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Salem Nj

Promoted to improve return on working capital and payroll while improving operational efficiency. Oversee relationships with 12 independent distributors and 4,000 independent flooring retailers across the US. Responsible for distribution services, customer care, order fulfillment, and claims adjudication. Report to the President of Residential Operations, up to 9 direct reports, an entire team of 36 and an annual capital budget of $4M. • Reduced inventory by 50% over the last 3 years, saving $2.5M annually.• Reduced headcount from 36 to 19, reducing payroll by $750,000 annually.• Ship 5,000 displays annually, helping to drive $300,000+ in incremental annual sales.• Supported the launch of a high-end product line, resulting in a 20% annual sales growth.• Achieved a 14 day claim turnaround goal for the first time in 20 years.• Led the entire team to 100% remote work practices creating the first fully remote departments.

Salem Nj

Created a consolidated corporate purchasing department, overseeing all North American purchasing across 9 locations with a $250M annual spend. Designed and implemented a corporate-wide Plan-For-Every-Part (PFEP) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) strategy. Generated 5% annual cost savings on a $250M spend, creating year-over-year $12M cost savings.• Generated 10-15% one-time cost savings against $125M of service contracts.• Oversaw $40M of capital equipment purchase to integrate and expand acquired manufacturing operations.• Collaborated with research & development and process engineers to select appropriate capital equipment.

Promoted to lead post-acquisition integration of commercial flooring manufacturer into operations. Led human resources across multi-state, multi-site operations (3 plants across 3 states). Managed 7 direct reports and responsible for all human resources activities for 800 associates. Directed recruitment, union relations and negotiations, corporate security/CSAT, compensation, safety, and OSHA compliance. Corporate Security Officer responsible for implementing Department of Homeland Security requirements and CSAT reporting and filings.• Lead negotiator on a 3-year union contract. Held value of labor cost to $700K over three years while reducing Medical cost by $275K. • Decertified the worker union in a Florida manufacturing facility.• Led compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.

Reported to the VP, Distributor Network Services, responsible for all facets of finished goods inspection, packaging, on-site and off-site warehousing, order entry and fulfillment. Led over 50 associates on multiple shifts and functional areas. Responsible for inventory levels valued at over $10M.

Jan 2000 – Jun 2002Reported to Sr VP of Marketing, responsible for inbound and outbound call center and claim process. Led people, developed processes, and managed technologies. Managed the claim process and developed a strategy to reduce claim dollars. Reduced total claim time, from initiation to adjudication, from 6 months to 30 days.

Reported to the Director of Operations, responsible for the production and capital improvements for light manufacturing operations. Led process improvements and problem-solving exercises, utilizing Lean/Six Sigma tools and processes. Led over 50 associates on a three-shift operation.

Salem, New Jersey, United States

Reported to CEO/President, responsible for understanding plant culture and relationships. Provided professional consultation and support to management and associates in employment, associate relations, and performance management. Ombudsman for plant associates to resolve conflict and advocate for issues and concerns.

Salem, New Jersey, United States

Led Safety and Environmental programs, policies, equipment and environmental audits as required.

Operated as active duty and ready reserve, completing five overseas deployments and three combat tours in Iraq and Somalia. Served as the Executive Officer Marine Air Group, Officer-In-Charge Light-Attack Helicopter Detachment, Operations Officer Light Attack Helicopter Squadron during combat operations in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Also served as Active Duty Logistics Officer, Director of Safety and Standardization, Weapons Tactics Instructor, Functional Test Pilot, and UH-1N Helicopter Pilot.

Primary responsibility was to lead squadron pilots and aircrew, providing support for ground forces located in Al Anbar Providence.

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