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Medina, Oh, Us

Westlake, Ohio, United States

Coordinates biodiesel compliance for the Fuel Supply Department, including approximately 150 million annual gallons of biodiesel supply, sourcing set ups, contract monitoring, carrier compliance monitoring, and carrier claims management. Additionally, administrates select fuel supply programs nationwide as necessary to support TA’s overall renewable fuels strategy.- Ensures regulatory compliance for over 150 biodiesel locations network-wide. This includes but is not limited to: *Federal and State regulations and mandates *Signage requirements (dispenser decals, high-rise signage, billboards, etc.) *Compliance reporting *Product integrity monitoring *Biodiesel concentration testing *Contract management *RIN and credit tracking- Supports Supply and Logistics operations on the Biodiesel Team by developing tools and process improvements.- Oversees internal biodiesel contract management in collaboration with the bp Trading Team. This includes price changes, contract processing, supporting back-office accounting processes that help measure performance and make process improvements.- Manages and oversees the biodiesel splash blend program in coordination with the Diesel Logistics Teams.- Tests biodiesel concentration to ensure company locations are dispensing the biodiesel blends being marketed to customers and remain below the statutory maximum B20 biodiesel blend.- Completes Fuel Shepherd and SAP business development setups.- Collaborates with the Fuel Supply Department to improve processes and communication channels.- Assists with the management of carrier authorizations and carding.- Assists with internal monthly reporting, such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) and Alternative Diesel Fuel (ADF) reporting.- Processes and tracks biodiesel claims.- Develops and facilitates the Carrier Appreciation & Recognition Program.

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Provide direction and evaluation of the implementation of the Civil Air Patrol Senior Member Program within the squadron. Direct oversight of: -Financial administration-Professional development and training programs-Recruiting and staffing-Safety compliance programs and inspections

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Responsible for ensuring that the corporation objectives, policies and operational directives are effectively executed within the squadron. - Ensure compliance with all policies, regulations, and directives of higher headquarters and require the same compliance by all members of the squadron. - Ensure safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with directives and policy guidance; ensure an effective safety awareness, education, and inspection program within the unit. - Select personnel to fill authorized staff positions and remove from staff positions those members deemed unqualified or otherwise unsuitable to continue in their positions. - Establish policies and procedures to ensure an effective squadron recruiting and retention program.- Ensure that squadron property and funds are properly safeguarded and accounted for. - Ensure that complaints and grievances are resolved fairly, impartially, and promptly. - Promote an understanding and appreciation of Civil Air Patrol and its three missions in the local community.219th Composite Squadron, Ohio WingU.S. Air Force Auxiliary

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

Provide direction of the Aerospace Education program at the squadron, to include implementation of policy and advise the Squadron Commander on the status of the program. Direct oversight of classroom-based and practical learning labs on aerospace/aviation subject matter, to include external community outreach programs.219th Composite Squadron, Ohio WingU.S. Air Force Auxiliary

Wadsworth, Ohio, United States

219th Composite Squadron, Ohio WingU.S. Air Force Auxiliary

North Canton, Ohio, United States

Facilitate training, advising, and field-based operational assistance for the technology integration of their fleet of trucks.-Developed and maintained training materials for the Dispatcher training and development program.-Ensured training materials are compliant with Federal Department of Transportation regulations.-Facilitated the delivery of the Dispatcher training program to train and evaluate dispatchers on the new technology integration solution.-Advised and provided compliance testing of an Online Dispatcher Training Package for New Hires being developed by a third-party developer. -Executed change management policies and procedures.-Verified and updated data within the company’s dispatch software. -Provided technical support during specific roll-out phases.-Communicated and maintained a log of system issues.-Assisted with the testing of the system.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Facilitated the reduction of excess inventory. - Collaborated with the Sales Team, CSRs, and customers in finding solutions to reduce their excess inventory. - Increased accuracy and efficiency by creating and adopting a standard operating procedure to liquidate inventory.- Partnered with the Accounting Department to establish procedures to increase the timely and accurate processing of invoices.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Managed the Environmental Sustainability Program for the organization and their sister company - Bulkley Dunton. - Assisted the Sales Team, CSRs, and customers with all questions pertaining to environmental affairs.- Maintained a 100% compliance rating at all environmental certifying body’s (FSC, SFI, & PEFC) annual audits.- Reduced Non-Conformances with environmental certifying body’s (FSC, SFI, & PEFC) standards by monitoring paper item codes in both organization's ERP systems for Environmental Chain-of-Custody accuracy.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Contributed to the development and testing of the organization’s customized ERP system software package.- Collaborated with the IT developers in the design and function of the Damage Claims, Cost Matrix, and Forecasting modules.- Lead the team in the creation of standards for specific data used by the system.- Contributed to testing of the system to assure the system would satisfy the organization’s business needs.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Assisted the IT Department with on-site technology needs.- Supported the IT Department with installing upgrades to computer hardware.- Aided personnel with computer hardware and software issues.- Configured workstations for new hires and visitors.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Managed the timely and proper disposition of damage claims for the organization.- Responsible for the Damage Claims department for the organization, as well as their sister company - Bulkley Dunton.- Decreased outstanding claims by 70% by developing and implementing internal and external escalation processes.- Recovered an average of $15,000 annually by negotiating settlements with mill partners when claims were rejected.- Reduced mill claim processing times by establishing and adopting streamlined follow up procedures. - Trained personnel on the Damage Claims Department process.

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Managed the accurate entry and maintenance of data within the ERP system for the organization, as well as their sister company - Bulkley Dunton. - Increased accuracy and efficiency by creating and adopting standards and procedures for data entry.- Maintained a 100% success rate in meeting the Sales Team, CSR, and Sourcing Department’s deadlines in regards to the accurate creation of data.- Conducted routine verification of established item codes against mill partner specification sheets for any changes.- Collaborated with the Director of Environmental Sustainability to assure all item codes were compliant with Environmental Chain-of-Custody Claim standards.- Reduced aged and expired cost records by 75% by developing a process to review aged cost records on a quarterly basis.- Collaborated with the Sales Team and the Sourcing Department to create mill forecast data in the ERP system.- Increased forecasting accuracy with mill partners by creating and adopting a monthly Forecast versus Actual Sales Report for the Sales Team and CSR’s review.- Trained and evaluated personnel on the data entry process.

Medina, Ohio, United States

Coordinated all activities involved with procuring paper for the Medina, OH plant.- Increased accuracy and reduced errors 75% by creating and adopting electronic process of tracking paper instead of the original paper-based record keeping system. - Reduced and maintained inventory levels by 45% over a 4 month period by designing, implementing and facilitating the following: o Program to communicate with Pressroom and Shipping to assist relating paper requirement expectations for each job. o Program to communicate with Sales asking customers regarding use of existing inventory versus purchasing paper. o Program to utilize local converters to convert excess stock into usable stock. This included taking advantage of spot buys in the secondary market.- Maintained a 0% failure rate in meeting job requirement deadlines in regards to the purchasing of paper.- Reduced excess inventory by 20% by designing and promoting a program to communicate with Sales and hold customers accountable for excess paper due to changes made after the last day of change.- Decreased annual paper costs by $200,000 by negotiating spot buys in the secondary market.- Decreased delivery failures 80% by creating, executing and overseeing an electronic delivery appointment system that also assisted in reducing labor costs by 10%.- Uncovered $15,000 per month in accounting errors by investigating and analyzing discrepancies between paper accounting systems. Led a Paper Non-Conformance Team comprised of Department Managers to solve on-going issues.- Assigned tasks to paper personnel within Accounting, Pressroom and Shipping departments.- Supervised an Inventory Count team conducting physical counts on a monthly basis.

Medina, Ohio, United States

Oversaw the transportation of finished products to customers.- Reduced transportation costs 10% by negotiating with truckload carriers.- Investigated and communicated delivery issues reducing non-conformances with our customers.- Communicated responsibilities to the Shipping Crew Leads.

Medina, Ohio, United States

Responsible for the productivity and actions of a shift crew.- Assigned duties and activities resulting in prompt and accurate production.- Evaluated crew personnel offering guidance in areas of improvement.

Medina, Ohio, United States

Moved raw materials and finished products to assigned locations within the Medina, OH plant and warehouse.- Maintained efficient pace resulting in organized and dependable production.

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