Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Enhancement Lead - Food Safety Continuous Improvement
QFS Corporate
Plano, TX
04.2025 - Current
Deployed sanitation preventive control program across 40+ manufacturing sites, improving compliance and standardization across Frito-Lay and Quaker facilities
Partnered with external vendors to translate and localize training into Spanish and Canadian French, resulting in 6 digital course offerings
Led digital transformation initiatives for Quality & Food Safety programs, improving process efficiency and visibility across enterprise systems
Conducted 15+ site audits to ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, and FSPCA standards
SAP S4 HANA Implementation Project
Frito-Lay Finance Headquarters
Plano, TX
09.2022 - 04.2025
Make to Deploy End User Trainer achieving 95% or better for training completion and evaluating capability for over 500 end users in SAP S4 HANA for 17 waves of deployment, 13 states
Lead recurring meetings and discussion for Quality Management value stream, to communicate process and SAP system enhancements to peers and through Microsoft VivaEngage Community of Practice
Onboard and mentor trainers to certify in Quality Management and Production Execution functions
Partnered with site leadership to identify, train, and enable key SAP end users, driving adoption across
Managed logistics and travel coordination to support multi-state SAP deployment initiatives
Use critical thinking to trouble shoot system errors working with over 50 end users as On-Site Support for 5 waves of deployment
Perform data maintenance for Master Data used for UAT testing
Collaborated cross functionally to develop enhancement and best practice content for SAP system updates and communicate those broadly to 30+ sites
Supply Chain Optimization Manager
Frito-Lay Frankfort East
Frankfort, IN
08.2021 - 09.2022
Lead 50+ thru two new product startups (Cheetos July 2021, Fritos Mar 2022) to maintain on time service to sales and fulfill customer demand
Forecasted production plans through demand resource planning software to achieve 5% or less infeasibles and accurate Business proposal execution
Managed and developed inexperienced team of 3 admin level schedulers and onboarded a backfill guiding their development in task prioritization and effective site communication
Drove cross functional collaboration with all facility departments to improve master production schedule and reduce forced overtime by 11%
Supply Chain Leader
Frito-Lay Frankfort East
Frankfort, IN
05.2018 - 08.2021
Packaging (09/2020 – 08/2021)
Strategized to reduce waste, improve line efficiencies, and impact labor positively for the Doritos, Baked Lays/Ruffles, and Funyuns platforms
Packaging liaison for project install of EPI labeler units and integration of a label verification system (CLMS) for the packaging department (94 bagmakers)
Leveraged knowledge and experience to lead site team Cheetos production line startup (11 bagmakers)
Partnered with warehouse to achieve efficient cardboard management
Lead a team of 54 operators and 2 team supervisors to execute daily production schedules at 83.2% attainment or higher
Processing (05/2018 – 08/2020)
Coached a growing team of new 2nd shift operators doubling the team from 10 to 23 operators in 14 months to drive downtime reduction, and execute the daily/weekly production schedule efficiently, safely, while maintaining product quality standards
Adjusted seasoning equipment process setup to improve SunChips Harvest Cheddar seasoning efficiency and positively impact budget by 8%
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2017
Skills
SAP S/4HANA (Quality Management, Production Execution)
Production Supervisor II (Current position) / Continuous Improvement Technician / Team Lead / CNC Machinist at ZF TRANSMISSIONSProduction Supervisor II (Current position) / Continuous Improvement Technician / Team Lead / CNC Machinist at ZF TRANSMISSIONS
<ul><li>Design and develop impactful training materials to enhance sales performance and leadership capabilities across the Sales L&D Department.</li><li>Lead the redesign of the Best in Call Onboarding 90-Day Program to improve knowledge retention and reduce turnover—introducing a blended learning model with digital simulations, gamified assessments, and diverse practice methods (eLearning, roleplay, hot seats).</li><li>Develop simulations using Symtrain and design user training for performance coaching tools including Observe.AI and Salesforce Omni Supervisor as part of a new Leadership Development Program for Team Supervisors.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to inform training strategy and gather feedback for continuous improvement.</li><li>Create and manage a departmental newsletter to promote L&D initiatives, training opportunities, and team achievements.</li><li>Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration to unify training deliverables and reinforce a cohesive L&D voice.</li></ul> at National Debt Relief<ul><li>Design and develop impactful training materials to enhance sales performance and leadership capabilities across the Sales L&D Department.</li><li>Lead the redesign of the Best in Call Onboarding 90-Day Program to improve knowledge retention and reduce turnover—introducing a blended learning model with digital simulations, gamified assessments, and diverse practice methods (eLearning, roleplay, hot seats).</li><li>Develop simulations using Symtrain and design user training for performance coaching tools including Observe.AI and Salesforce Omni Supervisor as part of a new Leadership Development Program for Team Supervisors.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to inform training strategy and gather feedback for continuous improvement.</li><li>Create and manage a departmental newsletter to promote L&D initiatives, training opportunities, and team achievements.</li><li>Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration to unify training deliverables and reinforce a cohesive L&D voice.</li></ul> at National Debt Relief
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
Sr. Process Analyst, Strategy and Continuous Improvement at Liquor Control Board Ontario (LCBO)Sr. Process Analyst, Strategy and Continuous Improvement at Liquor Control Board Ontario (LCBO)