Strategic Business Systems SME and Production Planning Lead with a strong background in defense and automotive manufacturing. Established best practices for ERP system utilization to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in driving Integrated Business Planning, analyzing complex data with Power Query and Power BI, and advising management to eliminate bottlenecks and boost production velocity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planning Lead Partner
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Marion, Illinois
09.2022 - Current
Drive capacity management initiatives to resolve material issues, reduce WIP, and increase manufacturing velocity.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency and Integrated Business Planning across the organization.
Facilitate deep-dive review and analysis of operational data, inventory metrics, and aggregate plans using advanced Power Query and Power BI tools to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Facilitate comprehensive knowledge transfer by developing updated process documentation and training materials for new ERP system functionalities.
Manage and track critical defense materials, ensuring compliance with government and corporate asset management regulations, policies, and procedures.
Serve as the facility's ERP/IFS superuser and led best practices for system utilization across operations.
Packaging, Trial, and Service Supervisor
Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
Marion, Illinois
09.2020 - 09.2022
Designed packaging for customer sub-assemblies using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with customer packaging and shipping requirements.
Established best practices for returnable and expendable container inventory, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capacity and customer needs.
Collaborated with cross-functional management teams to advise on product specifications and meeting schedules, resolving operational issues to support project timelines.
Drove continuous improvements in logistics procedures, enhancing operational velocity and efficiency.
Developed and maintained dashboards for real-time data visualization and reporting.
Packaging Specialist
Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
Marion, Illinois
06.2015 - 09.2020
Created and implemented a new tracking database for outgoing and incoming containers that saved AEIL 500 hours per year in data entry labor, directly increasing operational velocity.
Coordinated with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure packaging compliance with quality standards, reducing supply chain risks.
Saved the company an estimated $60,000+ in 2019 by executing strategic sourcing of suppliers and utilizing materials in-house.
Developed and implemented efficient processes to reduce waste, increase productivity, and optimize cost-effectiveness of packaging materials.
Analyzed existing packing methods for potential improvements in efficiency or cost savings.
Education
Certificate - PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Microsoft
05.2022
Certificate - Automotive Packaging
The Packaging School
08.2020
21 Credit Hours - Military Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Douglas, Arizona, AZ
01-2008
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - Signals Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
01-2008
50 Credit Hours -
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Skills
Project management
Capacity management and WIP reduction
Business planning
ERP systems proficiency (IFS superuser, Oracle)
Data analysis and verification (advanced MS Excel, Power Query, Power BI)
Continuous improvement
Cross-functional team leadership and management advising
Government property and asset management
Timeline
Production Planning Lead Partner
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
09.2022 - Current
Packaging, Trial, and Service Supervisor
Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
09.2020 - 09.2022
Packaging Specialist
Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
06.2015 - 09.2020
Certificate - PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Microsoft
Certificate - Automotive Packaging
The Packaging School
21 Credit Hours - Military Intelligence Operations
Cochise College
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - Signals Intelligence Analyst
Head, Production & Post-Production Partner, Client Solutions Team at Amity Institute of Training and DevelopmentHead, Production & Post-Production Partner, Client Solutions Team at Amity Institute of Training and Development