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Kevin Brown

Dacula,GA

Summary

Experienced Supply Chain Manager with expertise in cost analysis, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with teams and vendors. Strong understanding of regulatory laws, corporate policies, vendor relations and transportation logistics. Proven record of customer service and delivering sustainable business results (safety, quality, cost, service) through continuous decision making to meet process improvements and cost savings expectations. Track record of planning processes to increase cost effective measures while providing ongoing status reports to improve and manage logistical performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Manager

Glantz & Son
01.2024 - 11.2024

Develop, implement, and monitor operational processes to optimize efficiency, including workflow design, standard operating procedures, and quality control measures. Hire, train, and manage operational staff, assigning tasks and providing performance feedback to ensure team productivity. Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards.

Production Supervisor

Avantor
06.2022 - 12.2023

Provide direct daily supervision of production associates to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient production and operations

Complete and conduct performance reviews with assembly staff

Assign assembly operator tasks and review the Production Work Orders

Coordinate production area final inspection requirements

Notify shipping and distribution personnel of all completed production activity

Provide OTP (on-time performance) reporting


General Manager (Outbound Transportation)

FedEx
05.2018 - 05.2022

Manage and oversee day to day logistical operations using cost effective measures to maximize profit while ensuring customer satisfaction

Managed Drivers & Supply Chain flow to act as a liaison between operations, service providers, and customer suppliers to meet or exceed established service level agreements

Developed effective track and trace escalation techniques for all shipment pickups, deliveries

Created and maintained a database of all quotes provided - Audit all outbound freight

Created presentations and provided information and training to subordinates, co-workers, via telephone, written form, and/or in person


Delivery Driver

FedEx
12.2014 - 05.2018

Responsible for transporting goods in a safe, timely manner while providing excellent customer service. Delivered & Picked up residential / commercial FedX packages to the public in a professional and positive manner. Used handheld technology to manage the delivery process. Followed strict safety standards on and off the road.

Sales Rep

Nabisco
08.2010 - 11.2014

Responsible for communicating the benefits of the company's products to drive sales in an upward motion

Expedited resolutions of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction

Exceeded sales goals by more than 15% in every quarter

Collaborated with the sales and marketing team leaders to determine the best products to promote or withdraw

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sales strategy and product offerings, leading to $125,000 in up sell revenue

Transportation Manager

Pepsi Bottle & Group
09.2006 - 06.2010

Responsible for streamlining inbound & outbound freight, shipper & carrier communication, problem solving, and order management on Domestic & International Lanes

Oversaw IB & OB supply chain needs with loads crossing the US, Mexico, & Canadian border

Maximized profits by effectively negotiating carrier pricing

Route shipments and identify consolidation opportunities using TMS

Education

Beecher High School

Skills

  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  • Operations Management
  • Team Building / Mentoring
  • Logistics/Supply Chain Management
  • Agile/Waterfall Methodologies
  • Project Management
  • Training

Timeline

Operational Manager

Glantz & Son
01.2024 - 11.2024

Production Supervisor

Avantor
06.2022 - 12.2023

General Manager (Outbound Transportation)

FedEx
05.2018 - 05.2022

Delivery Driver

FedEx
12.2014 - 05.2018

Sales Rep

Nabisco
08.2010 - 11.2014

Transportation Manager

Pepsi Bottle & Group
09.2006 - 06.2010

Beecher High School
Kevin Brown