John W Martin

Managed 60-member team including complex production scheduling against targeted production flow to optimize profits within a 1.2 million sq. ft. warehouse.

• Strategized with Supply Chain team to implement 5S methodology, train employees, and conduct facility audits; recognized as the first facility in the corporate warehouse network to yield a 98% efficiency score.
• Drove efficiencies by designing and implementing production layouts to optimize resources, yielding a 30% + margin.
• Developed a warehouse organizational strategy to standardize inventory picking process and increase production.
• Maintained 99% inventory accuracy for 300,000 sq. ft. of corrugated materials by monitoring inventory levels, assigning daily cycle counts and directing quarterly inventory audits.
• Reduced cost and duration of quarterly inventory cycle count by more than 50% through continual team collaboration and course correction.
• Spearheaded cross-training for full-time employees to improve operational flexibility within a fluid environment.
• Communicated effectively with the customer and maintained a high level of service by meeting short lead requests and completing projects within timelines.
• Analyzed fluid production volume using forecasts and SAP to plan staffing levels to deliver quality product output.
• Developed SKU pricing structure by collaborating with colleagues and leadership teams across 3 companies.

Lived in Barcelona, Spain for the summer interning for a startup company.

• Developed marketing strategy and staffing models to support market share expansion and deliver optimal ROI.

Conducted a live consulting project to improve process efficiency using the Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Tools Used: Statistical Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC Framework, Process Model simulation.

Reduced cycle time by 10% and increased the number of customers served by 26.