Edward Luedde Email & Phone Number

United States

• Oversee entire daily operations of the business unit and organization.• Create and Implement strategies designed to effectively grow and expand the business.• Develop KPIs for Teams and direct reports.• Managing the budget and monitoring the financial health of my business unit• Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives. • Develop training programs to pursue and reach departmental and company objectives.• Ensure overall quality and delivery of… Show more • Oversee entire daily operations of the business unit and organization.• Create and Implement strategies designed to effectively grow and expand the business.• Develop KPIs for Teams and direct reports.• Managing the budget and monitoring the financial health of my business unit• Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives. • Develop training programs to pursue and reach departmental and company objectives.• Ensure overall quality and delivery of services for customers both domestic and international.• Oversee hiring and talent development programs.• Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure, and talent.• Communicate strategy and results to the Team and corporate leaders.• Report key results to corporate officers.• Engage with corporate officers in broader organizational strategic planning.• Developing new solutions to meet clients’ needs and demands. Show less

Madison, Illinois, United States

• Manage and responsible for all aspects and personnel (25) of the Shipping Department.• Diagnose and Solve Supply Chain Problems in both shipping and receiving, transportation and all customer service issues. • Analyze Departmental Metrics (KPI’s) to improve employee productivity.• Create and Implement Shipping and Receiving Policies and Procedures.• Expertise in Conflict Resolution.• Own Cycle Counts.• Talent Development for both current and new Team… Show more • Manage and responsible for all aspects and personnel (25) of the Shipping Department.• Diagnose and Solve Supply Chain Problems in both shipping and receiving, transportation and all customer service issues. • Analyze Departmental Metrics (KPI’s) to improve employee productivity.• Create and Implement Shipping and Receiving Policies and Procedures.• Expertise in Conflict Resolution.• Own Cycle Counts.• Talent Development for both current and new Team members.• Maintain Clean and Safe Workplace. • Own all aspects of the warehouse. Show less

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

• Manage inventory for clients located in United States, Spain and Italy.• Responsible for inventory related tasks, compliance and partner with the production/warehouse team on transfers and identifying concerns.• Report inventory activities, variances and accuracy.• Coordinate and direct tasks relevant to effective material management, including cycle counts.• Communicate with Warehouse Manager about current stock and potential issues with orders.• Problem prevention and… Show more • Manage inventory for clients located in United States, Spain and Italy.• Responsible for inventory related tasks, compliance and partner with the production/warehouse team on transfers and identifying concerns.• Report inventory activities, variances and accuracy.• Coordinate and direct tasks relevant to effective material management, including cycle counts.• Communicate with Warehouse Manager about current stock and potential issues with orders.• Problem prevention and continuous improvements necessary to reduce/eliminate inefficiencies with all processes.• Design location slotting and size to ensure most efficient pick and put-away routing.• Identify and analyze problems, while suggesting alternative solutions.• Promote respectful culture and atmosphere of teamwork to foster a positive working environment. • Provide training, coaching and directions regarding departmental processes and procedures.• Present a positive and professional image to all internal and external customers. Show less

Romeoville, Il

• Reports directly to Regional Manager.• Responsible for providing support for home delivery services.• Provide direction and measure success of overall delivery operations.• Manage daily operations of contracted drivers and schedules.• Maintain positive relationships with contractors, drivers and helpers.• Manage dispatch of drivers.• Resolve contractor and customer issues through clear communication, follow-up and deadlines.• Motivate office staff and contractor… Show more • Reports directly to Regional Manager.• Responsible for providing support for home delivery services.• Provide direction and measure success of overall delivery operations.• Manage daily operations of contracted drivers and schedules.• Maintain positive relationships with contractors, drivers and helpers.• Manage dispatch of drivers.• Resolve contractor and customer issues through clear communication, follow-up and deadlines.• Motivate office staff and contractor teams.• Responsible for accurate and correct billing/pay. • Exceed monthly KPI’s set forth by company.• Manage 20 contractors, drivers and helpers.• Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery and proper protocol for 50- 65 routes weekly. Show less

Wheeling, Il

• Manage the development and training of 120 staff members in efficiently and safely producing high quality linen product with 60 million pounds annually processed.• Financial management of the costs and expenses in all operational disciplines of the plant.• Direct responsibility for cost control and knowledge of vendor contracts.• Oversee the daily monitoring of payroll and labor costs.• Direct liaison with Office Manager to insure all HR compliance issues such as training… Show more • Manage the development and training of 120 staff members in efficiently and safely producing high quality linen product with 60 million pounds annually processed.• Financial management of the costs and expenses in all operational disciplines of the plant.• Direct responsibility for cost control and knowledge of vendor contracts.• Oversee the daily monitoring of payroll and labor costs.• Direct liaison with Office Manager to insure all HR compliance issues such as training, staffing, payroll and regulatory compliance are completed within policy requirements.• Assure all new hires and current employees receive regulatory training.• Assists in production and communication of weekly reporting.• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend a P&L financial statement.• Knowledge of HLAC and OSHA requirements.• Assist the General Manager and Plant Manager in handling of Linen Committees and operating committees within the facility and client hospitals.• Assist General Manager and Plant Manager with annual performance appraisals of staff as well as coaching, counseling and corrective action for associate improvement needs.• Develop Action Plans and Personal Development Plans for current supervisory team to assist in development of their growth and success.• Oversees efficiency management of required utilities, supplies, linen purchases and warehouse issues for successful cost control within the facility.• Responsible for process improvement segment on monthly regional calls Crothall lost accounts and had a reduction in force which is the reason for the stopping date of July 2017. Show less

Elk Grove Village, Il

• Managed warehouse operations as well as assisted Branch Manager• Managed and ensured quality and fairness of Dispatch department, filled in as Dispatch backup when required.• Managed seven (7) additional accounts.• Created Standard Operations Procedures to achieve department and company goals.• Ensured exceptional customer service is achieved by exceeding service targets and objectives.• Recommended staffing needs for the Operations Department.• Recruited, hired and… Show more • Managed warehouse operations as well as assisted Branch Manager• Managed and ensured quality and fairness of Dispatch department, filled in as Dispatch backup when required.• Managed seven (7) additional accounts.• Created Standard Operations Procedures to achieve department and company goals.• Ensured exceptional customer service is achieved by exceeding service targets and objectives.• Recommended staffing needs for the Operations Department.• Recruited, hired and ensured adequate training of staff.• Monitored revenue and cost levels to ensure efficiency, profitability and institute policies and procedures to correct inadequacies.• Promoted new business.• Visited Customer sites upon request.• Recommended rates, instituted pricing procedures and carried out rating policies as instructed by Branch Manager.• Kept the Branch Manager informed of daily activity.• Established and maintained agent/vendor relationships, and ensure vendor agreements are in place.• Authorized payment of operational invoices.• Ensured adherence to procedural and policy requirements of various government bodies.Dynamex lost three of their top ten accounts and had dismissed staff members. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Dispatched and supervised a group of drivers (34).• Regulated, monitored and trained drivers to promote company safety culture.• Scheduled and planned deliveries to meet requirements of client.• Routed and pre-planned delivery of freight to ensure on-time service.• Involved in the financial analysis as it relates to the specific profit-and-loss statements.• Monitored compliance with safety and Department of Transportation regulations.• Coordinated with maintenance… Show more • Dispatched and supervised a group of drivers (34).• Regulated, monitored and trained drivers to promote company safety culture.• Scheduled and planned deliveries to meet requirements of client.• Routed and pre-planned delivery of freight to ensure on-time service.• Involved in the financial analysis as it relates to the specific profit-and-loss statements.• Monitored compliance with safety and Department of Transportation regulations.• Coordinated with maintenance support personnel to manage service of all account equipment.• Reduced driver turnover by utilizing JB Hunt's Driver Dedicated program.• Driver Payroll.• Trained new hires.I was provided with the opportunity to run my own warehouse while managing additional accounts, as this is what I had been seeking for my career. Show less

Chicago, Il

• Reported status of loan activity on portfolios of mortgages to the investor.• Remitted funds due to the investor from the activity reported.• Analyzed and reconciled the activity reported to the funds collected including principal, interest, payoffs, liquidations and curtailments.• Responsible for processing loan payoffs daily.• Three major types of reported include Scheduled/Scheduled, Actual/Actual, and Scheduled/Actual.• Legacy Team Member.• Spirit Team Member.•… Show more • Reported status of loan activity on portfolios of mortgages to the investor.• Remitted funds due to the investor from the activity reported.• Analyzed and reconciled the activity reported to the funds collected including principal, interest, payoffs, liquidations and curtailments.• Responsible for processing loan payoffs daily.• Three major types of reported include Scheduled/Scheduled, Actual/Actual, and Scheduled/Actual.• Legacy Team Member.• Spirit Team Member.• Disaster Recovery Team Member. Show less

Glendale Heights, Il

• Managed (5) Financial Aid Advisors and (4) Student Coordinators.• Managed the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department.• Worked closely with the Admissions and Accounting Departments to ensure positive student experience.• Presented a Financial Aid overview to incoming students and parents ranging from 60 – 300 individuals during Orientation every three weeks.• Generated Management Reports to track students and employee’s performance. • Trained employees on… Show more • Managed (5) Financial Aid Advisors and (4) Student Coordinators.• Managed the daily operations of the Financial Aid Department.• Worked closely with the Admissions and Accounting Departments to ensure positive student experience.• Presented a Financial Aid overview to incoming students and parents ranging from 60 – 300 individuals during Orientation every three weeks.• Generated Management Reports to track students and employee’s performance. • Trained employees on telephone skills utilizing customer service techniques.• Hired and trained new employees.• Customer Service Trainer and Coach. Show less

Elmhurst, Il

• Upheld diverse job responsibilities in various departments such as Freight Shipping and Receiving, UPS Shipping and Offsite loading.• Ensured the proper handling, labeling and packing of hazardous goods.• Member of the Safety Committee to ensure proper lifting techniques and handling of goods and packages.• Trained employees in various departments.

Education record

Information Management And Marketing Management