Eric Markos
Battle Creek
Summary
Strategic Operational Excellence Director with expertise in process optimization and cost reduction. Led teams in implementing best practices that improved efficiency and reduced waste. Specializes in continuous improvement, training development, and stakeholder collaboration to drive organizational performance and achieve business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Excellence Director
Mars Snacking
Battle Creek
12.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational excellence strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement best practices in manufacturing.
- Analyzed production workflows to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
- Facilitated continuous improvement workshops to engage employees in process enhancements.
- Designed training programs on operational excellence best practices for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Developed training programs for staff on operational standards and safety protocols, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Developed policies and procedures aligned with organizational standards related to operational excellence.
- Conducted workshops with staff to improve their understanding of operational excellence principles.
- Organized cross-functional teams around specific projects or tasks, providing oversight throughout each stage of completion.
- Created a system to track performance metrics for operational excellence initiatives, facilitating data-driven decision making.
- Monitored KPIs in order to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to develop innovative solutions that met organizational objectives.
- Evaluated current business operations against industry benchmarks in order to identify gaps or areas of focus.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Analyzed internal processes and identified areas for improvement, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2000
Skills
- Operational strategy
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Lean methodologies
- Cost reduction strategies
- Purchase cost reduction
- Cost analysis and savings
- Performance metrics
- Production inefficiency identification
- Risk assessment
- Trend analysis
- Operations management
- Business strategy
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Process improvements
Timeline
Operational Excellence Director
Mars Snacking
12.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Western Michigan University