Material Logistics Management and IT Application Specialist with extensive experience in leading system enhancements and improving operational efficiency in automotive manufacturing. Expertise in bridging operations and IT to streamline processes, drive user adoption during new system rollouts, and optimize material flow across multiple plants.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MLM Systems Specialist
Stellantis
10.2024 - Current
Lead prioritization and implementation of MLM system enhancements across North American operations, aligning business needs with IT delivery roadmaps
Partner with ICT teams to modernize legacy applications, improving system usability, performance, and scalability
Coordinate rollout of new system features across multiple plants, ensuring successful deployment and user adoption
Facilitate daily modernization workshops to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and resolve MLM/Drive IT tickets, ensuring timely issue resolution and minimal operational disruption
Managed service requests and system enhancements for Kanban, Controlled Storage, and Yard Management applications, ensuring alignment with operational needs
Led cross-functional prioritization sessions with plant stakeholders, driving alignment on system improvements and backlog execution
Supported multiple large-scale vehicle launches and plant restarts, ensuring system readiness and operational continuity
Led implementation of Yard Management Systems across multiple assembly plants, improving visibility and material flow coordination
Developed 50+ training modules for ICT-MLM systems, enhancing user engagement and system proficiency
Identified performance gaps through data analysis, facilitating targeted improvements in plant operations
Designed and launched Web Kanban application to streamline workflow management.
Unit Leader/Supervisor – Jefferson North Assembly Plant
Chrysler
05.2010 - 05.2014
Managed team of 32 employees to optimize material flow, minimizing production disruptions in high-volume manufacturing environment
Improved inventory accuracy across ~2,500 parts, leading to reduced shortages and line stoppages
Led WCM and Kaizen initiatives that enhanced operational performance through efficiency improvements and waste reduction
Served as Acting Area Manager, overseeing broader production and logistics operations
Managed the insourcing and launch of small lot material using Controlled Storage
Operations Supervisor
Exel
05.2006 - 05.2010
Supervised inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure seamless support for automotive production
Managed team of 25 employees, balancing labor allocation with production and delivery demands
Developed SOPs aligned with quality management systems to improve consistency and efficiency
Coordinated with customer systems to achieve on-time material delivery and maintain operational alignment
Served as liaison between Excel and Chrysler to facilitate effective communication and collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management, Operations Management
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-2006
Skills
Application Modernization & System Enhancements
Project Coordination & Delivery
Supply Chain & Material Flow Optimization
Agile Collaboration & Backlog Prioritization
Stakeholder Engagement (MLM Operations & ICT)
Process Improvement (WCM, Kaizen, Lean)
Training Development & Change Management
Kanban and Controlled Storage Applications
EOP Lite Web Application
Web Kanban
Yard Management Systems (ASRI)
CHAMPS-PC Portal
Material Flow & Inventory Management
Lean Manufacturing (WCM)
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Sites
Certifications And Achievements
LCS 100 & 200 Certified
Train-the-Trainer, WCM Academy
MLM Determination Award (SVAP Yard Launch)
MLM Valuable Award (TNAP JL Launch)
MLM Pride Award (DHL Improvement Team)
Developed system tools and applications:
Kanban Doall System
Replenishment Program within the Controlled Storage
ASN Verification within Yard Management
2D Serial Picking within Controlled Storage
Receiving KBR1 Alert
Web Kanban Site
Assembly Plant Launch/Buildouts System Setup and Training
Set up Kanban/YM/CS for all assembly plant launches since 2015.
Launched BVAP and SVAP Yard Management
Set up and launched 3rd Party EOP Warehouses -DACM Georgia St, WTAP Huber St, TAC Matzinger Rd, Crabb Rd, and Dakkota
Small lot Insource – TAC JT and JL, SHAP DT, WAP RU.