Alton Lee
Automated Picking Business Leader at Procter & Gamble
Automated Picking Business Leader
My expertise is at the intersection of technology and leadership. Thriving in fast-paced and challenging environments, I enjoy tackling technically difficult problems and have effectively led and grown teams from around the world. 

As an automation business leader, my number goal is to continue the autonomous transformation and optimize performance. Let’s connect and see how my 14 years of experience in automated material handling, manufacturing, operations management, continuous improvement, software design, and international business relationships (most notably with Taiwan, China, and Denmark) can impact your business.
Procter & Gamble
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Led the expansion of the Automated Layer Picking System (ALPS), doubling the capacity of this material handling system. Integrated this complex robotic expansion on schedule, meeting all KPIs and project targets.

As this was the first machine expansion of this scale, worked side by side with supplier programmers to develop original operational logic and urgently implement it in production. Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) within P&G regarding the logic and software governing the ALPS. 

Utilized P&G’s world-class manufacturing continuous improvement methodology (IWS, based on Lean Manufacturing principles) to drive data-based decision-making and team accountability.  Increased the stability of the automated picking operations, allowing for the elimination of manual case pick and significant cost-per-case savings.
Shippensburg, PA
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Automated Picking Business Leader
Procter & Gamble
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Startup leader of P&G's new Automated Material Handling system (ALPS) operation at the company’s 1.7 million sq. ft. automation pilot warehouse. Led and managed the startup of this Industry 4.0 machine; the largest and most complex automated layer picking system in the world. 

From completing installation to running steady-state, I facilitated site system integration, developed the machine operating strategy (OS) and process controls, leveraged process data,  and partnered with multiple supplier organizations to rapidly optimize production output.

ALPS is the linchpin of the automated warehouse, enabling a site cost reduction of 50 percent. The ALPS project was successful and is being replicated at P&G sites across North America.
Shippensburg, PA
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Process Engineer/Delivery Leader - Automated Material Handling System (ALPS)
Dynamic Catholic
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Empowered with a broad range of responsibilities, I orchestrated the end-to-end supply chain and e-commerce fulfillment of 5.5 million books annually in a non-profit startup environment. 

Re-designed warehouse and fulfillment process to accommodate for rapid growth. Implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS) software, developed the location naming system, implemented new fulfillment software, and effectuated standard metrics.

Regularly presented to CEO and senior leadership regarding a variety of topics, including operational effectiveness, costs, and pricing strategies. Conducted cross-departmental process mapping to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and streamlined processes. 

Developed ERP transition road map and identified all business processes affected from timeline to transition. Carefully selected business consultant partners to help with the transition through RFI, RFP, and interviews; selected NetSuite as the new ERP software. 

Utilizing these operational enhancements, executed the organization's largest and most complex product launches, dramatically increasing mission impact.
Cincinnati Area, KY
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Operations Manager
NSF International
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Second-in-command of NSF’s new automotive certification department, where the quality of automotive parts were evaluated against technical OE and federal standards (e.g. FMVSS 108).  

Blended technical challenges with business acumen to manage multiple large-scale projects, leading to 40 percent revenue growth while maintaining profitability. 

Oversaw all aspects of the department's daily operations, including evaluation of testing labs, certification processes, and manufacturing operations.  Regularly strategized with the program director to identify and evaluate the profitability and technical feasibility of new opportunities. 

Frequently traveled to Taiwan and China to foster relationships and evaluate new opportunities.  Managed a hybrid virtual team in the USA, Taiwan, and China.
Ann Arbor, MI
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Automotive Program Business Unit Manager
O-I
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Entrusted as leader and key decision-maker for all aspects of the selecting department, where 2.5 million glass containers were chemically treated, inspected, and packaged for shipment every day. 

As a member of senior leadership, championed the implementation of Lean Manufacturing, being among the first to apply the principles to the unique challenges of glass container production.

Conducted critical analysis of manufacturing process control systems to improve manufacturing efficiency while maintaining safety and quality. 

During tenure, supervised 60 production employees, and the plant increased in production efficiency from #8 to #3 in the USA.
Muskogee, OK
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Finished Products Manager
O-I
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Responsible for the plant quality score and quality of all products, including extremely sensitive products (e.g., glass baby food jars). Owner of the plant’s quality plan to create and maintain a customer-focused organization amid a fast-paced production environment. 

Served as primary customer contact for key strategic relationships with Nestlé (Gerber Baby Food), Campbell Soup Company, and PepsiCo. Transformed the tense relationship with Nestlé to become open, data-based, and focused on mutual continuous improvement. Our plant's relationship became a Nestlé supplier best practice, copied at other Nestlé sites with other suppliers. 

Reduced customer complaints from twenty in 2011 to fifteen in 2012 and ten in 2013.
Muskogee, OK
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Plant Quality Manager
O-I
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Drove continuous improvement using traditional Quality Control tools (ISO, Six Sigma, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, MiniTab, 5-Why Corrective Action, etc.). Managed all aspects of the QC lab, using process control data to lead the site to produce quality products meeting customer expectations. 

Integrated X-PAR, a revolutionary new infrared process control machine into a glass container manufacturing site for the first time. Developed operating strategy for this tool, and utilized it to improve site quality and production performance. 

Subject matter expert on ISO 9001:2008 and plant Quality Management System owner.
Muskogee, Oklahoma
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Assistant Quality Manager
O-I
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Coordinated the deployment of SAP software in five glass container production plants, transforming the supply chains from legacy systems to one ERP system.  Traveled from site to site conducting training and collecting technical bugs and feedback.  Acted as the voice of the customer to project leads and programmers to fix bugs and add necessary features to the ERP software.   

Encountered and overcame numerous technical implementation challenges to successfully transition O-I Glass North America to SAP in 2014.
Virtual
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SAP Central Region Lead
O-I
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Trained in the Assurance of Quality Department and visited eight production plants, obtaining skills and general manufacturing knowledge needed to be an Assistant Quality Manager.
Perrysburg, OH
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Project Engineer
Ohmart/VEGA
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Interned at this measurement and tools manufacturer while completing undergraduate degree.  Obtained the skills and general manufacturing knowledge needed to become a Project Engineer.
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Engineering Intern
Masters
Business Administration
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Oklahoma State University
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Chemical Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
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The Ohio State University
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glass packaging for food & beverage
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