Michael R. Murphy

While successfully maintaining the Distribution/Logistics Manager position, I also traveled to train locations to implement the transition from Sara Lee to Bimbo, and managed the Distribution Centers.

Managed four foremen, one supervisor, 16 drivers, and 40 line employees across three shifts.

Managed and maintained items for Saddle Creek Third Party Logistics, including four Fanuc robotic arms, weekly billings, invoices, and the weekly labor schedule.

Accountable for 3.7. - 4.2 million units weekly and 1.5 million units of inventory.

Oversaw shipping operations and maintained balance sheets for baked and purchased goods.

Transferred 40 to 50 inbound loads and 50 to 60 outbound loads daily to depots.

Worked with bakeries and sales to reduce overages and shortages of products.

Implemented tracking systems for Basket Load Percentage and Basket Un-Load at depots.

Implemented 'Basket Load Percentage' tracking to monitor baskets in and out from other bakeries.

Implemented the 'Basket Un-Load' sheet to track baskets in and out of the depots.

Established Interplant Schedule tracking for trailer accountability and transport efficiency.

Reduced product errors by optimizing dock door identification and staging processes.

Minimized cripples by approximately 30% through installation of bread tables at re-wrap stations.

Developed a program that reduced absenteeism by approximately 75% and overtime costs by 85%.

Conducted daily meetings with Foremen to ensure staff accountability and address needs.