Chad Surganovich, Cpps Email & Phone Number

-Responsible for leading strategic process improvement initiatives.-Engage with process owners, customers, and stakeholders to understand and map current state.-Prioritize process improvement opportunities and develop business case justifications.-Formulate action plans and lead execution with key stakeholders, prepare detailed change management documentations.

Buena Vista, Virginia, United States

-Hire, develop, and manage 16 logistics employees while managing overtime costs and enforcing safety standards.-Work in close partnership with production manager to verify production schedule plans and ensure yard/warehouse space is allocated for finished goods in order to ensure manufacturing operations are effectively supported.-Plan, schedule, and monitor incoming and outbound common carrier shipments utilizing ERP systems while ensuring customers receive product in full, on time… Show more -Hire, develop, and manage 16 logistics employees while managing overtime costs and enforcing safety standards.-Work in close partnership with production manager to verify production schedule plans and ensure yard/warehouse space is allocated for finished goods in order to ensure manufacturing operations are effectively supported.-Plan, schedule, and monitor incoming and outbound common carrier shipments utilizing ERP systems while ensuring customers receive product in full, on time, and without error.-Manage multiple continuous improvement projects with an emphasis on 6S lean manufacturing principles. Show less

Buena Vista, Virginia, United States

-Manage 15 freight drivers and a fleet of 18 Tractors and 24 Trailers.-Effectively schedule and plan loads to ensure maximum payload efficiencies.-Manage fleet maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.-Ensure compliance with company and plant policies.-Manage operations to meet or exceed budget targets.-Provide excellent customer service; maintain constant communication with customer service representatives.

Buena Vista, Virginia, United States

-Manage preventive and corrective maintenance work orders and ensuring machinery is maintained properly.-Manage inventory control, ensuring that repair parts are received and that supplies are stocked and readily available for employees.-Purchase and order supplies to ensure logistical needs of the production floor are met.-Ensure warehouse is organized and that all raw materials are inventoried and properly accounted for in Oracle systems.

1St Battalion, 23D Marines, Houston, Texas, United States

-Manage and lead 70 logistics personnel across the following departments: food service, maintenance, maintenance management, transportation, embarkation, ordnance/ammunition, and supply.-Plan, coordinate, and execute all logistics functions for a company of 1000 personnel. This includes both life support operations and transportation operations.-Develop policies and procedures to ensure logistics operations adhere to corporate regulations.

Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group, Twentynine Palms, Ca

-Led and managed a team of 15 exercise developers in the creation and design of scenarios utilized to train and evaluate logistics professionals. Utilized strategic and creative thinking to plan events that would train organizations to the goals and objectives they sought to improve upon. -Analyzed training personnel performance and provided constructive feedback to better enable their processes and procedures. -Utilized Microsoft Office Suite daily to develop tools and reports which… Show more -Led and managed a team of 15 exercise developers in the creation and design of scenarios utilized to train and evaluate logistics professionals. Utilized strategic and creative thinking to plan events that would train organizations to the goals and objectives they sought to improve upon. -Analyzed training personnel performance and provided constructive feedback to better enable their processes and procedures. -Utilized Microsoft Office Suite daily to develop tools and reports which supported training and provided the units with aids to assist them in making informed decisions based on analysis and product review. Show less

Marine Corps Logistics Operations Group, Twentynine Palms, Ca

-Led, managed, and mentored a team of seven logistics personnel and supported 80 employees with logistics and supply support.-Developed and maintained professional relationships with a myriad of external organizations which provided financial, maintenance, and material acquisition support. -Oversaw the management and execution of a multimillion-dollar budget. Approved 390 purchases as the company funds holder while ensuring each purchase was in compliance with government… Show more -Led, managed, and mentored a team of seven logistics personnel and supported 80 employees with logistics and supply support.-Developed and maintained professional relationships with a myriad of external organizations which provided financial, maintenance, and material acquisition support. -Oversaw the management and execution of a multimillion-dollar budget. Approved 390 purchases as the company funds holder while ensuring each purchase was in compliance with government policies.-Ensured the company was provided transportation support by overseeing the submission of 71 transportation requests and following up with employees to ensure vehicles were obtained and distributed to those requiring them. -Managed the submission of 185 facilities repair and improvement requests as the responsible facilities manager. This included overseeing the completion of a $250,000 electrical expansion project and the upkeep of HVAC systems.-Developed the emergency evacuation plan for all employees of the organization and made frequent liaison with the Fire Marshall to run fire drills and ensure facilities were in compliance with safety regulations. Show less

Headquarters Regiment, Ii Marine Logistics Group

-Planned, organized, and implemented a plan of action to lead an organization of 700 employees in the improvement of maintenance processes and procedures.-Recognized for leading the organization through a formal inspection in which the company received the highest score out of the logistics units in our area. -Proficiently utilized the Microsoft Office Suite to analyze maintenance reports and to develop presentations and policies to enforce unit compliance with Marine Corps directives… Show more -Planned, organized, and implemented a plan of action to lead an organization of 700 employees in the improvement of maintenance processes and procedures.-Recognized for leading the organization through a formal inspection in which the company received the highest score out of the logistics units in our area. -Proficiently utilized the Microsoft Office Suite to analyze maintenance reports and to develop presentations and policies to enforce unit compliance with Marine Corps directives and orders.-Utilized strong analytical skills by collecting maintenance data to highlight and identify inefficiencies in the maintenance process while auditing maintenance reports. This data analysis then enabled data-informed recommendations to be passed to the senior leader so he could take informed actions.-Built professional relationships to ensure a unified and focused effort on maintenance procedures. -Provided assistance and instruction to maintenance leaders in order to better their expertise and provide in person guidance and direction through the use of strong verbal and written communication skills to ensure the senior executive’s intent was understood and executed. -Developed, distributed, and enforced policies which assisted maintainers in their responsibilities. Show less

Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Headquarters Regiment

-Led and managed a company of 280 employees in maintenance policies and procedures.-Directly reported to the senior company manager on all matters pertaining to maintenance policies and procedures. Chaired a weekly meeting where each department briefed the senior manager on the status of equipment. -Proficiently utilized Microsoft Office Suite to analyze maintenance reports and develop presentations for senior leaders. Utilized the office suite to write maintenance policy.-Built… Show more -Led and managed a company of 280 employees in maintenance policies and procedures.-Directly reported to the senior company manager on all matters pertaining to maintenance policies and procedures. Chaired a weekly meeting where each department briefed the senior manager on the status of equipment. -Proficiently utilized Microsoft Office Suite to analyze maintenance reports and develop presentations for senior leaders. Utilized the office suite to write maintenance policy.-Built professional relationships to ensure a unified and focused effort on maintenance procedures by providing assistance and education to maintenance leaders. Show less

Combat Logistics Battalion 24

-Utilized exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal forms to manage the transportation of personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers through ports, beaches, and airfields. This involved briefing large groups and providing in person direction during the execution of high stress transportation operations.-Developed and organized detailed logistics operations plans through the daily use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. These plans provided crucial details to the… Show more -Utilized exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal forms to manage the transportation of personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers through ports, beaches, and airfields. This involved briefing large groups and providing in person direction during the execution of high stress transportation operations.-Developed and organized detailed logistics operations plans through the daily use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. These plans provided crucial details to the hundreds of personnel on how they would safely and efficiently pass through ports of entry and debarkation.-Planned, coordinated, and executed transportation operations through the use of aviation and ground assets.-Responsible for the staging and throughput of 1500 employees and hundreds of pieces of equipment and cargo from shore to transportation ships at sea. Show less

The Basic Logistics Officer School

-Received training in the six functions of logistics: transportation, maintenance, medical services, services (postal, general store, etc.), supply, general engineering. At the completion of this course, I became a certified logistics officer.

The Basic Officer School, Quantico, Va

Received initial training to become a leader in the US Marine Corps. Received training in managing and leading Marines.

Officer Candidate School

-Evaluated, tested, and selected to become a Marine Corps Officer