Strategic operations manager with a robust background in optimizing logistics and distribution processes. Adept at leading teams to exceed performance metrics and enhance operational outcomes, consistently achieving substantial cost reductions. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across all divisions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Spring Valley USA / Turf Care Supply Corp
Hatfield, USA
02.2016 - Current
Managed operational divisions to support field sales managers and owners, enhancing overall performance.
Managed both warehouse and delivery operations consisting of customer support staff, warehouse, production and delivery associates.
Oversaw load-planning, dispatching, and order tracking to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Directly managed all delivery and warehouse staff.
Direct management of all production and maintenance staff totaling 50 associates.
Directed Northeast operations, managing a 4.5 million dollar budget to optimize resource allocation.
Turf Care Supply Corp is a Nationally based golf, lawn care, retail fertilizer supply company.
General Manager
Atlantic Golf & Turf
Turners Falls, USA
02.2013 - 02.2016
Led operational divisions to support field sales managers and owners effectively.
Oversaw warehouse and delivery operations, coordinating customer support staff, warehouse, and delivery associates.
Direct management of all load-planning, dispatching, and order tracking.
Developed and integrated functional strategies to align with financial and operational objectives.
Monitored company policies and developed new operational procedures for SKU reduction and product life cycle.
Managed documentation for current and future plant and process projects.
Atlantic Golf and Turf is a New England based golf and lawn care supply company.
Transportation / Operations Manager
Martin Brower
Enfield, USA
02.2012 - 02.2013
Managed P&L for a $15 million revenue division, consisting of three locations throughout three states.
Oversaw logistics operations at one facility while supporting two additional remote yards to ensure seamless service delivery.
Oversee load-planning, dispatching, routing, tracking and shipping activities.
Trained, coached, and supervised a fleet of professional drivers to deliver customer goods promptly and accurately.
Managed operations accounting functions: (P&L management including A/R, A/P, customer invoicing, payroll functions, and contract administration).
Reported KPI /metrics and operational needs and improvements to customer contacts and to corporate office.
Co-chaired health and safety committee that reduced workplace injuries and accidents through proactive safety initiatives.
Established quality objectives and evaluated performance of direct reports to enhance operational standards.
Leveraged expertise in warehouse and transportation software like Xata, Syntelic, Paragon, and JDE Edwards to streamline processes.
Martin Brower a division of Reyes Holdings supporting the delivery and warehouse operations for 670 McDonald's and 70 Chipotle retail locations.
General Manager
Blue Rhino
Springfield, USA
09.2008 - 02.2012
Manage P&L for an $8.9 million revenue division, consisting of four locations throughout three states.
Established delivery network by hiring and developing full-time and seasonal personnel, meeting peak season volume and rebuilding sales force confidence in the area.
Developed delivery network to improve service standards, achieving 82% in FY08, 89% in FY09, and 91% in FY10, resulting in 4,000 additional deliveries year over year.
Reduced stock-outs by 22% in less than one year from FY08 3,658 to FY09 2,843.
Evaluated full-time employees and managed two underperforming associates through performance plan program to enhance team effectiveness.
Budgeted cylinder units delivered year over year increased by 9.74%, FY08 542,573, to FY09 595,466.
New England South meets the yearly budgeted controllable cost per cylinder, delivering $5.09 per cylinder actual against a $5.36 budgeted goal.
Peak Season staffing consists of Delivery Class A &B drivers, Long Haul drivers, and Install personnel, four Yard & Administration associates, and one Assistant Distribution Manager.
Owner
Noble Freight Lines LLC
Greenfield, USA
09.2005 - 09.2008
Founded family-owned trucking business in December 2005.
Managed and operated a family-owned trucking company consisting of two tractor, one 24 ft. straight truck van, and two 53 ft. van trailers.
Oversaw business operations including accounting, dispatching, delivery, and customer service to ensure seamless service delivery.
Secured financing for startup costs, covering licensing fees, working capital, and equipment financing to establish business foundation.
Achieved profitability within one year of operation, projecting $350,000 in income for FY08.
Achieved a high score on new-entry Department of Transportation audit, authorizing our company to engage in transportation as a common carrier of property by motor vehicle in interstate or foreign commerce.
New England based trucking company that provides tractor-trailer and straight truck services throughout the northeast region.
Special Delivery Operations Manager
Staples Inc
Philadelphia, USA
09.2003 - 09.2005
Manage P&L for a $10 million revenue division, consisting of 1 location with 70,000 square feet of warehouse space, to include a large cross dock function, servicing customer locations throughout PA, DE, and NJ.
Managed 66 independent contract drivers and 30 warehouse and customer service associates.
Reduced local courier cargo loss by 26 basis points within 60 days, enhancing overall operational reliability.
Reduced operational expenses by $2600 weekly through strategic financial management.
Elevated courier Level of Service by 1.5%, aligning with Mid-Central and Corporate goal of 98% Level of Service.
Mitigated financial impact of local courier by improving first attempt success rates for both returned merchandise and deliveries to end users.
Implemented cross-dock scanning which consisted of the scan of all inbound products from our Direct Supply Chain Fulfillment Center.
Partnered with Corporate traffic to develop a new delivery system consisting of 52 package routes, 10 furniture routes, and two bulk delivery drivers to support 7500 supply cartons, and 500 furniture pieces.
North American Delivery Operations is a division of Staples supporting the delivery operations to their Contract, Direct, and National Account end users.
Senior Distribution/Logistic Manager
Lesco Inc
Avon Lake, USA
02.1992 - 09.2003
Manage P&L for a $40 million revenue division, consisting of 1 manufacturing plant, and 3 distribution centers that serve 26,000 lawn care professionals, 12,000 SKUs, 31 Lesco owned retail outlets and 4 major retailers.
Implemented Lesco's new distribution model.
Developed the first Hub distribution location with one-day delivery service and white glove service to all of its designated customers.
Eliminated 3rd party warehouse and deployed inventory to retail outlets to reduce warehousing costs by $500,000 over six months.
Saved $12,000 per month in company transfer freight by eliminating both warehouses.
Partnered with Corporate engineering to develop and implement a new 75,000 square foot warehouse to open in 1st quarter FY03.
Developed and implemented one-day delivery system, enhancing local direct customer sales efficiency.
Developed an S&OP planning process targeting sales accountability, supplier flexibility, and manufacturing predictability through information analysis and the reporting of key scorecard metrics.
Improved inventory accuracy across all three sites to 97% through daily routine cycle-counts, sweeps, and zone management.
Developed logistics system for retail channel, elevating Home Depot performance to 98% and reducing costs to Lesco by $650,000.
Closed a third party warehouse serving Lesco's distribution network; Opened a Lesco owned and operated 200,000 square foot facility with 30 Union associates.
Improved back haul percentage by 30%, thus recovering $124,000 in freight recovery dollars.
Contributed to the design and implementation team for outsourcing Lesco's fleet of delivery vehicles to Ryder, achieving $1.3 million in savings annually.