ADAM NORDBLAD
Kansas City
Summary
Strategic operations director skilled in managing large-scale warehouse environments. Led the launch of multiple facilities, optimizing logistics processes and achieving record export levels. Dedicated to continuous improvement, fostering team development, and enhancing customer satisfaction across diverse business units.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Warehouse Operations
Paris Brothers
Kansas City
01.2025 - Current
- Successfully lead all activities of 6 warehouses that total 1.4 million square feet and comprised of dry, cooler, and freezer space for food products
- Opened a new building with an additional 200,000 square feet in July 2025
- Report directly to the President of the company and have 6 manager level direct reports with more than 100 total team members
- The 5 direct reports manage transportation, warehouse operations, inventory control, customer service, sales, and quality control
- Led a unique mix of business units including; DSD - fulfilled Paris Group co-manufactured and owned food inventory direct to grocery utilizing our owned fleet of trucks, 3PL - managed food distribution activities for 20+ third-party companies that utilized us to receive, store, and deliver food products to meet their specific business needs, including kitting and other special handling requirements, USDA Programs - operated 2 separate government contracts for the USDA under FNS and AMS to service all Indian reservations and food banks across the country, Big box retail - imported and distributed several programs across the country for the largest big box retailer in the US, Coffee production - managed warehousing for raw materials and finished goods to support coffee production.
- Budget and P&L ownership
- Improved inventory accuracy from low 90% accuracy to 99.98% in the first 6 months of joining the organization by developing and implementing new cycle count processes along with changing many of our receiving, storage, and shipping practices
- Eliminated late delivery fines that were more than $50k every month. This was done in the first 4 months of joining the organization and we have not had a late delivery fine since April 2025.
- Developed initiatives for continuous improvement, leading to creative solutions for operational cost reduction
- Implemented new KPI's to drive improved performance and create a culture of continuous improvement
- Implemented a safety-first culture and reduced TRIR by 80%. We have had 1 recordable incident in the last 1.5 years. In turn we were able to reduce our insurance cost significantly.
Director of Operations
ColdPoint Logistics
Edgerton
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Led startup of four buildings from 2017 to 2020, totaling 630,000 square feet of cold storage warehouse.
- Directed all aspects of facility launch and growth, managing operations of a 24/7 facility with 62,000 pallet capacity.
- Oversaw handling of two billion pounds of product annually, achieving one billion pounds domestically and one billion pounds exported in 2023.
- Achieved highest pork exports from US to China in 2023, contributing to substantial revenue and EBITDA growth for seven consecutive years.
- Managed P&L responsibilities and developed budgets, overseeing seven direct reports and 300+ indirect reports to optimize financial performance.
- Cultivated relationships with local and district USDA personnel, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Developed process requiring only 10% export inspection from USDA, a first in Springdale district.
- Achieved inventory accuracy of 99.98% in 2023, with a TRIR of .53, significantly below industry average of 4.4.
General Manager
Smart Warehousing
Edgerton
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed all operations and success of two third-party distribution centers totaling 1.15 million square feet combined
- Successful startup of 2nd 575,000 square foot facility in 2016
- Oversaw all operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, customer service, P&L, budgeting, human resources, staffing, and facility and equipment maintenance
- Directed daily planning and staff meetings, forecasting customer volume levels to coordinate daily activities for 80+ customers across ecommerce and large retail fulfillment
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability while acting as a strategic partner to support customer business
- Led continuous improvement, lean, and process improvement initiatives
- Reduced labor cost by 20% in first year through a large facility layout optimization project, team member development, KPI implementation, and process standardization
- Accountable for food safety programs, safety compliance, and retail compliance
Assistant General Manager
Lineage Logistics
Edwardsville
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed twelve manager-level direct and indirect reports and 300 hourly indirect reports in a 650,000 square foot high volume facility.
- Managed productivity levels, cost projections, profits, employee relations, and customer service to support organizational objectives.
- Directed warehouse operations, inventory, production, maintenance, and office staff to achieve key performance objectives and support company goals.
- Implemented and sustained continuous improvement processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Forecast customer volume levels to ensure effective workload planning, efficient work activities, and seamless operations
- Developed and managed control systems while coordinating warehouse distribution activities with sales, inventory control, and executive management.
- Managed food safety programs and ensured compliance.
- Accountable for food safety programs and compliance
Operations Manager
Lineage Logistics
Edwardsville
11.2010 - 01.2014
- Managed operations for a large refrigerated warehouse and distribution company
- Developed and managed controls system to ensure service levels and operations performance met cost, revenue, and profit parameters.
- Planned and oversaw warehouse labor, aligning operations with budget objectives in labor cost, productivity, and service satisfaction.
- Led team of nine operations supervisors, team leads, and 200 team members, conducting performance reviews to enhance team effectiveness.
- Performed the duties of assistant general manager in their absence, controlled shift changes for warehouse operations, enforce warehouse procedures, and directed daily planning meetings
- Coordinated with the maintenance engineer to audit warehouse equipment, work orders and facility repairs, and maintained the warehouse, equipment and facility grounds in accordance to high standards
Operations Supervisor
Lineage Logistics
Edwardsville
05.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated daily activities of 30 team members to produce 100 to 150 inbound/outbound loads and accurately inventory a 650,000 square foot refrigerated distribution center.
- Managed warehouse operations and facilitated daily export, railcar, and truck loading activities while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
- Planned labor budget, maintained labor costs under budget, conducted performance reviews, and appraised team members' performance through rewards and appropriate disciplinary actions.
- Forecasted goals, communicated daily plans for production activities, participated in weekly operation meetings, and performed with precision in a fast-paced high volume, and safe work environment
Education
MBA -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MissouriBachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Missouri State University
Springfield, MissouriSkills
- Warehouse optimization and logistics coordination
- Food safety and compliance certification
- Lean black belt and 5S organization
- Continuous improvement and process enhancement
- Change management and strategic planning
- Budget development and P&L oversight
- Workforce planning and capacity management
- Safety KPI development and implementation
- Start-up experience and leadership
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Supply chain and warehouse software expertise
- RF scanning technology
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Problem solving and decision making
- Team building and motivation
- Organizational development and facilities management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Business process reengineering
- Corporate communications and documentation
- Talent development and partnership building
- Industrial engineering knowledge
- Database development skills
- Sales channel analytics and market analysis
- Influencing, negotiating, and data-driven decisions
- Performance evaluations
Certification
- Lean - Black Belt
- HACCP
- Seafood HACCP
- OSHA 10
- AIB
- SQF Level II
Timeline
Director of Warehouse Operations
Paris Brothers
01.2025 - Current
Director of Operations
ColdPoint Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2024
General Manager
Smart Warehousing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant General Manager
Lineage Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Manager
Lineage Logistics
11.2010 - 01.2014
Operations Supervisor
Lineage Logistics
05.2008 - 01.2010
MBA -
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Missouri State University