Experience

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lean Operations Analyst

  • May 2021 - Present

  Summerville, South Carolina, United States Responsible for providing Value Added Services (VAS) to customers in the Charleston, SC area such as Volvo and Boeing. ***** Leads optimized engineered material flow programs. ***** Develops project tracking, communication, A3 and analytics tools based on client's needs. ***** Identifies system enhancements to support lean activities, inventory velocity, and inventory accuracy. ***** Executes 5S schedule and activities to maintain best-in-class… Show more Responsible for providing Value Added Services (VAS) to customers in the Charleston, SC area such as Volvo and Boeing. ***** Leads optimized engineered material flow programs. ***** Develops project tracking, communication, A3 and analytics tools based on client's needs. ***** Identifies system enhancements to support lean activities, inventory velocity, and inventory accuracy. ***** Executes 5S schedule and activities to maintain best-in-class facilities. ***** Partners with clients to identify and drive operational improvements, lean material flow engineering, and Kaizen projects. Show less



Volvo Cars

• Sweden
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Supply Chain Engineer

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  Ridgeville, South Carolina, United States



Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lean Operations Analyst

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

  Charleston, South Carolina Area Responsible for providing Value Added Services (VAS) to customers in the Charleston, SC area such as Cummins Turbo Technologies and Boeing. ***** Leads optimized engineered material flow programs. ***** Develops project tracking, communication, A3 and analytics tools based on client's needs. ***** Identifies system enhancements to support lean activities, inventory velocity, and inventory accuracy. ***** Executes 5S schedule and activities to maintain best-in-class… Show more Responsible for providing Value Added Services (VAS) to customers in the Charleston, SC area such as Cummins Turbo Technologies and Boeing. ***** Leads optimized engineered material flow programs. ***** Develops project tracking, communication, A3 and analytics tools based on client's needs. ***** Identifies system enhancements to support lean activities, inventory velocity, and inventory accuracy. ***** Executes 5S schedule and activities to maintain best-in-class facilities. ***** Partners with clients to identify and drive operational improvements, lean material flow engineering, and Kaizen projects. Show less



CEVA Logistics

• France
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2017

  Redford, MI Accountable for leading, directing and managing inbound and/or outbound Fiat Chrysler site operations to ensure consistent high level service quality and customer satisfaction, profitable, cost efficient operations, and compliance with company policies and procedures, ISO standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and other regulatory guidelines. ***** Quality check auto parts at the Redford Fiat Chrysler specific warehouse (and communicate with suppliers) to prevent damaged… Show more Accountable for leading, directing and managing inbound and/or outbound Fiat Chrysler site operations to ensure consistent high level service quality and customer satisfaction, profitable, cost efficient operations, and compliance with company policies and procedures, ISO standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and other regulatory guidelines. ***** Quality check auto parts at the Redford Fiat Chrysler specific warehouse (and communicate with suppliers) to prevent damaged shipments. ***** Work with the Fiat Chrysler team to confirm processes are in place for local and international shipments. ***** Ensure operational excellence by conducting monthly Gemba walks to assure defined methods and work instructions are utilized, problem solving solutions are held in place, and all process issues are identified and quickly corrected. ***** Meet with Fiat Chrysler and Ceva management teams regularly to report scorecard results, continuous improvements and corrective actions. Show less



H. D. Smith

• United States
• Wholesale
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Operations Manager, Warehouse

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  Pompano, FL



Office Depot

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Continuous Improvement / Quality Assurance Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  Managed 20 hourly associates while organizing and leading Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities for over 200 associates ***** Providing effective workflow and front-line supervision to the quality assurance group and pickers. ***** Ensuring efficient use of labor hours to support the productivity index. ***** Maintaining open communication channels while employing continuous process improvements. ***** Agent of change facilitating effective and timely… Show more Managed 20 hourly associates while organizing and leading Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities for over 200 associates ***** Providing effective workflow and front-line supervision to the quality assurance group and pickers. ***** Ensuring efficient use of labor hours to support the productivity index. ***** Maintaining open communication channels while employing continuous process improvements. ***** Agent of change facilitating effective and timely communication to employee. ***** Upholding operational integrity by demanding processes are effectively established, followed and optimized. ***** Replenished manpower to reduce overtime by interviewing 23 applicants and hiring 8 part time associates. Show less



Spirit Airlines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager, Warehouse

  • May 2009 - Nov 2009

  Fort Lauderdale, FL Responsible for warehouse operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support scheduled and emergency aircraft maintenance ***** Reconciliation of monthly stockroom budget detail. ***** Monitor stock levels and ensure accountability of all company and non-company owned materials including Power by the Hour inventories. ***** Manage all stock room personnel issues. ***** Manage and maintain stockrooms in accordance with FAA and GMM guidelines… Show more Responsible for warehouse operations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support scheduled and emergency aircraft maintenance ***** Reconciliation of monthly stockroom budget detail. ***** Monitor stock levels and ensure accountability of all company and non-company owned materials including Power by the Hour inventories. ***** Manage all stock room personnel issues. ***** Manage and maintain stockrooms in accordance with FAA and GMM guidelines. ***** Comply with maintenance material requirements by communicating and coordinating with departments. ***** Coordinate and perform physical inventories of stockroom. ***** Maintain monthly shelf life audits. Show less



FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Support Manager and Process Team Project Lead

  • 2007 - 2008

  Responsible for engaging North American Parts Distribution Centers in LEAN distribution by using a 12 step process modeled after the Toyota Production System (TPS) to increase efficiency and eliminate waste. ***** Established current state of each warehouse by collecting data and drawing Visio process flow sheets for each home base environment. ***** Implemented resource allocation tools, identified needed equipment and developed standard work… Show more Responsible for engaging North American Parts Distribution Centers in LEAN distribution by using a 12 step process modeled after the Toyota Production System (TPS) to increase efficiency and eliminate waste. ***** Established current state of each warehouse by collecting data and drawing Visio process flow sheets for each home base environment. ***** Implemented resource allocation tools, identified needed equipment and developed standard work instructions. ***** Traveled extensively to perform on-site training, project support and provide required resources to congruent staff operations. ***** Launched five North American Part Distribution Centers with IBM’s new state-of-the-art windows-based Warehouse Management System (DView). ***** Managed a 104 item task checklist to verify every possible task was completed prior to each site’s launch by the responsible parties to ensure success.

• Operations Manager, San Francisco Parts Distribution Center

  • 2004 - 2007

  Managed 50 UAW employees and two direct reporting staff members. Responsibilities included all Mopar operations for both shifts in the 475,000 sq ft warehouse. The San Francisco PDC is the Mopar model for Lean Operating Principles and was the first Chrysler U.S. based Toyota Production System (TPS) warehouse. ***** Conducted and participated in key Lean continuous improvement workshops for 5’s, process flow, dedicated delivery route restructuring and process… Show more Managed 50 UAW employees and two direct reporting staff members. Responsibilities included all Mopar operations for both shifts in the 475,000 sq ft warehouse. The San Francisco PDC is the Mopar model for Lean Operating Principles and was the first Chrysler U.S. based Toyota Production System (TPS) warehouse. ***** Conducted and participated in key Lean continuous improvement workshops for 5’s, process flow, dedicated delivery route restructuring and process redesign. ***** Conducted staff member performance appraisals and reviews including progressive discipline. ***** Handled union related issues, grievance procedures and some contract negotiations. ***** Dispatched 25 outbound truck loads per day to three states and international locations; annual sales of $312 million.

• Operations Manager, Warren National Parts Distribution Center

  • 2000 - 2004

  Managed all inbound/outbound shifts in order to learn all processes and develop supervisory skills. ***** Managed the Back Order Release group responsible for 100% daily shipment of all referral orders to dealers to address customer vehicles stranded at the dealer waiting urgent replacement parts throughout the country. ***** In charge of Export Dealer Business, ensuring all shipments conformed to stringent international and custom shipment regulations including shipping… Show more Managed all inbound/outbound shifts in order to learn all processes and develop supervisory skills. ***** Managed the Back Order Release group responsible for 100% daily shipment of all referral orders to dealers to address customer vehicles stranded at the dealer waiting urgent replacement parts throughout the country. ***** In charge of Export Dealer Business, ensuring all shipments conformed to stringent international and custom shipment regulations including shipping documents and packaging requirements. ***** Responsible for both air and ground unique UPS shipments including hazardous shipments.

• Operations Manager, Centerline National Parts Distribution Center

  • 1998 - 2000

  Managed 71 UAW employees in warehouse operations. Responsibilities included all picking, stocking, shipping and receiving operations for the first shift in the 1.1 million sq. ft. warehouse. ***** Loaded and shipped 30 trailers per shift to Regional Distribution Centers totaling $500+ million in products annually. ***** Received 45 trailers per shift of both internal productive and non-productive material along with vendor direct shipments. ***** 100% completed all… Show more Managed 71 UAW employees in warehouse operations. Responsibilities included all picking, stocking, shipping and receiving operations for the first shift in the 1.1 million sq. ft. warehouse. ***** Loaded and shipped 30 trailers per shift to Regional Distribution Centers totaling $500+ million in products annually. ***** Received 45 trailers per shift of both internal productive and non-productive material along with vendor direct shipments. ***** 100% completed all initialization requirements which balanced the books and ensured accurate vendor supplier payment for parts received. ***** Conducted quality and production audits in picking and shipping operations to ensure product was world class. ***** Completed numerous internal audits, including inventory accuracy, cross-functional, and ISO. ***** Actively involved in waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and inventory accuracy teams.

• Training Facilitator / Warehouse Staff

  • 1992 - 1998

  Portland PDC Started as a summer temp and progressed to a full time position on the warehouse floor as an hourly UAW worker. Learned every job in the warehouse to understand the operation and replace absent employees. ***** Elected as UAW training facilitator to help employees register and pay for classes in the tuition assistance program (TAP). Contracted teachers to prepare special interest classes on site for training and development. ***** Elected to participate in the paid education… Show more Started as a summer temp and progressed to a full time position on the warehouse floor as an hourly UAW worker. Learned every job in the warehouse to understand the operation and replace absent employees. ***** Elected as UAW training facilitator to help employees register and pay for classes in the tuition assistance program (TAP). Contracted teachers to prepare special interest classes on site for training and development. ***** Elected to participate in the paid education leave (PEL) program traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators from both houses and visit the UAW and Chrysler Washington bureaus. ***** Took initiative to find a recycling professional to walk through our facility and suggest ways to save money reusing discarded material.