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Todd Murphy

Kennesaw,USA

Summary

Results-oriented professional offering extensive background paired with significant achievements. Polished in developing and implementing QA protocols and leading and motivating large team in time sensitive and demanding environment. Proficient in QuickBooks and NetSuite.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/Production Manager

Zep Inc.
Cartersville, Georgia
08.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Zep Inc. is a class-performing leader in over 600 cleaning, sanitation and disinfectant products, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Responsible for 150m pounds of annual production with 30+ production lines and over 180 production associates across 3 shifts.
  • Scaled staff and operations from 14 to 175 team members within 6 weeks during COVID to scale newly developed disinfectant wipes program to produce and ship nationwide during pandemic.
  • Selected to open start up production facility from scratch located in Kingman, Arizona to handle production and logistics of products for West Coast customers which took place from February 2021 through January 2022 with project taking place concurrently with local operations.
  • Reduced Overtime by $100k average monthly and $1.2m annually while simultaneously increasing production through creative shift modification and strategic planning.
  • Adapted cross-training programs to increase plant flexibility and decrease down time.
  • Attained a number of 'high' and 'low' marks during my tenue including highest production since COVID, lowest overtime monthly, highest profitability and lowest order variances monthly.
  • Initiated lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5s, 5 why's, and continuous improvement to improve cleanliness, organization and overall operating structure of plant.
  • Zep Inc. is a class-performing leader in over 600 cleaning, sanitation and disinfectant products, based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Business Performance Advisor

Insperity
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Bringing Fortune 500 benefits and Human Resource solutions in small to medium-sized businesses.
  • As a former Insperity client, I was recruited to bring my practical business experience vision to Insperity prospects, focusing on its PEO-based offerings.
  • Hunter position with expected metrics met within tenured budget.
  • Relied-upon, numerous times, to join other BPA's presentations to convey my story of historic business and client experience.
  • Bringing Fortune 500 benefits and Human Resource solutions in small to medium-sized businesses.

Operations Manager

Carson Tool & Mold
Kennesaw, Georgia
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: 73-year old plastic injection mold maker.
  • Responsible for operational and financial management of family-owned business.
  • Designed initiatives to enhance profitability and operational consistency.
  • Developed automated quoting system reducing time by 30% and improving accuracy.
  • Transitioned HR/payroll/benefits to PEO, saving $50,000 annually.
  • Implemented job-tracking systems for accurate cost monitoring and profitability forecasts.
  • Revamped personnel roles, reducing administrative costs by $155,000 per year.
  • Managed cash flow operations to over 90% n/30 collection rate.
  • 73-year old plastic injection mold maker.

Regional Manager / Vice President

KMH Systems Inc. / Tuff Equipment Co
Kennesaw, Georgia
05.2014 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: 40-year multi-unit dealer of forklift and material handling products, services, parts and rental.
  • Manage Accounts Receivable and Payable for $50 million revenue company with 11 branches across 7 states.
  • Managed Atlanta branch of company, selling, leasing and renting forklifts and light industrial construction equipment.
  • Focused on optimizing business processes, achieving cost reductions and growth in service, parts and equipment sectors.
  • 40-year multi-unit dealer of forklift and material handling products, services, parts and rental.

General Manager / Vice President / President

KEH Camera Inc.
Smyrna, Georgia
12.2007 - 04.2014
  • Company Overview: Specialized photographic equipment e-commerce company deemed World's Largest Used Camera dealer.
  • Increased company revenue 67% from 2008 through 2013 from $21 million annually to $35 million.
  • Increased EBITDA by more than 62% from $2.1 million to $3.3 million annually from 2008 to 2013.
  • Increased product acquisition 58% from $12 million (cost) in 2010 to $19 million (cost) in 2013.
  • Created and increased ancillary sales channel revenue of eBay and Amazon from a combined $250,000 in 2010 to $5.4 million in 2013.
  • Spearheaded project management and rollout of 3rd generation company website in November 2009, resulting in a 35% increase in both unique visitors and overall visits within the first 4 months of going live.
  • Primary contact during due diligence and transition period when company was sold to PE April 2012 through December 2012.
  • Specialized photographic equipment e-commerce company deemed World's Largest Used Camera dealer.

District Manager

Wolf Camera / Ritz Camera
Birmingham, Alabama
03.1992 - 11.2007
  • Accountable for 15 retail locations in Alabama and overall store performance of each.
  • Drove district from #8 (last) in Region in overall performance categories to consistently #1 in 18 months.
  • Increased overall revenue in district from $12 million to $15 million (25% increase) over period of 24 months despite industry-wide revenue drops.
  • Was most profitable district for 3 consecutive years (2003-2005) in entire company of over 70 districts.
  • Selected as District Manager of the Year in Region in 2004 and selected by peers as 'most influential' in Region for 2005.
  • District Manager and Store Manager from 1992 to 1999 in Wolf's Nashville, Tn and Denver, Co. markets where a high level of success was attained.

Sales Representative for Yellow Pages

The Berry Company
Dayton, Ohio
09.1989 - 09.1991

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rollins College
05.1989

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Vendor Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Joint Ventures & Alliances
  • ROI & Profit Optimization
  • Creative Branding
  • Digital Marketing
  • Online Marketing
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Problem-solving

Personal Accolades

  • Eagle Scout, 1983
  • Awarded 4-year athletic scholarship for basketball at Rollins College
  • 4-year letterman, Rollins College Basketball Team (Co-Captain, 1988-1989 season)

Timeline

Operations Manager/Production Manager

Zep Inc.
08.2020 - Current

Business Performance Advisor

Insperity
07.2019 - 08.2020

Operations Manager

Carson Tool & Mold
02.2017 - 06.2019

Regional Manager / Vice President

KMH Systems Inc. / Tuff Equipment Co
05.2014 - 12.2016

General Manager / Vice President / President

KEH Camera Inc.
12.2007 - 04.2014

District Manager

Wolf Camera / Ritz Camera
03.1992 - 11.2007

Sales Representative for Yellow Pages

The Berry Company
09.1989 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

Rollins College

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