TOM ANDRUS
Distribution or Operations Manager
Arlington,TX
Summary
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Dynamic, accomplished, hands on Distribution Manager respected for orchestrating complex operations to drive exponential growth for high-profile companies. Motivational leader who establishes and leads pacesetting teams, ensuring safety and productivity. Builds and maintains lasting relationships, driving clear reporting and organizational alignment in COVID markets. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to making continuous improvements in processes, policies, and standards to exceed expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Manager
AIRGAS
DALLAS, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Monitors and manages stock levels, reports delivery status to sales and management teams, transportation status to customers and supply required documents with deliveries to increase client retention and provide superior customer service
- Champions data-driven business strategies, plans, and objectives to reduce operational costs by 10% to ensure performance is in line with business objectives and annual budget
- Streamlines fleet management/maintenance of 25 trucks and incorporates new KPI's that improved agility of logistics and supply chain management
- Championed data-driven business strategies, plans, and objectives that reduced operational costs by 10%
- Streamlined fleet management and maintenance of 25 trucks in 4 locations, including incorporating new KPI's that improved agility of logistics and supply chain management
- Interprets written DOT, FDA, FMCA and OSHA rules and regulations to ensure company's day to day operations meet or exceed federal requirements
- Develops strong safety culture through use of Good Catch Program, Near Miss Reporting and eAward programs which led to reduced accidents and injuries
- Streamlines hot shot and critical delivery processes to enhance operational productivity, improve overall traceability and reduce costs associated in this area
- Sources suppliers and negotiated advantageous rates on track with company's budget and goals
- Boosts team performance with enhanced, interactive semi-annual and annual employee/salary reviews of 15 team members
Operations Manager
Tech Air/US Oxygen & Supply
Arlington, TX
11.2012 - 09.2019
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
- Identified unauthorized, unsafe procedure or ineffective practices and implemented process changes through training to improve performance and boost employee productivity
- Formulated processes to reduce downtime and financial loss
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Developed systems to track and log work issues
- Advanced productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives
- Collaborated cross-functionally to refine procedures, devise best practices and enforce quality metrics
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement and Police Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
Communication/Reporting
Data Analysis
Forecasting & KPIs
Performance Development
Scheduling/Organization
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher)
SAP
Forklift & Moffett Instructor
Smith System Advanced Driving Instructor
Accomplishments
- Achieved Team Safety Record of 2+ years of no accidents and injuries for my team
- Secured Employee of the 1st Quarter award in 2018 out of dozens of staff
- Reduced distribution miles by 14% in 1 year
- Improved delivery percentage of product deliveries to customers to 95%+ despite major challenges
- Promoted to Distribution Manager at the largest distribution point in the Southwest Region within 9 months of acquisition, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Timeline
Distribution Manager
AIRGAS
09.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Tech Air/US Oxygen & Supply
11.2012 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement and Police Science
Sam Houston State University