3PL Central
Brian Kovacs
Operations Manager
Lockport,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Manager specializing in planning and managing total operations. Analytical and detail-oriented with over 10 years of experience.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Branch Manager
Simon Hegele
WOOD DALE, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Manage Warehouse, Refurbishment, and Cryogenics Departments
- Created and implemented all SOPs and processes for Warehouse
- Boosted P&L profits by 200% while reducing headcount by 50%
- Created RFQ and implemented new WMS, converting from Epicor to 3PL Central
- Invoice 27 different customers for goods and services rendered
Logistics Manager
Ryder Logistics- Electrolux
Minooka, IL
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed Operations and Inventory for 1.1 million square foot distribution center
- Coordinated operations for 6 direct and 80 indirect hires
- Worked with temp agency to stay fully staffed
- Created, maintained, and improved KPIs
- Maintained schedule for 90-120 inbound/outbound loads per day
- Recorded and problem solved issues to report to the customer
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Productigear
Chicago, IL
09.2012 - 02.2017
- Responsible for shipping specialized gears and receiving raw material
- Led inventory of raw material and samples
- Created route schedule for in house trucks
- 99% orders go out same day
Head Soccer Coach Boy/Girls Head Coach
Rich Central High School
Richton Park, IL
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Implemented and conducted training and practice sessions
- Created game schedule and maintained website
Teacher and Head Soccer Coach
St. Laurence High School
Burbank , IL
08.2003 - 07.2010
- Created and taught lesson plans in history that stressed leadership and problem solving
- Directed year long training regiment
- Maintained and purchased equipment for all levels
- Hired and led staff for all levels
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Keller School of Management
Online 02.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History And Secondary Education
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Inventory Management
Process Improvement
Strong team-builder
Fork Lift Trainer
Facilities Management
Work flow planning
P&L Management
Software
Epicor
AS400
Timeline
Branch Manager
Simon Hegele
08.2018 - Current
Logistics Manager
Ryder Logistics- Electrolux
02.2017 - 08.2018
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Keller School of Management
02.2015 - 02.2017
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Productigear
09.2012 - 02.2017
Head Soccer Coach Boy/Girls Head Coach
Rich Central High School
08.2011 - 07.2012
Teacher and Head Soccer Coach
St. Laurence High School
08.2003 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History And Secondary Education
Lewis University
08.1999 - 05.2003