Paul Kelly
Lugoff,SC
Summary
Distribution Manager with extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and supply chain optimization. Achieved over 95% on-time delivery through effective team leadership and enhanced customer relationships. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and foster collaboration for superior results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Manager
Innovative Construction Group
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Delivering roof trusses, wall panels, floor systems, and loose lumber packs on-time along with the following:
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing when setting up the distribution and staging areas for the new plant
- Delivered over 95% on-time
- Daily Communication with Directors, Field Superintendents and Construction Managers for 15 different housing developments
- Delivered 40 to 50 homes a week
- Utilized Verizon GPS to reduce idle time and increase driver utilization
- Successfully developed a team of loaders and drivers to deliver a quality product
Branch Manager of South Carolina
Bird Dog Traffic Control
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations in the state of South Carolina
- Developed a new business relationship with Sloan Construction and was on pace to double the Revenue in 2022
- Developed a new business relationship with NGE Services
- Increased on-time percentage to the work zone
Regional Manager
Area Wide Protective Inc.
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Increased business along with an expansion into new states and areas during my leadership role
- Secured new business and started operating in New York and New Jersey
- Opened 14 new facilities during the last 5 years
- Led a team of 600+ flaggers and managers in PA, NJ, NY and CT
- Exceeded revenue growth goal 4 out of the 5 years
- Helped develop KPIs for Company, Regions and Facilities
- Developed a strong business relationship with the Union to negotiate multiple contracts plus the ability to create and implement addendums quickly
- Met safety goals all 5 years – reduced accidents and injuries over the prior year
Director of Distribution Center
Fresh Mark Inc
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Led a flawless transition for employees and the operation when Fresh Mark acquired the Cloverleaf Cold Storage Warehouse in 2015
- Maintained all customers and increased business throughout the first year
- Developed a new on-time service measurement
Manager of Network Operations
YRC/Roadway Express Inc
Akron, OH
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: A merger between Yellow Freight Systems and Roadway Express in 2003 (continued to operate separately) to create the largest trucking company in North America which picked up over 80,000 shipments a day and was serviced by over 600 terminals
- Responsible for network fluidity and costs by meeting operational expectations for the entire company plus the executive operational contact for Accounts in Jeopardy
- Helped develop and implement plans to successfully merge two of the largest trucking companies in the industry (Yellow and Roadway) into one operation in March of 2009
- Worked with Area Directors of Operations to manage labor board sizes dictating layoffs to meet financial obligations on a weekly and monthly basis - saved YRC $850,000 a month in May, June and July of 2010 by reducing health and welfare payments from the layoff of 425 employees
- A merger between Yellow Freight Systems and Roadway Express in 2003 (continued to operate separately) to create the largest trucking company in North America which picked up over 80,000 shipments a day and was serviced by over 600 terminals
Manager of Distribution Center
Roadway Express Inc
Copley, OH
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Second largest trucking company in the industry which picked up over 50,000 shipments a day and employed over 20,000 people
- Responsible for the third largest distribution center in the company which included leading, developing and motivating over 700 employees
- Developed and maintained procedures to provide a new two-day service offering from the East Coast to the Midwest
- Instrumental in creating a working relationship between local management and local Teamster Leaders allowing us to renegotiate local work rules saving the facility $5,000 a week
- Eclipsed the highest mark in fund raising figures for the Christina Smile Charity at the Copley Facility in 2006 - $22,500
- Second largest trucking company in the industry which picked up over 50,000 shipments a day and employed over 20,000 people
Linehaul Manager
Roadway Express Inc
Harrisburg, PA
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trailers/shipments (4,000 a day) on the East Coast with over 100 dispatches a day and employing over 250 people
- Started a Safety Council with the drivers, supervisors and clerical employees to implement tactics and strategies to reduce accidents and injuries
- Introduced the Harrisburg Relay to a wellness program in attempt to help drivers become more active and eat healthier
- Created a sense of urgency in the department that in March of 2004 the Harrisburg Relay accomplished a milestone by having all the previous days picked up freight on the East Coast back to the facility by noon the next day; on-time service for March 2004 in Harrisburg was 96% compared to an average of 94% the previous months
Terminal Manager
Roadway Express Inc
02.1990 - 05.2003
- Ultimately responsible for operational and sales activities at the following locations: Laurel MD – over 100 employees (2001 – 2003), Youngstown OH - 43 employees (1994 – 2000), Altoona PA - 16 employees (1990 – 1994)
- Successfully achieved operational, sales and safety goals by leading groups of labor, clerical and managerial employees
- By utilizing an Appreciative Inquiry Approach the Laurel Maryland Facility went from 10 years of losing money to a million dollars’ worth of profit in 2002
- Brought on new customers and sales opportunities, by involving the entire Roadway Team utilizing driver relationships, clerical phone skills and supervisory knowledge of the areas
- Received Roadway's Presidents Ring of Honor in 1997 which is a yearly award given to the top 4 managers in the company out of over 300 possible candidates
- Selected to The V.P. Club of Sales in 1991 and 1992 at Altoona for growing the business by over six percent each year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01.1985
Skills
- Lean manufacturing
- On-time delivery
- Supply chain management
- Inventory control
- Warehouse operations
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Innovative Construction Group
04.2022 - 04.2025
Branch Manager of South Carolina
Bird Dog Traffic Control
09.2021 - 02.2022
Regional Manager
Area Wide Protective Inc.
04.2015 - 06.2021
Director of Distribution Center
Fresh Mark Inc
01.2013 - 03.2015
Manager of Network Operations
YRC/Roadway Express Inc
11.2007 - 10.2011
Manager of Distribution Center
Roadway Express Inc
07.2005 - 11.2007
Linehaul Manager
Roadway Express Inc
05.2003 - 07.2005
Terminal Manager
Roadway Express Inc
02.1990 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Dayton
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