Kevin Buscher

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General Manager at Carvana @ Carvana
Kevin Buscher's Location
Lithia, Florida, United States, United States
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About Kevin Buscher

Kevin Buscher is a results-driven and multifaceted professional with a solid background in plant management and lean manufacturing operations, facility oversight, total quality management, inventory control, budget administration, and cost reductions. Over the course of my career I have gained first-rate management skills in developing and transforming visions and plans into strategic and effective actions driving successful goal attainment. In addition, I am recognized for a proven track record of success in facilitating productivity and lean organizational process improvements, while maximizing top and bottom-line results.

Kevin Buscher's Current Company Details
Carvana

Carvana

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General Manager at Carvana
Kevin Buscher Work Experience Details
  • Carvana
    General Manager
    Carvana Apr 2020 - Present
    Tempe, Arizona, Us
  • Chewy
    Manager Of Operations
    Chewy Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
    Plantation, Florida, Us
  • General Motors
    Plant Manager
    General Motors 2013 - 2018
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Supervision of 337 Bargaining Unit and Salaried team members in two re-distribution centers totaling 3,100,000 sq. ft. of area covering 24,500 stock keeping units (SKUs), amounting to $217M of serviceable inventory.Efficient handling of $28M operating budget and $2.3B annual sales.Managed the analysis of ongoing operational processes utilizing the Global Management System (GMS) to mitigate “scope creep” in collaboration with internal project champions while addressing and applying corrective actions to all operational issues.Development of customized and effective solutions by providing support to supply base of the company with over 2200 suppliersKey efforts in obtaining significant business process and material flow improvement, while maximizing performance and customer satisfaction in close coordination with multiple project teams.Oversight of Key Performance Indicators to include Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Lean Implementation.
  • General Motors
    Plant Manager
    General Motors 2011 - 2014
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Management of 114 Bargaining Unit and Salaried team members within a 415,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center with 37,500 SKUs amounting to $32M of serviceable inventory.Allocation of $17.2M operating budget, while generating $312M in annual sales.Implementation of process improvement projects that secured accurate shipments and enhanced operational quality by 12%.Cultivation of positive relationships with 586 dealerships serviced by the facility while decreasing production expenses.Achievement of 14% plant productivity improvement by initiating operational improvements and change management strategies.
  • General Motors
    Lean Warehousing Process Manager
    General Motors 2010 - 2011
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Integral role as lean liaison between Customer Care and Aftersales World Headquarters and 18 parts distribution centers. Completion of lean common process audits throughout the United States parts distribution centersGo-to person as effective member of the Project Team in completing key projects for the company including:Successful integration of the Saturn parts distribution network into General Motors parts distribution network.Closing of parts distribution centers in Boston and Jacksonville, along with the realignment of $500M of dealer business across five Southeast facilities.Execution of velocity parts stocking and picking across four parts distribution centers which drove improvement in departmental, shift, and facility lines per labor hour.
  • General Motors
    Operations Manager
    General Motors 2007 - 2010
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Expert management of 74 Bargaining Unit and Salaried team members to include Inventory Control, Inbound and Outbound operations within a 325,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center with 27,000 SKU totaling $24M of serviceable inventory.Oversight of data on facility metrics and facilitating weekly discussions on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Demonstration of skills in directing and securing the completion of process improvement projects that resulted in accurate shipments, quality enhancement, and production expense reductions, while maintaining relationships with the 472 dealerships serviced by the facility.Planning and implementation of continuous improvements strategies that brought 18% increase in plant lines per labor hour.
  • General Motors
    Operations Manager
    General Motors 2001 - 2007
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Expert management of 117 Bargaining Unit and Salaried team members to include Inventory Control, Inbound and Outbound operations within a 375,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center with 232000 SKU totaling $29M of serviceable inventory.Oversight of data on facility metrics and facilitating weekly discussions on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Demonstration of skills in directing and securing the completion of process improvement projects that resulted in accurate shipments, quality enhancement, and production expense reductions, while maintaining relationships with the 612 dealerships serviced by the facility.
  • General Motors
    Operations Manager
    General Motors 1999 - 2001
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Expert management of 68 Bargaining Unit and Salaried team members to include Inventory Control, Inbound and Outbound operations within a 178,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center with 18,000 SKU totaling $16M of serviceable inventory.Oversight of data on facility metrics and facilitating weekly discussions on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Demonstration of skills in directing and securing the completion of process improvement projects that resulted in accurate shipments, quality enhancement, and production expense reductions, while maintaining relationships with the 274 dealerships serviced by the facility.Planning and implementation of lean continuous improvements strategies across three shifts.
  • General Motors
    Operations Supervisor
    General Motors 1997 - 1999
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
  • Detroit Radiant Products Company
    National Sales Administrator
    Detroit Radiant Products Company 1994 - 1997
    Warren, Michigan, Us

Kevin Buscher Skills

Change Management Multi Site Operations Lean Manufacturing Operational Assets Management Regulatory Compliance Project Planning Performance Management Toyota Production System Warehouse Operations Distribution Center Operations Lean Management Distribution Management Warehouse Management Systems Lean Warehousing Lean Process Improvement Quality Management Labor Relations Supplier Quality Management Supplier Performance Safety Management Systems Workplace Safety Health And Safety People Development Hazardous Materials Management Cost Reduction Cost Savings Cost Variance Analysis Problem Solving Team Problem Solving Business Continuity Planning Inventory Management Inventory Control Inventory Distribution

Kevin Buscher Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Masters Of Organizational Management
  • Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    General

Frequently Asked Questions about Kevin Buscher

What company does Kevin Buscher work for?

Kevin Buscher works for Carvana

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Kevin Buscher's current role is General Manager at Carvana.

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What schools did Kevin Buscher attend?

Kevin Buscher attended University Of Phoenix, Western Michigan University.

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Kevin Buscher has skills like Change Management, Multi Site Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Assets Management, Regulatory Compliance, Project Planning, Performance Management, Toyota Production System, Warehouse Operations, Distribution Center Operations, Lean Management, Distribution Management.

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