Zach Emmons
Palatine,IL
Summary
Versatile professional with 12+ years' experience within the Healthcare industry. Excels at taking on extreme challenges, navigating organizational dynamics, and forecasting then dismantling roadblocks to success. Counted on to manage challenging clients and does so through a positive approach, consistent encouragement, and a focus on helping others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Performance
Lifescan Health
Skokie, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Spearhead initiatives to improve overall business performance, including the development and implementation of strategic plans, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and implement streamlined processes to drive operational efficiency
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas of opportunity, providing actionable insights to senior leadership
- Oversee the development and maintenance of performance dashboards and reports for regular business reviews
- Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to align business performance goals with organizational objectives.
Director of Supply Chain Operations
Lifescan Health
Skokie, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize the supply chain, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
- Logistics Optimization: Streamline logistics operations to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize costs while maintaining high service levels
- Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain
- Inventory Management: Implement inventory management strategies to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and enhance overall supply chain agility
- Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to identify and implement process improvements, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance overall supply chain performance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain processes with business needs, fostering effective communication and coordination
- Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, providing guidance and support to ensure individual and collective success.
Project Manager
Healthcare Services Group
11.2019 - Current
- Brought on during a growth phase to reinvigorate client projects with limited team engagement to provide leadership and drive it to completion
- Ownership over all aspects of project scope, budget, and timeline
- Built relationships with the client teams to quickly understand requirements and business objectives
- Advised client stakeholders at their request on key resource changes to jumpstart project pace and ensure timely completion
- Managed development teams
- Mentored and coached internal and client teams to achieve project targets
- Standardized, simplified, rationalized, and organized project reporting to improve execution
- Earned discretionary bonus for work accomplished on challenged projects
- Performed consultant reviews and provided client feedback on performance.
Director of Operations
Healthcare Services Group
03.2014 - 11.2019
- Oversaw all functional and logistical operations across 100 cost centers, through 10 area managers, and staff
- Full P&L responsibility with an annual budget of 3.5M per year
- Innovative transformation of area over two years, solidifying fiscal and operational performance.
District Manager
Healthcare Services Group
11.2011 - 03.2014
Account Manager
Healthcare Services Group
09.2011 - 11.2011
Education
Applied Science Associates Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College
Journeyman -
International Brick Layers and Allied Craftsman JATCC
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Logistics Optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Performance Metrics
- Data Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Analysis
- Project Management
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Director of Business Performance
Lifescan Health
03.2022 - Current
Director of Supply Chain Operations
Lifescan Health
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
Healthcare Services Group
11.2019 - Current
Director of Operations
Healthcare Services Group
03.2014 - 11.2019
District Manager
Healthcare Services Group
11.2011 - 03.2014
Account Manager
Healthcare Services Group
09.2011 - 11.2011
Applied Science Associates Degree -
Ivy Tech Community College
Journeyman -
International Brick Layers and Allied Craftsman JATCC
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