SEAN ESCOBAR

• Spearheaded process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, and time/motion studies to reduce operational losses and drive efficiency across distribution center functional areas.
• Drove performance improvements through in-depth KPI analysis and the creation of standardized work processes to minimize process variation and improve output consistency.
• Partnered with site managers to review, guide, and enhance process improvement projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timely execution.
• Led savings-focused projects targeting major loss areas, resulting in measurable reductions in waste and increased process efficiency.
• Conducted loss profile assessments and developed gap analyses to prioritize improvement areas and guide performance-enhancement efforts.
• Collaborated with department managers to promote LPA's (Layer process audit) programs and strengthen associate engagement in continuous improvement culture.
• Provided coaching and development opportunities for team members by leading onboarding, mentoring, and performance feedback initiatives.
• Ensured operational alignment with company policies, ethics, and values by modeling leadership integrity and fostering an inclusive, accountable team environment.

National Distribution Center Launch Support – Process Improvement & Onboarding
Rivian – Various U.S. Locations | June/2022 – Present

• Supported the successful launch of multiple new distribution centers nationwide by driving the deployment of standardized process improvement methodologies aligned with company performance systems.
• Partnered with cross-functional launch teams to implement Rivian's operational playbook practices, ensuring smooth integration of operational best practices from day one.
• Led onboarding and training efforts for new associates, delivering hands-on instruction in standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and continuous improvement tools such as 5S and root cause analysis.
• Facilitated site readiness by coordinating with facility leadership to align layout, workflows, and systems, minimizing startup losses.
• Conducted real-time process evaluations using LPA practices and provided feedback to leadership on opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure quality execution.
• Played a key role in establishing a culture of operational excellence and associate engagement at newly launched sites, helping build high-performing teams from the ground up.
• Delivered targeted support during ramp-up periods to stabilize operations, achieve KPI benchmarks, and promote early adoption of improvement initiatives.

• Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
• Maintain proper inventory levels.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including quality and efficiency.
• Record and report attendance and hours worked for all area employees.
• Communicated job expectations and monitored employees.
• Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
• Manage team performance by training, disciplining and motivating employees.
• Organize and structure work to meet demanding production goals.
• Mentoring fellow Reconditioning Managers to expand specific targeted areas for improvement.

• Implemented better pick flow for site that had 120 UPH during Q1 in 2017. Q2-Q4 saw an increase from 120-150. Saving Site $107,000. Increase in UPH reduced labor hours from 916 hours a week to 733 hours. 20% decrease of manual labor.
• Selected to launch Tracy, CA first Amazon Prime Now site as their Delivery SME, 2018
• Developed a labor plan that resulted in a Through Put / Labor Hour (TPH) improvement of 22.1 to 27.5 for UCA6 and 58 to 67 for HCA6. This contributed in labor savings worth $647,296 annually, 2017-2018
• Recognized as a top 5 improvement site on the network FulCPU call. FulCPU at the site has improved from $1.01 in week 39 to $0.69 in week 52, a 31.6% improvement in 13 weeks, 2018
• Making safety a site priority with 1 incident and 0 recordable incidents, 2018
• Reduce VPCU from $0.71 in week 17 to $0.60 in week 23, improvement in 6 weeks, 2018
• 1 of 2 leaders who contributed to a Perfect Delivery Rate of 99.83% during 4th Quarter, 2017
• Selected to pilot and build the framework for delivery initiative program, Central Dispatch, 2018
• Sole Manager for depreciation of San Diego Amazon hub. Assembling a supply chain team for accurate inventory counts before shipping out $600,000 worth of product to multiple sites across the western region, 2019

• Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency.
• Provided onsite training.
• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
• Resolved disciplinary issues and escalated major concerns to department head.
• Replenished items running low in customer inventories by quickly shipping new orders.