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Memphis, Tn

Led deliberate improvement initiatives and projects for the Corrugated Container Division with an annual distribution spend of $675M.• Developed key operating metrics specific to driving greater trailer utilization.• Introduced freight dashboards to converting plants to leverage historical/ seasonal data, share best practices and identify savings opportunities.• Implemented alternative mode and carrier solutions to improve efficiency of plants trailer fleet(s).

Texarkana, Tx

Managed two extrusion lines at the Texarkana Mill producing 250K tons of poly coated paperboard annually, supervised six direct supervisors and 105 indirect employees.• Developed solid safety leadership through employee engagement resulting in an increase in voluntary, peer-based safety operations from 74% up to 98%.• Initiated Kaizen inspired process improvement and reduced customer impacting shortages by 15%.• Established developmental plans for direct supervisors which included training, continuous feedback, and opportunities for personal growth.• Improved paper utilization by $500K through a reduction in process losses.

Springhill, La

Managed the Springhill plant producing 90K tons of folio sheets annually, supervised 4 direct supervisors, and over 60 union organized employees; conducted contract negotiation, maintained environmental, health, and safety standards.• Partnered with OSHA as a Volunteer Protection Program Star accredited worksite reflecting exemplary achievements in the prevention and control of health and safety hazards.• Completed installation of capital project within budget and met all project milestones.• Implemented work order system to gain better visibility to failure points resulting in 16.5% reduction in unscheduled downtime.

Hazleton, Pa

Managed plant operations including production, distribution, quality, maintenance, and customer services activities, supervised 3 direct supervisors and 40 indirect employees.• Initiated a warehouse re-design through 5S, which resulted in $175K annual savings.• Implemented quality audit program resulting in a 15% reduction in the number of customer complaints and a $45K in total complaint costs.• Implemented and sustained sheeter speed project which resulted in 108.22% total machine performance.• Led the Hazelton Plant to impressive results in safety, quality, financials, and performance.

Memphis, Tn

Coordinated supply chain activities to support the supply and demand for products between mills and converting plants.• Executed sourcing changes that achieved $150M in freight realization savings.• Collaborated with cross-functional organizations on sales, supply and demand forecast for raw material needs for converting facilities.• Assisted facility with reducing their number of grades and widths to reduce inventory carrying costs also resulting in raw material stock outs by 20%.

Developed SAP system solutions and functionality to meet business and user requirements.• Assisted with prototyping, testing, and implementation of a generic stocking solution that provided improved supply and demand forecasting. • Received the 2006 Chairman’s Award for work in implementing process improvements.

Participated as a member of Corporate Logistics and established guidelines and procedures for centralized transportation planning and operations.• Developed cross-functional processes for timelier disposition of aged inventory at manufacturing facilities.• Created guidelines and procedures for centralized transportation planning.• Received the 2005 Chairman’s Award for work in implementing process improvements.

Memphis, Tn

3PL warehouse provider (subsidiary of Canadian National Railroad) specializing in metals and forest products.• Material procurement & vendor negotiations• Instrumental with introducing a variable cost model (input costs, handling complexity, inventory turns, special services, etc…) • Trained/certified as a warehouse supervisor and provided bench strength when needed.

Bs, Logistics / Supply Chain Management

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