinate with corporate and engineering networks to ensure proper local implementation of network wide projects. • Travel to other distribution centers to help develop engineers and teach new processes.• Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers on my team.

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Oversee and maintain the labor management system to ensure accurate building and team member performance.• Work with team members and area supervisors to improve current or implement new processes on the floor.• Work with the engineering network to revalidate current standards through time studies and help create "Corporate Workbooks."• Train and develop warehouse area supervisors in a performance management culture.• Help train and onboard new engineers to the team.

Reading, Pennsylvania

• Conducted XYZ Mapping for new Labor Management System• Developed a more efficient reallocation process for inventory entering the warehouse• Established a new method to evaluate ergonomics and increase worker safety• Developed and presented business case to secure funding for project