Bryan Wickstrom
Menominee
Summary
Accomplished operations and athletic administration leader with a notable history of enhancing operational efficiency and achieving quality metrics. Recognized for effective communication and decisive leadership, guiding teams and programs to success through disciplined planning and collaboration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
C&S / SpartanNash / Great Lakes Foods
Menominee
05.1997 - Current
- Oversaw distribution center operations, ensuring health and safety, receiving, storage, shipping, delivery, personnel management, and maintenance, with full P&L responsibility.
- Oversaw and directed regional distribution operations, including warehouse operations, transportation, maintenance, and inventory control.
- Managed the P&L cost centers for Distribution Center operations, including expense and capital budgeting, planning, inventory management, cost controls, revenue, and productivity objectives, as well as operational execution.
- As the Director, ensuring that customers receive the highest levels of service and make decisions to maximize the Supply Chain's network's safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Developed and executed facility operations planning, addressing productivity levels, staffing requirements, seasonal operational needs, and distribution center capacity for all facilities in the region.
- Works in partnership with the senior distribution management to manage distribution operations in a productive, efficient and cost-efficient manner.
- This role is accountable for supporting and executing the strategic vision and initiatives of the company.
- This role includes clear leadership in the integration of current and future company strategies.
- Work with cross-functional departments within the distribution center and corporate office as it relates to the distribution center operations.
- Established and enforced adherence to company practices, processes, procedures, and policies.
- Maintain strict compliance to company sanitation, risk management and asset management programs; audit programs to ensure adherence to such programs to include, but not limited to, safety, training, facility maintenance and inventory, security, and proper utilization and maintenance of material handling and transportation equipment.
- Achieved year-over-year improvements in quality metrics, enhancing customer fill rate, on-time delivery, selection and inventory accuracy, cost per case, and product damage.
- Ensure regional facility compliance with legal regulations and laws (i.e., OSHA, EPA, FDA, Dept. of Agriculture, FCC, DOT, CSA, FSMA), as well as company policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Contributed to projects focused on operational effectiveness and profitability.
- Assessed business operations and technology for improvement opportunities, recommending and implementing approved changes to enhance processes and technology.
- Make recommendations for equipment purchases and distribution center related capital expenditures.
- Maintained accurate record keeping and reported data timely, including regional distribution center scorecards and productivity metrics.
Head Coach / Events & Activities Director
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Marinette
Marinette
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Monitor academic eligibility of student‑athletes.
- Recruited and engaged prospective athletes, managing communication and scholarship discussions to attract top talent.
- Develop training plans, provide instruction, and lead practice sessions.
- Oversee conditioning programs to maximize athletic performance.
- Evaluate athlete performance and potential.
- Adjust coaching strategies for individual and team strengths.
- Plan game strategies and seasonal objectives.
- Analyzed opponents to develop competitive strategies that enhanced team performance.
- Stay current with evolving rules, techniques, and program philosophies.
- Achieved 126 wins and 51 losses, resulting in a .712 winning percentage over multiple seasons.
- Three Eastern Conference Championships
- Participated in three Final Four tournaments within the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference, highlighting competitive excellence.
- Won one state championship in the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference by fostering strong team dynamics.
- Teach coursework and advise students academically and personally.
- Supported team representation in community events, media engagements, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen community ties.
Athletic Director
Stephenson High School
Stephenson
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Directed and organized extracurricular programs, athletic events, and after-school activities to enhance student engagement.
- Established district-wide program standards and assessment processes.
- Evaluated and recommended new or revised programs to the school board.
- Developed policies, procedures, and long-term educational goals.
- Prepared and submitted budgets, funding requests, and grant proposals to secure resources for programs.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated staff.
- Managed facilities, maintenance needs, and scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT01-2018
High School Diploma -
Stephenson High School
Stephenson, MI01-1996
Skills
- Supply chain expertise
- Operational efficiency strategies
- Performance analysis
- Strategic planning
- Facility oversight
- Leadership in teams
- Decision-making abilities
- Results-driven approach
- Pressure management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Dependability
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Athletic Director
Stephenson High School
08.2017 - 04.2021
Head Coach / Events & Activities Director
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Marinette
01.2014 - 01.2022
Director of Operations
C&S / SpartanNash / Great Lakes Foods
05.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Post University
High School Diploma -
Stephenson High School