Imani Jernigan
Summary
Strong Leader, goal-focused, ability to maintain a keen focus on improving efficiency, eliminating waste, and reducing costs for high-growth production and manufacturing facilities. Committed leader and strategic decision-maker, working diligently to translate strategy into actionable plans. Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Production Manager
HelloFresh
01.2022 - Current
- Drafted new standard operating procedures (SOP's) and initiated intensive retraining of associates to improve quality and production while optimizing compliance with GMP's
- Evaluated and orchestrated Quality Initiative Improvement to reduce errors 20%
- Spearheaded an aggressive productivity performance management initiative that successfully improved overall production 10%
- Instrumental in integrating independent departments to work as one team and sharing responsibilities to improve overall customer experience.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing process improvements and streamlining workflows.
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks, implementing targeted solutions that improved overall workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and enforcing proper protocols to minimize accidents on the production floor.
- Managed a team of production assistants, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining high-quality outputs.
Area Manager
HelloFresh
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide coaching and development to shift hourly associates.
- Provide all employees with the necessary tools, proper training, and corrective direction.
- Report information and update managers throughout every shift with knowledge of that day's production.
- Resolve employee issues through appropriate problem resolution.
- Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
Area Operations Manager
Amazon.com, Incorporated
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for overseeing the daily floor plan, mitigating quality related barriers and ensuring scan compliance goals were met and exceeded.
- Responsible for prioritizing On Time Dispatch and partnering with Delivery Service Partners to ensure proper volume distribution and confirm customer satisfaction goals are met/exceeded.
- Conducted RCAs tied to logistics, transportation and technology to ensure customer satisfaction was prioritized.
- Maximized profits through thorough financial analysis, identifying areas for cost savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Maximized profits through thorough financial analysis, identifying areas for cost savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Devised and executed training plans for new and existing staff to support competency and compliance.
Area Manager
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for managing a team of 70+ direct reports
- Responsible for providing a safe working environment and removing barriers the negatively impact associates
- Responsible for overseeing daily floor plan, identifying/leading strategies to enhance overall productivity/quality within RSP (Receive Stow Pick), Warehouse Deals, MCO (Pick & Stage) and Loadout OTR (On the Road), training direct reports to Pick, Stow and WHD Grading, and support indirect functions within the department
- Identified/administered standard work implementation that drastically improved associate ergonomics/overall working experience
- The MOD Footprint Reduction project improved rates by 40% which led to saving approximately $500,000 in annual labor costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina05.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Astute Leader
- Results Oriented
- Cost Reduction
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Inventory/Materials Management MRP
- Customer Focused
- Delivers Results
- Production Planning
- Creative solutions
- Operational Efficiency
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Associate Production Manager
HelloFresh
01.2022 - Current
Area Manager
HelloFresh
05.2021 - 12.2021
Area Operations Manager
Amazon.com, Incorporated
05.2020 - 05.2021
Area Manager
04.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Claflin University
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