Denise Menendez Winkler

Denise Menendez Winkler has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Denise is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Star since September 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Managing Consultant at Pepper Foster Consulting from January 2021 to September 2021. In 2020, Denise operated their own business, MenendezWinkler LLC, where they focused on operational and supply chain optimization.

Denise has also held various roles at Archway Marketing Services between 2008 and 2020. Denise started as the Senior Director of Engineering, Continuous Improvement & Business Intelligence from January 2016 to May 2020. During this time, they introduced real-time dashboards for Sales and Operational planning and implemented a forecasting system for temporary staffing needs. Denise was then promoted to Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement from January 2013 to December 2015, where they were responsible for optimizing operational effectiveness and driving strategic analysis. Denise also served as the Director of Engineering from January 2010 to December 2012, overseeing a $62M variable labor budget and implementing standardized labor management systems. Lastly, Denise worked as the Senior Planning Manager, responsible for planning and forecasting labor needs and achieving labor savings.

Earlier in their career, Denise worked at UPS Supply Chain Solutions in various roles. Denise served as the Process Optimization Manager from January 2006 to December 2007, where they improved operations, developed reporting tools, and led a consulting team. As the Facility and Controls Manager from January 2003 to December 2005, Denise managed a large operating budget and successfully completed a conveyor modification project. At the start of their career, they worked as a Project Engineer from January 1999 to December 2002, designing UPS facilities and collaborating with Industrial Engineering.

Overall, Denise Menendez Winkler has a strong background in operations, supply chain optimization, and process improvement across different industries.

Denise Menendez Winkler obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in the years 1995 to 1999. Denise also pursued a Lean/Six Sigma Practitioner program at the Manufacturers Alliance, although the specific dates of their enrollment are not provided.