GERALD GARY BABCOCK
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Results-driven Manager with extensive experience in leadership, focusing on Employee Relations, Process Improvements, and Corporate Metrics. Logistics professional recognized for optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Proven ability to foster team collaboration while managing inventory and vendor relations effectively.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
AISIN TEXAS
- Achieved consistent Quality B and Delivery A ranks over two years through effective department oversight.
- Managed all functions of Shipping, Service Parts, Conveyance, and Receiving departments for LA and LB plants.
- Oversaw logistics for Toyota Tier 1 Supplier of Transmissions for Tundra and Tacoma vehicles.
- Coordinated shipping operations to three distinct locations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams to address challenges in shipping and receiving operations effectively.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to optimize logistics performance.
- Analyzed shipping data to identify trends and drive strategic decision-making within logistics operations.
Plant Manager
Smurfit Kappa San Antonio
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed operations for 170 employees across three shifts, enhancing workforce efficiency.
- Oversaw seven direct report managers and eight area supervisors to streamline plant operations.
- Focused on production metrics and shipping performance to improve overall output quality.
- Implemented continuous improvement projects targeting key areas, driving operational excellence across the plant.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify opportunities for process enhancements and cost savings.
- Promoted a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to align objectives and communicate strategic goals effectively.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and promote professional growth within the team.
Logistics and Shipping Senior Manager
Smurfit Kappa San Antonio
02.2016 - 02.2023
- Achieved seamless logistics operations by managing shipping and receiving for multiple facilities.
- Oversaw all aspects of logistics from the main corrugating plant to manufacturing and warehouses.
- Implemented cycle counting procedures to enhance inventory accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Developed and executed Standard Operating Procedures to streamline logistics processes and improve efficiency.
- Established key performance metrics to evaluate logistics success and identify areas for improvement.
- Managed DOT driver responsibilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Trained team members on standardized work processes to promote operational consistency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to support timely and effective logistics operations.
Production Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
2015 - 01.2016
- Managed all production Welding operations over 2 shifts (approximately 120 employees) focusing on Maintaining the JIT manufacturing needed to support Toyota Main Plant. Always working on developing skills and SOPs/SW and continuous improvement while maintaining the levels of Lean Manufacturing required.
Production Control and Logistics Senior Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2012 - 2015
- Manage all internal and external conveyance from within the Toyota Plant as well as Shipping to other Toyota plants. Managed the Production Control department to meet all necessary production targets and keep all inventories at acceptable levels while maintaining the JIT concept without falling behind and maintaining labor costs. Developed major model change plant layout adjustments and additional work lines to accommodate growing business as well as additional shipping lanes and processes (40% business increase)
PC and Logistics Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Manage all internal and external conveyance from within the Toyota Plant. Managed Shipping to 3 Toyota plants. Train the Trainer for all forklifts and Tuggers. Manage all aspects of PC department.
Production Planning Supervisor
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assigned daily Manufacturing targets for each welding cell and manufacturing area to reach targets set by Toyota demand for Tundra and Tacoma. Oversaw PC specialists in ordering and managing parts to support manufacturing lines.
Senior Project Manager
Carpentry Contractors Corporation
01.1993 - 01.2010
- Able to begin career in a startup company of 7 people and help to structure and develop to 485 total employees in 2007. Personally, oversaw upwards of 400 employees through direct reports on 20 plus job sites while maintaining safety, Quality and Productivity. Created budgets, timelines and targets to maintain profitability and promote continuous improvement activities.
- Key points of Senior Project Manager role were to develop Managers and Supervisors for succession planning and growth. Registered Master Carpenter and Procter to teach and train basic carpenter skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
Penn Foster
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TPS-Toyota Production System training
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Fred Pryor
Skills
- Microsoft
- Outlook
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SAP
- KIWI
- HRMS
- Master Builder Intuit
- Project estimator
- Intellibuild
- Team Leadership
- Team liaison
- Budgeting and Finance
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Implementation and creation
- Organized
- Staff Development
- Risk Management and Analysis
Timeline
Plant Manager
Smurfit Kappa San Antonio
02.2023 - 01.2024
Logistics and Shipping Senior Manager
Smurfit Kappa San Antonio
02.2016 - 02.2023
Production Control and Logistics Senior Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2012 - 2015
PC and Logistics Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2011 - 01.2012
Production Planning Supervisor
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Project Manager
Carpentry Contractors Corporation
01.1993 - 01.2010
Logistics Manager
AISIN TEXAS
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TPS-Toyota Production System training
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Fred Pryor
Production Manager
Futaba Industrial Texas-Toyota Plant San Antonio
2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Associate of Applied Science - General Business
Penn Foster