Todd Rivers
Accomplished Distribution Supervisor with 27 years of dedicated experience leading high-volume food distribution and wholesale grocery logistics. Proven track record of multi-facility leadership, serving 20 years at McLane Foods (including 10 years managing Inbound Supervisor Operations) followed by 7.5 years at Associated Wholesale Grocers managing both Inbound Receiving and Outbound Shipping across multiple locations. Expert in streamlining supply chain workflows, maximizing warehouse efficiency, and leading diverse teams to meet rigorous safety, accuracy, and performance targets.
Work History
Receiving Supervisor
3 Years 3 Months- Spearheaded route optimization initiatives and carrier partnerships, successfully cutting average distribution times by 12% in six months.
- Directed a high-performing team of 35 personnel to drive a 14% increase in operational productivity within a two-month period.
- Ensured rigorous inventory management and control protocols, reducing variance and discrepancies by 13%.
- Enforced corporate safety guidelines to eliminate workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with supplier networks to fix delivery discrepancies.
Shipping Supervisor
3 Years 11 Months- Surpassed daily output targets by achieving 225,000 units.
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Maintained a 100% on-time record for outbound dispatches.
- Facilitated seamless transportation operations by coordinating schedules with third-party carrier fleets.
Receiving Supervisor
20 Years 4 Months• Orchestrated high-volume receiving of 80,000+ daily cases.
• Led a outbound shipping crew of 25 employees.
• Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing discrepancies.
• Streamlined receiving procedures through process improvements, resulting in faster turnaround times.