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Shawn Ressler

Thompsons Station,Tennessee

Summary

Accomplished Supply Chain Leader offering extensive experience with a successful background in business management, operations, administration, strategic planning, warehousing, shipping and receiving. Successfully implemented sustainable cost-saving measures, improving operational efficiencies, with emphasis on driving a positive customer experience.

Successful career highlighted by continued advancement and skill diversification, proven business acumen, and strong code of business ethics.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Sysco Nashville
Nashville, TN
02.2020 - 07.2024
  • Identified opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies across all areas of operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments in order to achieve organizational goals.
  • Managed daily operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and scheduling.
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar divisional operation.
  • Implemented best practices to strengthen internal systems and spearhead proactive change.
  • Leveraged analytical, design, and implementation skills to offer leadership and support to all operations areas.

Vice President of Operations

Food Service of America
Fargo , ND
10.2016 - 02.2020
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for the operations department.
  • Provided direction to staff on all aspects of operational processes.
  • Provided training and mentoring support for new employees in the operations department.
  • Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
  • Established key performance indicators for measuring operational success.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies across all areas of operations.

Vice President of Operations

Sysco Arizona
Tolleson , AZ
03.2013 - 09.2016
  • Identified opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies across all areas of operations.
  • Provided direction to staff on all aspects of operational processes.
  • Delivered expert thought leadership recognized for driving process improvements.
  • Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
  • Assisted sales team with development of aggressive sales strategies to achieve sustained market growth.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Director of Warehouse Operations

Sysco Denver
Denver , CO
03.1998 - 03.2013
  • Oversaw loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce expenses associated with warehousing operations.
  • Managed and directed warehouse staff of up to 120 employees.
  • Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
  • Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Skills

  • Process Improvements
  • Leadership training
  • Workforce Planning
  • Business Administration
  • Facilities Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Control
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Capital Spending
  • Operations Oversight
  • Strategic planning and execution

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

Sysco Nashville
02.2020 - 07.2024

Vice President of Operations

Food Service of America
10.2016 - 02.2020

Vice President of Operations

Sysco Arizona
03.2013 - 09.2016

Director of Warehouse Operations

Sysco Denver
03.1998 - 03.2013

Some College (No Degree) -

University of North Dakota

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