ROBERT HASTINGS
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse and Logistics Manager with a proven record of streamlining operations, leading projects, and developing high-performing teams. Experienced across all areas of the supply chain, with specialized expertise in logistics, warehousing, and SAP ECC WM: from system configuration and design to daily execution. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a results-driven approach that consistently delivers productivity, safety, and quality improvements. Entrepreneurial and technically proficient, bringing a blend of hands-on business management and strategic leadership to drive efficiency, solve complex problems, and promote continuous improvement in dynamic operational environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Kerry
Melrose Park, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Manage all logistics and warehouse operations at the Melrose site, ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize material flow, storage, and handling to improve the management of finished goods and raw materials.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets to meet financial targets, and support overall site objectives.
- Implement continuous improvement strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
- Lead and facilitate team development programs to strengthen capability, accountability, and performance.
- Oversee daily operations while fostering a culture of safety, ownership, and high performance across all warehouse and logistics teams.
Business Relationship Manager: Sustainability Task-Force WM SME
Kerry
Beloit/ Remote, USA
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced SAP Utilization: Partnered with cross-functional business teams to strengthen Warehouse Management (WM) usage and integration across operations, improving data accuracy, system efficiency, and traceability of materials.
- Process and Systems Improvement: Spearheaded project management initiatives aimed at optimizing logistics workflows, sustainability tracking, and system integrations between SAP and peripheral tools, ensuring alignment with global digital transformation goals.
- KPI & Metric Development: Designed and implemented performance metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor operational efficiency, user adoption, and sustainability performance outcomes.
- Change Leadership & Support: Provided hands-on guidance, training, and resource deployment to ensure teams were equipped with the right tools and knowledge to operate effectively within SAP and related systems.
- Standardization & Governance: Championed Kerry’s best-practice standards across site operations, promoting a unified, and compliant approach to system usage, documentation, and safety.
- Sustainability Integration: Supported the Sustainability Task Force by embedding environmental and waste-reduction objectives into warehouse and logistics processes, linking operational performance with corporate sustainability KPIs.
- Cross-Site Collaboration: Acted as a liaison between local site operations, regional WM SMEs, and central IT teams to identify improvement opportunities, streamline communication, and ensure a consistent rollout of updates and enhancements.
Business Relationship Manager - ICT Business Analyst WM
KerryConnect Assignment
Beloit/Remote, USA
09.2018 - 05.2022
- SAP Deployment Leadership: Directed the implementation and rollout of SAP Warehouse Management (WM) across 38 production facilities in North America and Canada, ensuring consistent alignment with Kerry’s global systems and operational standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Finance teams to integrate SAP functionalities into daily operations, balancing global standardization with each site’s unique operational requirements.
- Design, Collaboration, and Implementation: Led end-to-end project activities, including system design validation, business process mapping, and post-go-live stabilization, ensuring successful adoption and measurable process improvements.
- Superuser Engagement: Worked closely with site superusers to develop expertise, build local ownership of the platform, and facilitate continuous improvement within the system environment.
- Training & Change Management: Designed and delivered targeted training sessions and documentation to drive user adoption, reduce system errors, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Project Governance & Delivery: Managed project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication to ensure milestones were achieved on time, and in alignment with strategic business goals.
- Continuous Improvement: Provided feedback loops to the global KerryConnect program to refine templates, enhance user experience, and drive the evolution of SAP WM capabilities across the region.
Business Owner
Southwest Vehicle Tuning
North Somerset, UK
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Entrepreneurial Leadership: Founded and operated a vehicle modification and performance tuning business, specializing in advanced ECU remapping and engine optimization for improved performance, efficiency, and drivability.
- Technical Expertise: Delivered high-precision tuning services, leveraging Quantum Tuning’s global platform, and maintaining full certification as an IMI-Certified Quantum Tuning Approved Dealer.
- End-to-End Business Management: Oversaw all aspects of business operations, including financial management, customer service, supplier relations, marketing, and strategic planning.
- Customer Satisfaction: Built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, achieving a 100% customer satisfaction and delivery rate through personalized service and technical excellence.
- Brand Development: Designed and launched the company’s digital presence, including website creation, social media promotion, and local advertising campaigns, to establish market visibility.
- Operational Independence: Managed the business independently from inception to steady-state operation, gaining firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, customer engagement, and technical problem-solving.
Supply Shift Manager + WM - SAP ECC Super-User
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
North Somerset, UK
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Operational Leadership: Managed the supply function within a high-volume production facility, responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of raw materials to multiple production lines, and direct/indirect customer orders.
- Process Planning & Control: Oversaw the coordination and organization of supply chain activities, ensuring optimal material flow, resource allocation, and adherence to production schedules.
- SAP WM Expertise: Served as a Super User for SAP ECC, leading the implementation and continuous improvement of warehouse management processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient system utilization.
- Team Management: Directed and developed a team of supply operators, promoting accountability, performance excellence, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Production, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure raw material availability, prevent production delays, and support real-time problem-solving on the floor.
- Continuous Improvement: Identified and implemented process enhancements that improved inventory accuracy, reduced waste, and increased workflow efficiency.
- Compliance & Safety Focus: Maintained full compliance with site operational standards, food safety protocols, and health and safety requirements, fostering a culture of operational discipline, and accountability.
Machine Technician + EOL Operator
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
North Somerset, UK
05.2012 - 06.2013
Logistics and Management Information Analyst
Comet Group PLC.
11.2005 - 05.2012
Infantry Rifleman
British Army: 1st Battalion - A company
UK, N/A
Education
GCSE -
Clevedon Community School
01.2021
Advance GNVQ - Art & Design
Bridgwater College
01.2014
Skills
- Leadership and people management
- SAP, WMS, and ERP proficiency
- Inventory control and accuracy
- Data analysis and reporting
- Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement
- Logistics and distribution operations
- Safety and compliance awareness
- Budgeting and cost control
- Change management and adaptability
- Problem solving and decision making
- Communication and collaboration
- Continuous improvement focus
- Sustainability and waste reduction
Accomplishments
- OTIF improvement from Low 80% to a contestant standard baseline of 95%.
- Inventory Loss improvements Year on year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Kerry
05.2023 - Current
Business Relationship Manager: Sustainability Task-Force WM SME
Kerry
05.2022 - 05.2023
Business Relationship Manager - ICT Business Analyst WM
KerryConnect Assignment
09.2018 - 05.2022
Business Owner
Southwest Vehicle Tuning
07.2017 - 09.2018
Supply Shift Manager + WM - SAP ECC Super-User
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
06.2013 - 09.2018
Machine Technician + EOL Operator
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
05.2012 - 06.2013
Logistics and Management Information Analyst
Comet Group PLC.
11.2005 - 05.2012
Infantry Rifleman
British Army: 1st Battalion - A company
GCSE -
Clevedon Community School
Advance GNVQ - Art & Design
Bridgwater College