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Cumeico S. Debrick

Blythewood,SC

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Manager

HUSQVARNA
Orangeburg, SC
05.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Forestry Division, Spartanburg, SC
  • Direct operations for $165M in raw materials inventory, overseeing receiving, warehousing, and line delivery functions aligned with service and cost objectives.
  • Spearheaded the startup of a new distribution division following the Nashville plant closure; led facility floor planning, equipment setup, offsite storage management, hiring, and process implementation.
  • Developed and executed production planning systems to meet sales forecasts and optimize labor, equipment, and inventory utilization.
  • Championed Lean Manufacturing initiatives, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance and workplace safety while managing departmental budgets and cost controls.
  • Provided strategic leadership across cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain challenges and support customer fulfillment.
  • Set performance metrics, coached staff, and implemented development plans to build a high-performing team.
  • Forestry Division, Spartanburg, SC
  • Identified and solved complex strategy obstacles to promote growth and guide business direction.
  • Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Operations Manager III

AMAZON
Spartanburg, SC
04.2021 - 07.2024
  • Led daily operations and strategic initiatives to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managed staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation for a cross-functional team.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels through regular audits and data-driven planning.
  • Streamlined workflows and championed continuous improvement efforts to boost productivity and workplace safety.
  • Coordinated with carriers and internal departments to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of goods and services.
  • Collaborated with customer service teams to uphold high customer satisfaction and resolve service issues.
  • Measured operational performance using key metrics to meet quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards.
  • Drove adoption of national and regional strategic initiatives, including supply chain optimization and technology integration.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

Multiple Roles Production Manager/Material Manager

Kraft Foods Global
Newberry, SC
02.2005 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, producing 3.2 million packaged meals. Located in 40+ countries—$25B in annual sales.
  • Progressively demanding decision-making positions overseeing 6 production lines across three shifts producing 1,175,000 lbs. of packaged meals.
  • Supervised a staff of 165 employees with training, scheduling, manpower utilization, and performance evaluation.
  • Provided training to production floor personnel on proper use and maintenance of all production equipment—ensure all QC inspections meet ISO 14001 certification and 5 ‘S’ training requirements.
  • As Materials and Distribution Manager oversaw P & IC, purchasing, distribution, and warehouse departments.
  • Delivered over $20MM in productivity savings from Distribution and Purchasing initiatives.
  • Exceeded company and business unit KPIs for customer quality and service levels.
  • Ensured that all national, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines for OSHA, FSIS, and USDA were met.
  • Improved on-time shipment percentage from 80% to >96%, 2013.
  • As PIC Manager of Production/Inventory Scheduling—synchronized supply chain by coordinating and managing Inventory Systems (MATRICS, SAP, Product Track).
  • Oversaw all plant communications related to Cold Cut FG inventories for Sales, Marketing, HQ, and Mixing Centers.
  • Managed inventories and coordinated demand forecasts for 200+ code date-sensitive Kraft products.
  • Schedules the slaughter of 10 million Turkeys and placement of over 685 million pounds of meat annually.
  • As a Further Processing Operational Supervisor supervised a staff of 80 in 8 different areas.
  • Managed 36 new SKUs and effectively managed two series of Formula Code changes (over 90 codes).
  • Promoted to Debone Supervisor/Senior Supervisor—supervised a staff of 66 employees and managed 132 employees and 3 supervisors.
  • A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, producing 3.2 million packaged meals. Located in 40+ countries—$25B in annual sales.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.

E-6

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1994 - 01.2005
  • Trained in Aircrew Life Support, honor student (top of the class)
  • Promoted from Airman (E-1) to Sergeant (E-5) within 5 years
  • National Defense Service Medal 1 Bronze Service Star
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)
  • Air Force Longevity Service with 1 OLC
  • USAF NCO PME (Professional Military Education) Graduate Ribbon
  • USAF Training Ribbon
  • Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 2 OLC
  • Combat Veteran-Honorably Discharged

Timeline

Distribution Manager

HUSQVARNA
05.2024 - Current

Operations Manager III

AMAZON
04.2021 - 07.2024

Multiple Roles Production Manager/Material Manager

Kraft Foods Global
02.2005 - 03.2021

E-6

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1994 - 01.2005

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