Michelle Toscano

Experience

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  Goodrich

  Oct 1999 - Feb 2005

  Championed Evacuation Slide lead-time reduction efforts through Kaizen for 4 Service Centers & 2 Manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe & the US while achieving a 52% reduction.Created & implemented an analysis algorithm to predict "smart inventory" needed across the network to enable lead-time reduction results and contract compliance. Planned & executed procurement strategy for $22.5 Million in annual spend while improving forecast accuracy by 29% for evacuation slide manufacturer. Rotated through all commodities and was known as the "fixer."Negotiated & implemented consignment inventory programs with key suppliers.Implemented JIT Kitting "E-Kanban" Program reducing inventory by $359K Monthly.

  • Service Center Network Materials Analyst

    Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

  • Buyer Planner

    Oct 1999 - Feb 2003
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  Crane Co.

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

  Operational Excellence Coordinator

  Created & executed Lean and Six Sigma strategies for configure-to-order valve manufacturer using both Six Sigma projects and Lean Kaizen events. Weekly Kaizens efforts resulted in a 30% improvement in YOY productivity, a 25% reduction in overtime with 50% more volume, and a lead-time reduction of 31%.Personal Six Sigma Black Belt Project saved $158K annualized after implementation by reducing the material waste caused by the plasma weld process.Reduced transactional lead time in the Order to Engineering process by 93% to 2.9 Days Show less

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  Belden

  Dec 2006 - May 2007

  Corporate Director Lean Enterprise

  Corporate role implementing Lean in the transactional (office environments) across a global $1.4B corporation working in the US and Europe. Implemented a strategy to reduce SG&A by $36M in shared services leveraging Kaizen events. Facilitated three to six events weekly, training 60-120 students weekly.

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  Ace Asphalt of the Southwest

  May 2007 - Feb 2009

  Director Enterprise Process

  Led a team of 2 in developing the Operational Excellence (aka Lean) Training Curriculum for a $50M private grading & paving company headquartered in Arizona.Created improvement project infrastructure to re-engineer & translate cross-functional business processes into requirements for custom-developed software to improve Sales & Operations productivity. Implemented daily standup meetings and KPI accountability processes company-wide.

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  Shutterfly

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2022

  Managed Supply Chain Group across all Shutterfly Facilities for the Shutterfly Business Solutions B2B Business Unit, a $220 Million B2B Division selling print and marketing services to Fortune 100 companies outside the Shutterfly footprint. Management activities included departmental budgeting & divisional EBITA management.Built out entire Purchasing, Supply, and Demand Planning functions from scratch while building a high-performing team. Leveraged Oracle ERP systems to create efficiencies for a dynamic environment. Developed & led a cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP process) during double-digit growth years. Created departmental KPIs. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure end-customer satisfaction.Created sourcing strategy and negotiated contracts for critical commodities, including paper, for the entire organization. Routinely achieved multi-million dollar savings opportunities by partnering with our suppliers, understanding the total supply chain, and finding win-win solutions to reduce cost.Created systems for obtaining and maintaining FSC Certification. Inclusive of all training & auditing efforts. Show less

  • Sr. Manager Supply Chain Operations

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Manager, SBS Procurement

    Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Manager, SBS Supply Chain

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Materials Manager, Phoenix Plant

    Mar 2009 - Jun 2013
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  The Real Social Girl

  Jul 2021 - now

  Founder

  Teaching 1000+ early-stage female online entrepreneurs globally branding, content creation, & graphic design using Canva & Instagram to reach their target demographic on social & make sales. Methods focus on using a system-based attraction marketing approach to save time and ensure repetitive growth.