Christian Schlitzer
Hershey,USA
Summary
Experienced servant leader with 15+ years of supply chain management expertise and a Human Resource certification. Demonstrated success in achieving operational excellence, promoting a safety-oriented environment, and spearheading continuous improvement projects that consistently exceed key performance indicators. Proficient in fiscal management, lean manufacturing, and team building, delivering improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout warehousing, assembly, and transportation operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Aurora Parts and Accessories
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement a leadership training program to enhance managerial capabilities and promote internal growth
- Manage budgets, utilizing financial analysis and forecasting to inform strategic decisions and optimize resource utilization
- Procurement Management of operational and facility supplies
- Negotiated with suppliers resulting in 39% reduction on pallets and packaging and operational supplies
- Established network consistency and long-term cost savings with national suppliers
- Identified, developed and directed workload analysis and prioritization of goals leading to 25% productivity improvements
- Employed standard operating procedures through collaborative cross departmental initiatives enhancing efficiencies and compliance in receiving departments network-wide
- Developed and managed budgets focusing on long-term cost strategies and resource optimization
Assistant General Manager | Operations Manager
PetSmart Distribution Center
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Operational responsibility in a 1.1M sq
- Ft
- Distribution center, managing 400+ hourly and 32 exempt associates across seven departments
- Facilitated associate development through cross-departmental collaborations
- Led innovative cost-saving strategies through partnerships with IT, vendor management, and senior leadership
- Managed onboarding experiences for new hires and interns, enhancing developmental opportunities
- Negotiated contracts and managed third-party relationships for labor, storage, and logistics needs
- Reduced supplies inventory by 10% and increased productivity by 7% year over year
- Managed Food Health and Safety enhancement and compliance through FSMA regulations
- Established annual productivity and facility goals in alignment with financial forecasts
- Increased associate participation in charitable campaigns by 45% over two-year period
- Streamlined Inbound & Fish department operations, transitioning functions from third-party providers and enhancing safety and efficiency standards
- Developed innovative solutions during Covid-related staffing challenges, resulting in a 20% volume increase while maintaining P&L, productivity, and safety standards
- Managed Fish DC operations, managing 5,500 freshwater tanks, 250 varieties, and 250,000 fish
Area Manager
JLG Industries Inc
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Led operations on nine production lines, five sub-assembly areas, and three CNC machining centers, ensuring efficiency and safety compliance
- Managed budgets, overseeing expenditures approval within a multi-million-dollar operational budget to maintain fiscal responsibility
- Formulated and managed production schedules to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste
- Reduced total safety incidents by 46%, exhibiting commitment to creating a secure and compliant work environment
- Decreased TRIR by 25%, resulting in enhanced productivity and employee well-being
- Achieved VPP Star designation and was recognized by the National Safety Council for excellence in Health and Safety
- Collaborated on cost-saving strategies that led to a $10M reduction in raw materials costs through Kaizen lean event
- Streamlined production processes to achieve a $700K reduction in obsolescence over a 12-month period
Manufacturing Supervisor II
JLG Industries Inc
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed front-line employees and hourly team member training, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Led training initiatives for line leaders and team members, focusing on skill development and operational excellence
- Reduced safety incidents by 60% through the introduction of new safety processes
- Improved inventory receiving accuracy by 8% by centralizing raw material storage and tracking
- Optimized receiving efficiencies by introducing 24-hour receiving and scheduling improvements, significantly reducing inbound delivery detention times
- Achieved a $947K cost reduction by streamlining Inventory processes and utilizing drop trailers and scheduled appointments
Senior Traffic Coordinator
Clark Distribution Systems (subsidiary of The Clark Group, Inc.)
11.2005 - 06.2013
- Coordinated distribution activities for printed materials in New England and Mid-Atlantic regions to ensure efficient delivery
- Oversaw fleet operations to manage costs and profitability in line with financial objectives
- Conducted negotiations and implemented carrier agreements to enhance transportation solutions
- Executed cost-saving initiatives, reducing transportation expenses and improving P&L outcomes
- Negotiated contracts with major carriers, securing favorable terms and enhancing service reliability
- Lead warehouse relocation of Midwest distribution center over a two-year period
Education
Master of Science - Business Education and Information Technology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shippensburg University
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Training and coaching
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Recruitment
- Profit and Loss Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Cost analysis and savings
- Customer Relationship Management
- Production Forecasting
Recognitionandawards
- PetSmart Supply Chain Operational Excellence Award
- JLG Internal Yellow Belt Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute.
Timeline
General Manager
Aurora Parts and Accessories
07.2023 - Current
Assistant General Manager | Operations Manager
PetSmart Distribution Center
07.2016 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Supervisor II
JLG Industries Inc
07.2013 - 07.2014
Area Manager
JLG Industries Inc
06.2013 - 06.2016
Senior Traffic Coordinator
Clark Distribution Systems (subsidiary of The Clark Group, Inc.)
11.2005 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shippensburg University
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) - HR Certification Institute.
Master of Science - Business Education and Information Technology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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