Jennifer L. Olsen- Dedicated leader passionate about supply chain design

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA ac6dzg@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-olsen-08a09945

SUMMARY

An entrepreneurial leader who envisions the future and sets a fast pace while inspiring the organization to deliver bottom line impact. Envisions what is possible and develops a partnership across and within the organization to deliver new capabilities. Developed a new business model to capitalize on market opportunity delivering $2M to bottom line. Architect of multiple supply chain optimization projects ranging from $500K- $13M in annual savings. Accomplished Consumer Packaged Goods executive with track record of executing data-driven LEAN methods to deliver 20-50% throughput increases and best in class Overall Equipment Effectiveness of 85%. Recognized for talent development as a sought after mentor. Accomplished in leading multi-site manufacturing operations with complex supply chain management of over 2000 skus. Accountable, analytical, and decisive leader with proven track record in strategic planning and operations.

Executive Management

Strategic Planning Operations Management Supply Chain Design

Talent Development Continuous Improvement Distribution Management

Logistics Management Project Management Inventory Management

Production Planning Manufacturing Value Stream Mapping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FRONTIER CO-OP, Norway, Iowa April 2016- Present

Leading manufacturer of organic herbs, spices, flavors and essential oils

Vice President of Operations

Ensure day-to-day operations deliver key KPIs at budgeted cost while delivering year on year double-digit growth.

Member of senior management team setting company direction. Responsible for plant operations and sanitation ~ 200 people. Direct reports including: 3 plant managers and sanitation manager. Manage ~$35M annual budgets plus ~ $6M capital budget. Responsible for 5-10 year Operation Master Plan including safety, quality, capacity, cost, performance and culture.

Key Achievements:

Reduced OSHA OIR by 50%

Led first ever cost savings program resulting in $800k annual savings

Improved customer service by 50%

Leveraged LEAN implementation for flat spend on 10% company growth

Developed and implemented quality metrics in manufacturing resulting in 50% quality improvement

Achieved “zero waste” capability in all manufacturing and distribution sites

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, Iowa City, Iowa 1998 to April 2016

Top 10 company of consumer packaged goods

Business Unit Operations Manager (Section Head) (10/10- 4/16)

Member of mega-site leadership team managing one of three business units producing 9 million cases. Also managed daily warehouse operations for mega site 100 million case business including 3PL. Manage 6 engineers and 150 technician direct reports with $25M budget

Key Achievements:

4 years with ZERO OSHA recordables

Implemented innovative business model in customized supply chain to deliver $2M in annual savings

LEAN implementation delivered Industry best in class results of 85% OEE (5% planned downtime, 5% unplanned downtime and 5% change over)

LEAN implementation lead to 75% stop reduction and 20% through-put increase

Site Logistics Manager (Section Head) (5/09-10/10)

Managed team responsible for inbound and outbound materials, supplier capacity, making and packing production schedules and capacity, inventory and customer service for three business units with sole supply for North America (5th largest plant out of 140).

Key Achievements:

LEAN supply chain tools implementation of level scheduling, just in time materials, and kanban systems delivered $13 million in supply chain savings.

Developed and qualified tools to deliver best in class product conversion capability which delivered low cost scrap reduction, including several conversions with ZERO scrap

Led value stream mapping and end-to-end supply chain tools to reduce inventory while increasing responsiveness.

Brand Project Manager- Pantene Initiative Planner (8/06- 5/09) Cincinnati, OH

Team leader of cross-functional team for $1 Billion Brand consisting of brand, R&D, customer teams and manufacturing in the execution and delivery of new products for North America

Key Achievements:

Promoted to Section Head (3rd Level) Feb 08

Delivered first ever Pantene conversion for less than $5 Million in scrap

Project Single point of contact for 10 manufacturing sites delivering new products to market

Delivered all projects with 100% schedule adherence

Site Initiative Manager (12/03- 8/05)

Single point of contact between brand, R&D, and customer teams and the Iowa City manufacturing plant in the execution and delivery of shampoo and conditioner initiatives for North America and other countries.

Key Achievements:

Developed and executed manufacturing plan to deliver new formulas and/or packages for North America brands Pantene, Head&Shoulders, Herbal Essence and Aussie. Plan resulted in perfect customer service for over 600 skus.

Managed discontinuation of product line. Delivered scrap reduction of $500M vs. project financials.

Shipping Manager (7/01- 12/03)

Managed a 3 shift / 7 day shipping and receiving operation in a 500,000 sq. ft. packing material and finished product warehouse.

Key Achievements:

Promoted to Department Manager (2nd level) April 03.

Managed technical and organizational aspects of a $1.7MM project that automated finished product handling and eliminated need for ten forklift operators.

Integrated two material handling teams to realize synergies in skills and eliminate redundant work via implementation of standard work.

Managed technical and organizational aspects of a $1.5MM upgrade project that increased capacity by 50%.

Implemented use of contractors for material handling work with no business interruption and delivered annual savings of $750M.

Team Manager (4/98 to 7/01)

Starting from a double shift production line, assumed progressively increasing responsibilities for day-to-day operations of manufacturing lines. Managed all aspects of 3 shift / 7 day production line with 40 technicians.

Implemented daily management processes for maintenance, staffing, and production that improved reliability and predictability.

Created and gained management alignment to 1-3 year staffing, volume and reliability vision.

Developed and managed department budget of $23MM. Budget was delivered at firm and indexed at 95 of previous fiscal year.

Utilized technician-staffing model to assist planning team in allocation of 210 people across nine production lines.

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Iowa City, Iowa 1999 to 2000

Beginning Algebra Instructor, (1999 to 2000)

Independently developed syllabus, class policies and lesson plan for semester long course.

Lectured and facilitated classroom activities for thirty adult students.

EDUCATION

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1998

Certified Reality Based Leader Trainer (Cy Wakeman) – June 2014

Certified 5 Choices Trainer (Covey) – Aug 2014

Avid outdoor enthusiast who loves to camp, hike, fish and garden.

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