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EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEExperienced Supply Chain Professional with an MBA and a broad range of experience in Logistics,Transportation, Distribution Center and DC network operations management. In addition to Operations,background also includes inventory management, production planning, Profit/Loss, and a wide range ofProject Management roles utilizing Lean Champion certification.Work ExperienceOperations ManagerSRC Logistics, Inc. - Joliet, ILJanuary 2022 to PresentMember of building executive team responsible for Quality and Outbound operations in a 1.6M sq.ft. startup operation performing core management and distribution for a major US auto manufacturer. Operationsentail the inbound inspection, sortation, storage, and distribution of core material to client manufacturers.Responsible for establishing distribution center structure around profiling, product staging, standard workinstruction creation and KPI management.Department ManagerIKEA - Joliet, ILJanuary 2021 to January 2022Responsible for replenishment, picking, packing, and loading for e-commerce fulfillment at IKEAs 1.2Msq.ft facility in Joliet. Manage team of 25+ CBA associates and 2 DC planners.Corporate Warehouse Operations ManagerMidwest Truck and Auto Parts - Chicago, IL2019 to 2020 Led team on review of ISO documentation for annual audit Drove improvements in data management and KPI reporting Initiated associate inclusive Safety program Responsible for all Distribution center and transportation related budgets Primary role was to build transition plan for closing of current DC network and to design the operationallayout, staffing, and equipment required for a new facility in Indiana.Private Consulting Engagement - ContractGreenbrier Rail Services2018 to 2018Performed a 10-month consulting engagement for major railroad wheel set provider on project todetermine cost benefit of implementation of private fleet operation for movement of cores and finishedproduct. Generated data and analyzed current production and transportation needs. Created and managed RFQ process with logistics providers, equipment dealers, 3PL providers. Built all cost/risk structures associated with insurance liabilities and contract structures for each option. Designed operational process work documents for managing each optionDirector of OperationsRLS-Global, Inc2013 to 2018Managed asset-based carrier operation consisting of 30 regional and OTR units. Full responsibility forfleet procurement, maintenance, driver Safety, insurance, OSHA compliance and dispatch. Responsiblefor overall Profit/Loss for fleet operations. Implemented original fleet operation growing size from 0 units to 30 over 3- year period. Transitioned drivers from leasing agency to company employees with net decrease in overall driverexpense. Implemented Tailwind payroll module to manage driver wages. Sustained year over year decreases in per unit operating, workers compensation, and insuranceexpenses. Created and implemented Cost Modeling tools for strategic pricing and budgeting Led customer consulting projects (inbound logistics, packaging, fleet operations)Private Consulting Engagement - ContractLawson Products, Inc2011 to 2013Provided consulting services to Lawson Products as a Project Manager as they transitioned from 3 Chicagoarea operations into a new, built to spec facility in McCook, IL. The goal of the project is the seamlesstransition of a packaging operation, a chemical distribution center, and a general products distributioncenter into the new 300,000+ sq. Ft location. Through the management and coordination of the activitiesof various department heads and operations managers, primary responsibilities include: Operational Mapping: Overall mapping of operations including all packaging machinery, bulk racking,static shelving, flow rack and conveyor, along with all IT, MHE, and safety requirements. Operational Planning: Creation of an operational work-flow and profiling plan that provides for mostefficient utilization of space and equipment. Operational Staffing: Creation of staffing plan for both Administrative and Operational componentsof location. Design of Operational Shifts surrounding receiving, packaging, put-away, replenishment,picking, and shipping that optimizes MHE utilization while minimizing congestion. Coordination of trainingand orientations. Transition Management: Plan and implement transition strategy that allows for the shifting of operationsfrom the old locations to new facility with zero impact to customer service. Includes ensuring inventorybuilds, understanding of needs for redundant labor and equipment, and relocation of equipment andinventory. New location opened on-time and under budget without impacting service.Sr. Lean Supply Chain ManagerOfficeMax, Inc2007 to 2011Responsible for all activities at Eastern Region Distribution Centers that service OfficeMax's contractcustomers. Reporting to the Vice President - Eastern Region, the role is primarily an internal consultingposition responsible for driving metric improvements in all warehouse, private fleet, and 3rd partyoperations and meeting set Key Performance Indicators. Led LEAN implementation teams responsible for introduction of LEAN practices to 4 East Region CFClocations. Implemented KPI and operational metrics across all areas of CFC locations Served as regional Lead on implementation of Red Prairie Labor Management system Conducted many Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities generating significantoperational efficiencies. Earned OMX LEAN Champion Certification Earned Industrial Engineering MOST Certification Generated significant cost reductions in all functional areas (pick/pack, kitting, IM, receiving, outbound,and private fleet) through management and associate involvement.Corporate Transportation ManagerA.M. Castle & Co2004 to 2007Responsible for all transportation operations across 20+ subsidiary Castle Metals locations. ManagePrivate Fleet operation consisting of 200+ pieces of equipment under Full Service Lease, DedicatedOperation, or Dedicated Common Carrier Contract service. Also responsible for oversight of subsidiariesHA Industries, Keystone Tube, Total Plastics, and Metals Express. Established internal controls over all transportation purchasing, negotiation, rating, and pricing. Full responsibility for all fleet tractor trailer purchasing, leasing, and 3PL contracting Negotiated early replacement of 28 tractors resulting in substantial savings on taxes and procurementcosts. Redesigned Traffic Office functions reducing amount of ready to ship orders that missed fleet trucksby 90% Led process improvement project for manufacturing planning to improve customer delivery. Established and implemented fleet route costing matrix and pricing strategy bringing consistency toFleet P&L calculations across all locations.Senior ConsultantNorthyard Inc2003 to 2004As Senior Consultant served as Project Manager and Lead Consultant for Supply Chain, Logistics,and Distribution consulting firm. Performed various Network Optimization, Transportation ManagementSystem selection, and Inventory management projects for major consumer products and manufacturingfirms. Performing services primarily on behalf of Conway Logistics, was responsible for creation andpresentation of deliverables documents at project conclusion. Tasks primarily involved gaining an in-depth understanding of client manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management practices anddefining and implementing cost saving solutions.Service, Materials, and Logistics ManagerAvery-Dennison Company, Fasson Roll Division - Greenfield, IN2002 to 2003 Managed Continuous Flow Manufacturing inventory in excess of 100 turns per year supporting over $300 million in sales. Built daily production plans that reduced equipment change over while driving optimal inventory levels. Member of Plant Leadership Team directing all operational, personnel and safety activities within the facility.Se n ior M an ag er Logistics and DistributionTTX Com pany 1986 to 2002Department Head for both the Logistics and Distribution departments reporting to the AVP of Supply Chain. Responsibilities within the Distribution function encompassed all activity regarding material flow from 3 Regional Distribution Centers through 30+ Field Maintenance Operations and a national network of contract railcar repair facilities. Primary function was to maintain an acceptable level of inventory to meet the needs of customer base while meeting specific inventory KPI.Drove 16% decrease in FMO inventory levels through creation and implementation of a location level MRP process.Increased adherence to ship date levels to 99% while succeeding in meeting inventory turn and DSO objectives.Streamlined inventory planning and requisition process through establishment of proper min/max and safety stock levels for repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of rail car fleet based on BOM and production schedulesServed on NAPM Rail Industry Boards for Transportation and Packaging Standards.As Supply Chain SME led team responsible for selection/implementation of SAP.Served as SC SME to develop an implement MRP, Delivery, an order management modules within SAP.EducationMasters in Business AdministrationKeller Graduate SchoolBachelor of Arts in Business AdmAugustana CollegeLEAN Champion CertificationOfficeMax |
