Donovan Kerbaugh Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Oversee distribution operations and manage the P&L for 14 Distribution Centers spanning 13 states + British Columbia, overseeing a team of 120 employees• Direct financial management for all Distribution Centers, including budgeting, expense forecasting, inventory and staffing levels and monitoring operational ratios, achieving significant boost in annual sales revenues • Provide strategic management direction to Distribution Center Managers, establishing and monitoring revenue… Show more • Oversee distribution operations and manage the P&L for 14 Distribution Centers spanning 13 states + British Columbia, overseeing a team of 120 employees• Direct financial management for all Distribution Centers, including budgeting, expense forecasting, inventory and staffing levels and monitoring operational ratios, achieving significant boost in annual sales revenues • Provide strategic management direction to Distribution Center Managers, establishing and monitoring revenue targets, operational performance and leading recruitment, training and development • Lead the development and performance management of the management team, evaluating performance and leading recommendations for compensation adjustments to align with individual achievements• Guide strategic decision making process to identify and establish new Distribution Centers within the region in coordination with the VP of Distribution Centers• Direct safety management initiatives across all distribution centers, implementing safety protocols, training programs, and initiatives to foster a culture of safety awareness and adherence• Lead initiatives to optimize the efficiency of Distribution Center automation systems to maximize order entry and inventory management controls• Collaborate with the VP of Distribution Centers, providing monthly updates and reporting on inventory control, expenses, and operations to facilitate strategic decision making• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing team to develop strategy for advertising and promotional initiatives, and coordinate with the Distribution Center Managers and Regional Managers on launch of campaigns• Coordinate the onboarding process for new client companies guiding the orientation procedures, providing resources and a client toolkit, and leading follow up meetings• Successfully launched 2 new distribution centers in the region in 12 months, overseeing the hiring and setup process to ensure seamless operations from inception to execution Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Directed operational controls for warehousing and distribution centers across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, overseeing a team of 13 employees• Managed the P&L, expenses, and operating ratios to meet or exceed prior year and budget levels, while monitoring product inventory and minimizing slow-moving inventory• Achieved month-over-month profitable sales growth, consistently exceeding 10% sales growth annually• Developed and executed consultative sales strategies to meet… Show more • Directed operational controls for warehousing and distribution centers across Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, overseeing a team of 13 employees• Managed the P&L, expenses, and operating ratios to meet or exceed prior year and budget levels, while monitoring product inventory and minimizing slow-moving inventory• Achieved month-over-month profitable sales growth, consistently exceeding 10% sales growth annually• Developed and executed consultative sales strategies to meet sales and profit objectives for existing accounts, while also fostering brand awareness and value selling to new business opportunities• Led safety management initiatives, ensuring employee safety through oversight of daily safety meetings, DuPont STOP observations, monthly audits, and safety training initiatives • Cultivated and maintained relationships with key accounts, collaborating with the Sales team to drive customer satisfaction and retention • Provided guidance to the team in establishing sales goals, strategies, and measurements, while delivering consistent training on sales methodology and customer service• Orchestrated logistics management for finished product delivery, utilizing company trucks and cost-efficient common carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to customers• Spearheaded the development of training programs for sales, marketing, and operational excellence, leading to superior service delivery• Successfully turned around an underperforming distribution center, stabilizing operations and transforming it into the largest distribution center based on sales and number of units in the nation within 4 years• Provided guidance and oversight for the training and development of both new hires and existing team members to enhance their skills, performance, and professional growth within the organization Show less

Auburn Washington

• Directed day-to-day operations across 5 production lines, supervising a team of 45+ employees and 3 floor leads spanning manufacturing, scheduling, and warehouse functions• Led a comprehensive plant transfer project to relocate manufacturing operations from WA to OH, overseeing the design and implementation of new layouts, equipment installation, and seamless transfer of staff and spent 3 months onsite managing the transfer process and training new employees• Established and monitored… Show more • Directed day-to-day operations across 5 production lines, supervising a team of 45+ employees and 3 floor leads spanning manufacturing, scheduling, and warehouse functions• Led a comprehensive plant transfer project to relocate manufacturing operations from WA to OH, overseeing the design and implementation of new layouts, equipment installation, and seamless transfer of staff and spent 3 months onsite managing the transfer process and training new employees• Established and monitored daily and ongoing performance goals for staff to ensure alignment with customer commitments and production targets• Implemented rigorous safety measures, conducting daily safety meetings, safety audits and ongoing training to foster a safe and inclusive work environment • Achieved a significant reduction in labor costs, saving $70k per month, through strategic employee placement and motivation initiatives while simultaneously increasing production levels• Led quality improvement efforts by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), conducting time studies, and optimizing manufacturing layouts, resulting in notable reductions in labor force requirements and improvements in quality measures and turnaround times• Maintained strong customer relationships, collaborating with clients to swiftly address any product-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction Show less

This is a manufacturing firm that builds garage doors and more specifiacally wooden garage doors at my location. This has and will be an exciting career for me. I am able to do IE work in a manufacturing setting. This allows me to use my education for its intended purpose.

Working in a team of 5 to determine lean initiatives for 767 using Boeing Production System and Statistical Analysis. Attended a Value Stream Mapping of the 767 and determined Kaizen Blitzes for future workshops.

Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI): Sales Associate 2005 - 2009Provided and implemented a plan for putting high turnover items close to stockroom door for easier access.Inspire and outfit people for outdoor activities and ask qualifying questions to determine a customer's needs.Train new employees on sales and service, including product knowledge and customer interaction.

Assisted development of a new quality control procedure which reduced waste and improved the manufacturing process.Reduced a bottleneck, Final Inspection, by doing inspections during the manufacturing process instead of at the end.Developed Control Plans by using key characteristics to define the manufacturing process and was the POC for 90 people.Developed Work Instructions to define responsibilities of Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers.Attended a 1 week… Show more Assisted development of a new quality control procedure which reduced waste and improved the manufacturing process.Reduced a bottleneck, Final Inspection, by doing inspections during the manufacturing process instead of at the end.Developed Control Plans by using key characteristics to define the manufacturing process and was the POC for 90 people.Developed Work Instructions to define responsibilities of Machinists, Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers.Attended a 1 week Kaizen/ Lean event. Accomplishments: Reduced set up times by 33% by use of premade standards, point of use for machining drill inserts, and establishment of standardized work instructions; designed a point of use inspection table, established a queuing area for work in progress, and designed a storage tower for drills. Show less

Loaded and maintained the weapon systems of the F-15 Eagle Jet. Including on spot troubleshooting with the pilot. Completed monthly, quarterly, and random evaluations from QA. With a passing rate of over 98%.Cleaned, maintained, and tracked parts and supplies valued over 1 million dollars. Identified potential problem areas in the quality control of parts and supplies do to weathering. Provided Leadership by teaching, mentoring, and evaluating 2 new airmen their duties and… Show more Loaded and maintained the weapon systems of the F-15 Eagle Jet. Including on spot troubleshooting with the pilot. Completed monthly, quarterly, and random evaluations from QA. With a passing rate of over 98%.Cleaned, maintained, and tracked parts and supplies valued over 1 million dollars. Identified potential problem areas in the quality control of parts and supplies do to weathering. Provided Leadership by teaching, mentoring, and evaluating 2 new airmen their duties and responsibilities. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization Coursework: Stochastic Models and Decision.

Associate, Applied Science (Aircraft Armament Systems Technology)

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