Melissa A. Tibbs
Vienna,OH
Summary
Experience in multiple areas of Project Management, Supply Chain & Logistics with over than 25 years of supervising/managing, training and mentoring others in both a project and operations environment. Dedicated customer focused professional offering significant experience in Logistics, project planning, resource allocation and implementation, knowledge of stakeholder communications effective managerial, financial and successful cross-functional teams. Proven interpersonal, communication and multitasking skills. Highly focused and results oriented in supporting and fostering a safe and diverse work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementation Manager
Penske Logistics
Green Hills
12.2019 - Current
- eDeveloped and executed project plans, ensuring timely delivery of implementation milestones.
- Managed multiple simultaneous implementations, with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability. Of
- Oversee and mentor a team of direct report of implementation leaders
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes, fostering strong relationships within the organization.
Implementation Management/Oracle SME
Penske Logistics
Beachwood, OH
08.2013 - 12.2019
- Operations Manager, Sept 2013-Dec 2019
- Area Implementation Manager/SME: Implement Oracle Transportation Management System.
- Organizing and Coordinating Training schedules and implementation. Troubleshoot; communicate input and development of new system enhancements.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing process.
- Served as go-to expert for resolving challenges for end Ops users, enabling smoother project progression.
Operations Manager
Penske Logistics
Chicago, IL
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Operations Manager, Oct 2006- Sept 2013
- Manage Staff, Drivers, Equipment over $1mm in revenue multi-account responsibility environment
- Manage LTL Carrier base for customer, Negotiation of Carrier Contracts, Review and handle invoice Discrepancies and OS&D Shipments. 3rd Party Logistics and LLP Carrier Management.
- Payroll and Financials- Prepare Billing, Accounting, Manage P&L Statements, Business Plan, Forecasting volumes
- Continuous Improvement Projects to reduce costs, increase efficiency and volume on outbound loads. Proved 8% savings to the customer with Green Belt Project
- Manage and implement safety processes and training as required by regulatory agencies including OSHA and DOT. Multiple incident-free years.
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
Ohio
05.2001 - 10.2006
- Operations Supervisor, Transportation Lead and Inventory Control, May 2001-Oct 2006
- Various Supply Chain and Logistics responsibilities:
- Manage Load Planners and Mentor New Supervisors, Facilitated all New Hire Training - Ford LLP
- Carrier Management- Manage Carrier Base, Communicate, Manage and Escalate Transportation issues - GM LLP
- Load Planning/Route Optimization, Communicate Material Requirements for JIT Production, Inter-department requirements- Masco Cabinetry
Education
B.S. Business - Supply Chain Management
KSU/DeVry University
Addison, IL01-2017
Skills
- Oracle - Clear Chain Fleet Manager- Software implementation
- Project software Smartsheet, Basecamp
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite & Project Management Software
- Project & Operations Management
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Process Training and Mentoring
- Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Requirements gathering for BRD creation
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- GE Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Change Acceleration Training (CAP)
- Penske Essential Leadership Skills (PELS)
- Operations Manager Training
Groups/Organizations
Penske Women’s Business Resource Group (BRG)
Penske Women in Logistics (PWIL)
Timeline
Implementation Manager
Penske Logistics
12.2019 - Current
Implementation Management/Oracle SME
Penske Logistics
08.2013 - 12.2019
Operations Manager
Penske Logistics
10.2006 - 08.2013
Operations Supervisor
Penske Logistics
05.2001 - 10.2006
B.S. Business - Supply Chain Management
KSU/DeVry University