MARC SHANAHAN
Whitestown,IN
Summary
Goal-oriented and customer-focused professional with 20+ years in Leadership in Logistics, Warehouse, and Distribution. Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Lineage Logistics (Cold Storage Distribution Center)
06.2022 - Current
- Overall management of a Lineage Logistics Cold Storage & Distribution Center. Responsibilities include P&L, hiring of warehouse associates, inventory control, and building customer relationships. Responsible for strategic planning and pricing to meet and exceed the company’s and customers’ expectations, as well as ensuring the center is in regulatory compliance with all state and federal agencies
- Reduced operating costs in 2023 through the elimination of a 3rd shift
- Reduced operating hours by 25% in 2025 (annual projected cost savings of $325k)
- Increased revenue 2022 – 2024 by 38%
- Increased Net Operating Income 2022 – 2024 by 250% (3.7 million increase)
- Decreased Labor to Revenue 2022 – 2024 by 27%
General Manager
NFI Industries (Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the P&L, hiring of warehouse associates, inventory control, and working with an international (Canada/Ireland) client as a 3PL provider. Responsible for continuous strategic planning to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations, as well as making sure the center is in regulatory compliance with all state and federal agencies
Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Largest Rockwell Automation Distribution Center in their global network
- Responsible for the overall management of a 1st shift operation; picking, packing, and shipping with 50+ employees and three supervisors
Senior Manager of Logistics Operations
Pilot Freight Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for Warehouse Start-ups, 3rd Party Warehouse Programs, Warehouse Training, eWMS (Warehouse Management Systems), Regulatory, Quality, and Safety compliance. Responsibilities included: P&L, hiring general managers, developing managers, and Implementation of “Logistic” based programs including process Documentation
Freight Assembly Center Manager
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2019
- FAC Manager for in the LTL division of the XPO Logistics company
- Responsible for the overall management of a 3rd shift LTL operations and 130 employees and 6 Freight Operation Supervisors
- Operation processed 2 - 3 million lbs. of freight per shift
- Planned the daily manpower needs to ensure the timely, most cost-effective execution of the FAC shift
General Manager
Network Global Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for the P&L, hiring warehouse employees and CDL drivers, inventory control, and working with the client as a 3PL provider. Responsible for continuous strategic planning to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations, as well as making sure the center was in regulatory compliance with all state and federal agencies.
Johnson & Johnson Facility Manager
INMAR
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Managed the Inmar Fishers/Indianapolis Returns Center which included the anchor customers Johnson & Johnson, CVS, NAPA Automotive, and the Abbott Nutrition returns operations.
- Responsible for the P&L, hiring warehouse employees, inventory control, and working with the client as a 3PL provider. Responsible for continuous strategic planning to meet and exceed the customer’s expectations, as well as making sure the center was in regulatory compliance with all state and federal agencies
- Johnson & Johnson, included the startup for the Johnson & Johnson returns program from initial floor plans, assisted with development of the quality system, development of operational S.O.P.’s, warehouse workflow, inventory control, and the hiring and training of employees working in the Johnson & Johnson operation. Managed quarterly business reviews and annual audits from customer Quality department.
- Expanded the square footage of the warehouse operations from 100,000 - 180,000 sq. ft
- Improved the warehouse revenue by over 10% the first year through controlling costs and onboarding new clients, including the Johnson & Johnson client, which increased revenue in the warehouse by 15%
Asst. Senior Manager FedEx Ground
FedEx Ground
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed 400+ employees and contractors/drivers
- Increased dock productivity year over year
- Improved employee survey results by 140% from previous results
Regional Operations Engineering Manager
FedEx Ground
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed & Coordinated pick-up, delivery (P&D), and dock operations for 24 stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Responsible for the financial budgeting of the P&D and dock operations
- Ranked 5th overall Operations Engineering Manager in 2005 in the company for solid P&D production, on- time service, overall regional cost controls, holding Senior Managers accountable to goals, P&D tune-ups and route configurations of 24 Fed-Ex stations, controlling P&D resources (labor), and increasing operational efficiency
- #1 Dock Operations in the company versus budget for 2 consecutive years
Pre-Load Training Service Manager
FedEx Ground
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Supported the opening of the Kalamazoo, Michigan OTP (Overnight Transport Point
- Held station management accountable for dock operations by implementing manning plans across the region prior to it becoming a company mandate to have documented manning plans
- Took inbound docks to the highest company region ranking through executing solid manning plans, holding operations managers accountable, and meeting productivity goals
Industrial Engineer
FedEx Ground
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for applying detailed analysis for hub operations. Responsible for service performance and implemented plans for improvement
- Assisted with a 6-month project, spending 4 weeks on-site during the opening of the Indianapolis OTP station, a $10 million dollar project. One of the first automated stations opened in the company.
Industrial Engineer
U.S. Postal Service
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for the staffing plans of the postal facility. Managed statistical analysis for the facility, with responsibility for mail volume projections and all accounting reports. Provided user support and training and served as the point-of-contact for questions and issues.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois05.1998
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Proficient in financial analysis
KEY CAREER EXPERIENCES
- Managed small and large facilities ranging up to million square feet
- Managed teams as large as 400 personnel
- Managed multiple remote sites
- Managed high-volume automated facilities including Cold Storage
- Proficient in warehouse management systems (TMS, Manhattan, etc)
- Developed and executed Standard Operating Procedures
Timeline
General Manager
Lineage Logistics (Cold Storage Distribution Center)
06.2022 - Current
General Manager
NFI Industries (Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
Kuehne + Nagel
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Manager of Logistics Operations
Pilot Freight Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Freight Assembly Center Manager
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 01.2019
General Manager
Network Global Logistics
01.2017 - 01.2018
Johnson & Johnson Facility Manager
INMAR
01.2011 - 01.2017
Asst. Senior Manager FedEx Ground
FedEx Ground
01.2006 - 01.2011
Regional Operations Engineering Manager
FedEx Ground
01.2003 - 01.2006
Pre-Load Training Service Manager
FedEx Ground
01.2002 - 01.2003
Industrial Engineer
FedEx Ground
01.2000 - 01.2002
Industrial Engineer
U.S. Postal Service
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Engineering
Bradley University
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