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BILL HEIDKAMP

Wolcott,CT

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing projects, rollouts, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Lane Valente Industries
03.2006 - Current
  • Manage multiple national accounts for large facility maintenance and construction company
  • Manage Freezer Cooler Program & various Projects for Dollar Tree / Family Dollar
  • Manage warehouse, inventory and equipment
  • Manage vendors, HVAC, carpenters, plumbers, electricians and general laborers
  • Schedule service requests, projects, material and staff to ensure customer deadlines are met
  • Conduct monthly staff meetings
  • Meet with customers to discuss sales opportunities

DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sleepy’s Professional Mattress
08.2004 - 03.2006
  • Managed several departments in a distribution center, shipping over 1,000 orders daily
  • Supervised and trained staff in the picking, auditing, inventory control, returns and shipping departments
  • Trained and certified associates on order pickers, reach trucks and forklifts
  • Worked closely with transportation department to ensure all orders are picked, checked, loaded and shipped in a timely manner

GENERAL MANAGER

A2Z Medical Supply, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Managed, recruited and trained personnel for multi-unit retail and warehouse facility
  • Conducted daily audits to ensure appropriate inventory levels were maintained
  • Worked closely with vendors, case managers and staff to ensure customer needs were met
  • Met with sales reps to negotiate pricing and annual contracts
  • Monitored trends in medical supply field and adjusted purchasing strategies to remain competitive

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Viking Office Products/Office Depot
01.1998 - 11.2002
  • Managed employees at an automated warehouse facility handling over $100 million in sales annually
  • Supervised and trained staff in the Production, Shipping and Maintenance Departments
  • Maintained $1 million annual supply inventory and oversaw filling and shipping of over 2 million orders annually
  • Monitored power and automated equipment and facility to ensure maximum efficiency
  • Conducted pricing reviews and met with carrier representatives to negotiate rates and services for region
  • Developed and implemented standards to increase and monitor productivity resulting in a 75% decrease in error rate and 40% increase in productivity
  • Traveled throughout the Northeast to conduct diversity training classes

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Timex Corp.
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Managed approximately 70 employees in Distribution Center shipping over 3,000 orders daily
  • Assisted consultants in the development and implementation of automated systems to increase productivity resulting in a 30% workforce reduction and a 50% improvement in quality
  • Trained employees and provided ongoing input to enhance new system

RECEIVING SUPERVISOR

Ingram Micro, Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1994
  • Handled all aspects of receiving and managed staff
  • Traveled nationwide to set up and assist other distribution centers

Education

High School Diploma -

Wolcott High School
Wolcott, CT

Skills

  • AS/400 Warehouse Management System
  • Fast Track
  • Med Act
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Internet Intranet
  • Equipment Operator
  • RF Systems and procedures
  • Dropbox
  • Monterra

Recognition

  • Project Management Certification
  • Building Leadership Excellence Certificate
  • Certified Diversity Trainer
  • Achievers Award
  • Received ongoing promotions and bonuses throughout career

Military Service

U.S.M.C.R, Lance Corporal, 01/1986, 01/1990

Timeline

NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Lane Valente Industries
03.2006 - Current

DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sleepy’s Professional Mattress
08.2004 - 03.2006

GENERAL MANAGER

A2Z Medical Supply, Inc.
01.2003 - 04.2004

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER

Viking Office Products/Office Depot
01.1998 - 11.2002

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Timex Corp.
01.1994 - 01.1998

RECEIVING SUPERVISOR

Ingram Micro, Inc.
01.1987 - 01.1994

High School Diploma -

Wolcott High School

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