Michael Clark Email & Phone Number

Frisco, TX

Adairsville, GA

• Senior Process Engineer Operations October 2015 to PresentLead a team that is responsible for managing and preparing budgets for 12 flooring distribution plants with a $36M annual spend. This includes tracking and.
• As a Six Sigma Black Belt, responsible for developing and leading 5S Kaizen events to improve existing processes within the facilities.
• Develop and analyze plant staffing schedules, supplying suggestion for operational adjustments to reduce overtime and increase productivity.
• Designed and implemented accounting procedures and reports that effectively identify discrepancies in actual costs before they are charged to the P&L.
• Process map and identify areas of focus within the plant and build time studies for the selected areas to assist in developing new KPIs.

Dalton, GA

• Led a team of ~200 associates, with 7 direct reports, consisting of drivers, dispatchers, and other transportation related personnel. This included managing a $27M annual budget for the department.
• Acted as a liaison between manufacturing, distribution, and operations to enhance service and offer cost saving solutions.
• Analyzed drivers’ schedules and made operational adjustments to reduce overtime and increase productivity.
• Investigated freight and supply chain trends for strategic planning and led the “Lot Squad Team” to improve lot maintenance activities as a major corporate initiative.

• Led a team of 14 associates responsible for negotiating contracts, rates, and tariffs with intermodal, less than truckload (LTL), and truckload carriers to ensure maximum service levels at the optimal price point for.
• Acted as a liaison between freight providers, distribution, and marketing to enhance service and offer cost saving solutions.
• Redesigned the LTL bid process to increase efficiency and maximize gain.
• Successfully completed several Six Sigma projects in the areas of carrier utilization and freight mode.
• Served as the transportation subject matter expert for new small business units, analyzing vendor agreements and transportation needs and capabilities.

• Led a team of 54 associates responsible for reviewing routes, logistics, implementation and enforcement of all safety, and improving employee morale. This included managing a $4M annual budget.
• Relocated distribution centers in Detroit and Las Vegas on-time, under budget and with no service interruptions.
• Successfully turned around business operations in Detroit with a $449K profit swing, which resulted in earning the RE Shaw Cup for Quality.
• Developed and instituted customer identification plan to attract new and retain current freight customers by focusing on root cause issues and true value-added needs.

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

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Organizational Management