Christopher Young Email & Phone Number

Hamel, Minnesota

Shakopee, Mn

• Ensure that the receiving process is followed.­ Overseeing that all paper work is completed and filed ­ Overseeing that all receipts are completed within 24 hours­ Ensuring that all material received is put way 24 hours of inbound • Material management­ Controlled inventory by ensuring that process were followed­ Adhered to SOX cycle count process and remained above 99.5% accuracy of over 10,000 items­ Validating inventory by preforming random inventory audits ­ Researching inventory variances and holding the team accountable for not following the process­ Measuring all associates accuracy by charting the data in Excel• Ensuring that every shipment is completed correctly­ Ensuring that each package is loaded onto the correct trailers­ Overseeing daily manifest/invoicing and ensuring that all paper work is completed and filed­ Work closely with 3PL to ensure the most efficient movement of material to other sites ­ Coordinated logistics for over $2M in products, annually.­ Managed planning and scheduling of weekly production targets, ensuring product flow to customers• Maintained company safety guidelines ­ Ensuring that everyone understands an follows all 5S principals­ Ensure that all associates are properly trained to operate equipment in a safe manner­ Created safety audit form for weekly warehouse audits• Set goals and reviewed employee productivity ­ Ensured that all employees were at 99.5% accuracy when conducting cycle counts­ Ensured that all employees were trained on all PIT equipment­ Oversaw training for all warehouse processes and procedures

Fort Mill, Sc

• Supervised over 15 operators ­ Cover responsibilities for the manager in his absents­ Creating and instilling high level of teamwork values within my department­ Maintained 90% supermarket accuracy ­ Sustained above 99.5% inventory accuracy of over 10,000 items­ Encouraging 5S and safety principals into all operators based on our EH&S departments regulations • Inventory control functions ­ Analyzed data from ERP/Oracle to create min/max leaves in supermarkets­ Create reports in excel with exported information from ERP/Oracle­ Create cycle count reports in excel using data from ERP/Oracle­ Maintained accurate analytical data and reports­ Schedule and preformed full cycle counts for SOX compliance ­ Worked with production managers to complete major projects ­ Worked with finance and procurement to ensure that all materials are correctly transacted both physically and systemically• Organized 3PL ­ Setup shipment to multiple location around the US­ Organized

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Supervised operations with up to 65 employees­ Established a daily start up meeting­ Writing, implementing, and enforcing a new attendance policy­ Auditing every employee production to ensure high quality of finished goods ­ Instilling proactive measures, though able to solve issues quickly and efficiently as they arise­ Encouraged and motivated all employees to maintain a high level of production with low overtime.• Implemented lean manufacturing principles to improve process flow ­ Eliminated unnecessary waste from the process ­ Standardized each workstation to eliminate variation within the process ­ Created a more fluent process flow by introducing a new fork lift flow system­ Made the warehouse more visually manageable by using visual aids and color coding ­ Drove continuous improvement events to better the lean initiative • Implemented 6S workplace organization (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety)­ Everything has a place and everything in its place­ Enforced workplace cleanness by implementing and enforcing 6S audit inspection­ Ensure that the 6S process is followed everyday• Transportation coordination­ Operate in compliance with DOT standards ­ Scheduled appointments for deliveries ­ Dispatch up to 30 front hauls and back hauls daily ­ Monitoring all equipment and inventory in and out of the yard

Pineville, Nc

• Supervised operations with up to 80 employees ­ Interviewed and hired based on scheduling and business needs. ­ Trained and motivated employees to meet and exceed customer service expectations­ Monitored the quality of employees’ work to meet company guidelines­ Planned and scheduled production runs according to customer orders.• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as they pertain to planning, assigning, and supervising.• Improved shipping quality ­ Implemented a packing quality audit process­ Trained packers on correct packing procedures • Investigated and resolved daily discrepancies pertaining to all warehouse issues.• Making sure WMS/AS400 task are completed within a shift.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Organized logistics for entire plant ­ Forged relationships with customers, and assisted with resolving logistical issues. Implemented solutions to meet the demands of the customer while reducing costs.­ Collaborated with technicians to ensure product was ready on time for shipment• Developed the division’s Kanban visual material ordering system to prevent material shortages.­ Engaged suppliers to set max/min quantities and ensure “Just in Time” delivery.­ Integrated visual management system with Oracle MRP/PO system.• Responsible for purchasing/buying all materials and supplies ­ Preformed pricing negotiations­ Set ordering levels using Kanban system • Implemented 5S and Lean principles to improve shipping/receiving logistics. ­ Doubled raw material inventory turns­ Increased efficiency in flow of information from the production floor to management and vice versa.­ Reduced amount of checks and revisions for finished good inventories. Estimated annual savings: $24k

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor’S Degree, B.S., Business Management, 3.12