Lulu Gonzalez

Architected enterprise operational excellence strategy using Lean, BI, and automation to remove systemic bottlenecks and drive process standardization. Deployed KPI governance and coaching programs, strengthening accountability and performance culture across cross-functional teams.

Led execution of Walmart's first automated distribution center start-up, partnering with 50+ leaders across engineering, systems, and operations to integrate software, robotics, and transport systems. Directed cross-site workforce planning and advanced warehousing readiness and OTIF performance.

Directed end-to-end plant operations spanning production, logistics, vendor management, and inventory control, increasing order fill rates 15% and driving $40M in sales with a 28% EBIT lift. Improved throughput 25% through KPI implementation and Lean optimization, and reduced labor costs by $300K.

Oversaw 12 production lines delivering 120M+ FDA-regulated units annually, with accountability for inventory accuracy and material availability. Led 200+ employees and achieved a clean external audit with zero major findings while reducing labor and inventory costs.

Led TPM and Lean material management transformation across six high-volume production lines, delivering $1.3M in cross-department savings and cutting changeover time 50%. Reduced overtime 32% and improved startup productivity 15%.

Led the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO accreditation program across North and South America with a 25-person global team, owning successful certification outcomes. Led ISO accreditation of a Canadian facility to enable direct import of regulated product from Holland to Canada, resolving a $22M cross-border logistics disruption.

Managed inventory control, dispatch, and transportation coordination for a 3PL cold-storage facility. Prepared tonnage reports and BOLs to support accurate, compliant operations.

Owned category-level supply and inventory planning for a $240M portfolio across seven global facilities using SAP and ERP systems. Delivered approximately 300 kg annually of a highly specialized product valued at $40,000/lb for 4 consecutive years, over $105M in cumulative product value.

Pursuing a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from ASQ, currently in progress.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of La Verne.

Holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, license number 4178547, expiring in 2028.

Earned an MBA from California Lutheran University.