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Bryan Adary
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished operations leader with extensive expertise in strategic planning, continuous improvement, and logistics/supply chain management. Proven ability to drive efficiency and foster a safety-first culture while developing leadership pipelines. Excited to leverage skills in Lean Six Sigma, project management, and team development in the distribution/supply chain field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of East Coast Operations
Dollar General
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities
- Focus on safety, continuous improvement, relationship building, communication and strategic thinking.
- Lead oversight for seven sites and operations within with seven direct report site directors.
- Fostering a “safety first” culture through awareness, training and accountability.
- Helping other operational leaders achieve established standards of service, quality, accuracy and productivity.
- Utilizing key metrics, Lean Six Sigma, GEMBA walks and other activities to understand what’s working well and where to improve as guidance for site leadership to drive effective and sustainable change.
- Strategic planning for sites, in terms of capacity and density throughout the fiscal year.
- Develop leadership pipeline within site, to create ability within region and network wide for internal growth.
- Accomplishments
- Successfully took lowest performing site in region from overall CPH of 23.7 to 35.6 in less than 8 months.
- Helped lowest performing site decrease Quality DPMO from 14,800 to 7,800 in 14 weeks with direct and targeted action plans.
- Reduced IFR from 5.9 to 1.4 in a 12 month period as a region (total across all sites).
Director of Operations
IAM Robotics
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsibilities
- Directly oversee and manage the manufacturing; operations functions of demand planning, procurement, quality, production, manufacturing engineering, warehousing and facilities.
- Lead the cross-functional Demand Planning Process for the company to ensure customer requirements are met on time and at target costs.
- Directed the creation and implementation of necessary operations and manufacturing procedures to meet the requirements of the company’s quality management system.
- Led the strategy for component sourcing and manufacturing services across the company,including negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with key suppliers, ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership through the use of effective cost modeling techniques.
- Defined Key Performance Metrics and goals for the Manufacturing and Materials Teams in terms of units, time, quality and cost.
- As part of the Executive Team, established a strategic direction and set goals for the operations of the company, including rapid scaling and growth management, cost, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Partnered effectively with finance, marketing, sales, product and product engineering to ensure the successful execution of the company’s strategic vision and direction.
- Developed an annual operating budget and ongoing system of controls to meet required service levels and operational goals within prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters.
- Prepared, gained approval for and executed a Facilities Management Strategy that included planning for near- and long-term space requirements and ongoing facility maintenance for office, lab and production spaces at the minimum viable cost to the Company.
- Coach, motivate, and foster professional development of direct and indirect reports.
- Responsible and accountable for the efficient operation of the Company’s integration sites.
- Responsible for operations and managing best practices with a strong emphasis on production efficiencies and asset utilization.
- Forecast demand and establish a just-in-time inventory approach that increases efficiency and reduces inventory costs.
- Oversees the supply chain from purchase order to delivery, including order fulfillment, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
- Manage and set operations monthly and quarterly goals, as well as team goals.
- Accomplishments
- Successfully led manufacturing and deployment of company's first multi-million dollar agreement and infrastructure build-out.
- Successfully launched company’s first full spectrum testing site, with built-in company owned e-commerce network with modifications for ideal robotic environment.
- Led successful deployment in six large company sites for robotic testing, including international set up.
- Established company vision with comprehensive plan for micro-fulfillment center(s) as a five year plan for roadwork in the future (plan complete with detailed metrics breakdown).
General Manager Warehouse Operations
Sam's Club/Walmart Ecommerce
Swedesboro, NJ
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsibilities
- Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
- Drive and implement plan for areas of responsibility to achieve facility goals from a safety, quality, and production aspect as well as implementing operational improvements.
- Forecast staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results across day/week/month/year periods.
- Mentor leadership and associates in development and continuous growth within company.
- 23 Exempt leaders as well as 350-400 hourly associates.
- Accomplishments
- Promoted internally from Senior Operations Manager Walmart FC to General Manager at Sam's Club FC.
- Drove initiatives to improve overall Building UPH from a 23.4 to 31.7 across all reporting departments in Sam’s Club facility, setting the marker for the network.
- Assisted leadership in improving safety overall within the building by 89% with several new safety initiatives.
Operations Manager
The Home Depot
Mira Loma, CA
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities
- Forecast staffing, workload and performance results to meet business demands for workload and performance results.
- Working with direct reporting supervisor to adjust labor as needed throughout shift to ensure production metrics are met/exceeded.
- Develop continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality, productivity and safety.
- Mentor associates and supervisor(s) in development and continuous growth within company.
- Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
- Partnership with 3PL leaders to ensure quality and accuracy from 3PL associates as well as ensuring production metrics are met.
- Supervise between 395-430 direct reports and 520-580 indirect reports as well as 3 direct report supervisors.
- Accomplishments
- Assisted in improvement projects to boost productivity rates by 111% as well as decrease safety incidents within department by 57%.
- Assisted leadership in improving safety overall within the building by 57% as well as within department by 147%.
- Assisted with process improvements in multiple sites within THD network, to ensure aligned processes.
Area Manager
Amazon
Patterson, CA
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsibilities
- Reviewed work forecasts and determined productivity requirements for shift to meet overall building objectives.
- Forecasted and adjusted labor hours within department on a day-by-day basis to continue to improve throughout for department week over week.
- Developed continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality, productivity and safety.
- Supported all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
- Managed between 200-350 direct associates and 550-700 indirect associates. Assisted with cross-functional training in different departments as needed. Also managed 3 direct report supervisors.
- Accomplishments
- Assisted in refining and implementing process improvement projects credited with boosting building-wide unit-per-hour productivity by 31%, with a recorded 52% increase in AFE (Area managed).
- Assisted in launch and opening of a new FC in Dupont, Washington.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Save Mart Distribution Center
Modesto, CA
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Responsibilities
- Management of Shipping and Receiving department as well as Inventory Control.
- Oversaw product shipments to customers in accurate and timely manner.
- Provided training to associates as well as developing associate coaches to assist in process.
- Provided continuous feedback to associates as well as daily engagement to ensure associate-leader rapport was present.
- Ensured production goals are met on a daily basis while maintaining safety and quality requirements.
- Accomplishments
- Assisted in increasing production metrics in the Shipping and Receiving department by 154% throughout tenure.
- Assisted in increasing quality metrics in the Shipping and Receiving department by 94% in the first year, and 134% throughout tenure.
- Developed Safety program that resulted in 78% decrease in reported safety incidents within distribution center.
Education
MBA - Business Administration/Management
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
Conducted comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
Demonstrated analytical expertise to evaluate complex data sets and derive actionable insights
Assisted in managing inventory levels to support operational efficiency Contributed to tracking stock movements to maintain accurate records Supported teams in organizing inventory for timely order fulfillment
Implemented 5S methodology to enhance workplace organization and efficiency
Assisted in recruiting and onboarding warehouse staff to meet operational needs Supported team members in daily tasks to enhance productivity Contributed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment
Assisted in logistics and supply chain management tasks Supported implementation of lean methodologies and 5S practices Contributed to associate engagement initiatives
Assisted teams in achieving project goals through effective collaboration Supported project timelines by coordinating tasks among team members Contributed to problem-solving efforts to enhance team performance
Assisted in guiding individuals through professional development opportunities Supported peers in achieving personal and career goals Provided resources and advice to enhance skill sets
Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget Supported project planning and execution to meet objectives Coordinated communication among team members to facilitate progress
Led initiatives in team development, fostering collaboration and growth
Facilitated contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions
Assisted in developing B2B strategies to enhance client engagement Supported teams in executing marketing campaigns targeting business clients Contributed to maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
Assisted in managing supplier relationships to support project needs Collaborated with teams to address supplier issues and enhance communication Provided support in evaluating supplier performance and compliance
Oversaw implementation and optimization of warehouse management system operations
Implemented continuous improvement standards to enhance operational efficiency
Utilized Microsoft Office applications to assist in document creation and data management Supported team members in organizing presentations and reports Aided in maintaining accurate records and schedules
Assisted in analyzing procurement data to support decision-making processes Helped identify cost-saving opportunities through financial assessments Collaborated with teams to streamline procurement operations
Spearheaded recruitment initiatives to attract top talent
Assisted teams in utilizing NetSuite for streamlined financial processes Supported data entry and reporting tasks to enhance operational efficiency Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot system issues and improve user experience
Assisted in managing online product listings and inventory updates Supported customer inquiries through various communication channels Collaborated with team members to enhance user experience on e-commerce platforms
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Timeline
Senior Director of East Coast Operations
Dollar General
01.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
IAM Robotics
07.2019 - 01.2021
General Manager Warehouse Operations
Sam's Club/Walmart Ecommerce
07.2016 - 07.2019
Operations Manager
The Home Depot
06.2015 - 07.2016
Area Manager
Amazon
10.2013 - 06.2015
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Save Mart Distribution Center
11.2009 - 10.2013
MBA - Business Administration/Management
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio State University