Paul Ware

About Paul Ware

A savvy and goal-oriented corporate development professional with multi-industry…

Experience

1. Director of Operational Excellence for Packaging and Customization Services

   GEODIS

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Responsible for setting strategy and initiative of business processes, digital technology (IOT and data analytics) and organizational transformation. Partner with a global cross functional team and assist in driving and facilitating execution of identified optimization opportunities in Finance, HR and IT. Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) related to efficiency and quality, roll out and develop glidepaths to further improve quality and reduce cost through network standardization. • Assists users with data queries and metadata, performs data analysis to reveal business insights, communicates data changes, and provides training to users so they understand and can access the data they need • Develop, continually improve, and promote usability of data visualization tools such as PowerBi and Visibility as it relates to operations and maintenance functions resulting in a increased revenue of $572K (75% increase) versus previous year. • Developed maintenance department to improve OEE from 48% to 75% by implementing CMMs and establishing TPM process and procedures • Assist with creating and developing multiple capital projects up to $700K which resulting in a reduction in headcount and increased productivity and performance • Developed process and procedures to identify consumption errors, resulting in over $1.5M savings • Create and deliver frequent presentations to a variety of stakeholders including senior-level leadership • Mentor multiple Director of Operations and Senior Operations Managers over 200 hourly and/or salaried personnel by having consistent 1:1 meetings resulting in creating development plans for the leaders. • Trained salary and hourly associates in lean activities such as center lining, SMED, 6S, Visual management, etc. while focusing on specific site high speed turn around team efforts

Education

• Cornell University

  Executive Leadership

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Master's Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2007 — 2010

• Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering