Melanie Santacolomba
Apex,NC
Summary
Dynamic logistics and operations leader with over 25 years of experience in multinational environments. Proven track record in driving productivity gains, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Expert in leading major site transformations, focusing in business priorities and future growth. Passionate in talent development and committed to mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Americas Operation Excellence Director
Coty US
07.2022 - Current
- Led two Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) projects for the Distribution Center (DC), achieving over $5.5 million in savings and preparing the site for future growth
- Supported the Supply Chain organization across the Americas, aligning business priorities and sharing best practices
- Implemented standardized KPIs across departments, driving data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
- Co-led the Digital Transformation Committee, overseeing the development of a digital corporate library tool for process standardization.
Operation Excellence Director
Coty US
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Fostered a continuous improvement culture, resulting in $6M savings since 2016
- Led projects to enhance safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and morale, achieving significant reductions in losses
- Executed a 3-year factory transformation project with a $4.8M budget, saving $2.4M and increasing warehouse capacity and productivity.
SkinCare Project Director
Coty US
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed the integration of the Phoenix (AZ) Skin Care factory into Sanford (NC) with a $40M budget
- Developed new Packing and Making departments, hiring and training 65 employees
- Ensured project quality met audit expectations, overseeing multi-functional issues through resolution.
Senior Production Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed packing and making departments with 100 employees, achieving a 15% improvement in OEE
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews with FDA and corporate to ensure compliance with quality standards and budget parameters.
Cell Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Led 10 production lines with 60 people, improving production capacity by 30%
- Developed department strategy and a 3-year plan to enhance productivity and visual management
Process Engineer and Project Engineer
Coty Lancaster
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and reduce costs, achieving 10% productivity gains annually
- Oversaw the installation of materials and equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications.
Planning Manager and TPM Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Achieved 95% OTIF (On Time In Full) for Monthly Plan Schedule Adherence (MPSA)
- Managed portfolio of 10 TPMs across Europe, developing long-term activities through RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Plan).
Education
Master of Science - Industrials Option Mechanical
Genie Des System Industriels
Dijon (France)06.1999
Skills
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Financial metrics (Opex, CAPEX, FMC, VMC)
- Strategic Planning
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- FDA / GMP / ISO
- Acquisition integration
- Lean / six sigma / Zero Base Budget
- Talent development
Accomplishments
- Led $6M savings in Manufacturing through lean activities across production, warehouse, planning, quality, and finance since 2016.
- Managed a $4.8M Master Plan budget in manufacturing, generating $2.4M savings through factory transformation.
- Led $5.5M savings in Logistic through ZBB activities.
- Integrated 12 Automatic Guide Vehicles, reducing warehouse headcount by 50%.
- Transferred and integrated a 23M units Skin Care business unit in Sanford with a $40M budget.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Americas Operation Excellence Director
Coty US
07.2022 - Current
Operation Excellence Director
Coty US
01.2016 - 07.2022
SkinCare Project Director
Coty US
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Production Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.2009 - 01.2014
Cell Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.2007 - 01.2009
Process Engineer and Project Engineer
Coty Lancaster
01.2004 - 01.2007
Planning Manager and TPM Manager
Coty Lancaster
01.1999 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Industrials Option Mechanical
Genie Des System Industriels
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