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James Freeman
Senior Operations Manager, Amazon.com, LEX2
Location: Ashland, KY United States
Joined: Aug 4th, 2023

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Florida A&M University class of 1995

Undergrad Major: Political Science

- College Not Listed - class of 2000

Grad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with Amazon.com, LEX2 as Senior Operations Manager
I have years of experience working in the Other industry.

Senior Operations Manager | Amazon.com
From January 2020 to December 2023 • 3 year(s)
Led department of 4 operations managers, 20 area managers, and ~1,600 associates with 1.1MM weekly processing capacity. Achieved significant safety improvements and cost savings through process optimization and cross-functional initiatives.

Operations Manager | Amazon.com
From January 2016 to December 2020 • 4 year(s)
Led team of 4 Area Managers, 4 Process Assistants, and +200 associates. Developed quality strategy using Six Sigma DMAIC principles resulting in 22% decrease in concession rate and $5MM in cost savings.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Caterpillar Inc.
From January 2014 to December 2016 • 2 year(s)
Led 10 manufacturing engineers supporting large mining truck assembly processes. Developed budgetary controls and implemented Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Group Manager | Caterpillar Inc.
From January 2013 to December 2014 • 1 year(s)
Managed 3rd shift prime product fabrication and facility maintenance with 100 hourly employees and four supervisors. Created weld defect tracking system improving DPU by 12%.

Six Sigma Black Belt | Caterpillar Inc.
From January 2011 to December 2013 • 2 year(s)
Led project teams to improve critical business processes driving financial results. Conducted over 30 Value Stream Transformations and Six Sigma projects with $20+ million in benefits.

Lead Section Manager | Caterpillar, Inc.
From January 2007 to December 2011 • 4 year(s)
Led 30 employees managing production schedules and ship dates. Led new product introduction of 793F and 797F mining trucks generating 200+ assembly improvements.

Field Manager | CENTEX Homes
From January 2006 to December 2007 • 1 year(s)
Managed all aspects of townhome building processes including scheduling, contractor management, cost control, and quality management following CENTEX quality standards.

Company Commander | United States Army
From January 1995 to December 2006 • 11 year(s)
Senior Iraqi National Guard Liaison Officer leading 12-person team coordinating with Iraqi Battalion of 975 soldiers. Commanded headquarters company responsible for $45 million in equipment and 200 personnel.

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