Robert Lee
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Innovative and resilient leader with a demonstrated track record of successfully managing domestic and international wholesale distribution center with >$800M in annual sales. Experience managing all operational elements of a large distribution service center including warehouse system. Leading diverse group of cross-functional salaried and hourly associates, with $7M annual budget.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Copeland LP - Commercial and Residential Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Key Accomplishments
- Selection of new WMS - Warehouse Management System (Manhattan)
- Close Distribution Center to Greenfield, IN & Simultaneously Open A New Distribution Center In Forney, TX
- Hire 100% Salary and Hourly staff Approx. 130 Employees
- Went From managing 2 Inventory organizations to 4 inventory organizations.
- Transitioned to Forney Texas in 2025
Plant Manager
Emerson Electric Company - Commercial and Residential Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assistant Plant Manager 2020-2022
- Manage Wholesale Aftermarket Distribution and All Its Entities
- Other Responsibilities:
- Manage 8 Salaried Professionals and 70 Hourly Associates Across Two Shifts
- Safety Steward for The Facility
- Key Accomplishments
- Successfully Implemented Facility-wide Oracle ERP System
- Behavioral Based Safety Leader - Achieved “Zero” Recordable and Lost Time Injuries in 2018 and 2020.
- Operations Manager, 2001-2019
- Manage Wholesale Aftermarket Distribution
- Other Responsibilities:
- Scheduling of Inbound and Outbound Operations
- Facility and Grounds Maintenance
- Capital Management
- Key Accomplishments
- Improved parts business with $2M+ investment in Vertical Lift Modules, Conveyorized pick zones, Pick-To-Light System
- Moved $240M Export Business from Ohio to Indiana - Originally occupied 90K sq. ft. reduced to 30K sq. ft.
- Partnered with hourly associates and created a more “skilled” workforce in a 4 day-10-hour shift schedule across five days and 2 shifts
- Responsible for incorporating a new business unit with starting annual sales of $15M; growth of $60M at the end of 2012
Warehouse Manager
Copeland Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Supervisor, 1993-1995
- Managed 40 employees Across Two Shifts / Manage Inventory Accuracy
- Other Responsibilities:
- Wholesale Aftermarket Distribution
- Replenished Production Line Parts
- Scheduling and Staffing Kitting Operations
- Key Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented integrated Warehouse Management - 1st “Beta Site” for the GUI WMS interface
- Managed the integration of a new business (Flow Controls) unit of $15M in sales into current portfolio
- Reduced associate outbound picking errors - improvement of 25% over 2-year span
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana01.2004
Skills
- Behavioral-Based Safety
- Cost Control
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Customer Focus
- P & L Responsibility
- Lean Principles In Distribution
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Timeline
Plant Manager
Copeland LP - Commercial and Residential Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Plant Manager
Emerson Electric Company - Commercial and Residential Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse Manager
Copeland Corporation
01.1996 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University