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Richard Coplien

Janesville

Summary

Results-oriented leader with expertise in supply chain management, both domestic and international shipping, production oversight, team leadership, and supplier relationship management within high-volume organizations.

Demonstrates a strong work ethic and integrity, with a proven track record of implementing cost containment strategies and re-engineering business processes to maximize productivity and profitability. Possesses a natural ability to build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a customer-centric approach and accountability to meet ambitious goals in complex, fast-paced business settings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Production/Warehouse Supervisor

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
11.2018 - Current
  • Manage Receiving, Stockroom & Test mezzanine processes for our quality fridges and freezers.
  • Supervise a staff of 28 employees
  • Ensure 6S initiatives & housekeeping are followed
  • Work with cross functional departments
  • Performed Safety "Stop" audits, Process audits and Material Handling Audits on a weekly basis.
  • Promote continuous improvement and safety expectations
  • Maintain inventory management, perform cycle counts, fix negative's in AS400
  • Process factory seconds in XA and AS400 as well as completed loads.

Production Supervisor

Hufcor, Inc
02.2018 - 10.2018
  • Oversee the receiving, stock room and AP departments.
  • Ensure on time deliveries to other departments & troubleshoot issues
  • Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and inventory methods
  • Ensuring safety and 5S initiatives are followed

DC Supervisor

Imperial Supplies LLC, Segment - W. W. Grainger
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Distribution Center Supervisor for Imperial Supplies a Grainger subsidiary.
  • Direct and Supervise DC Operations with emphasis on outbound operations.
  • Helped orchestrate moving the Green bay distribution center to Janesville as well as preparation.
  • Managing 20+ employees, developing continuous improvement, safety & employee development plans.
  • Working with the DC Manager and Director to meet exceptional customer experience.
  • Over saw the on boarding, training and developed of 50+ employees which led to a productivity increase of 48% by year end 2017.
  • Developing safety KPI's and implementation
  • Lead the distribution network in safety and quality metrics through 2016 & 2017
  • Developed leads in their roles to be successful and lead the way.
  • Maintained printer and computer systems as well as trouble shoot issues
  • Ran multiple cross functional teams including continuous improvement, safety and employee engagement teams.

Shipping & Receiving Complete Goods Supervisor

Landair (3PL for John Deere)
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Supervise 30+ employees in the shipping & receiving complete goods department.
  • Oversee the inbound tractor & chassis coming from John Deere as well as the gator and tractor outbound processes.
  • Evaluating and improving processes in the complete goods area.
  • Developed lean processes for more proficient work flow and utilize 5S to improve work areas.
  • Exercise daily safety practices, work with vendors on crating area equipment.
  • Building databases for areas in our facility to track data.
  • Producing trackable productivity statistics and team building initiatives.
  • Increased department productivity by 10.5% and decreased Osha recordables' vs 2014 data.

Outbound Manager, Inventory Coordinating and Picking Depts

Grainger
11.2011 - 10.2014
  • Managed 2 departments with 20+ employees.
  • Responsible to control expenses/budget by ordering supplies for 7 departments within the warehouse.
  • Managed product inventory on 2 mezzanines covering 75K sq. ft. of space.
  • Created/updated and implemented OSHA, Quality, Safety, Productivity, and UPS Damage Project Plans (A3's).
  • Maintained all warehouse computer, printer and RF systems and performed database support.
  • Utilized data analysis to manage mezzanine inventory attaining a 99.69% accuracy rate during the past 2 years which significantly improved picking departments’ productivity and performance.
  • Collaborated with vendors on cost saving initiatives resulting in >$50K in savings.
  • Reestablished supplier relationships.
  • Negotiated pricing and order fulfillment process with vendors to ensure same day shipping.
  • Reduced “dead space” in mezzanines which added more volume for up to 9K extra products.
  • Coached/developed employee’s talents based on performance drivers that are based on their competencies

DC Outbound Process Manager – Shipping Dept.

Grainger
01.2002 - 11.2011
  • Managed/coached up to 25 employees shipping Grainger products, and products from 7 Specialty Brands (business units) to meet domestic and international customer orders in a 325K square foot distribution center.
  • Analyzed daily/monthly reporting data to ensure best shipping practices.
  • Executed daily monitoring of workflow volumes and staffing needs.
  • Interviewed and hired new employees.
  • One of 13 distribution managers who served on the UPS damage team project.
  • Established and updated new packing standard work, which decreased overall damages shipped throughout the network by 53%.
  • Quality and Productivity standards SME for the Distribution Center.
  • Ran technical reports for other managers and shared data that resulted in improved processes overall.
  • Reduced OSHA recordable instances 87.5% by utilizing behavioral based safety practices.
  • DC was ranked 1st first in the nation, 2011.
  • Improved outbound cycle time 36% by analyzing staffing needs and utilizing First in - First out (FIFO) order truck placement.
  • Decreased defective parts per million outperforming the 9 other regional DC’s in the Grainger network.
  • Improved quality standards and solicited employee involvement.

Unit Supervisor Picking/Material Handling

Grainger
04.1998 - 01.2002
  • Supervised/coached/developed up to 20 employees
  • Monitored/rectified inventory and customer order volumes.
  • Instituted continuous process improvements.
  • Reduced labor and increased productivity 37% through attrition and process improvements in a 3 year period.

Material Handler

Grainger
02.1993 - 04.1998
  • Responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of a 325K square-foot warehouse for finished goods/products.
  • Duties included:
  • Storage, picking/replenishing of goods to the mezzanine, and retrieval of goods and materials, distribution of materials for shipment of packages.
  • Drove stand-up, sit-down, and pacer picker forklifts.
  • Performed cycle counting.
  • Identified >$50K of lost inventory by investigating product history and location.

Education

Associate’s Degree - Supervisory Management

Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
01.1999

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Problem-solving
  • Warehouse organization

Timeline

Production/Warehouse Supervisor

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
11.2018 - Current

Production Supervisor

Hufcor, Inc
02.2018 - 10.2018

DC Supervisor

Imperial Supplies LLC, Segment - W. W. Grainger
10.2015 - 01.2018

Shipping & Receiving Complete Goods Supervisor

Landair (3PL for John Deere)
12.2014 - 10.2015

Outbound Manager, Inventory Coordinating and Picking Depts

Grainger
11.2011 - 10.2014

DC Outbound Process Manager – Shipping Dept.

Grainger
01.2002 - 11.2011

Unit Supervisor Picking/Material Handling

Grainger
04.1998 - 01.2002

Material Handler

Grainger
02.1993 - 04.1998

Associate’s Degree - Supervisory Management

Blackhawk Technical College

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