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Andrew Modale

Bernardsville,NJ

Summary

Visionary Sales Management and Engineering Executive with decades of experience managing teams, presenting/selling and executing complex contract logistics solutions. Proven track record of leading high-performance sales and engineering teams to deliver state-of-the-art warehousing fulfilment solutions, automation integration, and continuous improvement strategies for global supply chains. Expertise in aligning engineering initiatives with commercial goals to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainability. Adept at managing large-scale CAPEX budgets and driving digital transformation in logistics environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Engineering

Maersk Contract Logistics
Florham Park, NJ
01.2022 - 2026
  • Strategic oversight of engineering operations for a network of [Number] distribution centers totaling [Number] million sq. ft.
  • Automation & Innovation: Led the strategic roadmap and deployment of $50M+ in warehouse automation projects (AGVs, Goods-to-Person systems), resulting in a 35% increase in throughput and a 20% reduction in labor costs.
  • Solution Design: Partnered with Technical Sales and Fulfilment teams to design winning tender responses for Fortune 500 clients, achieving a [Number]% conversion rate on complex RFQs through innovative engineering solutions.
  • Project Delivery: Successfully delivered [Number] greenfield and brownfield site launches on time and under budget, implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that reduced ramp-up time by 15%.
  • Sustainability: Spearheaded energy-efficiency initiatives across the network, including solar integration and smart lighting, contributing to a [Number]% reduction in carbon emissions.

Senior Account Manager

TREW Automation
Fairfield, OH
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed a network of integrator partners and trained them in fulfilment and automated solutions.
  • Analyzed data, generated CAD layouts and collaborated closely with my clients to develop a successful solution and positive ROI.
  • Turnkey proposal generation for conveying equipment, sortation and associated products, controls / software, and installation in a turnkey proposal.
  • Created company wide presentations and lead our team as we presented our solution to the client.

Senior Sales Manager

Honeywell
Mason, OH
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed a team of seven Sales Engineers, leading company sales growth from $10M in 2010 to over $50M in 2020.
  • Forecasted sales, strategized win strategies and managed C&E resources to develop solutions with engineering team comprised of sortation, robotics, AMRs and AS/RS.
  • Personally managed large accounts in the home meal kit clients that were new to distribution and fulfilment and led them on their automation journey from manual operations to purchased automated solutions.

Senior Director

Intelligrated
Mason, OH
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Accountable for P&L of the northeast operation.
  • Managed Sales Engineers, an Operations Manager, Project Managers and a service and support for regional operation.
  • Mason, OH (acquired by Honeywell)

Project Manager

Pinnacle Automation
St Louis, MO
01.1995 - 01.2009
  • Managed all facets of conveying and sortation projects from kick-off to go live.
  • Projects incorporated high speed shoe sortation, conveyors software and controls.
  • St Louis, MO (acquired by Intelligrated)

Education

Associates - Engineering

Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PA

Skills

  • Logistics Strategy: Contract Logistics Solution Design, Network Optimization, Multi-Client Warehousing, Omni-channel Fulfillment
  • Engineering & Automation: AS/RS, AMRs, Sortation Systems, WMS/WCS Integration, Facility Layout & Design (AutoCAD/Revit)
  • Operational Excellence: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Kaizen, Process Re-engineering, Labor Management Systems (LMS)
  • Leadership & Business: P&L Oversight, CAPEX/OPEX Budgeting, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Compliance & ESG: HSSE Standards, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Green Building Standards (LEED/BREEAM)

Timeline

Head of Engineering

Maersk Contract Logistics
01.2022 - 2026

Senior Account Manager

TREW Automation
01.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Sales Manager

Honeywell
01.2016 - 01.2020

Senior Director

Intelligrated
01.2009 - 01.2016

Project Manager

Pinnacle Automation
01.1995 - 01.2009

Associates - Engineering

Lincoln Technical Institute