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Novi, Michigan, United States

Responsible for safely and efficiently managing the Laser, Bender, Saw, and Press Brake Machine shipments from four production facilities in Italy and delivering door to door to end customers in North America including Mexico and Canada. Effective communications with Freight Forwarders to ensure International and Domestic Logistics guidelines are adhered to with full compliance. Management of Domestic spend with Carriers and Rigging Services in US to facilitate shipments here in US to end customers facilities.

Novi, Mi

Canton, Mi

Led the implementation and management of the Caterpillar ROPS Wheel Loader program and proved to be instrumental in the RFQ process, procurement initiation and negotiations, and infrastructure and design layout for the 2013-2014 production rollout initiatives. Gatekeeper for all supplier and vendor related communications, meetings, and timelines key to the successful prototype and production launch. Proactive approach resulted in Schuler's overall readiness, and received praise and recognition from Caterpillar in achievement of program objectives.Led the Project Management initiatives of successful launches and completion achievements of the following global Hydroform Tooling customer specific programs: Deco Automotive, Cosma China, Baosteel China, Gestamp (Europe & Asia), and Benteler Automotive.Flawless documentation and keen stewardship of prescribed requirements including 100% Program Timeline completion, Optimal Budgeting adherence, and effective Internal/External communications led to successful facilitation and achievement of all Tooling Buyoff standards.Recognized for attention to detail, sense of urgency, and professionalism exhibited on all Internal and External customer specific requirements...often sought out as a "Go To" team member for interactions and suggestions on continuous improvement initiatives.

Livonia, Mi

Direction and Leadership of 52 hourly and 6 salaried staff employees in the management of customers facilities providing temporary workforce to meet daily production requirements.Instrumental in successfully completing customers FY11 National Background and Drug Screen Audit of 100% compliance of nearly 6,000 processed new hire applications, while maintaining strict adherence to internal E-Verify and external Orientation policy and procedures.Led Continuous Improvement initiatives during 4th QTR FY09 that included increased 100% Fill Rate percentages of 24% (nearly 2,100 temporary associates) year over year FY08 comparisons for client's productivity metrics.Streamlined efficiencies ensuring staff team members are cross-trained in all functional areas allowing reduced staff headcount equating to 15% overhead expenditure reduction compared to FY08 numbers.

Romulus, Mi

Execution of daily operations of four Michigan Velocity hubs (Romulus, Flint, Grand Rapids, and Grayling) and one Ohio Velocity hub (Cleveland) managing the transportation delivery requirements for Office Depot customer.Trained and managed 30 Independent Contracted drivers and 15 staff members through effective operational leadership, and achieved significant improvements in teir daily On-Time Performance productivity metric.Spearheaded the evaluation of existing management staff capabilities and inefficiencies resulting in a reduction of necessary manning and a positive contribution to bottom line SG&A costs, while streamlining the efficiencies of the overall market operational bench strength.Led the charge in design and configuration of facility staging significantly improving product flow on both the inbound and outbound lanes that resulted in improvements in error-free truck loading, unnecessary double handling of freight, and a reduction in material handler OT labor costs.

Greater Detroit Area

Management of Healthcare "Release of Information" documentation services fulfilling requests from patients, government agencies, and specific business office requests in adherence to HIPAA regulations. Skilled leadership of 32 commissioned based employees in multi-site facilities within the framework of the Detroit Medical Center Group.Prepared and administered budget for 8 Hospital & 12 Clinic sites within P&L responsibilities.Instrumental in establishment of Director Level Vendor/Client Communication Meetings and business relationships.Established, documented, and trained employees to "Release of Information" policies and procedures enabling them to achieve significant continuous improvements in their individual, and team productivity.

Romulus, Mi

Responsible for the direct supervision of 60 employees, and the management of three cross-dock facilities (Romulus, Toledo, and Chicago) supporting the logistics needs of the Daimler Chrysler Consolidated Parts Distribution MOPAR Supply Chain.Combined facilities P&L management responsibilities to include forecasting, cost control of branch expenditures, and employee payroll processing inclusive of overtime elimination.Led ISO-9000 Quality certification and training requirements as ISO Management Representative for the company.Innovative Leadership initiatives focused on keen project management of customer requirements, and the dissemination of procedures to internal team members for achievement of prescribed requirements.Initiate, communicate, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. Proactive, accurate, and accountable in the reporting and documentation of all deliverables, particularly those falling short of prescribed customer requirements with timely 8D corrective actions.

Canton, Mi

Management and Leadership of 51 hourly employees to include all of the following areas of responsibility: Training, Budgetary Compliance, Safety, Quality, and Assembly.

Various

A distinguished military career of thirteen plus years specializing in the field of Logistics. Numerous duties and assignments stationed throughout the world with vast experience gained in involvement with diverse cultures, people, and responsibilities.