Darrell Zerr, Cpim Email & Phone Number

Greater Denver Area

Greater Denver Area

Retail Vending Mgr 2015 - 2018 / Warehouse Mgr 2103 - 2014 / Distribution Mgr II 2012 - 2013 Swire Coca- Cola, USA / Coca-Cola Refreshments Oversee vending, distribution, facilities, inventory, supply chain and warehouse operations for 250K sq ft start up facility employing 100 associates and supervisors working 24/7 schedule *Develop & implement new business model which improve operational efficiency, reduce expenses and increase unit gross profit. * Plant Safety Leader – facilitate development of employee safety committee which reduce injury rates and associated costs.* Led warehouse team to #3 productivity ranking for all Coca-Cola Refreshment facilities nationwide (out of 200+ facilities)* Lead Site mgr for implementation of Coca-Cola Distribution & Warehouse Lean Optimization & Standardization programs These programs drove all plan operational & financial improvements *Managed Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations for front range and eastern plains service area.

Englewood, Colorado

Directed corporate inventory control and regulatory functions as well as asset and material retirement and disposal programs.

Greater Denver Area

*Managed all facility activities including P&L, customer service, logistics, production, supply chain, warehouse and 3PL operations for ISO certified, global telecommunications engineering, repair, logistics and products company. *Led successful facility transformation and expansion into new product lines while achieving cost, quality and service targets. *Served as National Program Manager for $10M customer. Developed and implemented new (SOPs) standard operating practices which improved service performance 46% and increased profit margins 63% for key customer service program.* Promoted from Operations Mgr within six (6) months due to key customer operational & financial performance improvements. *For complete information contact Darrell Zerr

*Directed multiple warehouse, delivery, service, supply chain, transportation, inventory and facility maintenance activities for multi-subsidiary company. *Implemented new warehouse management systems (WMS) technology systems and operational procedures that reduced warehouse labor costs by 50%. *Increased service revenue 500% from $350K in 2000 to $1.6M in 2008 through standardization of operating practices and customized client service and delivery programs. *Reduced overall delivery costs by 20% through Lean principles. *Designed and implemented complex warehouse project that saved $240K.* Promoted in 2003 as a result of improved operational processes, development of CI teams and sustainable, positive P& L results.*For complete information contact Darrell Zerr.

*Responsible for all aspects of plant operations including manufacturing, distribution, human resources, supply chain and P&L accountability. *Created corporate culture of continuous improvement that drove consecutive record plant profits. *Re-negotiated vendor contract that saved $370K annually.*Reduced employee turnover and labor costs by 21%.* Improved customer quality and service ratings by 35% and 18% respectively* Promoted from Operations Mgr within first year due to improved cost, quality & service performance. *For complete information contact Darrell Zerr

Overall, held nine various managment positions in all phases of distribution, finanical/planning, logistics and manufacturing operations during 10 year period. Each position which increasing scope and responsibility.Under Sr Unit Leader role; *Managed staff of 6 managers and 90 technicians operating on a 24/7 schedule.*Facilitated continuous improvement teams that reduced operating costs by 8%*Earned “National Quality Award” for driving front line ownership for the execution of superior quality and service standards.Under Service & Distribution Admin / Planning Mgr role;*Directed all budgeting/forecasting and managed financial reporting and performance measurement systems. *Supervised receiving, maintenance, engineering, safety, environmental and accounting departments as well as fleet regulatory compliance, plant quality control and sanitation functions. *For complete information contact Darrell Zerr

Cpim (Certified In Production And Inventory Management)

Certified Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt

Csca (Certified Supply Chain Analyst)

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Education

Activities and Societies: Epsilon Pi Tau