Persis Poku
Operations / Business analytics
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced Director of operations, proficient in managing complex high and low mix volume operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
IDEX Corporation, CVI Laser Optics
07.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits. $400k savings year to date
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality. leading to reduction from 5.4% scrap as percent of sale to 2.3% in less than year.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends using business intelligence tool
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement. Leveraged payment terms to net 60 and 45 day terms
- Purchase Part Variance average of 3% savings year over year.
Business Line Manager
IDEX Corporation, CVI Laser Optics
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Successful transferred business from Rochester, NY to Albuquerque, NM while managing unprecedented pandemic within 7 months
- Created business development plans and targets for product range.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Worked cooperatively and in collaboration with account management team to identify and pursue customer sales opportunities.
- Grew revenue by $4M and profitability by 5% through direct personal customer management to key corporate accounts in sales.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Value Stream Manager
IDEX Corporation, Gast Manufacturing
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Managing new value stream from pre production to production. Building and developing new team and processes to support ramp up.
- Forecasted and managed annual operating budget.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Leveraged 8020 business optimization model to focus on driving profitability and excellent service to our critical customers and product lines.
Value Stream Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Led and participated in Kaizen events
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel.
Value Stream Leader
Parker Hannifin, Automation Group, Energy Systems
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Established value stream tracking center for effective communication and problem solving. Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost model
- Improved on time delivery from 75% to 90%
- Inventory reduction by 61% by implementing Kanban systems and accurate lead time tracking
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
Education
Master of Science - Technology Management
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Management
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2011
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Capital spending
- Process improvements
- Performance Analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building and management
- Negotiation & Sourcing
- Leadership & Communication Skills
- Business Intelligence system integration and automation
Timeline
Director of Operations
IDEX Corporation, CVI Laser Optics
07.2021 - Current
Business Line Manager
IDEX Corporation, CVI Laser Optics
02.2020 - 07.2021
Value Stream Manager
IDEX Corporation, Gast Manufacturing
05.2016 - 02.2020
Value Stream Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
06.2015 - 04.2016
Value Stream Leader
Parker Hannifin, Automation Group, Energy Systems
06.2011 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Technology Management
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology Management
Central Connecticut State University
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