David Soper Email & Phone Number

Madisonville, Ky, Us

Madisonville, Kentucky, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Responsible for 3rd party logistics services in support of MCFA operation. Oversee inbound transportation and outbound finished goods distribution.

Houston, Texas Area

Project Manager for LeanCor-MCFA account, focused on internal conveyance/material flow improvement.

Subaru Of Indiana Automotive (Lafayette, In)

Major Contributions & Key Aspects:• Led 3PL aspect of implementation of 3rd production line @ SIA• Led Laredo, TX based cross-dock relocation & expansion• Advisor to senior operations management team

Blue Ash, Oh

After a turn-around activity of production/repair location was complete, was assigned to further optimize product distribution to field service locations. Advanced single-location pilot activity, established hub network, and improved revenue significantly by ensuring product was at the right place at the right time (with minimal cost).Major Contributions & Key aspects:• Implemented "Hub & Spoke" network across U.S.; eight locations, 15 team members, four time zones• Consistently supplied over 1,600 service center locations with product on a daily/weekly basis• Managed inventory levels throughout network• Continued with introduction and teaching of basic lean principles ("transitional lean") and application of "SEE" business process improvement approach• Established Service Level Agreements to manage performance (only department within the entire organization to do this)• Budgeting, P&L responsibility

Blue Ash, Oh

Initially brought on as a consultant in February 2013 to turn-around a flailing production/repair operation, and within two weeks was given complete reign of the entire repair operation. After consulting contract expired, was brought on full-time to continue improvement/turn-around activity within the operation.Major Contributions & Key aspects:• Responsible for 60+ team members (hourly and salary)• Hiring/Firing, Recruiting (and use of Temp Services)• Changed work environment from "toxic" to a "great place to work"• Implemented "SEE" - operational improvement steps (Stability, Effectiveness, Efficiency)• Implemented management tools (dashboards/KPIs) for both immediate feedback on hour-to-hour operation and larger-view operational performance• Reported out to CEO, COO and Board of Directors• Ultimately transformed a repair operation that consistently missed orders (and thus revenue) to meeting order requirements 100% and with higher quality• Teacher of basic lean principles; applied "transitional lean" techniques so that team members not only grasped concepts but could apply with success (and continue onward)

Erlanger, Ky

Developed metrics to evaluate operations and realign organizational infrastructure to maximize efficiency and improve performance. Oversaw critical projects and devise operational goals and benchmarks. Spearheaded process enhancement at projects that fail to meet objectives. Identified operational problems and provide solutions to achieve desired results. Served on periodic basis as General Manager for Safety and Compliance, monitoring workplace conditions to avoid accidents and insuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry best practices. Major Contributions & Key Aspects:• Drove sea change in company culture toward greater recognition and insistence on safety standards.• Created security program to protect workers during daily transits between Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas.• Led company to exceed safety metrics for entire industry.• Recognized as “Top Performer” in 2010 for outstanding service.

Erlanger, Ky

Monitored operations to insure the application of internal controls and development of management infrastructure to advance strategic objectives. Implemented documentation of internal processes and evaluation of performance metrics to increase operational efficiency and support expansion. Oversaw more than 500 employees. Interacted directly with customers to resolve problems and negotiate service contracts. Drafted budgets. Devised strategies to augment and streamline cross-docking, logistics and yard management operations at eight facilities in Canada in the U.S. Identified operational metrics.Major Contributions & Key Aspects:• Directed the planning and installation of the largest cross-dock for Toyota operations in the world.• Managed operations producing $200 million in annual revenue. • Networked with other business leaders by establishing industry groups including Logistics Engineering and Development and Commercial Strategy. • Delivered presentations at international conferences including the Global Leadership Seminar in Japan.• Served as a consultant to company operations in Europe and India.