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Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Managers, connect with me to get access to my network deep in industry leadership.Visionary and accomplished Operations professional having managed directly for and with Fortune 500 organizations. Leveraging my experience in logistics, supply chain, distribution, and operations manufacturing management has allowed me to drive sustainable growth and profit. Leadership span of control upwards of 250 associates. Regional and National exposure. * Inventory management; WMS, RFID, and stratified cycle counts. * Supply chain operations. * Food manufacturing and logistics. Unilever, Nestle, Gorton's, MJN* Warehouse automation (WMS/RFID). Conveyors, MHE, AS/RS, Sortation. * Process and Continuous Improvement* Passionate about developing people and building a performance based culture, with a strong change management background focused on transparency and clear communication. * Distribution center operations* 3PL site and multi-site experience as RGM and GM. Site security and loss preventionSCM, ERP, SAP, MfgPro/QAD expertiseImport/Export: IATA, CBP, C-TPAT, DG/HazmatContinuous Improvement (CI) and Process TrainingLean Consortium of Jacksonville member.Safety management and training, JSA. Food safety/incoming inspection and testing. Allergen segregationLean Manufacturing and TPM.Site management, energy saving projects, facility layout. Food and Durable Goods expertise. Parts distribution at national and regional sites in durable goods. Engineered work standards, MTM, Labor Standards. Warehousing, Transportation, Customer Service, Inventory management. Manufacturing support and practices; GMP, HACCP, FSMA, FDA, D-Ag, EPA, AIB, BRC, ASI. Reverse Logistics. Managed 200,000 cs. product recall for Unilever.
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Supply Chain ConsultantIndependent Consultant Jan 2015 - 2023• Freelance consulting. Food mfg and durable goods. • Operational effectiveness (OE) studies of warehouse and manufacturing sites. • Process flow, mapping, and flowcharting of existing work flow and conducting focused improvement (FI) initiatives for improvement. • Purchasing and inventory controls; automated (WMS, RFID) and Manual. • Outplacement assistance; i.e. resume assistance, networking methods, interviewing techniques, internet job boards.
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Distribution ManagerUnilever, Nestle, Gorton’S Seafood, And Mead Johnson Nutrition. Feb 1992 - Jan 2020Operations in Logistics and Mfg.
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Merchandiser/Retail Dsd SupportNestlé Apr 2015 - Jan 2016Vevey, ChKey account retail support, delivery coordinator, and merchandiser. Edy's and Häagen-Dazs ice cream and DiGiorno, Jack's, and Tombstone pizza products. -
General Manager (3Pl Team Leader)Kenco Group May 2012 - Jan 2014Chattanooga, Tennessee, UsOversight: Mead Johnson Nutrition national distribution center620,000 sf DC with 225 indirect and 8 direct reports.Logistics and DistributionFleet management; i.e. interplant, inter-DC, plant support, raw material backhaul. Raw material quality control. Plant support 24/7/365Finished Goods Shipping & ReceivingPackaging, POS assembly, and ModulesFood safety/incoming raw material inspection and safe-room testing WMS3PL oversightProcess and Safety TrainingSite security and safetyLean/Six Sigma Continuous ImprovementMfg supportTransportation (OTR and Interplant FG and Raw shuttles)Left Kenco Logistics due to pressing medical requirements for my wife requiring my full caregiving. Now fully recovered. -
Logistics Manager At King & Prince SeafoodKing & Prince Seafood May 2011 - May 2012Brunswick, Ga, UsNational logisticsSeafood processing plant support x3.Three freezer operations in Brunswick, GA, Redmond, WA, and Bellingham, WA. Cold chain 3PL's x3.TransportationImport through Ports of Savannah, Jacksonville, and Miami.Mfg supportAnhydrous ammonia refrigeration and Hazwoper training. -
Distribution Manager, Linear Division- Eastern Import/Export/Fulfillment DcNortek Oct 2007 - May 2011Oklahoma City, UsElectronics manufacturer with global operations, Eastern import/export and distribution hub for multiple business units.Selected Achievements:* Implementing state of the art lighting system with T-5 fluorescent bulbs. Realized energy savings at $7000/monthly.*Increased productivity thirty-one percent through cross-training and task optimization.*Representing Company initiative in automated warehousing (WMS).*Import/Export compliance: AES/CBP/C-TPAT*Integrated two new business units through 2008 acquisition into multi-business unit operation.*Negotiated contracts with existing LTL and small package carriers resulting in updated routing guide.*Implemented operational savings in excess of $100K annually; packaging materials, waste removal, recycling, high efficiency lighting, and facility maintenance. -
Regional General Manager, Southeast (3Pl)Nfi Apr 2005 - Jan 2007Camden, New Jersey, UsIndustry leader in Third Party Logistics, operates 70+ facilities nationwide, with a strong presence in all major marketsAccount executive representing the Kimberly-Clark account Regional oversight for 11 distribution centers, including 12 direct and 187 in-direct reports in a 3PL/3PW service mode. Established and maintained key customer relationships with Kimberly-Clark, Home Depot and IBM. Oversaw P&L and successfully managed $11M budget. Selected Achievements:Secured new business in excess of $1M annually by building key relationships with Kimberly-Clark, Sumitrans, Budweiser, and Mott's. Turned around contract warehouse with Kimberly-Clark, re-engineered processes, established engineered work standards and implemented SAP Warehouse Management System (WMS).Served as ad hoc member of Kimberly-Clark's SAP study team for the implementation of an updated Warehouse Management System at all Company mill sites.Developed supply chain and logistics solutions for existing and potential customers through RFP process. -
Regional Distribution ManagerUnilever Feb 1996 - Mar 2005Blackfriars, London, Gb$52B Company in the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, manufacturing leading brands in foods, home and personal care.Recruited to direct distribution, customer service, transportation, warehousing and inventory for chilled finished goods and backhaul of packaging, raws & ingredients for Atlanta Plant. Managed $1.5M budget, six direct and thirty-seven indirect reports. Selected Achievements:Improved order and case fill rates, case fill of >99.9% and order fill of >98.5% for six consecutive years, ranking 1st (among 13 other plants) in providing world class customer service. Instrumental in development and training of Efficient Bracketing/ Menu Pricing program, reducing company expenses and providing value-added services linked to price discounting.Managed finished goods recall and retrieval of 200K cases of product, effectively communicating with FDA, customers, logistics teams and outside warehousing personnel, and regulatory agencies.Improved product quality and operating efficiencies, implementing Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) continuous improvement quality system utilizing Juran Institute principles.Maintained and exceeded food-grade standards, achieving 900+ AIB and BRC audit scores and customer service levels exceeding 99.8%.Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration; Hazwoper certified. Directed common carrier base, with on-time performance at 98% for pool and truckload moves direct to domestic and export customers.Implemented food safety and bioterrorism exposure security measures for transportation carriers and Food storage and distribution, protecting all product deliveries.Responsible for site security 24/7/365 guards and CCTV. -
Warehouse ManagerNestlé Purina North America Jan 1992 - Jan 1996St. Louis, Mo, UsGlobal manufacturer of pet and cereal products with estimated 2006 revenues of $458M.Managed warehousing and distribution of pet food and cereal products through two warehouses with 470,000+ sq. ft., including receipt, storage and shipment. Selected Achievements:Improved productivity 31% and inventory accuracy 46%, implementing Warehouse Management System (WMS) which incorporated bar-coding technology, interleaving, zoning and warehouse layout changes. Launched 300K sq. ft. secondary warehousing operation to handle additional pet food and cereal products due to increased SE business. Appointed Point Person for WMS initiatives at Atlanta plants, assisting other Ralston Purina plants in WMS rollout process, training and operational evaluations. Key player in Supply Chain initiative, providing value-added services, including offering discount to customers who partnered with Ralston Purina, reducing labor expenses through "Menu Pricing" program. -
Regional Andnational Warehousing: Maytag/Magic Chef, Amana Refrigeration, Kitchen Aid.Maytag. Amana. Kitchen Aid Oct 1979 - Dec 1991Major appliance finished goods and replacement parts distribution
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Ohio Northern UniversityHealth Education -
The Ohio State UniversityBusiness/Logistics
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