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Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Arlington, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for overall operation of distribution function for medical device manufacturing site. Same day order to ship cycle time to support trauma and scheduled surgeries.Temp-controlled shipments of biologic products and inventory management of product and specialized shipping container components.International shipments on a weekly and semi-weekly basis dependent upon destination country needs.Operations lead for warehouse re-design to increase efficiency, add fire suppression system, expand rack capacity, and overall product flow.

Rome, Georgia, United States

Interim role as Project Manager overseeing daily plant activities supporting existing staff to execute daily objectives while liquidating an inventory stockpile remaining from a business divestiture and preparing to transition the site into a dual-focused business unit consisting of new manufacturing and remanufacturing of heavy-duty brake products. Performed wall-to-wall physical inventory with favorable results.Early-stage planning of transitioning additional SKU profile to Rome, GA site for distribution to retail distribution networks.

Jackson, Tennessee Area

Responsible for the start up of a centralized distribution center serving a customer base across the U.S. and Canada. Project lead interfacing with 3PL to establish layout and processes for distribution center and transportation operations, Primary stakeholder for MPS in the collaborative partnership between MPS and 3PL managing daily operations driven by safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance. Developed metrics and analytics to support customer expectations with a drive for continuous improvement.

Jackson, Tn

In addition to job duties of Site Manager for Distribution Centers, this role incorporated a strategic emphasis in support of the U.S. Distribution network. Included network capacity evaluations, product lines distribution strategies, and reviews with Executive Leadership.

Jackson, Tn

Promoted to lead all distribution related aspects of two distribution facilities (675K SF & 100K SF).Received Eagle Award for Operational Excellence - 2006.

Jackson, Tn

Acquired by Black & Decker in October 2004. Lead daily distribution activities of plant adjacent operation connected to the DeVilbiss Air Power manufacturing operation. Multi-shift operation providing support for manufacturing and order fulfillment to retail and OEM customers. Primary customers serviced included Sears, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Grainger, Ace Hardware, and other smaller channel participants.

Jackson, Tn

Lead the integration of a Transportation Management System (TMS) and managed the inbound and outbound domestic transportation in support of the manufacturing operation and to meet customer delivery requirements. The primary manufacturing and shipping location was in Jackson, TN with an additional manufacturing facility and plant adjacent shipping operation in Decatur, AR.

Mba, Business Management

Bsba, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Work-based cooperative internship