Mike Ball

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Director of Transportation @ AriensCo
Milwaukee, WI, US
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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About Mike Ball

Results-driven Supply Chain professional with extensive global experience in manufacturing and retail environments. Passionate about team development and fostering leadership at all levels. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-facility operations, including startups, shutdowns, and relocations. Skilled in negotiating contracts and optimizing processes, with a strong background in WMS and TMS implementations. Proficient in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies, delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Mike Ball's Current Company Details
AriensCo

Ariensco

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Director of Transportation
Milwaukee, WI, US
Mike Ball Work Experience Details
  • Ariensco
    Director Of Transportation
    Ariensco
    Milwaukee, Wi, Us
  • Regal Ware, Inc.
    Global Logistics Director
    Regal Ware, Inc. 2022 - 2024
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us
    • Responsible for five warehouses located in the US and around the globe and a P&L of over $8 million. • Responsible for all domestic and international logistics totaling $12 million.• Negotiated new TL and LTL rates that resulted in savings of over 16%.• Established standard KPI’s across the global warehouse network that drove improved service (81% to 96%) and reduced lead times (5 days) • Implemented a new freight payment process that drove significant improvements in accuracy of the total delivery costs. This led to a net savings of 10%.
  • Kohler Co.
    Sr. Manager Logistics
    Kohler Co. 2019 - 2022
    Kohler, Wisconsin, Us
    • Responsible for multiple DC’s located in North America, a staff of 250 employees, and a P&L of over $35 million. • Implemented a cross-dock program in Laredo, TX, which drove annual savings of $1.5 million. • Successfully helped lead the change in contract relationship with our 3PL partners from a cost plus to a gain share model, resulting in an expected savings of $250,000 annually and increased performance. • Opened and set up 5 offsite locations across the US in 2021-2022 due to a large increase in inventory. In addition, set up 3PL agreements for each location
  • The Vollrath Company, Llc.
    Director Global Distribution & Logistics
    The Vollrath Company, Llc. 2013 - 2019
    Sheboygan, Wi, Us
    • Responsible for four DC’s located in the US and around the globe, a staff of 75 employees, and a P&L of over $10 million. • Responsible for all domestic and international logistics totaling $20 million. • Successfully implemented a TMS, adding significant capabilities and driving annual savings of 7.5% in year one. • Introduced an RFP process that resulted in 21% annual savings in Ocean freight.• Negotiated new parcel rates that resulted in annual savings of over 12.5%.
  • The Hon Company
    Supply Chain Manager
    The Hon Company 2010 - 2012
    Muscatine, Ia, Us
    • Responsible for the procurement, inventory, scheduling, and material flow for the company’s largest steel manufacturing plant with $41 million in direct material spend. • Developed and implemented an inventory control plan that maintained part availability at 98% while reducing inventory by 14%. • Led and implemented material costs savings initiatives that totaled over $800,000 in savings in 2011.
  • The Hon Company
    Dc Manager
    The Hon Company 2007 - 2010
    Muscatine, Ia, Us
    • Responsible for a distribution complex of 4 buildings totaling over 800,000 sq. ft., a P&L of $18 million, and up to 250 employees. • Led and successfully implemented a new 24/7 shift schedule that increased DC capacity by 15% and decreased overtime by 50%. Commended by CEO for setting the benchmark for employee driven change management.• Led project to in-source parts from a 3PL into a company run DC that resulted in over $500,000 in annualized savings.• Increased productivity by 18% through an intensive building re-layout and implementation of new processes. This also resulted in an internal scrap reduction of 45%.
  • Acuity Brands Lighting
    Director Of Distribution
    Acuity Brands Lighting 1997 - 2007
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    • Responsible for four regional facilities across North America, with over $50 million in inventory, P&L of 25 million, and up to 350 employees.• Saved $750,000 through renegotiating distribution forklift equipment and maintenance contracts totaling over $7,000,000. • Planned, executed, and managed the startup of a 3PL parts warehouse in support of a manufacturing hub. Reduced total costs by 14% while decreasing stock outs by 75%.

Mike Ball Skills

Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Logistics Warehousing Supply Chain Management Process Improvement Operations Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Value Stream Mapping Management Kaizen Team Building Inventory Management Lean Manufacturing Logistics Management Operational Excellence Business Process Improvement Manufacturing Six Sigma Transportation Materials Management 5s Purchasing Supply Management P&l Management Warehouse Management Jit Kanban Transportation Management Manufacturing Operations Distribution Center Operations Strategic Sourcing Toyota Production System Inventory Control Production Planning Global Sourcing Dmaic Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management 3pl Apics Quality Management Process Engineering Root Cause Analysis Tpm Iso Smed Spc

Mike Ball Education Details

  • United States Military Academy At West Point
    United States Military Academy At West Point
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Mercer University - Stetson School Of Business And Economics
    Mercer University - Stetson School Of Business And Economics
    International Business

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Mike Ball works for Ariensco

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Mike Ball's current role is Director of Transportation.

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What schools did Mike Ball attend?

Mike Ball attended United States Military Academy At West Point, Mercer University - Stetson School Of Business And Economics.

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Mike Ball has skills like Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Value Stream Mapping, Management.

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