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John Grabmiller
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dedicated Distribution and Logistics Supervisor with several years of experience in supply chain leadership, team collaboration, and customer service. Known for working closely with colleagues to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and ensure smooth communication across teams. Highly focused on fostering a supportive environment where everyone contributes toward common goals. Skilled in project coordination, logistics management, problem solving, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
The University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KS
Distribution and Logistics Supervisor
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Supports a team of 33 Inpatient Supply employees, coordinating efforts to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including scheduling, addressing backorders, and resolving product recalls.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure our team has the resources needed to support nursing units, focusing on fostering strong relationships and open communication.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Helped lead the recruitment and onboarding process by collaborating with colleagues, ensuring new team members are integrated effectively.
- Helped develop and implement policies and procedures to standardize operations and ensure compliance.
- Conducted regular meetings with customers, vendors, management, and staff to address any issues or concerns regarding logistics procedures.
- Regularly contribute to team performance reports, helping to identify areas for improvement and celebrate team successes.
- Facilitates regular team meetings to communicate goals, share updates, and solicit feedback.
- Manages customer service initiatives to resolve issues promptly and maintain high satisfaction levels.
The University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KS
Lead Specialist
12.2020 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Lead a small team of three supply chain specialists that supported some of the most demanding units in the hospital.
- Worked with multiple ICUs and the Burn Unit teams to ensure supply needs were met during challenging times, especially during the pandemic.
- Assisted team members in resolving procurement challenges, often collaborating with others to find solutions during supply shortages.
- Supported team scheduling and process improvements while maintaining a flexible, team-oriented approach.
- Volunteered to assist colleagues across different units during personnel shortages, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
- Reviewed, monitored, and updated specialist performance metrics to ensure accuracy of data.
- Worked with my team to help maintain accurate par counts, locations, and labels.
The University of Kansas Health SystemKansas City, KS
Liaison/Specialist
03.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Collaborated with nursing staff and unit managers to ensure their supply needs were met, helping to keep units running efficiently.
- Worked closely with colleagues to implement lean processes, such as Kanban and FIFO, ensuring team efforts were aligned with overall goals.
- Collaborated with management and leadership to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Grabmiller SidingBonner Springs, KS
Co-Owner/Installer
07.2003 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Worked directly with customers, guiding them through product choices, and ensuring their needs were met through thoughtful collaboration.
- Installation of quality vinyl siding, windows, soffit/fascia, and doors.
- Worked with a small team to ensure that we completed the job in a timely, quality-focused, and cost-efficient way. Focusing on customer satisfaction and relying on 'Word of Mouth advertising'.
- Focused on building lasting relationships with clients and vendors, always striving to create a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Managed projects with an emphasis on communication and coordination with all stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Kansas City PeterbiltEdwardsville, KS
Delivery Driver
06.2007 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Took a 3-year break from siding installation during the 2008 recession to work for Peterbilt as a delivery driver.
- Delivered semi-truck parts to customers and collaborated with warehouse and mechanic teams to procure needed parts in a timely and efficient manner.
- Built strong working relationships with both customers and team members, focusing on communication and reliability.
- Used heavy machinery to pick up and place parts into the bed of my delivery truck.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Used heavy machinery to load, secure, and unload cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
Education
Bonner Springs High SchoolKS
High School Diploma
05-2002
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Team Collaboration & Support
- Customer Service
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Management
- Onboarding & Employee Training
- Time Management
- Vendor Relationships
- Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- Workday
- Lawson System
- Lean Process Improvement (Kanban, FIFO)
- Reviewing purchase orders
- KPI Reporting
- Project Coordination & Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- SOP compliance
- Resource Utilization
- Material Handling
- Training employees
- Inventory control processes
- Inventory Tracking
- Logistics Coordination
- Process Improvement
- Performance Tracking
- Staff Management
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Supply chain distribution
Certification
- Competency Framework Design
- SOP Development
- Logistics Management
- Performance Improvement
- Lean Proccesses
- KPIs and Report Outs
Affiliations
- Construction and remodeling
- family time/activities
- Chiefs football
- Golf
- traveling
- reading/ebooks
- small ev projects
- outdoor bbqs
- lake trips
Timeline
Distribution and Logistics Supervisor
The University of Kansas Health System
12.2022 - Current
Lead Specialist
The University of Kansas Health System
12.2020 - 11.2022
Liaison/Specialist
The University of Kansas Health System
03.2019 - 11.2020
Delivery Driver
Kansas City Peterbilt
06.2007 - 11.2010
Co-Owner/Installer
Grabmiller Siding
07.2003 - 03.2019
Bonner Springs High School
High School Diploma
References
References available upon request.
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Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/02/83
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursCareer advancementReferences
References available upon request.
Software
Outlook
Workday
Word
Sharepoint
Lawson