Chad Compston
KDM
Huber Heights,OH
1
Certification
30
years of professional experience
Operations and Business Management leader with 25+ years of experience driving logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, and fulfillment operations. Proven record leading large teams, improving safety, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering exceptional customer service. Experienced in P&L management, process improvement, Lean operations, supply chain management, and organizational leadership.
Work History
Promotions Manager
3 Years 8 Months- Manage promotional operations and support business growth initiatives.
- Coordinate teams, resources, and client requirements to ensure successful execution of projects.
General Manager
11 Months- Directed fulfillment and warehouse operations while maintaining service, productivity, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Led teams and process improvements to enhance operational performance.
Operations Supervisor
3 Years- Maintained 99.9% order accuracy and 99.8% on-time shipping performance.
- Led warehouse and distribution process improvements that increased efficiency and service levels.
- Partnered with Finance, HR, and IT on budgeting, hiring, onboarding, and technology implementation.
- Achieved 558 safe workdays through strong safety leadership and employee engagement.
Terminal Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Implemented safety initiatives resulting in zero workplace injuries.
- Improved logistics coordination, communication, and delivery performance.
- Certified and trained 52 employees in safe driving practices.
Plant Operations Manager
9 Months- Led 125 employees, 15 supervisors, and 2 managers in manufacturing operations.
- Applied Lean principles to improve productivity, safety, and product availability.
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration to meet production and customer demands.
Operations Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Optimized scheduling, manpower allocation, and freight movement operations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and improved operational efficiency.
- Ensured timely and damage-free freight delivery.
Operations Manager
18 Years 3 Months- Managed daily operations with responsibility for a $1.1M monthly budget.
- Led a workforce of up to 355 employees while maintaining safety and performance standards.
- Trained and developed 30 supervisors; ranked #1 manager in the Georgia District for two consecutive years.
- Implemented operational and safety improvements that increased productivity and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
In Progress
Skills
Operations Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Warehouse Management
Team Leadership
P&L Management
Process Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Safety & Compliance
Change Management
Performance Management
Budgeting & Cost Control
Continuous Improvement
Training & Development
Certification
Driving Certified Trainer – Smith System
Timeline
Promotions Manager
KDM
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
General Manager
A2B Fulfillment Inc.
11.2021 - 10.2022Read More
Operations Supervisor
Lawson Products Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2021Read More
Terminal Manager
Hackbarth Delivery Service
11.2017 - 12.2018Read More
Plant Operations Manager
Kellogg's
02.2017 - 11.2017Read More
Operations Manager
FedEx Freight
03.2015 - 06.2016Read More
Operations Manager
UPS
06.1996 - 09.2014Read More
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
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