Michael Slaton Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, MO, US

Seoul, KR

• Managed the shipping and receiving operation with a team of 200 safety-driven employees.
• Created weekly associate engagements that increased team buy-in involvement and reduce labor turnover.
• Managed inventory control activities; inventory accuracy, cost reduction and minimize shrinkage.
• Improved YOY key metrics such as Units Per Handled, Load Cubage, OT% to exceed P&L, goals by 2%.
• Pre-planning daily workload by analyzing LG Group dataand weekly forecasting to plan short/long-term staffing need.
• Identified trends to determine business challenges and opportunities for improvement to execute strategic and tactical recommendations

Huntersville, NC, US

• Managed the safe operations of the Kansas City locations. P&L responsibly 30 plus associates.
• Created weekly associate engagements that increased team buy-in involvement and reduce labor turnover.
• Performed on-site field audits to evaluate location P&L, delivery trends, and DOT compliance to provide continuous feedback for improvement with a private fleet of 21 plus vehicles.
• Improved YOY key metrics such as Units Per Handled, Units Per Drop, OT% to exceed P&L, EBIDTA goals by 6%.
• Developed on-site written safety programs, procedures and policies for 30 plus associate resulting in 100 plus days without a recordable.
• Identified trends to determine business challenges and opportunities for improvement to execute strategic and tactical recommendations. Implemented pre-shift stretch programs that resulted in 54% reduction in soft.

Dunwoody, Georgia, US

• Headed written Safety, Environmental, and DOT compliance programs of 70+ locations nationwide.
• Oversaw government compliance inspections and activities to drive the operational implementation of EH&S strategies. (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, DOT)
• Performed on-site field audits to evaluate locations and provided continuous feedback for improvement with a private fleet of 700 plus vehicles.
• Developed written safety programs, procedures and policies for 70 plus location resulting in 60 plus location over 500 days without a recordable.
• Identified trends to determine business challenges and opportunities for improvement to execute strategic and tactical recommendations. Implemented pre-shift stretch programs that resulted in 47% reduction in lower.

Dunwoody, Georgia, US

• Managed corporate real estate portfolio and security protocols.
• Developed and implemented loss prevention program and policies, resulting in 25% reductions in vehicle vandalism in less than 6-months.
• Negotiated lease terminations for 30 rationalized facilities, saving over $5M in operating expenses annually.
• Developed and managed real estate capital and operating expense budget plan for 70+ locations, provided input into financial planning and expense forecasting.
• Served as corporate point of contact with local building management and law enforcement officials for safety and security issues.

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Managed the safe operations of 12 West Coast locations. P&L responsitliy 200 plus employees.
• Identified ongoing compliance issues, process and policy weaknesses, and insufficiencies.
• Negotiated and implemented Electronic Warranty Process with vendors thereby enabling customers a more efficient streamlined tire return experience eliminating most frequent customer compliant.
• Developed and implemented new hire developmental training for employees, including two expansion locations. Resulting in a warmer touch experience from employer to new hire along with an increase in employee morale.
• Conducted safety audits and performed routine inspections and recommended solutions to eliminate potential hazards and minimize risks.
• Reviewed various financial documents and reports for accuracy and compliance.

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Managed the safe operation of the San Antonio location with the head count of 15 employees.
• Led bid events for dedicated contract carriage, LTL, and courier service. Created quantifiable service provider comparison tool, negotiated rates, awarded contracts and ensured on time customer delivery performance.
• Managed developmental training, safety standards and performance metrics.
• Performed monthly inventory cycle counts, OS&D research and receiving audits.
• Facilitated corporate safety protocols in compliance to OSHA standards.

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Managed the shipping and receiving operation with a team of 30 safety-driven employees.
• Conducted inventory cycle counts, OS&D research, and daily receiving audits improving accuracy by 48%.
• Achieved a 50% reduction in strains and sprains incidents by analyzing warehouse safety practices and developing new procedures.
• Analyzed and implemented daily work schedules to complete job assignments to optimize worker requests, workload and labor costs.
• Conducted formal and informal safety meetings, and regular audits, with teammates to communicate, recommend and execute any changes required.

Des Plaines, IL, US

• Managed the shipping and receiving operation with a team of 30 safety driven employees.
• Managed inventory control activities; inventory accuracy, cost reduction and minimize shrinkage.
• Managed critical issues; special customer requirements to ensure product availability and delivery.
• Achieved a 98.7% fill rate on daily delivery schedules.
• Provided status reports on quarterly budget and team performance.

AU

• Performed manufacturing processes to meet operational requirements, in compliance with OSHA standards

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Coursework, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management And Analysis

Coursework, Criminal Justice