Joshua Lancaster
Summary
- Experienced Vice President with a proven track record in manufacturing and supply chain management. Adept at optimizing production processes, reducing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving operational excellence. Possesses a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to achieving operational efficiency and profitability within the manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations & Improvements
Universal Logistics Holdings
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Director of New Business Development
Universal Logistics Holdings
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
- Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
- Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
Logistics Manager
Stellantis
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Led teams of 24 Managers and 500+ labor associates.
- Improved internal warehousing efficiency with minimal manufacturing disruptions.
- Launched the Grand Cherokee L remodel
- Created a robust, all encompassing onboarding program.
- Led all KPI's and department efficiency initiatives.
Leadership Development Program
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2016 - 08.2018
- The Manufacturing Leadership Development Program develops future leaders who promote and lead change by example. The program is highly competitive and selective who accepts a limited number of participants annually.
- Given the opportunity to expand my knowledge and tool set by participating in a series of short-term rotational work assignments focusing on World Class Manufacturing processes, products and services in the following areas:
- Assembly Operations
- Engine & Transmission Manufacturing
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Material Logistics Management
- Stamping Operations.
- The rotation assignments provide a manufacturing overview while targeting a specialty area suited to their interests and the needs of Chrysler's Manufacturing Organization.
Manufacturing Manager
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Wrote process, employee and production schedules.
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Troy, MI12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Adrian College
Adrian, MI05.2011
Skills
- Leadership Training
- Profitability and Revenue Generation
- Operations Oversight
- Purchasing and Planning
- Process Improvements
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Business Development
- Performance Analysis
- Strategy Development
- Operations Management
- Effective Leader
Timeline
Vice President of Operations & Improvements
Universal Logistics Holdings
06.2022 - Current
Director of New Business Development
Universal Logistics Holdings
07.2021 - 07.2022
Logistics Manager
Stellantis
08.2018 - 07.2021
Leadership Development Program
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2016 - 08.2018
Manufacturing Manager
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
11.2011 - 06.2016
MBA - Operations Management
Walsh College of Accountancy And Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Adrian College
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