JOSHUA F. HIDAY
Summary
Logistics Operations Manager with a strong background in team leadership and operational goal achievement. Expertise in analytical problem-solving and effective communication, driving organizational efficiency. Proven ability to develop best practices that meet regulatory standards and enhance performance outcomes. Skilled in fostering client relationships and optimizing processes for maximum effectiveness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Culligan Water
04.2025 - 09.2025
Assessed customer requirements to develop tailored service solutions and processes.
Business Analysis/Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
RutterKey Solutions LLC
Centerville
12.2022 - 04.2025
Engaged with a diverse workforce to develop software solutions targeting business processes, key performance indicators, and operational pain points
Continuous Process Improvement Manager
Bay Motor Products
Traverse City
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded initiatives that optimized processes, enhancing operational efficiency across manufacturing lines.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify bottlenecks and propose actionable improvements.
Inventory & Production Manager
Williams Chevrolet
Traverse City
06.2021 - 08.2022
Deputy Director, Materiel Readiness Branch
United States Marine Corps
I Marine Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force
12.2018 - 06.2021
Deputy Director, Logistics Systems Coordination Office
Marine Forces Reserve
New Orleans
06.2016 - 12.2018
Operations Senior Advisor Logistics Systems Coordination Office
III Marine Expeditionary Force
Okinawa
03.2014 - 06.2016
Regional Deputy of Maintenance Management
Combat Logistics Regiment 35
Okinawa
06.2013 - 03.2014
Course Manager/Curriculum Developer
Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools
Camp Johnson
04.2010 - 05.2013
Logistics Manager
5th Battalion, 10th Marines
Brigade Headquarters Group, Helmand Providence
12.2008 - 03.2010
Supply Chief/Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
1st Battalion 10th Marines
Camp Lejeune
04.2008 - 11.2008
Deputy Director of Logistics
2nd Battalion 9th Marines
Camp Lejeune
07.2007 - 04.2008
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Anti-Terrorism Battalion
Camp Lejeune
06.2006 - 07.2007
Recruiter/Assistant Site Manager
Recruiting Station
Lansing
11.2003 - 05.2006
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Marine Air Control Squadron 2
Cherry Point
09.2002 - 10.2003
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Marine Expeditionary Unit 22
Mediterranean Sea & Persian Gulf
05.2001 - 09.2002
Maintenance Manager (Service/Production Manager)
Marine Air Control Squadron 2
Cherry Point
12.1999 - 05.2001
Education
Black Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Villanova University
Villanova, PA06.2016
Advance Leadership Course -
01.2014
Career Leadership Course -
05.2011
Curriculum Developers Course -
03.2011
Effective Teaching Seminar -
11.2010
Formal Schools Instructor Course -
06.2010
Intermediate Maintenance Management Course -
04.2010
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC03.2010
Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills Course -
10.2003
Marines Corps University
Camp Pendleton South, CASome College (No Degree) - Logistics Management
American Military University
United StatesSkills
- Lean Six Sigma
- Logistics Inspections & Trend Analysis
- Financial Planning & Execution
- Policy Development & Analysis
- Integrated ERP Systems Modernization
- Logistics Training
- Logistics Operations
- Mentorship & Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- IFS Apps 10 & Cloud
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Jira
- Oracle E-Business Suites
- Global Connect
- Automate
- X-Time
Community Service
- Commandant, Marine Corps League detachment 165, 2022 - Present
- Mentor, Northwest Education Services Career Tech Center, Engineering Department, 2022 - 2024
- Assistant Head Coach, Pop Warner Youth Football (12U), 2019
- Den Leader, Cub Scouts, 2013 - 2016
- Youth coach, Marine Corps Community Services Soccer, Basketball, Track, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2008, 2010
- Participant, Life Ways Career Conference, 2005
Education And Professional Development
- Masters of Logistics Course, International Society of Logistical Engineers, 10/01/22
- Leadership Seminar, 10/01/19
- Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, University of Villanova, 06/01/16
- Advance Leadership Course, 01/01/14
- Career Leadership Course, 05/01/11
- Curriculum Developers Course, 03/01/11
- Effective Teaching Seminar, 11/01/10
- Formal Schools Instructor Course, 06/01/10
- Intermediate Maintenance Management Course, 04/01/10
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma, Coastal Carolina Community College, 03/01/10
- Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills Course, 10/01/03
- Recruiters School, 10/01/03
- Basic Maintenance Management Specialist Course (production management), 10/01/99
Timeline
Consultant
Culligan Water
04.2025 - 09.2025
Business Analysis/Black Belt Lean Six Sigma
RutterKey Solutions LLC
12.2022 - 04.2025
Continuous Process Improvement Manager
Bay Motor Products
08.2022 - 11.2022
Inventory & Production Manager
Williams Chevrolet
06.2021 - 08.2022
Deputy Director, Materiel Readiness Branch
United States Marine Corps
12.2018 - 06.2021
Deputy Director, Logistics Systems Coordination Office
Marine Forces Reserve
06.2016 - 12.2018
Operations Senior Advisor Logistics Systems Coordination Office
III Marine Expeditionary Force
03.2014 - 06.2016
Regional Deputy of Maintenance Management
Combat Logistics Regiment 35
06.2013 - 03.2014
Course Manager/Curriculum Developer
Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools
04.2010 - 05.2013
Logistics Manager
5th Battalion, 10th Marines
12.2008 - 03.2010
Supply Chief/Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
1st Battalion 10th Marines
04.2008 - 11.2008
Deputy Director of Logistics
2nd Battalion 9th Marines
07.2007 - 04.2008
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Anti-Terrorism Battalion
06.2006 - 07.2007
Recruiter/Assistant Site Manager
Recruiting Station
11.2003 - 05.2006
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Marine Air Control Squadron 2
09.2002 - 10.2003
Maintenance Management Senior Advisor
Marine Expeditionary Unit 22
05.2001 - 09.2002
Maintenance Manager (Service/Production Manager)
Marine Air Control Squadron 2
12.1999 - 05.2001
Black Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Villanova University
Advance Leadership Course -
Career Leadership Course -
Curriculum Developers Course -
Effective Teaching Seminar -
Formal Schools Instructor Course -
Intermediate Maintenance Management Course -
Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills Course -
Marines Corps University
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics Management
American Military University