Luke Shepard Email & Phone Number

Berea, Ky, Us

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Us

Wapato, Washington, Us

• Promoted to this position in September, 2016, as a result of my performance and experience in supply chain, operations, and project management.• Responsible for the overall implementation and optimization of the entire supply chain for the Western Region, to include production planning, warehouse and distribution planning, Inventory planning and control, and asset utilization in an effort to reduce costs and maximize overall profitability.• Responsible for developing/providing necessary data to properly analyze business needs, inventory optimization, and throughput through the facilities as it relates to the overall costs.• Responsible for the supply chain, operations, and personnel for my Organization’s West Coast facilities (Nampa, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; Hansen, ID; Sunnyside, WA; and Tacoma, WA), this includes balancing commercial and supply chain needs to ensure the right overall balance across the network in an effort to optimize inventory and provide the right level of service to the customer.• Responsible for project management to facilitate new business and to enhance existing business.• 13 direct reports, including 4 Plant Managers, 2 Customer Service Managers, 2 Maintenance Managers, 1 Procurement Manager, 1 Process Manager, 1 EHS&S Coordinator, 1 Production Supervisor, and 1 Driver Manager.• Report directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer

• Promoted to this position as a result of my performance and educational background. This position was created, as a result, of my organization’s growth and need to focus on cutting overall transportation costs & number of total inbound and outbound carriers, to improve fleet optimization, and to place an overall emphasis on transportation and supply chain management.• Reported directly to the CEO• Responsible for managing all inbound and outbound freight across the organization, which spans across 5 manufacturing facilities located on the West coast and numerous warehouses and terminals across the United States.• Responsible for contracting with all carrier companies for the organization and overseeing all internal fleet operations.• Responsible for management of supply chain functions across the organization, including procurement, sourcing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

Functioned as both the Plant Manager, and Project Manager, for a chemical manufacturing and distribution facility supplying cleaners, sanitizers, diesel and coal emissions reduction products, boiler and cooling tower treatment products, defoamers, food grade products, etc.• Logistics and supply chain management including: internal fleet management, overall management of all inbound and outbound freight, implementing carrier contacts, inventory management, warehouse operations management, and procurement and sourcing.• Developed multiple production and business processes using extensive plant automation systems eliminating manual processes, which reduced labor, maintenance, and overall operating costs. • Operations management: personnel management of 20 people across multiple sites, production scheduling, labor scheduling, and maintenance scheduling.

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• Supervise and provide hands-on assistance in the maintenance of aircraft ground support equipment. Perform lubrication, inspection and replacement of hoses, belts and make adjustments as needed on generators, compressors, heaters, carts, jacks, and related equipment.• Maintain records of equipment and parts inventory. Report any non-conformance to the appropriate NCO or Officer.

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• Selected as Airman of the Year for McConnell Air Force Base for January – December 2009 in recognition of outstanding dedication to excellence, leadership and volunteer work.• Awarded Airman of the Quarter and Maintenance Professional of the Quarter for April – June 2009.• Managed the maintenance and minor repair of ground equipment (compressors, generators, air handlers, and others) used in the support of military aircraft operations.• Determined equipment serviceability and operational readiness through inspection, testing and operation of ground equipment, as well as planning and organization of maintenance activities.• Trained new staff in general operations and safe work procedures, ensured proper PPE was worn based in the work performed.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Master'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management