Nathan Calahan
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience in the 3PL and logistics sector, recognized for exceptional communication skills and a strong analytical mindset. Proven track record of methodical decision-making that drives operational efficiency and enhances team performance. Eager to leverage expertise to contribute to organizational success while embracing opportunities for continuous growth and development. Open to relocation and ready to bring value to new challenges in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director of Operations
Venture Logistics
Indianapolis, IN
11.2022 - Current
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Develop and implement operational strategies, plans, and policies to support company objectives.
- Operational Efficiency and Improvement: Analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and develop operations teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. I have 7 General Managers (Direct Reports)
- Budget Management: Manage and control the operations budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost optimization.
- Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor operational performance, and make data-driven decisions.
- Process Management: Oversee and streamline business processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and compliant with industry standards.
- Supply Chain and Vendor Management: Oversee supply chain operations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality and cost control.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential operational risks, ensuring business continuity and stability.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and industry standards (ISO Cert & CTPAT)
Operations Manager
C.H. Robinson
Plainfield, IN
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed a supervisory staff of 1 to 10 with direct and indirect responsibilities to a production crew of 30 to 115+ employees.
- Performed periodic merit performance reviews with all employed warehouse staff.
- Plan and manage production, staffing, inventories, coordinate a successful daily start-up.
- Overseen the shipping operation for both the Delivery and Returns operations.
- Successfully communicated with carriers and transportation department to manage both delivery and pickup schedules.
- Enforced company policies and procedures and be able to affectively address personnel issues as outlined by HR procedures.
- Collect and reported all daily operational metrics.
- Resolved issues affecting the daily operations in an efficient and timely manner to obtain the optimum results possible.
- Responsible for securing facility and daily close out procedures
Distribution Center Manager
Integrated Supply Network
Greenfield, IN
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments.
- Picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity.
- Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted.
- Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
- Conduct operations in accordance with OSHA an MSDS standards.
- Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
- Experience with shipping, receiving and inventory control
- Successful communication - written and verbal
- Establish priorities and multi-task
- Possess professional business demeanor
- Experience with personal computers and materials handling equipment
Warehouse Manager
Kreg Therapeutics
Indianapolis, IN
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Daily duties included Inventory Management. Managing and scheduling deliveries and pick ups.
- Hospital based quality assurance monitoring.
- Fleet management. Including scheduling all preventive maintenance for trucks.
- Also responsible for the hiring of staff and building a strong team.
Warehouse Supervisor
Americold
Indianapolis, IN
06.2012 - 10.2017
- Daily duties included Supervising 40 to 45 employees. While ensuring that orders where picked, shipped, and received in a timely manner.
- Very Knowledgeable with the Red Prairie System over 3 years experience. Also Very knowledgeable with AS 400, Manhattan Scale, and SAP.
- Managed hourly labor verse work load labor.
Warehouse Team Leader
Fastenal Co
Indianapolis, IN
03.2006 - 06.2012
- Daily duties included ensuring a safe, productive environment during my shift. Overseeing a team of 20 employees and completing functions such as loading and receiving product. Making sure orders are picked correctly.
- Worked side by side with supervisor to ensure warehouse was clean and inventory was maintain.
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Franklin Central H.S.
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Experienced in trainer development
- Analytical problem solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in operating various forklifts
- Skilled in managing diverse group sizes
- Experienced in creating PowerPoint presentations
- Supply chain oversight
- Proficient in collaborative dialogue
- Implementation of behavior modification techniques
- Inventory control
- Advanced Excel skills
- Operational leadership
- Effective problem resolution
- Trustworthy execution
- Forklift safety compliance
- Over a decade of 3PL experience
- Extensive logistics experience
- Extensive shipping experience
- Experienced in Microsoft Word document creation
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse stock control
- Experience with SAP systems
- Supply chain management
- Efficient materials handling
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Order processing
- Strategic leadership
- Efficient drilling operations
- Experienced in software utilization
Certification
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations
Venture Logistics
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
C.H. Robinson
06.2022 - 11.2022
Distribution Center Manager
Integrated Supply Network
02.2019 - 06.2022
Warehouse Manager
Kreg Therapeutics
10.2017 - 03.2019
Warehouse Supervisor
Americold
06.2012 - 10.2017
Warehouse Team Leader
Fastenal Co
03.2006 - 06.2012
H.S. Diploma -
Franklin Central H.S.