Automotive and logistics operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Thru Hiker
N/A
03.2023 - 08.2023
Successfully completed an unsupported thru hike of the 2,194 mile Appalachian Trail, from Amicalola Falls, GA, to Mount Katahdin, ME.
Warehouse Supervisor
Total Distribution, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2023
Supervised shipping, receiving, and workplace safety in multiple warehouses in Fremont area.
Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during multiple shifts.
Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
Was mentored in Manager training program, learning processes in multiple warehouses in multiple states.
Cleaned and maintained food-grade warehouses in compliance with AIB standards, while scoring 95+/100 on annual AIB certification inspections.
Handled daily payroll for multiple warehouses using Kronos applications.
Unit Leader
FCA, US
10.2016 - 03.2019
Original member of 2018 JL Wrangler Launch Team. Coordinated efforts with WPL personnel and Engineers to create new Powertrain Assembly Line, including job assignments, station layouts, workforce allocation, etc.
Developed personnel, including but not limited to team leader project training to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), team leader and operator on-the-floor training of Factory Information Systems (FIS), Performance Feedback Systems (PFS), and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology including Kaizen development.
Supervised six teams of team leaders and 90+ full-time, unionized operators.
Created and implemented strategies to reduce downtime and attack top quality issues to eliminate waste and save on cost. Achieved $347,000 in savings in first six months of employment using Kaizen process.
Enforced safety procedures for responsible area of supervision. This included supervision of employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and in-system damage (ISD) protection. Also, completed SMAT and EMAT audits, completed SEWOs, and worked to uphold and exceed OSHA standards for my area.
Involved in new vehicle launch program, performing functions not limited to the following: validation of process, floor station virtual and physical set-up, error/mistake proofing of stations, and FPS and Andon systems installations.
Oil Logistics Manager
Ullman Oil Company, LLC
03.2009 - 10.2016
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction, including procurement of required manufacturing equipment and parts.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
2000
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Microsoft applications skills
WCM methodology
OSHA regulations
Cause and effect analysis
Logistics management
Personnel development
Strong leadership abilities
Timeline
Thru Hiker
N/A
03.2023 - 08.2023
Warehouse Supervisor
Total Distribution, Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2023
Unit Leader
FCA, US
10.2016 - 03.2019
Oil Logistics Manager
Ullman Oil Company, LLC
03.2009 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations