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Edgardo A. Barboza

Naperville

Summary

Engineering professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, process optimization, and technical leadership. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliability and fostering high-performance culture. Known for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Engineering Manager

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed team of capital project engineers to execute portfolio of capital projects for distribution center, focusing on replacing and integrating material handling and facilities assets to enhance operational efficiency
  • Developed annual project budget and execution strategy to align resources with organizational goals
  • Led supply chain engineering team's continuous improvement program to identify and implement process enhancements

Sr. Supply Chain Engineering Project Manager

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed distribution centers project portfolio for replacing and integrating critical equipment and building infrastructure to enhance operational support
  • Developed annual project budgets and execution strategies to align with organizational goals
  • Led Supply Chain Engineering Team in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence

Business Transformation Manager/LSS Black Belt

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
02.2016 - 11.2019
  • Lead LSS Black Belt projects across several business units realizing over $10M in cost savings
  • Facilitated workshops using LSS tools to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities across organization
  • Coached Green Belts through project completion, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall project success
  • Facilitated LSS training modules for Black Belt candidates, preparing them for certification and effective project leadership

Lean Manager/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Led Lean Six Sigma Black Belt projects
  • Coached Green Belt through project completion, enhancing team capability in Lean methodologies
  • Managed DC Lean Champions to implement Lean program across Distribution Centers, driving standardization of practices
  • Facilitated Lean training sessions for corporate team members, improving understanding and application of Lean principles
  • Facilitated Lean Training sessions for corporate team Members
  • Led Vendor collaboration initiatives to improve the flow of products from the Suppliers to the stores and back

Corporate Lean Champion

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Implemented Lean program in DC Network, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Trained and supported DC Lean Champions to help create and sustain a Lean culture where continuous improvement is a part of the daily operations
  • Facilitated Kaizen events in various DCs that fostered continuous improvement among DC Leaders and Team members
  • Trained and supported DC Lean Champions to help create and sustain a Lean culture where continuous improvement is a part of the daily operations

Industrial Engineering Project Manager

Walgreens
Deerfield, Illinois
04.2007 - 08.2012
  • Managed material handling systems integration projects in distribution centers, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw construction and installation of material handling systems for new distribution centers, including Rogers, MN RFC and Nazareth, PA RFC.
  • Conducted time studies for process improvement initiatives in stores, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
01-2002

Associate in Engineering Technology - Engineering

College of DuPage
Illinois
01-2000

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Proficient in Power BI
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Supply Chain Engineering Manager

Walgreens
06.2021 - Current

Sr. Supply Chain Engineering Project Manager

Walgreens
11.2019 - 06.2021

Business Transformation Manager/LSS Black Belt

Walgreens
02.2016 - 11.2019

Lean Manager/Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Walgreens
08.2014 - 02.2016

Corporate Lean Champion

Walgreens
08.2012 - 08.2014

Industrial Engineering Project Manager

Walgreens
04.2007 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Associate in Engineering Technology - Engineering

College of DuPage

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