Mary Grace (MG) Sikorski
Gould City,MI
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with expertise in distribution management and route optimization, ensuring timely deliveries. Managed complex operations in storage, receiving, and order fulfillment for high-volume environments. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic process improvements and employee engagement initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Manager
Watco Companies
South Bend, IN
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Achieved 95% next day delivery rate by maximizing driver performance and substantially exceeded sort goal of 85 cartons per hour for inbound freight
- Hit the goal of 95% next day deliveries by getting drivers to hit their potential
- Substantially beat the sort goal of 85 cartons per hour for inbound freight
- Lowered delivery cost per carton by 12.5% ($0.05) per carton
- Oversee contract delivery drivers, modify/add/delete routes daily to ensure 100% delivery, manage the sort process for daily inbound freight
- Defined responsibilities for contract delivery drivers, optimizing routes daily for 100% delivery success and managing sort process for inbound freight
- Reduced cargo loss due to internal theft
- Demonstrated strategic leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication in managing complex logistics operations
- Planning before executing
- Communication
- Multitasking
Distribution Center Manager
Conn-Selmer, Inc
Elkhart, IN
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed storage, receiving (import and domestic), order fulfillment and distribution of product (export and domestic) via UPS, FedEx, USPS, and LTL (via a 3PL). Annual sales over $150 million.
- Revamped warehouse layout, achieving 20% decrease in labor/headcount
- Implemented picking with scan guns
- Developed employee incentive programs to enhance engagement and retention
- Collaborated with IT to simplify floor processes, improving operational efficiency
- Introduced Franklin Covey 4DX (4 Disciplines of Excellence) to the department
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance organizational direction
- Utilized analytical skills to resolve complex problems
- Employed logical reasoning to make informed decisions
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously to improve efficiency
Operations Manager
Archway Marketing
South Bend, IN
06.1999 - 11.2014
- Outlined key responsibilities
- Managed storage, order fulfillment and distribution of products for a wide array of clients in pharmaceuticals, retail, and other verticals, including some B to C distribution. About 600,000 square feet of warehouse and just under 50,000 pallet positions. Annual sales over $15 million
- Achieved notable accomplishments
- Achieved cost savings on vendor leases through strategic negotiations
- Developed onboarding process for new and transferred clients to enhance integration
- Leadership training started for supervisors
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes to enhance operational efficiency
- PDMA and GMP trained and certified
- Applied diverse skills
- Provided strategic leadership guidance
- Engaged in problem-solving analytics
- Applied logical reasoning and common sense
- Developed plans prior to execution
- Facilitated effective communication
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously
Senior Distribution Manager
Qualex
South Bend, IN
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Responsibilities
- Managed multiple off-site locations, supervising 100+ drivers to ensure timely deliveries across Great Lakes district.
- Accomplishments
- Redesigned routes to maximize production window. Placed emphasis on development of people the company's most important asset
- Skills Used
- Leadership
- Logic and common sense
- Problem-solving and analytic
- Communication
District Customer Relations Manager
Qualex
South Bend, IN
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Consolidated multiple smaller call centers into newly built 60-seat call center in South Bend
- Implemented training and recognition programs across all locations to enhance team engagement and performance
- Coached seven direct reports to promotion
- Highlighted key achievements in performance
- Outlined primary duties for team operations
- Developed strategic plans for team projects
- Designed effective layout for call center operations
- Demonstrated leadership by guiding team members towards goals
- Facilitated development initiatives for team skill enhancement
- Established clear goals for team performance and growth
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team knowledge and skills
Distribution Manager
Qualex
South Bend, IN
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Outlined job functions
- Coordinated daily routing across three states using planes, couriers, and company drivers to ensure timely deliveries
- Highlighted key achievements
- Led transition from company drivers to courier service.
- Identified relevant skills
- Developed strategic plans for project execution
- Facilitated effective information sharing among team
Route Driver/Distribution Lead
Qualex
South Bend, IN
01.1985 - 01.1990
Education
BA - English/Philosophy
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, INSkills
- Customer RelationsDistribution, Warehousing, Packaging, Inventory Management, Production Flow
- Continuous Improvement
- Routing
Self-driven
Timeline
Facility Manager
Watco Companies
08.2018 - 05.2024
Distribution Center Manager
Conn-Selmer, Inc
01.2015 - 06.2018
Operations Manager
Archway Marketing
06.1999 - 11.2014
Senior Distribution Manager
Qualex
01.1998 - 01.1999
District Customer Relations Manager
Qualex
01.1993 - 01.1998
Distribution Manager
Qualex
01.1990 - 01.1993
Route Driver/Distribution Lead
Qualex
01.1985 - 01.1990
BA - English/Philosophy
University of Notre Dame