A Senior Leadership position in Operations, Distribution or Supply Chain with an industry-leading organization. Position would fully utilize a wealth of experience, and offer significant challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director – Distribution & Logistics
ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE
01.2011 - Current
Directly responsible for managing day to day distribution and logistics operations employing 350+ associates, profit and loss, leadership development, staff training, evaluation and development, recruitment, new process and program implementation, policy and procedural development, budget administration, forecasting, safety compliance, and handling a wide variety of special projects
Oversee distribution, transportation, and domestic and import logistics, encompassing 700,000 square-feet and a small private fleet servicing approximately 100 retail store locations and backhaul operations
Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Warehouse General Manager
C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS
01.2010 - 01.2011
Responsible for 7 day warehouse operations, profit and loss, staff training and development, new process development and implementation, budget administration, cost control, collective bargaining relations, safety compliance, and other warehousing-related functions
Presided over a $1 billion wholesale distributor operation, which serviced retail chain and independent grocers throughout California, Oregon, and Washington in a start-up operation consisting of a 620,000 square-foot facility and 450+ union associates, including dry grocery, perishable, produce, and frozen operations.
Senior Logistics Manager
RALCORP FROZEN FOODS(Cottage Bakery)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Responsible for managing daily logistics operations, profit and loss, staff training and supervision, budget planning and administration, cost control, inventory management, staff performance evaluation, and new system implementation
Oversaw plant logistics, planning, purchasing, and distribution functions
Operation had a $55 million direct materials spend, $13 million in distribution, freight, and labor spend, and five warehouse facilities throughout the U.S.
Manufacturing Manager
KRAFT FOODS
01.2000 - 01.2007
Responsible for overseeing manufacturing activities, profit and loss, staff training and development, new process and program development, budget administration, leading Kaizen events, safety compliance, report preparation, and other managerial functions
Oversaw two commercial units (Snacks and Beverage Sectors), with $28 million in controllable spending, five direct reports, 178 Teamster employees, and 165 million pounds of annual production.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - Management -
California State University
Skills
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Business Objects
Cognos
Crystal
SAP
Red Prairie
Manhattan Associates
Ariba
Schedule
And other systems
Versatile leaders with more than twenty years of hands on experience, holding positions of increasing scope and responsibility
Broad managerial background including profit and loss, strategic planning, team building, training and leadership development, continuous process improvement and lean implementation, budget administration, cost control, contract administration, inventory management, safety compliance, reporting and analytics
Experienced in all aspects of manufacturing and distribution work, and thoroughly familiar with industry practices, standards, and protocols; process oriented problem solver with exceptional analytical and computer proficiency and experience with a variety of supply chain enterprise systems
Experience working for leading companies, with proven history in managing profitable, large-scale union and non- union operations which consistently meet profitability and productivity goals
Adept in taking on new or underperforming operations, team development, and delivering business results in an ever-changing environment
Training
HACCP Program Development (Kraft Internal Training Program)
Kraft Foods Advanced Leadership Development Program
Leading People at Kraft
Pull Systems (Toyota Production Systems, presented by Nippon Denso)
GAMA (Golden State Automobile Manufacturers Association) Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Oliver Wight Company Supply Chain Management – Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
Timeline
Director – Distribution & Logistics
ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE
01.2011 - Current
Warehouse General Manager
C&S WHOLESALE GROCERS
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Logistics Manager
RALCORP FROZEN FOODS(Cottage Bakery)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Manufacturing Manager
KRAFT FOODS
01.2000 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology - Management -