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Clint Flessner

Making Great Things possible
Front Royal,VA

Summary

Results-driven Director of Warehouse Operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in strategic planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and achieve operational goals. Committed to optimizing workflow and improving supply chain efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Warehouse Operations - Multi Site

Crane Service Company
10.2024 - Current
  • Team Leadership & Coordination: Directly Manage diverse Teams of Union and Non Union employees across multiple sites in Virginia and Maryland with One Million SFT of Indoor and One Million SFT of outdoor storage. Responsible for managing heavy inbound and outbound activities including final mile delivery to customers.
  • Process Optimization: Driving major overhaul of current WMS system to better manage inventory and billing control. Improved billing cycle down from 15 days to 5 days. Improved inventory accuracy through software enhancements as well as hardware implementation to provide the proper tools to ensure accuracy.
  • Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Directly tasked with understanding warehouse needs and forecasting future needs to optimize profit margins and storage space optimization. Intimately involved with property searches and leasing agreements.
  • Project Oversight: Direct collaboration with Project Managers to ensure very large Data Center and other large project volume planning and ensuring the warehouse operations are aligned with Crane and Rigging divisions.
  • Innovation: Deployed new RF guns to enhance WMS interactions and provide scanning and picture taking capabilities even in remote areas with no wifi. Helped deploy a new 3rd party freight hauler to supplement our needs.
  • Talent and Performance Management: Directly responsible for all recruiting and hiring for all locations, including fulling staffing new startup warehouse locations. Making significant improvements in mentoring and accountability providing a much more stable and positive work environment.

Senior Operations Manager - Inbound

Ferguson Enterprises LLC
Front Royal, VA
12.2020 - 10.2024
  • Project Management: Led multiple large-scale projects, including the expansion of the inbound logistics department, improving workflow processes, and integrating new technology into a complex multi-shift environment. Delivered all projects on time, ensuring alignment with broader operational goals and corporate objectives.
  • Team Leadership & Coordination: Directed the work of 200+ full-time associates and 8-10 managers, ensuring seamless execution of daily operations across multiple shifts. Established strong cross-functional collaboration, including coordinating with IT, HR, and Safety teams to implement new systems and processes.
  • Process Optimization: Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency and reducing errors. Utilized Lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows and reduce operational bottlenecks, achieving a 15% increase in inbound efficiency.
  • Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Played a critical role in forecasting labor needs and inventory management to meet operational goals and customer demands. Ensured accurate scheduling to maintain optimal staffing levels while improving safety and productivity.
  • Project Oversight: Helped manage $44 Million capital improvement project, including the implementation of Auto store automated picking, Complete re racking and slotting of entire warehouse while remaining fully operational.
  • Innovation: Developed and implemented several programs providing better visibility and data analytics to optimize and provide cost savings. Configured and optimized 400 slot yard, developed and implemented custom built YMS (yard management system). Successfully developed and piloted remote gate operations project. Implemented Significant changes to scheduling and tracking of import containers eliminating detention fees and maximizing speed.
  • Talent and Performance Management: Directly oversaw recruiting, On-boarding and orientations including OSHA power equipment training. Successful implementation of engineered labor standards.

Operations Manager

Kohl’s Distribution Center
Winchester, VA
12.2010 - 12.2020
  • Large-Scale Project Leadership: Recruited to spearhead a $20 million transformational project, which involved retrofitting the facility with advanced technology and automated material handling equipment (MHE). Managed project timelines, deliverables, and vendor relationships, ensuring on-budget and on-time execution.
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinated with various departments, including IT, Operations, and Facilities, to implement new systems and equipment. Managed project scope, risk assessments, and resource allocation, delivering operational improvements that supported an increase in overall throughput.
  • Change Management: Led change management initiatives, ensuring that all staff were adequately trained on new processes and technologies. Designed and executed communication strategies to ensure employee buy-in and minimize operational disruption.
  • Process Redesign: Led the redesign of multiple workflows, reducing bottlenecks and increasing overall throughput. This included the implementation of real-time inventory tracking and enhanced scheduling protocols.

DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE

Grind Tech LLC.
Stephens City, VA
05.2004 - 12.2010
  • Project Oversight: Managed multiple equipment installation projects for large national and independent customers, ensuring all projects were delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Oversaw all aspects of the installation process, including logistics, personnel allocation, and customer communication.
  • Vendor and Client Relations: Acted as the primary point of contact for key accounts, including a national coffeehouse franchise. Oversaw contract negotiations, service agreements, and project timelines, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and timely delivery.

SUPERVISOR

Kohl’s Distribution Center
Winchester, VA
06.1997 - 05.2004
  • Project Leadership & Team Coordination: Led a team of 90 employees through a facility startup in New York, coordinating project phases from initial planning through execution. Oversaw staffing, training, equipment setup, and workflow processes.

Education

Business Management -

Lord Fairfax Community College

Skills

  • Warehouse management
  • Project management
  • Inventory control
  • Data analysis
  • Supply chain logistics
  • Process optimization
  • Lean methodologies
  • Change management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Performance management
  • Strategic planning
  • Talent development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Warehouse Operations - Multi Site

Crane Service Company
10.2024 - Current

Senior Operations Manager - Inbound

Ferguson Enterprises LLC
12.2020 - 10.2024

Operations Manager

Kohl’s Distribution Center
12.2010 - 12.2020

DIRECTOR, EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE

Grind Tech LLC.
05.2004 - 12.2010

SUPERVISOR

Kohl’s Distribution Center
06.1997 - 05.2004

Business Management -

Lord Fairfax Community College

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