John Dettinger
Galena,Ohio
Summary
Professional engineering leader with broad experience in managing regional teams and overseeing complex projects. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and resource management. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Engineering Manager
DHL Supply Chain
08.2023 - Current
- Identified and gained approval for $3M continuous improvement projects over a network of tire distribution centers, which will increase outbound capacity by 12% and reduce downtime
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development while enhancing overall team performance
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep project costs within budget
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support system design and application
- Designed and implemented labor management report across five operations
- Created annual labor budgets based on labor management reporting and demand forecasting, including CI efforts that proved to be accurate the following year
- Implemented and continuously improved Autostore ASRS solution for a small parts service logistics operation
- Led design, RFP and implementation process for an automated pack out solution which will reduce labor requirements by >25 FTE
- Utilized capacity analysis and design capabilities to increase pallet capacity by 35%
- Collaborated with analytics team to create a slotting health report which suggests re-warehousing efforts to optimize MHE travel distance
Manager, Solutions Design
DHL Supply Chain
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Designed numerous pursuit, re-engineering, and renewal solutions for customers within the AEMCE, Consumer, E-commerce, Retail, and Technology sectors
- Developed and maintain business case assessment tools for unloader and high reach AGVs as a member of the Indoor Robotic Transport SME team
- Incorporated innovative technologies into proposed solutions such as AutoStore, RadioShuttle, and AGVs
- Led solution and cost modeling reviews with cross functional teams including executive level business development, finance, HR, and operations teams
- Created 3D layouts and virtual walkthrough videos utilizing Revit and Premiere Pro
- Trained and developed new team members
- Created multiple storage designs for Hazmat and Aerosol storage in collaboration with fire protection consultation
- Participated in customer site tours, at both internal and customer facilities
- Developed leadership skills by participating in CSCS Leadership Essentials training and putting those acquired skills to practice
Industrial Engineer
DHL Supply Chain
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented facility layout solution which right-sized the existing customer and allowed for two other customers within a 650,000 square foot facility
- This design led to a 5 year contract renewal for existing customer
- Created business case analyses and implemented various continuous improvement projects involving new technologies including duplex print and apply, cartoner, tray formers, labeling systems, case sealers, and conveyor systems
- Developed savings trackers using systemic and reported data, showing early or on time paybacks for all projects listed above, including over $2,000,000 in annual savings over multiple customers
- Designed and implemented a west coast fulfillment node for peak season which increased overall capacity by 30,000 orders daily, while also increasing maximum allowed carrier capacity through the network
- Utilized WMS modifications to optimize processes such as order sequencing, replenishment tasking, and singles picking saving the customer over $1M annually
- Developed multiple tools for use by operations teams to optimize processes such as slotting strategy, waving, packaging supply MRPs, VAS/Kitting line staffing, fulfillment staffing, and changeover planning
- Implemented carton optimization solution which saved the customer over $350,000 annually in freight costs due to dim weight reduction
- Created multiple packaging solutions to meet customer requirements such as new carton designs, polybag mailers, and sustainable dunnage solutions
- Implemented various go green efforts reducing environmental impact by over 7 metric tons of CO2 emissions and paper usage reduction equivalent to 500 trees annually
- Managed maintenance, service and supply vendor relationships to drive high performance and ensure minimal downtime
- Explored business cases for many automated warehousing/VAS solutions including, robotics (cobots, AGV, goods to person), carton erectors, sorters, pick-to-light, print, fold, and insert, and labelers
- Developed my skills with elective training classes including Facility Design, Cost Model, and Project Management
General Manager
Fortney Hospitality Group
08.2013 - 04.2017
- Constantly drove sales growth at an average of 14% year over year, 11 percentage points over corporate sales growth goals
- Evaluated weekly GOP/sales reports and conducted weekly manager meetings and employee training to ensure targets were met or exceeded
- Conducted bi-annual pricing evaluations using cost of goods sold data, competition surveys and marketing best practice techniques
- Planned and adapted restaurant floor plan to ensure balance of customer flow, turnover rate of sales sections, and crowd safety
- Created on-the-fly solutions to bottlenecking of sales areas or customer flow areas
- Held meaningful relationships with vendors/brand representatives to encourage sales growth for both parties through promotions, events and branding
- Continually optimized ordering levels and vendor delivery schedule to ensure increased cash flow, lower cost of goods on hand, and better timing of receiving procedures
- Maintained PM schedules for all HVAC, kitchen, and service equipment
- Created and maintained procedures for opening, closing, cleaning, health and fire code compliance, and safety procedures
- Strong attention to detail on administration tasks such as employee onboarding and keeping personnel files, licensing, inventory procedures, scheduling, facility maintenance
- Managed over 40 team members per shift
- Created inventory and ordering tools which were adapted into other corporate locations
- Planned and executed multiple successful large-scale promotional events with a team of distributors, artists, and local businesses
- Improved staff morale, guest service, and review site ratings through consistent training, good hiring techniques and a drive to succeed
Engineering Intern, Plastics Prototype Facility
Diebold, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Created database of small parts which designers used to search pre-existing molds, saving around $10,000 per mold that could be re-used
- Designed small parts prototypes in ProEngineer 3D CAD software which were produced on a 3D printer
- Involved in RFP process on injection molding machine to be implemented in the prototype facility
- Designed the approved floor plan for prototype facility to incorporate new injection molding machine which involved minimal relocation of existing equipment
- Created assembly instructions for a new line of ATMs to be released in China using images of the assembly and universal assembly symbols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
05.2010
Skills
- Process design
- Innovation management
- Operational Excellence
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost reduction
- Problem-solving
- Cost modeling
- Capacity analysis
- Capacity design
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Data visualization
Talents
- AutoCAD
- Revit 3D CAD
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom and Photoshop
Timeline
Regional Engineering Manager
DHL Supply Chain
08.2023 - Current
Manager, Solutions Design
DHL Supply Chain
02.2021 - 07.2023
Industrial Engineer
DHL Supply Chain
04.2017 - 01.2021
General Manager
Fortney Hospitality Group
08.2013 - 04.2017
Engineering Intern, Plastics Prototype Facility
Diebold, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Ohio University
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