Ryan M. Shaeffer Email & Phone Number

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Greater Atlanta Area

* Directly oversee 20 accounts as part of our Final Mile LDCN, which ship for hundreds of home, retail, and builder product markets throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. * Manage 75 salaried and hourly office and warehouse associates and a dedicated fleet of approx. 125 A-class and non-CDL drivers, as well as 15 contract carrier teams.* Accountable for annual budgeting and monthly P&L analysis at account and regional levels.* Responsible for reporting MBO's &… Show more * Directly oversee 20 accounts as part of our Final Mile LDCN, which ship for hundreds of home, retail, and builder product markets throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. * Manage 75 salaried and hourly office and warehouse associates and a dedicated fleet of approx. 125 A-class and non-CDL drivers, as well as 15 contract carrier teams.* Accountable for annual budgeting and monthly P&L analysis at account and regional levels.* Responsible for reporting MBO's & KPI's to executive leadership.* Maintain a positive customer relationship, and high level of customer service from the top down. Show less

Orlando, Fl

* General transportation and warehouse management over 25 final mile delivery locations and 2 Fulfillment centers across the Southeast* Cross train and mentor local account management while traveling 75-100% of the time.* Monitor key metrics to identify & correct failing or underperforming accounts.* Audit, analyze, and report the state of the region to upper management.

Fort Myers & Orlando, Fl

* Managed all operational aspects of LDC (local distribution) operations for Final Mile locations up to a fleet of 15 trucks, 20 drivers, and 6 office and salaried employees.* Maintained two of the top performing P&L’s in the entire 90 facility network.

Orlando, Florida Area

Covington, Georgia

* Conducted all industrial engineering aspects for one-third of the metal stamping and injection molding facility (approx. 20 modules), with a heavy focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing driven cost savings. Examples include part cost analysis, module time studies, standardized work instruction, and proper kanban levels.* Supported senior engineers with assembly processes, quality check procedures, and standardized work instructions during 6 new project ramp-ups.*… Show more * Conducted all industrial engineering aspects for one-third of the metal stamping and injection molding facility (approx. 20 modules), with a heavy focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing driven cost savings. Examples include part cost analysis, module time studies, standardized work instruction, and proper kanban levels.* Supported senior engineers with assembly processes, quality check procedures, and standardized work instructions during 6 new project ramp-ups.* Co-Coordinated a $300K plant consolidation consisting of CAD layouts, heavy equipment transfer, assembly associate training, and production ramp-up for PPAP.* Designed, fabricated, tested, and implimented tools and fixtures to improve assembly process efficiency, poka-yoke, part quality, and overall line cycle times.* Taught and lead up to 12 hourly employees per module during lean process initiatives. Show less

* Co-Coordinated multiple cross functional team projects including material tugger routes, returnable packaging switch, material flowracks, and kanban pull systems, which improved material flow and reduced handling and inventory costs by $200K+ annually.* Collected and analyzed data in preparation for elimination of external warehouse and inventory leveling to reduce excessive logistics and inventory expenses.* Communicate with part suppliers concerning shipping and scheduling… Show more * Co-Coordinated multiple cross functional team projects including material tugger routes, returnable packaging switch, material flowracks, and kanban pull systems, which improved material flow and reduced handling and inventory costs by $200K+ annually.* Collected and analyzed data in preparation for elimination of external warehouse and inventory leveling to reduce excessive logistics and inventory expenses.* Communicate with part suppliers concerning shipping and scheduling agreements.* Experienced a high volume automotive manufacturing facility (casting, machining, and assembly) while gaining knowledge of industry terms, forms, tools, quality standards, etc. Show less