MIKE SLIMM
Schnecksville
Summary
Experienced Transportation / Logistics / Operations Manager, with proven success structuring work flow process with analytically driven resource optimization. Effectively communicates relevant, timely information and follow-up to all team members and senior leadership.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Security systems Analyst
Sharp Services
10.2024 - Current
- Serves as physical and procedural security subject matter expert for all U.S
- Stores
- Provide technical and end user support for burglar alarm systems and IP video surveillance systems
- Oversees security-related vendors and integrators
- Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate
- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility
- Tests documented disaster recovery strategies and plans
- Assesses risk to business operations
- Performs both internal and external security audits
- Evaluates laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities
- Collects corporate intelligence to prevent organizational emergencies and infrastructure failure
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility
Automotive Service Technician
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tuneups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
Logistics Specialist (Contractor)
Samsung Electronics
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Strategized best methods and tactics for efficient storage and handling of return materials
- Streamlined return authorization submission process by 15% eliminating irrelevant input fields
- Implemented Google shared document to reduce redundant reporting by 5% and un-necessary emails by 7% in processing 'B' goods, that were to be sold at reduced pricing due to cosmetic damage
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions
- Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity
Automotive Technician
12.2022 - 04.2023
- ASE certified and Audi Factory Trained and certified, I partner with many local shops and dealerships to repair mostly EU models
Continuous Improvement Engineer
CDS / Henkel Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: PL company providing logistics solutions and support to solely, Henkel Corporation
- Developed strategic and tactical planning to streamline overall throughput of entire shipping and receiving work flow
- Conducted time and motion studies for all functions of Inbound / Outbound operation
- Started posting Gemba walk results three times daily
- Implemented and re slotted racking locations for embedded Amazon Flex program
- Created large scale signage to help designate specific MHE to specific work area only both English and Spanish version
- Revised and created up to date SOP's both English and Spanish versions
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment
- Changed existing processes to improve efficiency in the layer pick area by 9%
- PL company providing logistics solutions and support to solely, Henkel Corporation
Automotive Service Technician
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tuneups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
Terminal Manager
Kenan Advantage Group Inc
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed dispatcher and fleet of 17 drivers for BASF
- Successfully brought driver candidates up to contract
- Coached driver behavior to achieve incident free deliveries every delivery
- Facilitated delivery of dispatched loads by assigning boards and developing contingency plans
- Directed and monitored tracking, routing and dispatching transportation vehicles
- Fielded customer complaints and comments and rectified issues
- Hired, trained and educated new employees to improve company performance and efficiency
- Planned freight loads and coordinated with drivers to achieve accurate, timely delivery of products
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Weyehaeuser)
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: 3PL carrier, embedded at customer
- Reduced driver turnover by 7% in four months by building relationships through accurate payroll, utility, and equipment maintenance
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations
- Recovered customer trust and confidence of Weyerhaeuser sales force through well planned routing, scheduling, and on time deliveries
- Accepted promotion from CLS to LM
- Coordinated dispatching of 27 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements
- 3PL carrier, embedded at customer
Traffic Supervisor
Morgan Truck Body
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: North America's premier manufacturer of straight dry and refrigerated trucks
- Exceeded performance metrics of 95% to 98% for production and quality levels
- Maintained accurate inventory of inbound chassis and finished customer builds
- Ensured daily/weekly builds were completed 100% to customer specifications before planning delivery of finished body
- Partnered closely with material management to ensure all critical build parts, wiring harnesses and specific fasteners were on hand
- North America's premier manufacturer of straight dry and refrigerated trucks
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Kraft Foods
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Private fleet for Kraft Foods
- Maintained 98% on-time performance rating (KPI) for private fleet of 22 drivers (refrigerated and dry van) built effective dispatch, utilized resources
- Forecasted, scheduled, dispatched, and managed route and delivery schedules for Northeast region
- Created multiple Access databases that improved fleet performance and customer service
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments
- Implemented cost control & containment plan to replace aging sleeper births with day cabs to create slip seat operation that ran AM and PM turn runs at a savings of 20% annually per replacement
- Private fleet for Kraft Foods
Regional Transportation Manager
Sears Holding Corp
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Achieved #1 status in network for cube (trailer utilization) for Northeast region fleet of 3PL carriers by maximizing KPI profitability in ORACLE, TMS and asset utilization
- Exceeded expectations for productivity and accuracy KPIs through cost reduction by tracking OS&D related issues and reduced accessorial charges by over 40% in one year
- Worked closely with Engineering to establish MHE speeds to adapt Red Prairie for DCPM (Material Handlers productivity metrics)
- Utilized DMAIC techniques to improve overall pick path and workflows
- Worked closely with ICQA to improve cycle counts
- Was assigned to IT steering committees to develop ORACLE dashboards and a segment called Fusion systematic loading diagrams
Senior Manager, Distribution Operations
Wal-Mart Corp
01.1992 - 01.2001
- Maximized profitability of multi-site, multi-state transportation operations by actively filling shipping lanes, maximizing fleet efficiency, asset utilization & cost control
- Exceeded 98% efficiency with effective routing for 170+ dry van drivers, and office staff of 20 supervisors & office administrators for all outbound/inbound shipments (TL, JIT, JIT) at 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL05.2005
Skills
- Safety
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Supply Chain
- Distribution
- Operations
- Logistics
- Asset Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Forecasting
- P&L
- Forecasts and Revisions
- 5S
- Lean Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- Strategic Planning
- 3PL
- LTL
- JIT
- Excel
- MS Office Suite
- SAP
- ERP
- WMS
- YMS
- People Net
- McLeod
- Blue Yonder
- Manhattan
- Red Prairie
- Auto CAD
- End user support
- Business process analysis
- Technical documentation
- Information security
Accomplishments
- Achieved 10% greater Distribution Outbound throughput through effectively directing higher velocity product to more effective areas and aisles seasonally.
- Maintained 98% on-time performance rating (KPI) for private fleet of 22 drivers (refrigerated and dry van) built effective dispatch, utilized resources.
- Implemented cost control & containment plan to replace aging sleeper births with day cabs to create slip seat operation that ran AM and PM turn runs at a savings of 20% annually per replacement.
- Achieved #1 status in network for cube (trailer utilization) for Northeast region fleet of 3PL carriers by maximizing KPI profitability in Oracle, TMS and asset utilization.
- Maintained 98% efficiency with effective routing for 170+ dry van drivers, and office staff of 20 supervisors & office administrators for all outbound/inbound shipments (TL, JIT, JIT) at 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center.
- Exceeded expectations for productivity and accuracy KPIs through cost reduction by tracking OS&D related issues and reduced accessorial charges by over 40% in one year.
Military Service
MILITARY HONORABLE DISCHARGE, United States Marine Corp, Gulf War Veteran, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Naval Achievement Medal
United States Marine Corps.
Honorably Discharged Veteran
Naval Achievement Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal
Timeline
Security systems Analyst
Sharp Services
10.2024 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
Self Employed Services
07.2023 - 10.2024
Logistics Specialist (Contractor)
Samsung Electronics
04.2023 - 07.2023
Automotive Technician
12.2022 - 04.2023
Continuous Improvement Engineer
CDS / Henkel Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2022
Automotive Service Technician
03.2020 - 08.2022
Terminal Manager
Kenan Advantage Group Inc
10.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder Integrated Logistics (Weyehaeuser)
06.2016 - 09.2018
Traffic Supervisor
Morgan Truck Body
02.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Logistics Coordinator
Kraft Foods
02.2012 - 03.2014
Regional Transportation Manager
Sears Holding Corp
01.2006 - 01.2011
Senior Manager, Distribution Operations
Wal-Mart Corp
01.1992 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
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