Kevin Thurs
Virginia City,MT
Summary
Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Offering 20 years of expertise in supervising and training 90+ employees working in large warehouses. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and in team building and performance optimization. Adept at training and motivating team members to accomplish challenging objectives under tight constraints.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Management
Madison Valley Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion thru implementation of Oracle/Cerner Materials Management System. Developed formal requisition process for 5 departments.
- Instituted Lean process improvements for purchasing, receiving, and inventory. Reduced excess inventory by $100,000 monthly.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively. Member of QAPI, Safety, Disaster Preparedness teams.
- Coordinated sterilization for facility, assisted Facilities Director with training of Environmental Services team to ensure OSHA compliance and excellent customer service.
- Used critical thinking to break down supply problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions to modify inventory; balancing needs and costs. Negotiated bids and purchasing contracts.
Warehouse/Service Manager
Garden City Plumbing and Heating
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed service department with 12 employees. Managed service fleet of over 100 vehicles. Scheduled service orders and dispatched techs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to address complex customer issues, facilitating better communication and collaboration between teams.
Owner/Innkeeper
Bitterroot River Bed and Breakfast LLC.
06.2014 - 10.2021
- Managed hotel operations according to business plan and budget. Reviewed sales and performance data. Created new lines of revenue, and set room rates for real-time demand.
- Initiated B2B relationships with state agencies, banks, vendors, and marketing specialists to achieve growth and profit during industry-wide downturn. President of Ravalli County TBID.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Warehouse Supervisor
Culligan International
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed operations of 600,000 sq ft warehouse with 18 employees, 1.3 million pieces of inbound inventory and 1.5 million pieces of outbound inventory. Oversaw shipment of worldwide delivery, including 66,000 UPS orders in 2013.
- Supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, and replacements.
- Increased accuracy in order fulfillment with thorough quality control checks before shipping orders.
Distribution Center Manager
The Scooter Store
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Designed and implemented operations for distribution centers. Utilized Lean skills to increase efficiencies to make targeted locations the top performing distribution centers in company.
- Successfully worked with Executive Team on new R&D projects including Starter Kit Sales, Cash Sales direct from the DC, Customer Pre-Call Check List, and Runzheimer pilot programs. Programs created significant cost savings in fuel and time.
- Increased average cash sales at Chicago DC from $0 per month in 2010 to over $33,000.00 per month in 2012.
- Improved Bench tech efficiencies from 4.5 completed jobs per day to 8.5.
- Developed cycle count audits to control $3.5 million dollar inventory with minimal shrink.
- Consistently exceeded key performance indicators through effective resource allocation and process improvement initiatives.
- Supervisory duties included hiring, scheduling, and conducting performance reviews and improvement plans.
Import Warehouse Supervisor
Standard Furniture MFG
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Oversaw daily operations for 1,000,000 square foot warehouse with over 6,700 product types and 90 Teamster Union Employees.
- Redesigned warehouse layout for maximum space utilization. Designed and established LTL/Repack Area utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, and 5 S program.
- Improved efficiency of work areas including picking, loading, unloading, and repacking areas utilizing Process Mapping and 5 S program.
- Analyzed shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
- Ensured safety compliance to OSHA regulations.
Warehouse Manager/Safety Director/Customer Service Manager/Outside Sales
Purina Mills, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Oversaw 200,000 square foot warehouse containing over 350 products. Optimized transportation logistics, securing reliable carriers at competitive rates for efficient delivery times. Established Truck Routes and 367 Dealerships in five states. Managed Customer Service activities for 367 dealerships.
- Developed Safety Programs and Procedures approved by FDA, EPA, and OSHA. Recognized with Safe Plant Award for five consecutive years.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science
Eau Claire Technical College
Eau Claire, WIAssociate of Science - Communications
Brown Institute
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
River Falls High School
River Falls, WISkills
- Efficiently Managing Warehouse Operations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Process Improvement
- Key Performance Indicators
- Transportation Scheduling
- Proficiently use Excel
- Safety Procedures
- Dependable, Friendly and Professional
Accomplishments
- Nominated for four Core Ideology Awards: Achieve Financial Success, Grow Aggressively, Be Phenomenal, and Focus on the Customer
- Oversaw operations of 1,000,000 square foot warehouse with over 6,700 product types and 90 Teamster Union Employees
- Manage 1.3 million pieces of inbound inventory and 1.5 million pieces of outbound inventory
- Planned and executed facility layouts that maximized storage capacity while maintaining optimal workflow efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements and new materials management software systems
References
- Nick Holmes, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, 830-832-4868
- Paul Kingsley, Stevensville, MT, 59870, 714-815-1118
- Duanne Little, Stevensville, MT, 406-552-9448
Certification
- Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator
Timeline
Materials Management
Madison Valley Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Warehouse/Service Manager
Garden City Plumbing and Heating
12.2019 - 10.2021
Owner/Innkeeper
Bitterroot River Bed and Breakfast LLC.
06.2014 - 10.2021
Warehouse Supervisor
Culligan International
01.2013 - 06.2014
Distribution Center Manager
The Scooter Store
01.2007 - 01.2013
Import Warehouse Supervisor
Standard Furniture MFG
01.2006 - 01.2007
Warehouse Manager/Safety Director/Customer Service Manager/Outside Sales
Purina Mills, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Police Science
Eau Claire Technical College
Associate of Science - Communications
Brown Institute
High School Diploma -
River Falls High School
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