Steven Martin
Marysville
Summary
Forward-thinking professional with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with professional to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff, and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager, Technical PM
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
Marysvill
04.2022 - Current
- Lead digital and analytics strategy execution for Purchasing & Supply Chain operations, translating Business Plan objectives into data‑driven roadmaps that improve decision‑making, operational efficiency, and cost performance across PSCC.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives by leveraging analytics, automation, and system enhancements to modernize delivery, production control, and warehouse operations, generating measurable cost reductions and productivity gains.
- Established governance over data, reporting, and KPIs through accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and half‑year execution, enabling leadership to manage performance and deploy countermeasures effectively.
- Lead complex, cross‑functional projects of broad scope by defining clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables aligned to enterprise strategy, while adapting scope to changing business conditions.
- Develop, mentor, and engage associates by aligning work to strengths, providing regular feedback and coaching, and building future‑ready capabilities in analytics, digital tools, and problem solving.
- Acted as trusted cross‑functional leader, breaking down silos and aligning IT and business teams to deliver enterprise‑aligned solutions based on customer perspectives.
- Championed continuous improvement and the 2nd Founding of Honda by transforming core job processes with digital tools and agile methods, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Project Leader & Production Control
Honda of America
Marysville
11.2013 - Current
- In charge of managing costs, schedule and deliverables for $2M project resulting in $2.82M yearly budget reductions
- Managed start-up activities for a new 236,000 ft² warehouse in Mexico, focusing on cost, efficiency, productivity, and training.
- Developed shipping practices that maximized trailer efficiency and reduced damage risk, achieving savings exceeding $1 million.
- Developed monthly master packing schedules for ~15,000 CBU allowing for an overall smooth operation in terms of incoming/outgoing parts, efficient use of manpower and warehouse space utilization
- Utilize available information including Ki plan data and warehouse capacity to forecast and schedule incoming/outgoing products and monthly warehouse activities
- Monitored and updated JIRA tasks to ensure timely project progress and accountability.
- Coordinated New Model and Build Out activities to ensure smooth transitions while minimizing additional costs for warehouse, suppliers, and transportation.
- Conducted training sessions for off-site management and associates on industry best practices.
Production Shift Leader
Nestle USA
Solon
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Directed employees in performing tasks such as changeover, countdowns, operational monitoring, and planning to ensure smooth production processes.
- Facilitates and provides direction of employees in properly performing tasks that include changeover, countdowns, operational monitoring and planning
- Coach up to 90 employees to help shape attitudes and behaviors that support the Solon Compass and the Manufacturing goals of Nestle and Nestle Continuous Excellence. This includes developing employees to take 100% responsibility and following through with their commitments.
- Coached up to 90 employees to foster attitudes and behaviors aligned with Solon Compass and manufacturing goals, promoting accountability and commitment.
- Facilitated cross-departmental problem-solving sessions, addressing issues related to personnel, products, and equipment.
- Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with cross function teams.
Timekeeper Analyst
ABF Freight Systems
Seville
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Acted as sole on-site ABF employee facilitating $180 million acquisition of Arkansas Best Corporation
- Transitioned all Panther North American LTL business into ABF’s network utilizing aggressive pricing strategy for long-term success
- Served as primary liaison for pricing strategy of newly acquired competitor, focusing on sustainable profitability
- Oversaw all experimental rollouts utilizing various modes of transportation, including air, ground, and truckload services.
- Communication/follow-up with all levels of acquired competitor including C-level employees
Timekeeper Analyst
ABF Freight Systems
Dayton
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Ultimate authority on pricing decisions involving multi-million dollar accounts
- Maintaining a profitable pricing strategy while securing business and improving customer relationships
- Primary/Sole liaison for pricing negotiations involving traffic managers and ABF field personnel
- Evaluated market prices and determined variable/fixed costs for time sensitive, truckload and air shipments domestically and internationally
- Top performer in 2011 for profit while maintaining top 5 percentage in overall revenue for all analysts
- Communicated with customers regarding pricing, service level commitments, and implications of decisions
- Acquired knowledge of LTL pricing environment, rate tariffs, and ABF Freight Systems pricing and yield strategy within the marketplace
Operations Supervisor & Management Trainee Program
ABF Freight Systems
Columbus
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed shift of employees, enhancing productivity and customer service delivery
- Implemented improvement measures for efficiency, cost reduction, and customer relations
- Solely responsible for planning daily manpower and other daily activities
- Compiled daily reports on safety, customer requirements, and productivity metrics
- Updated staff members on daily adjustments to manpower, service commitments, and productivity standards.
- Developed load patterns to optimize shipping efficiency in Ohio.
- Improved claim per shipment metric by over 300% in 2009
- Completed extensive training program involving all aspects of terminal operations within LTL industry
- Exposed to multiple facets of account management including new customer development, pricing, relationship building and customer entertainments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
The Ohio State University
Columbus05-2008
Skills
- Project management
- Technical implementation
- Agile practices
- Data governance
- Operations management
- Change leadership
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team building
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified AI-Empowered SAFe 6 Product Owner/ Product Manager
- Product Owner - Scrum Inc.
- Scrum Master - Scrum Inc.
Accomplishments
- Environmental Impact Award Winner - Honda Green Conference N.A.
Affiliations
- Board of Director- Union Rural Electric
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Technical PM
Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
04.2022 - Current
Project Leader & Production Control
Honda of America
11.2013 - Current
Production Shift Leader
Nestle USA
02.2013 - 09.2013
Timekeeper Analyst
ABF Freight Systems
09.2012 - 02.2013
Timekeeper Analyst
ABF Freight Systems
03.2010 - 02.2013
Operations Supervisor & Management Trainee Program
ABF Freight Systems
06.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
The Ohio State University