David Collins
Swanton,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven People Leader with extensive experience in leading supply chain initiatives. Adept at inspiring teams to achieve excellence and surpass expectations. Proven track record of optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and delivering exceptional results. Seeking to leverage my expertise and leadership skills to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization.
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Operations Execution Leader
Owens Corning
08.2025 - Current
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns. With a main focus on material planning executions, logistics, and customer service.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Global Shared Services Leader
Owens Corning
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Directed a leadership team to achieve organizational goals through effective management.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Championed change initiatives, successfully navigating teams through periods of transition while maintaining morale and engagement levels.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
Digital Technologies Process Owner
Owens Corning
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Oversaw more than 50 projects to successfully transition customers to electronic ordering systems.
Capacity Manager
Owens Corning
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced capacity management efficiency by implementing data-driven strategies and monitoring tools.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to better utilization of available resources within the organization.
- Conducted regular capacity reviews to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on best practices in capacity management techniques.
Transportation Supervisor
OwensCorning
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Increased on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring carrier performance metrics and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Streamlined operations, implemented new technologies for tracking and communication purposes.
- Assisted in developing company policies related to transportation procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions focused on scaling business growth while maintaining exceptional service quality.
Freight Dispatcher
UPS Freight
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive communication regarding shipment status and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of all dispatched shipments, ensuring documentation was organized and readily available for reference or auditing purposes.
- Collaborated with warehouse teams to ensure accurate and timely loading of shipments onto trucks for transport.
- Coordinated effectively between clients, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth execution of shipments from pickup to delivery.
- Developed contingency plans to address unexpected challenges during the shipping process, minimizing disruptions in service delivery.
Education
BBA - Applied Technology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2013
Skills
- Incidents management
- Continuous improvement Leader
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Recruitment and hiring
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Talent development
- Performance management
Accomplishments
- Increased Electronic Order Entry Straight Through Processing from failing to Best In Business
- Built a Shared Service Organization within GBS from one team of three people to a 14 person org in two years.
- Achieved best KPI results in the history of Owens Corning on every team that I have lead and while streamlining over 29 different processes.
Certification
SAP 6.0
SAP CRM
SAP TM
CRM Dynamics
Fred Pryor Public Speaking
Penn State Smeal College Of Business Supply Chain Management Program
Timeline
Sales and Operations Execution Leader
Owens Corning
08.2025 - Current
Global Shared Services Leader
Owens Corning
07.2023 - 08.2025
Digital Technologies Process Owner
Owens Corning
08.2022 - 06.2023
Capacity Manager
Owens Corning
02.2018 - 01.2020
Transportation Supervisor
OwensCorning
05.2014 - 02.2018
Freight Dispatcher
UPS Freight
08.2009 - 05.2014
BBA - Applied Technology
University of Toledo