Rob Bowen
York,PA
Summary
Associate Vice President with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership drives organizational success. Strong communication and problem-solving skills facilitate seamless operations and foster growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President, Physical Distribution
SalonCentric
East Manchester, PA
08.2020 - Current
- Directed safety, quality, and productivity initiatives across North America physical distribution facilities.
- Developed annual budgets and operating plans aligned with strategic goals.
- Led upgrades to network systems, enhancing physical distribution capabilities.
- Established organizational structures within five distribution centers to support growth.
- Facilitated leadership development and succession planning for senior roles in physical distribution.
- Oversaw capital investment planning for expansion projects.
Senior Director, Distribution Operations
Under Armour
Baltimore, MD
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement among 600 teammates and 400 temporary associates.
- Achieved annual operating budget through strategic execution and oversight.
- Led Operational Excellence initiatives to enhance service quality.
- Delivered key service metrics to business units, ensuring timely and complete fulfillment.
- Oversaw opening of 1.3 million square foot UA Distribution House in Sparrows Point, MD.
- Implemented WM upgrades, LM systems, and Dematic Process Control System for improved efficiency.
- Transitioned processing from four distribution centers to one, resulting in $22 million savings.
- Developed leadership team to support over 600 teammates in Baltimore.
Senior Manager, DST Ops-Production Control, Processing
Under Armour
Baltimore, MD
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Led Senior Leadership team to achieve budget goals for 2017 and 2018.
- Fostered teamwork by enhancing communication across shifts and among peers.
- Utilized KPIs to effectively manage operational processes.
- Guided team to consistently meet quality standards.
- Developed labor plans that reduced costs for department and facility.
- Analyzed process flow constraints and collaborated with teams to enhance facility performance.
Distribution Senior Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2009 - 07.2016
- Ensured workplace safety while achieving quality goals and enhancing customer service levels.
- Developed and trained supervisors and partners to improve operational efficiency.
- Supported process development through clear definitions, audits, and coaching sessions.
- Analyzed business constraints to engage teams in continuous process improvement.
- Directed picking and transportation plans for six holiday promotions.
- Managed over 300 partners and multiple supervisors in outbound shipping operations.
Roasting Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Implemented Roaster Upset Program to enhance safety protocols at York.
- Developed and executed training program for new roasting supervisors.
- Tracked OEE results for roasters and established improvement teams.
- Installed projects for new roasting equipment to optimize operations.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
York, PA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Conducted risk analysis and automated installations to enhance safety measures.
- Designed and implemented process teams as OEE implementation leader.
- Developed and executed production scheduling system for efficiency.
- Trained future leaders to ensure succession planning.
- Managed project startup as Kaizen leader, focusing on process development for packaging lines.
Production Control Supervisor Manufacturing
Starbucks Coffee Company
York, Pennsylvania
08.2000 - 01.2004
- Led Safety Committee as Safety Team Leader, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
- Developed production scheduling strategies aligning with engineering and plant upgrades.
- Planned and scheduled production activities, optimizing workflow during operational changes.
- Initiated software upgrades for scheduling systems to enhance plant efficiency.
- Trained new plant scheduler, improving team readiness and knowledge transfer.
- Conducted monthly process flow reviews with cross-functional teams to boost throughput.
Plant Manager, Shift Manager, Supervisor
Stauffer Biscuit Company
York, New York
01.1995 - 08.2000
- Managed plant operations for two years at startup locations in Cuba, NY and Reading, PA.
- Led hiring initiatives and developed programs enhancing safety, quality, and production processes.
- Directed six supervisors and 100 employees in Processing, Packaging, and Distribution as a Shift Manager in York, PA.
- Supervised Processing and Packaging with a focus on safety and process standardization.
Education
BACHELOR’S Degree - Business management
York College of Pa
York, PaProfessional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chief Operating Officer Program
Cambridge, MA01-2025
Professional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Digitizing Supply Chain, AI, Data Systems
Cambridge, MAProfessional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
IOT-Internet of Things, Network Building
Cambridge, MAProfessional Certification - Production And Inventory Management: Strategic Planning, Resource Planning, Execution And Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management
APICS
York, Pa08-2003
Skills
- Starbucks Leader of the Year Award
- Under Armour Executive Leadership Development Program
- Business transformation
- Team building and collaboration
- Organizational development
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
- Continuous improvement
- Operations management
- Production and inventory control
- Cost management strategies
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement methodologies
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse management systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Vice President, Physical Distribution
SalonCentric
08.2020 - Current
Senior Director, Distribution Operations
Under Armour
01.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Manager, DST Ops-Production Control, Processing
Under Armour
07.2016 - 12.2017
Distribution Senior Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2009 - 07.2016
Roasting Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2008 - 02.2009
Manufacturing Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2004 - 01.2008
Production Control Supervisor Manufacturing
Starbucks Coffee Company
08.2000 - 01.2004
Plant Manager, Shift Manager, Supervisor
Stauffer Biscuit Company
01.1995 - 08.2000
BACHELOR’S Degree - Business management
York College of Pa
Professional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Chief Operating Officer Program
Professional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Digitizing Supply Chain, AI, Data Systems
Professional certification - MIT-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
IOT-Internet of Things, Network Building
Professional Certification - Production And Inventory Management: Strategic Planning, Resource Planning, Execution And Control, Scheduling, Inventory Management
APICS