SAP, WMS, GMS, and IMS
Darryl Brewster
McDonough,GA
Summary
Self-directed, accountable, and decisive operations manager is seeking a position with growth potential within an innovative warehousing & distribution setting. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. 32-year track record of success in Warehousing, Distribution, production and Manufacturing.
Overview
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Work History
Plant Director of Operations & Food Services
Open Hand
10.2023 - Current
- Implement material flow transformation/standardization/cost reduction by focusing on lean material strategies in material handling efficiency, Inventory control, quality management, and Cost & P/L
- New Plant Start up - Responsibilities included the designing and executing the material flow layout for inbound and outbound product, material racking and storage, packaging, palletizing, route deliveries, floor marking and signage
- Strategize and implement plans that meet company objectives while effectively managing potential challenges
- Manages production and daily operations, works closely with the company executives, and ensures the safety of the plant
- Negotiate process and delivery terms with third party vendors to help improve profit margins
- Implement and maintain quality control standards throughout the product development and production processes to ensure the highest product quality
- Champion a culture of innovation and operational excellence with a focus on continuous improvement
- Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste within the plant, using lean warehousing mythology
- Analyzing and controlling cost and budgetary restrictions, also preparing and reviewing production reports
- Participate in various activities related to safety, quality, productivity, innovation, information and data security, supply management, marketing, people management, HR and other delivery
- Prepare budgets using various forecasting models and allocate resources effectively
- Determine KPIs and measure them on a regular basis.
Plant Manager
General Motors Martinsburg Parts & Distribution Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for overseeing a 404,000 sq.ft
- Parts distribution center, that ships 439,660 lines/month with an annual operating budget of $18.M, 125 employees (hourly, salary, contract, services) servicing 448 dealers and wholesale distributors
- Developed and implemented production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing the Outbound Operation, Shipping / Inventory Control, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems or product flow problems
- Accountable to drive improvements in GMS, safety, productivity, quality, cost reduction, shipping and receiving operations while multi – tasking to meet critical timelines and goals
- Performed financial predictions by preparing the annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variance, and initiating corrective actions
- Coordinated and supported the sales team in making sure they meet their monthly sales goals by shipping daily and closing each end of month clean
- Developed an overall project plan that may include risk assessments, timeline and milestones, financial projections, performance measures, and communication and change management plans
- Applied lean manufacturing principles in designing, specifying, and validating world class manufacturing and distribution processes that achieve organizational goals
- Responsible for pulling data, calculating metrics in Excel for root-cause analysis and action steps needed to continuously address and improve key performance indicators that reflect plant performance
- Utilized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the functions performed in warehouse and audit jobs to ensure SOPs are being followed correctly.
Plant Manager
General Motors Hudson Parts & Distribution Center
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Responsible for overseeing a 404,960 sq.ft
- Parts distribution center, that ships 351,940 lines/month with an annual operating budget of $12.M, 91 employees (salary, hourly, contract, services) servicing 460 dealers and wholesale distributors
- Responsible for maintaining MTD and YTD budgets along with structural cost, which includes hourly & salary head count levels, production goals, and overtime while remaining compliant to General Motors policies, procedures, and Federal requirements
- Accountable to drive improvements in GMS, safety, productivity, quality, cost reduction, shipping and receiving operations while multi – tasking to meet critical timelines and goals
- Setting, implementing, and maintaining local-based standards and measurement tools and processes
- Responsible for some PD/Labor roles and responsibilities pertaining to WSS, GMS and Plant head counts etc
- Coordinated and supported the sales team in making sure they meet their monthly sales goals by shipping daily and closing each end of month clean
- Developed an overall project plan that may include risk assessments, timeline and milestones, financial projections, performance measures, and communication and change management plans
- Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles to reduce warehouse lead times, increase labor efficiencies, and improve internal customer service.
Operations Manager
General Motors West Coast Bulk Center & CCA Parts Distribution Center
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Responsible for managing two Distribution Centers, that ships an average of 19,643 lines a night out of 707,000 square foot combined Distribution Centers
- Responsible for overseeing the daily and nightly Operations between both distribution centers, that services 178 dealers, ordering an average of over net $1.5 million worth of auto parts daily between both distribution centers
- Solved problems and made informed decisions affecting service and productivity for both Distribution Centers
- Coordinate with safety team, UAW, and distribution staff to maintain a safe work environment
- Assisted Plant Manager with maintaining MTD and YTD budgets along with structural cost goal for both plants, which includes employee staffing and head count levels, environmental, health, safety, production goals, and overtime while remaining compliant to General Motors policies, procedures, and Federal requirements
- Responsible for driving results in all areas of the business while minimizing unnecessary costs, waste and maintaining current quality standards, continuous improvement, material flow, and drive process & waste through application of Lean methodologies.
Outbound Operations Manager
General Motors Chicago CCA Parts Distribution Center
01.2010 - 03.2017
- Shipped an average of 24,632 lines and net $2 million nightly, out of a 404,000 square foot Distribution Center
- Managed a staff of (51) (UAW) United Auto Workers, (4) Supervisors, and maintain a positive working relationship with Union representatives
- Responsible for all picking, packing, and shipping of automotive parts
- Maintained safety and good housekeeping practices and complied with the terms of the local and national UAW agreement
- Developed and implemented production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing the Outbound Operation, Shipping / Inventory Control, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems or product flow problems.
Logistics Manager I
DSC Logistics
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed 20 union and 2 non-union associates at 3 PL Pick & Pack distribution center housing customers – owned products
- Supervised picker/packers and directed teams loading / unloading 20+ trailers daily
- Conducted retraining and provided motivation that improved operational efficiency
- Monitored processes to ensure that palletized freight was built to meet customers’ specifications
- Conducted internal investigations and collected evidence that eliminated theft
- Researched priority orders in AS400 system to develop daily action planning that assisted with meeting delivery expectations.
Education
No Degree - Six Sigma Cycle - Time Reduction And Kaizen Blitz
General Motor University
Detroit, MI04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta, CA06.2016
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Career & Technical High School
Chicago, IL06.1989
Skills
- Cost & Waste Reduction
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Restructuring Material and Operations Flow
- Project Management
- Workplace Safety System (WSS)
- Global Manufacturing System (GMS)
- Performance Improvements
- 5S methodology
- Training and mentoring
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Safety Management
- Customer Focus
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- Saved the company $153K by aggressively streamlining operations and reducing additional head counts in different dept's. from a Lean standpoint.
- Reduced overtime by 35% through allocating resources more effectively, and investing in cross-training employees to perform multiple roles within operations
- Reduced department operating costs by 18% in two months
- Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 60% reduction in reported injuries.
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Timeline
Plant Director of Operations & Food Services
Open Hand
10.2023 - Current
Plant Manager
General Motors Martinsburg Parts & Distribution Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Plant Manager
General Motors Hudson Parts & Distribution Center
11.2020 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
General Motors West Coast Bulk Center & CCA Parts Distribution Center
03.2017 - 11.2020
Outbound Operations Manager
General Motors Chicago CCA Parts Distribution Center
01.2010 - 03.2017
Logistics Manager I
DSC Logistics
08.2008 - 03.2010
No Degree - Six Sigma Cycle - Time Reduction And Kaizen Blitz
General Motor University
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
American Intercontinental University
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse Career & Technical High School
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