Michael Parker
Bedford,VA
Summary
Reliable professional with a track record of taking ownership and initiative. Motivated self-starter seeking opportunity to utilize education and diverse skillset.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Projects & Productivity Supply Chain Leader
Frito Lay
Lynchburg, Virginia
07.2023 - Current
- Perform direct supervision for 6 salaried supervisors and 40 hourly team members.
- Ensure adequate staffing and training to achieve performance goals.
- Navigate the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) process to ensure projects are submitted in a strategic manner.
- Lead warehouse project management efforts by working with contractors to scope project details, perform cost analysis, serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, and ensure all aspects of project agreements are met.
- Facilitate work performance conversations related to KPIs and safety to ensure the long-term success of team members.
- Review daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-over-year performance to account for variances and discrepancies in Power BI and other tools.
- Participate in Green Team Initiatives related to the warehouse to promote sustainability efforts for the site.
Manufacturing Supply Chain Leader
Frito Lay
Lynchburg, Virginia
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Led team of over 30 processing operators, Quality Assurance Technicians, and Calibration Technicians to ensure run-right procedures were followed daily to eliminate food safety and injury risk.
- Inspected quality documentation to ensure correct procedures were followed.
- Minimized raw/finished waste and downtime through strategic decision making across four production platforms.
- Maintained communication with maintenance, quality, packaging, and warehouse teams to reach production goals.
- Communicated with leadership across shifts and departments to develop objectives and action plans for continued success.
- Conducted Root Cause Analysis to deep dive downtime events, to develop corrective actions, and to prevent future events.
Area Operations Manager
Amazon RIC5
Ashland, Virginia
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Identify areas of improvement and execute innovative processes and initiatives
- Lead team of 6-10 Process Assistants and over 150 Associates on a daily basis
- Collaborate with interdepartmental leadership teams including Human Resources, Safety, Learning, Logistics, and maintenance to ensure successful operations
- Ensure effective shift planning to efficiently utilize needed head count in production areas to ensure workflows are met to reach daily production goals of 50,000+ units
- Spearhead short-term and long-term employee engagement, quality, safety, and cost goals
- Cultivate and develop a strong team by supporting growth in leadership skills, operational knowledge, and performance expectations
- Determine root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identify potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk
- Monitor employee concerns and provide remedial recommendations to senior leadership team
Graduate Coordinator
Northern Illinois University Athletics
DeKalb, Illinois
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Led marketing and promotional efforts to increase involvement and engagement in departmental activities
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, scheduled, and oversaw personnel payroll
- Developed, implemented, and oversaw risk management and emergency response initiatives
- Assisted in budget development (including personnel, equipment purchases and maintenance, and marketing)
- Conducted research to develop programs, policies, and assess participation data to effectively improve participant experiences
- Directed student workers and supported senior leadership in short and long term goals
General Utility Worker
Smyth Companies
Bedford , VA
05.2015 - 12.2020
- Inspected labels for defects and imperfections that required close attention to detail.
- Prepared and maintained appropriate documentation for assigned orders, and ensured completed products were packaged and shipped accurately.
- Performed required preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Assisted in equipment setup required to meet product specifications, required to minimize material waste.
- Troubleshot equipment to minimize downtime.
- Ensure all materials required to maintain operations were in stock and available for use.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Program Manager and Supervisor
George Mason University Campus REC
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Aided in the departments transition to a Club Sports Tier System by researching what practices would work best for the program
- Organized and supervised all events associated with the competitive sports department
- Reviewed documents to ensure compliance with university and departmental policies and resolved conflicts with participants and staff
- Recruited, trained, scheduled and evaluated student staff
- Oversaw the registration process and recorded payment of fees
- Researched activities for summer camp
- Assisted in creation of event/activity schedule for participants
- Created themes for each week to keep participants engaged in learning activities
- Maintained detailed files for participants to maintain preparation for accident protocols
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education And Student Affairs
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business & Sport Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia05-2019
Skills
- Process Implementation and improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Quality inspection and documentation
- Equipment Calibration and testing
- Policy Implementation
- Performance Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Warehouse Projects & Productivity Supply Chain Leader
Frito Lay
07.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Supply Chain Leader
Frito Lay
09.2022 - 07.2023
Area Operations Manager
Amazon RIC5
07.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Coordinator
Northern Illinois University Athletics
06.2019 - 05.2022
Program Manager and Supervisor
George Mason University Campus REC
08.2016 - 07.2019
General Utility Worker
Smyth Companies
05.2015 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Higher Education And Student Affairs
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Business & Sport Management
George Mason University
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