Erin Hogan
Davenport,Iowa
Summary
Collaborative leader with over 20 years of experience in engineering, operations, logistics and supply
management roles that includes project/product/program management, quality, process improvement,
purchasing, strategic planning, analytics, optimization, and manufacturing. I have demonstrated experience in
solving complex problems, developing and executing robust project plans, building highly effective teams,
making sound decisions, meeting challenges with resourcefulness and enthusiasm, and communicating
effectively with all types of people and personalities at all levels of an organization. I have a perpetual desire to learn and am willing to immerse myself in unfamiliar areas while rapidly acquiring the skills necessary to be successful.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Electrification & Charging
John Deere Power Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Lead development and launch of first Deere 350V BEV (battery electric vehicle) in collaboration with Wirtgen Group utilizing ISDP (Integrated System Delivery Process)
- Collaborate with cross-enterprise teams to define processes and drive the integration of electrified systems within larger product platforms
- Oversee execution of e-Accessories module development including management of non-integrated JDPS global ECMs as well as supply management, quality and PV&V activities to meet dependent program schedules
- Established milestones and objectives for mobile charging TDP project, creating a plan to deliver FB level units for partner use in paid BEV pilots in less than 1 year from project commencement
- Coordinate project planning and execution with team members and team leads
- Work closely with JDEP team to build relationships and rapidly acquire working level knowledge of electrification systems
- Report out to leadership and stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
- Responsible for executing on identified business metrics, managing R&D and overall project budgets
Manager, Operations Support
John Deere Precision Upgrades
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Directed the total manufacturing, supply management, quality, spec and data & analytics functions to support current & future products for new start-up warehouse operation
- Worked closely with leadership team in planning a multi-year portfolio of aftermarket product offerings across numerous product lines
- Ensured that designated product programs were rigorously executed in support of the business strategy, quality targets and financial objectives
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
- Drove process enhancements to support an accelerated EPDP timeline
- Managed team of 14 direct reports, maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
- Managed material value chain sub processes, including: Supply Chain Integration, Direct/Indirect Material, Logistics, Service Parts, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality
- Established the global strategic direction for ME and QE, deployment of a common strategy, processes, tools and skill sets in ME/QE competency areas
- Created new warehouse strategies & processes to execute the on-time delivery of Performance Upgrade kits, while exceeding customer expectations on quality & ease of installation
- Championed the development of over 50 Tableau dashboards, leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Devised creative solutions to critical customer and business needs
Factory Master Plan Project Manager
John Deere Seeding
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Developed strategy to integrate strategic planning in FMP annual cycle to drive alignment between functional areas in delivering on key initiatives, assist in capital budget planning and maintain a 5-year factory vision
- Lead development of factory Digitalization & SCF (Smart Connected Factory) integration with current & future MES (Manufacturing Execution System) processes
- Managed project identification and execution factory wide
- Lead a major change effort with a cross functional team from Manufacturing, Operations, Material Flow, Quality, Facilities Engineering and Maintenance to execute a $4.4M factory master plan project to convert the factory from 1 to 2 assembly lines in less than 8 months
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Responsible for coordination of overall project engineering and procurement schedules
- Lead and managed thru the negotiation of scope and budget with 3rd party construction management firm
- Identified numerous cost reduction opportunities in bid packages thru rigorous analysis totaling over $250K
- Coordinate the engineering team to ensure completeness of deliverables
- Lead the execution and coordination of all construction work
Product Program Manager
John Deere Seeding
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Lead a cross-functional team to develop and implement major improvements to CI (existing products) and PDP (new product) programs
- Oversees program execution, providing direction and managing to the set schedule, financial targets, function and performance, quality, and customer satisfaction goals
- Identify and manage issues and risks in order to protect the schedule, financials, and quality goals
- Develop a clear understanding of customer and market requirements to ensure that the final product meets or exceeds the defined customer satisfaction goals
- Lead transition of a newly acquired company’s systems, part attribute data, global BOM creation and audits to Deere SAP/PDM in 3 months
- Lead the development of a strategy to plan and execute the integration of 16 new planter models, identifying cost reduction, warranty improvements and frame design life improvements
- Successfully executed the introduction of a custom configured planter utilizing a cross-functional team to deliver a product with 250 part numbers, 95% on time in less than 6 months
- Lead team to deliver $6.5M R&D, $1.2M capital program in 2 years
Project Manager Manufacturing Localization
John Deere Seeding
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Lead team to implement component level ordering to support manufacturing in Orenburg, Russia
- Achieved Made in Russia status by gaining required level of local sourcing in 1st year of production thru localization projects
- Member of factory master plan team to identify site selection and develop factory layout including design of weld cell and paint system
- Defined product team structure and processes to enable successful start-up and transition of all operational responsibility to local team after 12 months
- Lead the successful production launch of 10 model portfolio
Supply Management Supervisor, Export Purchasing
John Deere Worldwide Logistics
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Facilitate strong working relationships between our Third Party Logistics providers and in-house staff to drive continuous improvement
- Manage the process of purchasing over 10,000 unique component parts from 745 domestic suppliers for 31 international factory units
- Evaluate current process and utilize six sigma and lean methods/tools to implement continuous improvement solutions to drive efficiency and quality of our group’s daily responsibilities
- Lead project to standardize and implement common tools and procedures to support global growth ambitions and improve the overall success of the supply chain
- Perform administrative duties related to performance management, salary pay plan, succession planning, resource planning, training, and development of 9 direct reports
Project Manager, Logistics
John Deere Worldwide Logistics
09.2005 - 02.2011
- Lead a cross-functional team to close gaps in key parameters to execute logistics strategies
- Collaborated with team members to execute the NA Inbound Logistics Execution & Ship Date project, enabling carrier optimization & load management thru newly develop Dohrn Synergy which still exists today as Logiflow
- Designed a future state container replenishment process that integrates containers into the NA transportation network
- Lead numerous process improvement projects using DFSS and Six Sigma black belt methodology
- Managed the XPAC service contract & performance
- Lead team to establish process to manage & reduce annual sea container detention by $1.1M
- Recommended process and systems enhancements to improve global data integrity
- Solicited bids and communicated with potential suppliers for enterprise contracts
- Established process to
- Championed efforts to establish root cause and corrective actions for quality issues
Production Engineer
John Deere Harvester Works
01.2004 - 09.2005
- Developed and implemented new operating procedures and methods to support lean manufacturing
- Developed a database to manage fluctuating capacities in resource planning
- Innovated and implemented cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope
- Assisted in the completion of several major facilities, capital improvement and operations projects
- Obtained shop floor experience in quality assembly and fabrication methods
- Championed efforts to establish root cause and corrective action on issues in manufacturing modules
- Created labor and operating standards using standard data and time study
Education
MBA - Project Management
Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2003
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Identifying business & customer needs
- Managing and improving processes
- Leading thru uncertainty
- Communication & collaboration
- Developing integrated business solutions
Affiliations
- United Way
- Society of Women Engineers
- Women in Operations
- Grant Wood PTA
- YMCA
- Southeast Little League
Timeline
Program Manager, Electrification & Charging
John Deere Power Systems
06.2023 - Current
Manager, Operations Support
John Deere Precision Upgrades
11.2019 - 06.2023
Factory Master Plan Project Manager
John Deere Seeding
07.2017 - 11.2019
Product Program Manager
John Deere Seeding
09.2013 - 07.2017
Project Manager Manufacturing Localization
John Deere Seeding
05.2012 - 09.2013
Supply Management Supervisor, Export Purchasing
John Deere Worldwide Logistics
03.2011 - 05.2012
Project Manager, Logistics
John Deere Worldwide Logistics
09.2005 - 02.2011
Production Engineer
John Deere Harvester Works
01.2004 - 09.2005
MBA - Project Management
Ellis College of New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University
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