Corrinne Kluth

Logistics leader with extensive experience in P&L management and enhancing team performance at Ryder System Inc. Achieved 0% TIR and increased IRA from 60% to 100% through strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance, promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.

• Salvation Army – Seasonal Volunteer
• Trinity Lutheran Church - Volunteer

• Currently completing Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Completed numerous courses and training initiatives on topics that included: Microsoft Applications, Leadership, Quality Assurance, LEAN, SAP, Recruiting and Onboarding, Behavioral Interviews

• Group Logistics Manager II, Ryder System, Inc., Appleton, WI, 01/01/16, Present, Provide overall leadership for local manufacturer third party supply chain management and logistics provider., Managed 200+ employees and held accountability for financial performance, productivity, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and administration and enforcement of vendor/customer contracts., Improved TIR to 0% (550+ days for the campus)., Created systems to improve safety measures and actions., Created systems that improved IRA from 60% to 100% over 3 years., Improved the Employee Experience by adding technology for information updates, engagement of peer recognition and updated common spaces and office areas., Improved margin through pain/gainshare $500k over 3 years., Implemented several continuous improvement projects that improved productivity 5 PPH, supported IRA improvements, safety improvements and streamlined processes.
• Facility Leadership, Ryder System, Inc., Appleton, WI, 01/01/20, 12/31/23, Provide overall leadership for local distribution center (900K SF) for third party supply chain management and logistics provider., Managed 200+ employees and held accountability for financial performance, productivity, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and administration and enforcement of vendor/customer contracts., Added another 400K SF warehouse start up to the book of business., Transformed 30K SF into new offices and comprehensive training center., Transformed old equipment fleet to a 100 PIT fleet of lithium lifts., Created Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) tracking and reporting (Digital)., Created a significant shift in culture that allowed the facility to move forward with all other initiatives.
• Start Up Effectiveness Team, Ryder System, Inc., Appleton, WI, 01/01/18, 12/31/20, Set the foundation for supply chain on awarded business to ensure start up success., Train facility leadership in all areas of Ryder business practices., Create agreed upon metrics and performance tracking., Set the foundation for continuous improvement., Work with cross functional teams including; IT, Human resources, facility maintenance, safety, finance, and legal departments.
• Owner / Chief Operating Officer, Ignite Oil, Inc., Appleton, WI, 01/01/14, 12/31/16, Identified industry need for fuel suppliers to better manage their fuel vendors and related orders, invoicing, and data documentation., Developed business idea, created business plan, attained all necessary certifications, and launched business from the ground up., Oversaw all daily operations for business that provides fuel vendor management services to the construction and trucking industries., Established capability to conduct business across the U.S.; serving customers in Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota., Created idea for automated software application that allows customers to order fuel, portable tanks, grease, oil, and related products and services from any mobile device worldwide.
• Consultant, Ignite Oil, Inc., Appleton, WI, 01/01/13, 12/31/13, Served as a business consultant to NEW Energy LLC and provided guidance on compliance and operational performance.
• General Manager, Exel Inc., Green Bay, WI, 01/01/08, 12/31/12, Promoted to provide overall leadership of three distribution centers for third party supply chain management and logistics provider., Managed 200+ employees and 1.6 million square feet of distribution space across three distribution centers in three different states., Held accountability for financial performance, productivity, space utilization, safety, quality, and administration and enforcement of vendor/customer contracts.
• Operations Manager / Quality Leader, Exel Inc., Green Bay, WI, 01/01/02, 12/31/08, Held leadership positions at 1 million square foot Green Bay distribution center and managed business for Fortune 500 consumer products giant., Directed 4 Supervisors, 4 Dock Coordinators, and 60 hourly employees.