Logical and decisive problem solver using the Lean/Six Sigma toolbox to address process roadblocks in a collaborative team environment. Adept at mapping complex processes and translating into understandable terms, generating actionable steps to improving quality, and achieving operational excellence by reducing variance. Skilled in developing informative data graphics to populate Process Scorecards and Dashboards to visually monitor KPIs and drive accountability and quality.

1. Steven A. Newman
Hilliard, OH -- (614) 506-5240 -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/newmansa -- newm3@columbus.rr.com
Supply Chain/Logistics Professional
Logical and decisive problem solver using the Lean/Six Sigma toolbox to address process roadblocks in a collaborative team
environment. Adept at mapping complex processes and translating into understandable terms, generating actionable steps
to improving quality, and achieving operational excellence by reducing variance. Skilled in developing informative data
graphics to populate Process Scorecards and Dashboards to visually monitor KPIs and drive accountability and quality.
Food/Beverage/Pharmaceutical Industries / Transportation Design/Construction / other cGMP environments
Selected Technical Skills / Knowledge
 Six Sigma Black Belt – American Society for Quality (ASQ, No. 14459) .....................................2013-2016
 Warehouse / Inventory / Transportation Management, International Shipping,
Regulatory Compliance (Foreign Trade Regs, etc.) – Columbus State, Certificate in SCM............ 2012
 Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) – Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).................. 2011
 Certified Project Manager (6 courses) – Sverdrup Corp. ...................................................................... 2000
 Registered Professional Engineer (PE) – State of Ohio (No. E-52356) .....................................1988-2015
 Project Scheduling – Proficient with Microsoft Project (10 yrs)
 Computer Skills – MS Office Suite—Word, Excel, Access, Project (15 yrs), Visio (5 yrs), AutoCAD
(10 yrs). Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (SAP & NesTMS) & WH Mgmt Systems (WDLS)
 Contract Review – Professional services agreements & fee proposals (Sverdrup Corp.)
Professional Experience
Nestle Research – Marysville, OH
SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEADER............................................................................. 2016 – 2018
Manage, guide and develop all Supply Chain functions to ensure material availability for product trials at
two on-site pilot plants, to deliver required performance levels.
 Plan, organize and lead a team responsible for: shipping, receiving, raw material/finished good
storage, and material ordering/purchasing for a large research and development site of a global
food & beverage corporation.
 Develop systems and procedures to support all phases of material movement through the site and
drive continuous improvement initiatives for the same.
 Local Business Administrator (LBA) for Nestle Trial Management System (NesTMS), an enterprise
resource planning system working within SAP. Managed NesTMS access and user
role/function/profiles, led SuperUser group, disseminated operational knowledge to site, and
facilitated implementation of new process rollouts.
 Developed new bin storage system and implemented handheld barcode scanning throughout
system of 5 warehouses and 67 temperature controlled environmental chambers.
 Implemented Kanban system to address packaging material inventory discrepancies and improve
level of service to pilot plant production.
Boehringer-Ingelheim Roxane – Columbus, OH
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST ............................................................... 2012 – 2016
Lead and facilitate cross-functional and intra-departmental initiatives. Use DMAIC Process to drive
supply chain improvements. Develop KPI dashboards for data tracking to monitor performance before
and after hand-off and assess process sustainability.
 Transformed a poorly performing/poorly understood Material Request for Destruction (MRD)
Process by reducing Avg TPT from 81d to <30d, generating inventory cost savings >$300K/year.
 Elevated site-wide process awareness of material destructions, mapped interrelated processes,
identified gaps and drove performance improvements through delegated projects.
 Facilitated continued coordination with suppliers (sharing spec updates, rolling forecasts, shipping
documents) by developing ad hoc replacement for decommissioned Supplier Portal.

2. Boehringer-Ingelheim Roxane – Columbus, OH
LOGISTICS TECH / MATERIAL HANDLER ........................................................................2012
Receive, store and ship raw materials and finished goods, using lift truck and other material handling
equipment, in support of pharmaceutical production in Starting Materials Warehouse.
 Developed a Reach-Truck Guide with preset pick heights for use by operators, minimizing risk of
sprinkler head damage during ‘blind’ picks from upper warehouse rack levels.
 Promoted to Process Improvement Specialist after 9 months in warehouse role.
ODW Logistics, Inc. – Columbus, OH
LOGISTICS TECH / INVENTORY CONTROL ......................................................................2011
Receive inbound product, fill orders for outbound product and perform quality control/checking in 3PL
distribution center, ensuring accurate inventory records and order fulfillment. Monitor automated
shipping line to correct variances, manually override and ensure correct shipping.
 Promoted to Inventory Control group after 3 months, performing continuous cycle counts and
identifying inventory discrepancies in advance of annual physical inventory.
Ohio Department of Transportation – Jacksontown, OH
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER ............................................................................. 2010 – 2011
Analyze State Highway System to identify high frequency crash locations/develop countermeasures.
Using Safety Study results, recommend improvement plans and oversee implementation. Perform
highway capacity analyses for new interchanges and coordinate results with design team.
GLS Hosiery (ActivSkin Legwear) – Granville, OH
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING / PUBLICITY ............................................................. 2009 – 2010
Direct publicity campaign to increase public awareness of emerging product for small start-up company.
 Developed a low-cost, ‘guerilla marketing’ campaign that raised awareness for emerging product
concept and increased customer base by nearly 25 percent.
 Developed successful business blog, averaging more than 10,000 page-views per month, and
driving increased web traffic to e-commerce site—translating into new product sales.
 Authored numerous articles and press releases, generating media interest and leading to
publication of several dozen favorable articles in magazines and newspapers.
Korda/Nemeth Engineering – Columbus, OH
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER.................................................................... 2005 – 2009
Collaborate with clients to develop scope, schedule and budget for prospective transportation design
projects. Direct project design teams, create daily/weekly work plans and monitor performance against
project baseline. Write technical and price proposals for prospective projects with new/existing clients.
 Project Manager for 10 bridge and highway design projects, delivered on time and within budget.
 Established design competencies of inexperienced design group to meet ODOT expectations.
Additional Related Experience
AECOM Engineering & Jacobs/Sverdrup Engineering – Office Manager, Columbus OH
Stantec (formerly, R.D. Zande Associates) – Project Manager, Columbus, OH
Burgess & Niple, Ltd – Bridge Engineer, Columbus, OH / Project Manager, Indianapolis, IN
Franklin County Engineer’s Office – Construction Project Engineer, Columbus, OH
Education
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
CERTIFICATE, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ...............................................................2012
The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CIVIL ENGINEERING – Major: Structures, Minor: Construction