Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
Supply Chain Manager
Conagra Brands
10.2018 - 04.2022
Maintained a goal of zero lost times and zero injuries.
Top-performing department in terms of completing Safety, Quality, and HR trainings.
Sustained inventory at ideal levels to reduce external storage expenses.
Ensured cycle count accuracy of 99%.
Experienced in utilizing various WM/ERP, EAM, Oracle and Transportation platforms.
Oversaw 500,000 sq ft warehouse with inventory of 40,000 pallet positions (frozen, refrigerated, dry).
Overseen inventory comprising 45,000+ pallet positions at Americold for over two years.
Direct ship to Customers and 3PL facilities throughout the United States.
Managed compliance for SQF Level 2 certification.
Coordinated food shipments to Canada.
Visited other facilities to provide essential training aid when needed.
Processed invoices for pallets, cardboard waste, and recyclable materials.
Procured necessary supplies to meet business requirements.
Surpassed performance targets with a cycle count accuracy reaching 99.5%, preventing physical inventories for nearly a decade.
Managed a yearly department budget of 10M.
Managed warehouse capital projects encompassing forklifts, batteries, racking, air doors, dock doors, and locks.
Oversaw multi-shift, seven-day-per-week distribution center operations.
Led cross-functional teams across production, processing, and quality.
Coordinated hold reduction planning during Quality Manager’s absence.
Delivered coaching and training to operations team on inventory policies and procedures.
Implemented DPS program to introduce layer picking in warehouse.
Conducted racking installation and removal projects to enhance efficiency.
Executed hiring processes, managed staff discipline, and led coaching sessions effectively.
Successfully navigated union dynamics, resulting in minimal grievances.
Fulfillment Manager
Pinnacle Foods
12.2009 - 10.2018
Job experience the same as Supply Chain Manager with Conagra.
Conagra purchased Pinnacle Foods in October 2018.
As a Fulfillment Manager I also had responsibility for the planning and scheduling department. We were responsible for daily, weekly, monthly schedules and planning while changing day to day based on ingredients, supplies, and any downtime - changes made daily to adjust to needs
Maintain inventory at optimal levels
Experience with multiple Warehouse Management / ERP, EAM, Oracle systems
Oversaw operations in a 500,000 sq ft warehouse containing inventory of 40,000 pallet positions.
Maintained consistent performance surpassing goals, ensuring no physical inventory checks for over nine years.
Managed annual budget of $10M.
Project Manager for warehouse Capital projects
Manage multi shift / 7 day per week Distribution Center
Cross functional leader to include production and processing
Successful launch and implementation of a DPS program to include first time layer picking in warehouse. Achieving above goal for 9 months
Racking installation and removal projects for efficiency and storage gains
Manage union environment successfully
Warehouse Superintendent
Birds Eye Foods
12.2001 - 12.2009
Oversaw operations in frozen storage facility.
Oversaw operations involving a team of more than 45 warehouse and administrative workers.
Education
High school or equivalent - Education
Elkhorn Area High School
Elkhorn, WI
05.1996
Bachelor's - Organizational Leadership and Management
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
12.2018
Associate - Business
Gateway Technical College
Elkhorn, WI
06.2001
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Team player
Efficient multi-tasker
Effective leader
Training and coaching
Staff management
Team leadership
Training and development
Staff training
Staff training/development
Inventory control
Customer relationship management
Goal setting
Employee scheduling
Verbal and written communication
Administrative skills
Staff development
P&L management
Customer retention
Process improvements
Timeline
General Manager
Central Storage & Warehouse
04.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Conagra Brands
10.2018 - 04.2022
Fulfillment Manager
Pinnacle Foods
12.2009 - 10.2018
Warehouse Superintendent
Birds Eye Foods
12.2001 - 12.2009
High school or equivalent - Education
Elkhorn Area High School
Bachelor's - Organizational Leadership and Management