Joe Neptune
About Joe Neptune
Joe Neptune is the Manager of Quality, Training & Continuous Improvement at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He previously held various roles at The Timken Company, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and accuracy.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Joe Neptune has been serving as the Manager of Quality, Training & Continuous Improvement at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. His tenure at Spectrum Brands has been marked by significant contributions to operational efficiency and quality management in Edgerton, Kansas.
Previous Experience at The Timken Company
Prior to joining Spectrum Brands, Joe Neptune worked at The Timken Company for over a decade in various roles. He served as a Senior Process Analyst in Continuous Improvement from 2014 to 2018, where he focused on enhancing operational processes. Before that, he held positions as an Inbound/Outbound Shift Supervisor from 2006 to 2012 and as a High Speed Carton Machine Operator/Working Team Leader from 2000 to 2006. His experience at The Timken Company included significant achievements in process optimization and quality management.
Education and Expertise
Joe Neptune studied at Ashworth University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Applied Business in Human Resource Management. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both criminal justice and human resource practices, enhancing his capabilities in quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout his career, Joe Neptune has implemented various continuous improvement initiatives that have led to substantial operational enhancements. Notably, he increased location accuracy from 58% to 94% and developed an in-house labor management console using Microsoft PowerBi, resulting in a 51% increase in efficiency. He also reduced average weekly pick errors by 93% through a quality reporting system and improved the retail distribution scorecard by cutting fulfillment fines by 80%.
Operational Efficiency Improvements
Joe Neptune has demonstrated a strong ability to drive operational efficiency. He achieved a 99.6% fill rate by optimizing distribution and fulfillment priorities and implemented a shipment tracking system that improved on-time delivery by 53%. His efforts led to a significant reduction in the cost of goods sold from 4.55% to 2.74%, alongside a full-time employee equivalent headcount reduction of 43%.