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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE Peoria, IllinoisPROFESSIONAL PROFILESelf-driven, highly reliable Director of Logistics, Distribution, and Manufacturing with substantial experience working for national and global market-leading companies. Expertise in massive, high-tech, food-related corporations leading Supply Chain functions, especially Logistics and Distribution. Critical insights and skills in supplying global sites, including military installations, with essential commodities in compliance with stringent Safety standards. Expert and adept at interfacing with the customer to alig customer expectations in strategy development, refining work systems (utilizing Kaizen), measuring and monitoring, and effectively leading large, multi-shift supervisory teams and personnel. Honorable service in the U.S. Air Force nationally and overseas.SKILL SUMMARYContinuous Process Improvement * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt * Profit & Loss ManagementProduct Sourcing * Kaizen Manufacturing Improvement * Vendor RelationsWarehouse Management * Project Management * Business DevelopmentSupply Chain Management * Procurement Systems * Cost ManagementBudgeting * Inventory Management * Employee Training & CoachingTransport & Logistics * RFP & RFQ * Strategic PlanningPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAmericold Logistics, Monmouth, Illinois Mar 2022 PresentGeneral ManagerHired to work closely and more efficiently with the adjacent Smithfield Foods plant (the nations largest pork producer) in the logistics and distribution of their products. Selected a new Operations Manager and other key administrative staff, including an Inventory team. Refined work schedules to reduce overtime and incorporate more effectively into Operations. Assisted in installation of a newer, more effective Transport Management System.Applied Lean Management principles and maximized planning to optimize flow of goods from suppliers to the manufacturing site, as well as from manufacturing to customers.Implemented efficient software systems to replace Transport Management Systems (TMS).WMS, CRM, ERP and Sap subject knowledge expert for shipping and data analysis.Held team accountable for quality standard, and collaborated on strategic planningAmazon, Multiple Sites in Arizona and Texas Aug 2018 Mar 2022Regional Start-up leaderWorked as an Operations Director at seven new Arizona Distribution Centers to ensure that the overall facilities, equipment, and data links were ready in compliance with targeted dates. Evaluated and trained Managers concerning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), report preparation content, and team training methods. Managed a Labor Planner who developed labor budgets and work methodologies for line workers. The total team numbered 20 supervisors and 250-300 hourly staff.Increased package handling from 10K nightly to 150K nightly within four weeks based on training and supervision. Strong interpersonal and communications skills to take and analyze data and provide recommendations based on analysis.Consistently achieved and sustained KPIs that enabled me to start similar projects at new Amazon sites. Ability to travel as needed.JK Group, Houston, Texas Jan 2008 Jun 2018Privately-owned, Global Conglomerate of Diverse Multi-Product Companies Spanning 100 Countries. $900M Sales.Vice President of OperationsManaged 3500 employees in all 22 Company locations entailing Port Operations, Exports, Warehouse Operations, Transportation, and Sales. Planned, developed, and approved operational policies, programs, and procedures to strengthen overall Operations while leading Change Management. Make periodic, on-site visits to each location to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appropriate business practices. Oversaw regional Human Resources Programs, including Recruitment, Performance Management, Training, and Development.Utilized Lean Six Sigma knowledge to generate processes and eliminate manufacturing waste.Increased the capacity of product loading by 145% by helping to secure a new equipment patent based on an innovative design and sound development process.Reduced customer claims by 34%, which saved the company $1.2M annually by establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Increased Customer Service Satisfaction to more than 99% from 94.5% while delivering products to 48 states through a truck fleet of 265.Burris Logistics, Jacksonville, Florida Apr 2002 Jun 2008Third Largest Warehousing and Transportation Company in the United StatesGeneral ManagerHandled complete P&L responsibilities for a $2M+ inventory staffed by 125 non-union employees supporting a 40+ truck fleet. Developed and managed a budget that also supported multiple projects. Established Food Safety and Training Programs and secured USDA Certification. Assisted the Company in passing Department of Transportation audits with zero issues.Secured a $12M annual revenue project through the U.S. Defense Department to supply fresh produce to military commissaries throughout the southeast United States.Increased aggregate revenue to $13.7M within six years by winning contracts with Dannon Yogurt, Tyson Chicken, and the Marshall Durbin Company for feeding military personnel abroad.Maintained more than 99% accuracy in on-time deliveries and Inventory, as well as 98% achievement in turn-around times.EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCEDirector of Operations, C&S Wholesale, Marlboro, MarylandDirector Of Operations & General Manager, ICS Logistics, Jacksonville, FloridaEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Management and Organizational Studies in BusinessCommunity College of the Air ForceAssociate of Engineering and Associate in Electronics Engineering TechnologyCleveland Institute of Electronics, Cleveland, OhioCertified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University, PennsylvaniaFood Safety Annual Certification, U.S. Department of AgricultureHACCP Trainer in Food Safety, Warehousing, Distribution, & LogisticsTECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESRoyal 4 TMS System * ERP Systems: High Jump AS400, SAP, & Royal 4 Super User * OracleCloud-Based Customized Operating Systems * Office 365 * Excel Intermediate * Power PointMILITARY SERVICEFlightline Production Supervisor, Rank E-8, United States Air ForceTop Secret Security Rating * Received an Honorable DischargeUnited States and Overseas Assignments |
