Autumn Andres
About Autumn Andres
Autumn Andres is a Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Takeoff Technologies, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in supply chain and operations management, with previous roles at 3M and experience in improving productivity and implementing strategic innovations.
Work at Takeoff Technologies
Autumn Andres currently serves as Senior Manager of Operational Excellence at Takeoff Technologies, Inc. since 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational processes and driving performance improvements. Previously, she worked as a Performance Manager at the same company from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Boston Area. During her tenure, she collaborated with Innovation Engineering, Product, and Business Intelligence teams to design tests and evaluate strategic innovations, providing insights for senior leadership.
Previous Experience at 3M
Autumn Andres held multiple positions at 3M, starting as an Optimized Operations Supply Chain Analyst from 2017 to 2018 in Monrovia, California. She later transitioned to the role of Supply Chain Analyst from 2018 to 2019, also in Monrovia. In these roles, she focused on improving supply chain processes and operational efficiencies. Notably, she developed KPI Dashboards that enhanced in-process productivity by 20% and directed the implementation of a labor planning suite that resulted in a 30-40% productivity improvement at key sites.
Educational Background
Autumn Andres studied at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she earned a degree in Business with a focus on Supply Chain and Operations Management. Additionally, she pursued a minor in Sustainability Studies at the University of Minnesota. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in operational excellence and supply chain management.
Early Career and Internships
Autumn Andres gained early career experience through various internships. She worked as an International Outbound Transportation Intern at Caterpillar Inc. in 2016 for two months in Morton, Illinois. She also held internships at Schreiber Foods as a Global Commodities Intern in 2014 and at Oshkosh Corporation as a Materials Management Intern in 2015. These roles contributed to her understanding of supply chain dynamics and operational processes.
Community Involvement
During her time at the University of Minnesota, Autumn Andres served as a Community Advisor in Housing and Residential Life from 2014 to 2016 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This position involved supporting residents and fostering a positive community environment, reflecting her commitment to leadership and community engagement.