Zachary P. O’Donnell
Hampshire
Summary
Senior engineer with 7 years of expertise leading supply chain initiatives and process improvements. Passionate about eliminating waste and reducing cost, while utilizing my skills to work cross functionally with multiple projects under short deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Industrial Engineer – Project Manager
Lowe's
03.2020 - Current
- Led the rollout and implementation of a robotic depalletization solution that resulted in $5.7M annual labor savings
- Implemented a solution that converted our standard internal 2D barcodes to QR, resulting in a 60% reduction in scanning errors and $320k annual labor savings
- Created and maintained a throughput capacity model which identified buildings bottlenecks and capacity, the model supported strategic network decisions
Sr. Industrial Engineer – People Manager
Lowe's
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed a team of two engineers and two administrators, providing leadership, guidance, and driving team goals
- Implemented a new training development system that allowed supervisors to systematically track their new hire associates progress to plan
- Developed tailored reporting to meet operational customer needs, providing actionable insights and enhancing decision-making
Field Industrial Engineer
Lowe's
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed a workforce performance system to track and report performance, optimize labor efficiency, and maintain accurate labor standards
- Facilitated the rollout of new initiatives to our operations team, requiring intent clarifications. detailed process guides, and presentations.
- Lead training classes for new associates around performance management and process improvement.
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Magid
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Redesigned a manufacturing floor layout that included over 200 machines and assembly tables improving product flow
- Completed time studies on several processes to develop standard times for production
- Collaborated with operations to develop AutoCAD drawings and understand space requirements for future production needs
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Miner Enterprises
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed time studies on prototype manufacturing processes to develop standard times for experimental production
- Performed quality assurance inspection including hardness testing, crack detection, and dimensional reports (ISIR)
Education
B.S. - Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa12.2017
Skills
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen
- Labor Standards Development
- Performance-Based Incentive Programs
- Work Method Standardization
- Supply Chain Optimization
- AutoCAD
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Sr. Industrial Engineer – Project Manager
Lowe's
03.2020 - Current
Sr. Industrial Engineer – People Manager
Lowe's
07.2019 - 03.2020
Field Industrial Engineer
Lowe's
03.2018 - 07.2019
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Magid
05.2017 - 07.2017
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Miner Enterprises
05.2013 - 08.2016
B.S. - Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Iowa State University
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