Main Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented a contract manufacturing program to manage overflow production through co-packers, reducing bottlenecks.
• Led cross-functional teams to create a capacity planning model, optimizing work center scheduling and aligning production with company growth targets.
• Enhanced finished goods OTIF (On-Time In-Full) from the low 90% range to 96.2% within two years, targeting 98% by 2026.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced operational inefficiencies by improving scheduling accuracy through data-driven analysis.
• Exceeded OTIF improvement milestones ahead of schedule while managing competing priorities.
• Managed all contract manufacturers and drove their internal efficiencies as well.

Roles Held:

• Supply Chain Specialist (March 2020 – September 2021)
• Supply Chain Planner (August 2019 – March 2020)
• Production Supervisor (February 2019 – August 2019)

Main Responsibilities:

• Spearheaded end-to-end supply chain management activities, including demand planning, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Supervised production teams, ensuring adherence to key performance indicators and operational goals.
• Conducted root cause analyses to drive process improvement and enhance team efficiency.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented lean strategies, reducing waste and increasing throughput.
• Improved supplier lead times through strategic negotiation and better forecasting.
• Promoted into a supply-chain leadership role within 7 months of being in supply chain.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supervised chemical compounding operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve production processes and resolve bottlenecks.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced compounding errors through better training and dual-person process documentation.
• Mentored new hires, accelerating their learning curve and boosting team output.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintained and repaired production equipment to ensure continuous operation and minimized downtime.
• Led a team of operators, ensuring daily production targets were met while adhering to safety protocols.
• Conducted preventive maintenance to reduce the frequency of equipment failures.

Key Achievements:

• Decreased downtime by 20% through implementation of a maintenance training program among operators.
• Achieved measurable savings in labor and raw material costs through better resource allocation.
• Improved team efficiency by standardizing workflows and providing hands-on guidance.

Roles Held:

• Training Coordinator (August 2016 – May 2017)
• Processing Team Lead (May 2014 – August 2016)
• Raw Material Handler/Baking Process Operator (September 2013 – May 2014)

Main Responsibilities:

• Designed and delivered training curriculum for new hires, emphasizing safety and efficiency.
• Supervised production operations, ensuring alignment with company standards and output goals.
• Coordinated procurement and management of raw materials to ensure uninterrupted production.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced onboarding time for new hires by 25% through optimized training initiatives.
• Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining material handling processes, cutting downtime.
• Successfully transitioned into a leadership role within eight months of hire, demonstrating adaptability and impact.