Timothy Bell
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain Leader with extensive experience across diverse industries, dedicated to driving continuous improvement in logistics and distribution operations. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration, resulting in increased team performance and company success. Committed to creating a workplace environment that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Facility Maintenance & EHS
Cook Myosite
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - Current
- Oversee the maintenance of equipment to support cGMP/ISO requirements.
- Manage contractual agreements and negotiations of terms to support a healthy budget and financial outlook.
- Coordinate large-scale projects and the communication between impacted stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and maintain site security protocols.
- Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety procedures of a Biosafety Level II environment.
- Oversee adherence to budgets, and implement cost-saving measures.
- Serve as COOK Medical 49 CFR/IATA SME, offering consulting services for regulatory compliance of medical device distribution.
Manager - Distribution and Logistics
Cook Myosite
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Oversee logistic activities related to cell gene therapy Phase II & III clinical trials including domestic and international routes.
- Managed CFR 49/IATA/FDA/CBP regulatory requirements.
- Lead implementation of specialty courier services to support shipment requirements.
- Established JiT/Lean practices to promote cost savings.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Site Manager
American Lumper Services
McKees Rocks, PA
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and safety compliance.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize labor resources and productivity levels.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
Distribution Specialist
PPG
Chewick, PA
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed all shipping and receiving functions of R&D facility.
- Prepared documentation according to CFR 49/IATA regulations.
- Maintained relationships with logistics partners to ensure good rapport and continued high levels of service.
- Managed inventory spend of all site PPE, and manufacturing materials ensuring limited downtime and overspend. Utilized JiT and agile methods to balance inventory needs and impact on site storage.
- Served as site powered industrial truck trainer for class 7 and below industrial equipment.
Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
Trib Total Media
Tarentum, PA
08.2008 - 11.2013
- Supervised daily warehouse operations and staff activities.
- Lead implementation of WMS software, and design of 80k square foot warehouse space.
- Implemented efficiencies to reduce OT and increase employee output.
- Hired, trained and supported fleet team as well as warehouse team.
- Liaised between company and USPS as a high volume customer. Negotiating terms favorable to company to help ensure product delivery.
- Administered site safety training programs.
Education
Certificate - Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Management And Strategy Institute
Pittsburgh, PA01-2013
A-School - Information Technology
US Navy
Chicago, IL10-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Justice Technology
International Academy of Design And Technology
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Audit readiness
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Health and safety
- Budget management
- Quality assurance
- Logistics coordination
- Supply chain management
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor management
- Key performance indicators
- Expectation setting
- Workforce management
- Financial records oversight
- Emergency response
- Strategic planning
- Staff training and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Task delegation
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Disciplinary techniques
- Performance evaluations
- Change management
- Relationship building
- Policy and procedure development
- Inventory management
- Cross-functional team management
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Risk management
- Decision-making
- Budget control
- Safety procedures
- Coaching and mentoring
- Data analysis
- Contract management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Resource allocation
- Staff development
- Staff management
- Project planning
Certification
- Lean/Six Sigma Blackbelt
- Certified powered industrial vehicle trainer.
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Quarter - Cook MyoSite
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Youth Basketball Coach
- Youth Soccer Coach
- US Navy Veteran
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager - Facility Maintenance & EHS
Cook Myosite
06.2020 - Current
Manager - Distribution and Logistics
Cook Myosite
05.2017 - 05.2021
Site Manager
American Lumper Services
07.2015 - 05.2016
Distribution Specialist
PPG
11.2013 - 07.2015
Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
Trib Total Media
08.2008 - 11.2013
Certificate - Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Management And Strategy Institute
A-School - Information Technology
US Navy
Some College (No Degree) - Justice Technology
International Academy of Design And Technology