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ERIC SPAULDING

Gilbert,AZ

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Desired Job Title

Warehouse & Assembly Production ManagerDistribution Manager – ICDC Operations ManagerDistribution ManagerProcess Engineer | Inventory Control Manager | Inbound Supervisor

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Gilbert, AZ, USChandler, AZPhoenix, AZQueen Creek, AZMesa, AZ
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leavePaid time offPersonal development programs4-day work week

Summary

Operations leader with over 10 years of experience managing large teams in fast-paced environments. Proven track record in improving operational accuracy, reducing risk, and optimizing service delivery, achieving significant increases in performance and compliance. Strong ability to foster team engagement and client-focused service through effective coaching and development.

Overview

1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse & Assembly Production Manager

DEXTER MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES
, Illinois
10.2022 - 07.2025
  • Led a team of 50+ employees and 3 supervisors, providing daily coaching, performance management, and development planning to strengthen engagement and accountability.
  • Improved operational accuracy and reduced risk by increasing inventory accuracy from 76.5% to 95%, implementing standardized processes, and enhancing audit readiness.
  • Strengthened service quality by redesigning workflows, improving dock-to-stock from 78% to 94%, and increasing throughput by 21%, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
  • Managed departmental P&L budgets, achieving $74K under budget in 2024 through effective financial oversight and resource allocation.
  • Implemented leadership standard work, visual management boards, and KPI dashboards to enhance transparency and accountability across operations.
  • Reduced material scrap by 14% through targeted training, coaching, and process improvements, ensuring quality control and mitigating risks.
  • Maintained an accident-free environment by promoting a safety-first culture and proactively addressing concerns with associates.

Distribution Manager – IC

KSI AUTO PARTS
, Illinois
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Led operations across four Midwest locations, ensuring effective multi-site leadership and cohesive remote team management.
  • Increased inventory accuracy from 87% to 92%, improving reliability and reducing operational risk.
  • Improved daily sales by 30% through operational optimization and improved service consistency.
  • Reduced daily 'Can’t Finds' from 35–40 to 3–5, strengthening accuracy, client trust, and service reliability.
  • Developed and implemented safety and equipment maintenance programs, enhancing compliance and supporting operational continuity.

DC Operations Manager

NORTH AMERICAN CORPORATION
, Illinois
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Strengthened inventory accuracy and operational reliability by streamlining processes and enhancing oversight.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify performance gaps and implement improvements, enhancing branch P&L and scorecard management.
  • Coached supervisors on conflict resolution and labor management, fostering a culture of performance improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, mirroring the regulatory rigor of banking operations.

Distribution Manager

POPCORN FACTORY
, Illinois
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, saving ~$200K over five years — relevant to vendor oversight in branch operations.
  • Reduced order errors from 3.4% to 1.2%, demonstrating strong quality control and client-experience focus.
  • Achieved $170K favorable labor variance through optimized staffing and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Executed WMS implementation, facilitating change leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Process Engineer | Inventory Control Manager | Inbound Supervisor

VWR INTERNATIONAL
, Illinois
11.2011 - 07.2019
  • Led SAP EWM inventory control workstream, conducted UAT testing, and provided training to enhance system effectiveness.
  • Reduced breakage adjustments by 26% and increased freight claim recovery by 11%.
  • Improved dock-to-stock from 72% to 87% and ASN utilization from 23% to 42%.
  • Ensured adherence to OSHA, FDA, ISO, and other regulatory standards to maintain operational integrity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Central Connecticut State University

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Operational excellence and process improvement
  • Financial oversight and budget management
  • Performance management and KPI execution
  • Risk compliance and audit readiness
  • Change leadership and continuous improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Client experience and relationship management

Certification

  • SIE Certified
  • Six Sigma Green Belt – University of Illinois
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • HAZMAT Response
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership Skills Training

Timeline

Warehouse & Assembly Production Manager

DEXTER MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES
10.2022 - 07.2025

Distribution Manager – IC

KSI AUTO PARTS
11.2021 - 10.2022

DC Operations Manager

NORTH AMERICAN CORPORATION
10.2020 - 11.2021

Distribution Manager

POPCORN FACTORY
07.2019 - 10.2020

Process Engineer | Inventory Control Manager | Inbound Supervisor

VWR INTERNATIONAL
11.2011 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology

Central Connecticut State University

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