James Langston

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Retired @ Tires Now
About James Langston

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYAccomplished and results-oriented leader with a superlative record of spearheading initiatives that produce cost savings that convert into significant returns on investments. Influential manager who increases team performance with lead by example approach. Adept at mentoring and guiding cross-functional teams to peak achievement levels. Fosters an employee ownership environment through participation. Establishes and achieves short and long-term organizational objectives that produces a significant return on company investments.Specialties: budgeting, conflict resolution, cost control, delivery, engineering, erp, finance, financial, human resources, inventory management, leadership, operations management, materials management, negotiation, packaging, process engineering, public speaking, quality, receiving, recording, reengineering, safety, sap, shipping, six sigma,

James Langston's Current Company Details
Tires Now

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James Langston Work Experience Details
  • Tires Now
    Distribution Center General Manager
    Tires Now Jul 2019 - Present
    Rochester, New York, Us
    Lead supervisors, sales and administration personnel to insure stocking, picking and distribution of tires to customers within a 300 mile radius at a low operational cost.• Insures sales growth, high level of customer service, and safety. Overall responsibility for EBITDA.• Monitor all routes to insure efficiency.• Interface with purchasing department to insure proper inventory levels are maintained at all times.• Monitor all warehouse departments for proper staffing.
  • Hallmark Cards, Inc.
    Order Fulfilment Manager
    Hallmark Cards, Inc. Sep 2010 - Apr 2019
    Managed a 3 shift, 150 employee 650K square foot distribution facility with responsibility for employee performance, safety and customer experience. Developed, implemented, and managed the training process that successfully on-boarded over 400 new employees in a span of 18 months. Coordinated training schedules and documented the progress of each trainee and implemented strategies to improve retention.• Reduced cost through process improvement and management• Utilizes Leader Standard Work to create a LEAN culture. • Safety Steering team member who improved safety performance for plant through engagement, participation, and accountability• Creates positive employee relations through engagement
  • Impeccable Cleaning Services
    President
    Impeccable Cleaning Services Jan 2008 - Sep 2010
    Privately held local cleaning company servicing commercial/ residential clients in the Prescott, AR area• Established start-up cleaning business with first year revenue of $50K• Implemented quality system to insure consistent quality service
  • Toray Composites
    Operations Manager
    Toray Composites Apr 2006 - Dec 2007
    Tacoma, Washington, Us
    $300M manufacturer of carbon fiber composite material used in airplane construction.Led 8 direct-reports and 400 team members in a 300K square foot non-union manufacturing facility producing prepreg composite material that converted into airplane parts and sports equipment for the end user. Responsible for daily production of an ultra quality product which was produced over a hybrid three shifts • Utilized LEAN principles to increase production output by 15% and reduce cycle times by 10% each year• Vendor quality complaints reduced 20% through the utilization of ISO 9001: 2000 TQM• Achieved 98% on time order delivery through performance measurement• Reduced safety incidents by 10% through the use of behavioral based safety concepts and individual accountability and 5S practices
  • Domtar
    Plant Manager
    Domtar Feb 2005 - Dec 2005
    Fort Mill, South Carolina, Us
    $3B manufacturer of uncoated free sheet paper transformed into consumer goods.•Lead a team of 6 direct reports in a non-union converting facility processing free sheet rolls to cut size papers, folio sheets, and business forms. Responsible for facility P&L •Grew facility from start-up phase to three-shift, 24/7 operations converting 60 tons of product per year•Established safety rules with the collaboration of supervisors and associates resulting in zero recordable injuries
  • Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Plant/Operations Manager
    Meadwestvaco Corporation Jul 2002 - Dec 2004
    Directed and held full authority (P&L) of daily operations and $46M budget.Elevated productivity by 15% within one year while slashing production costs by 10%, surpassing financial quotas by 8%, and decreasing recorded accidents by 5%.Oversaw a major cost reduction initiative that reduced workforce by 100 associates. Supervised Managers of Printing, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Plant Engineer, plus two Production Superintendents.Implemented SAP (ERP) software to manage the business.Improved productivity 50% through efficiency enhancements including standardization of training and process re-engineering.
  • Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Manager Of Warehouse Operations
    Meadwestvaco Corporation Jan 2002 - Jun 2002
    Directed operations of two facilities totaling over 350 thousand square feet with $65M in inventory.Enhanced on-time delivery by 5% and decreased customer complaints by 10% by establishing accountabilities for shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
  • Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Operations Manager
    Meadwestvaco Corporation Oct 1999 - Dec 2001
    Provided leadership to 350,000 square foot, Atlanta-based three-shift facility with $15M budget; supervised Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Plant Engineer, and seven Production Supervisors. Improved productivity by 15% by implementing standardized training methodologies.Reduced waste 5% by improving raw materials by partnering with vendors and equipment operator proficiency.Implemented preventative maintenance program based on equipment cycles which improved run time and reduced overall equipment downtime by 5%.
  • Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Plant Superintendent
    Meadwestvaco Corporation Jan 1994 - Sep 1999
    Directed one shift with eight Production Supervisors and 275 associates. Served as Chairperson of Plant Safety Team; lead initiative that lowered injuries and safety-related incidents by 6% in one year reducing worker compensation dollars by $200K. Saved $40K / year through equipment re-engineering and partnering with packaging vendors of raw materials.Represented Division on corporate Ergonomic Task Force.

James Langston Skills

Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Leadership Management Process Improvement Operations Management

James Langston Education Details

  • University Of Arkansas
    University Of Arkansas
    Bachelor Of Science
  • University Of Arkansas
    University Of Arkansas

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James Langston attended University Of Arkansas, University Of Arkansas.

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