E. David Presser
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Results-driven supply chain and logistics professional with a proven track record in optimizing operations, enhancing distribution networks, and improving transportation efficiency. Expertise in leveraging supply chain strategies to drive competitive advantage and deliver cost savings. Committed to contributing to a world-class organization that prioritizes supply chain excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Manager
Owens Illinois
Lapel, IN
02.2023 - Current
- Manage MRO/Maintenance Storeroom and Shipping Departments
- Lead team of 1 Salary and 7 Hourly associates
- Reduced past due purchase order line items from 64% to 34% of total outstanding line items
- Trained plant staff on supply chain fundamentals so they can better understand the impact of their decision making on inventory levels and the effect they have on the cash flow of the business
- Increased items cycle counted in storeroom from 97.9% to 99.5%
Production Control & Logistics Manager
BWI Group
Greenfield, IN
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Responsible for all supply chain and logistics aspects of launching a 250K square foot greenfield manufacturing site with 250 employees
- The new site grew corporate revenue by $55M with 2 customers over 5 vehicle platforms
- Manage entire supply chain function from Customer Service/Order Entry, to Purchasing, to Production Planning, to Warehousing and Logistics, including material movement within the plant operation to support production
- Lead team of 7 Salary and 30 Hourly associates
- Responsible for tactical purchasing of and inbound logistics of raw materials and components from China, Europe and North America
- Manage Customer Relationship with Ford Motor Company and General Motors as it relates to PC&L issues of demand management, including 3-9 month forecasts and delivery/shipping compliance
Supply Chain Manager
Goodwill Commercial Services
Indianapolis, IN
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Manage entire supply chain function from Customer Service/Order Entry, to Purchasing, to Production Planning, to Warehousing and Logistics
- Recently took on Safety Lead role for entire operation
- Lead role for ERP/WMS Upgrade/Implementation – Current Project
Director – Warehouse and Transportation
Craftmark Bakery LLC
Indianapolis, IN
09.2014 - 11.2017
- 9th Employee hired into Craftmark Bakery LLC - Startup Opportunity
- Managed startup operation of warehouse, shipping and receiving including hiring and training of all warehouse staff, establishing processes and assisting in set up of ERP system for functional process and inventory management
- Leading logistics efforts, including carrier selection and rate/contract negotiation
- Warehouse Operations include Shipping, Receiving and all Material Movement within bakery
- This includes supplying the production lines with raw materials (Ingredients and packaging) and removing finished goods from the production lines and transferring into storage for later shipment
- Managed Production Planning process and hired/trained and managed new Production Planner into the company
- Developing early process and business metrics to evaluate performance of department
- Set Up 2 offsite 3rd Party warehouses for Raw Material/Ingredient and Finished Goods storage
- Developing 3rd party logistics operation to manage local logistics and yard spotting and local logistics
Senior Operations Manager
Kid Glove Service
Indianapolis, IN
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Lead staff of 2 managers, 3 supervisors and 50+ hourly employees in three departments
- Managed unloading, sortation and distribution for retail clients along with sortation of returnable packaging (totes) and book distribution
Business Unit Leader – Shipping & Receiving
Diamond Chain Company
Indianapolis, IN
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Manage staff of 4 supervisors and 30+ hourly union employees in the packing, warehousing, shipping and receiving of DCC finished goods
- Manage carrier relationships with Small Parcel, LTL and Truckload carriers
- Coordinate transfer of goods from Assembly through secondary processes in order to streamline and expedite shipping of customer orders
Production Analyst
Knauf Insulation
Shelbyville, IN
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsibility for production verification and reconciliation
- Manage BOM process at the Plant Level
- Quality responsibility for daily decision making related to held material
Warehouse Manager
Knauf Insulation
Shelbyville, IN
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Manage staff of 45-50 in a warehouse (Shipping and Receiving) operating 24/7/365, Budget of $4.5mil, 385,000+ sq
- Ft
- And $12+mil in inventory
- Improved On-Time shipping from 84% in 2008 to a current level of 94%
- Improved warehouse productivity by 15% through improved training/cross-training and product slotting
- Increased Line-Fill from 97.25% to 99.26% by improved inventory accuracy in warehouse
- Introduced re-pack operation in warehouse to reduce the amount of product lost to scrap by 50%
- Developed pilot program to transition from Liquid Propane Material Handling Equipment to Electric to reduce costs and carbon footprint
Warehouse Manager
Bunn-O-Matic Inc.
Springfield, IL
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Manage staff of 21 over 2 shifts, Budget of $1.2 mil, 170,000+ sq ft over 2 warehouses and $12+mil in inventory
- Improved warehouse productivity by 13% through improved training/cross-training and product slotting
- Reduced quality reports (shipping errors) in the warehouse by 44% from 2004 to 2005
- Further reduction in shipping errors of 21% in 2006 from 2005 and reduced 60% from 2006 to 2007
- Responsible for consolidating 2 warehouses totaling 170K+ Sq
- Ft
- Into a 120K Sq
- Ft
- Facility, including setting up layout
- Member of 10-person Corporate Quality Improvement Team
Account Executive
Management Recruiters International
Normal, IL
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Recruited professionals in the Logistics and Supply Chain profession to client’s specifications
- Clients included Caterpillar, Land’s End, Delta Faucet, Maytag and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
- Utilized my experience to qualify candidate’s knowledge of and qualifications in purchasing, logistics and other related fields
- Negotiated contract terms and agreements with clients and negotiated salary and other compensation issues between candidate and client
Distribution Planner/Tactical Purchasing Agent
At-A-Glance/Mead Consumer and Office Products
Indianapolis, IN
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Managed and organized daily shipping and distribution/planning operation
- Inherited supervisory duties over 12 full-time and 10-25 temporary employees
- Initiated communication between distribution and other departments to improve communication and efficiencies
- Managed tactical purchasing function and shipping/inventory system to reduce backorders and increase on-time shipments to over 98% with a fill rate of over 95%
- Responsible for maintaining customer compliance for accounts such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Toys R Us and Best Buy
Freight Broker
Independent Freight Broker
Indianapolis, IN
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Acted as salesman to develop business and generate revenues
- Negotiated rates with customers and carriers for transportation of product for clients
- Problem solving experiences in maintaining customer service and developing repeat business
Education
MBA -
Webster University
10.2011
BA - Political Science, History, German
Purdue University
01.1990
Skills
- Warehouse management
- Inventory management
- Materials planning
- Production scheduling
- Procedure implementation
- Supply chain optimization
Certification
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), The Association for Operations Management (APICS)
Training
- Situational Leadership - Ken Blanchard Companies
- Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation - IL Manufacturing Extension Center
- Results Driven Quality Management - Philip Crosby & Assoc.
- Train the Trainer Fork-lift Certification - Associated Material Handling
- How to Organize, Regulate and Tighten Inventory Control in the Warehouse - Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
- How to Lay Out a Warehouse or Distribution Center – University of Kansas Continuing Education
Timeline
Materials Manager
Owens Illinois
02.2023 - Current
Production Control & Logistics Manager
BWI Group
09.2018 - 02.2023
Supply Chain Manager
Goodwill Commercial Services
11.2017 - 02.2023
Director – Warehouse and Transportation
Craftmark Bakery LLC
09.2014 - 11.2017
Senior Operations Manager
Kid Glove Service
10.2013 - 09.2014
Business Unit Leader – Shipping & Receiving
Diamond Chain Company
01.2012 - 07.2013
Production Analyst
Knauf Insulation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Warehouse Manager
Knauf Insulation
01.2008 - 01.2011
Warehouse Manager
Bunn-O-Matic Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008
Account Executive
Management Recruiters International
01.2001 - 01.2003
Distribution Planner/Tactical Purchasing Agent
At-A-Glance/Mead Consumer and Office Products
01.1999 - 01.2001
Freight Broker
Independent Freight Broker
01.1995 - 01.1999
MBA -
Webster University
BA - Political Science, History, German
Purdue University
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