Tyler Bauer
Mears,MI
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with four years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Grace Adventures Ministries
07.2019 - Current
- Lead success and strategic initiatives for Organizational Finances ($5million+ annual operating budget), Human Resources (140+ seasonal, 26 full time, 8 Direct Reports), Facilities & Maintenance (43 Buildings, 18 vehicles/equipment, 385 acres), Food Service, Housekeeping, Dunes Harbor Family Campground (168 campsites/cabins) and Retail (Inventory/Ordering/Vendor Partnerships); Serve 50,000 people on an annual basis
- Created strategy to retain all employees during COVID-19 pandemic and paid off all debt obligations ($1 million)
- Project Manager for design and construction of new 21,000 square foot dining facility (2022-2023 Build Process)
- Assisted President in acquisition of Shack Country Inn into Grace Adventures Ministries (Operations and Business Services)
Senior Logistics Analyst
Steelcase, Inc
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Successfully implemented Cube Utilization Tool network wide to increase cube per shipment; $5 million in savings over 3 years
- Create/Review standard work processes for Transportation Planning team utilizing LEAN management principles
- Lead/participated in cost saving/implementation projects; SAP TM Implementation, Low Volume Shipments, Cube Utilization Tool
- Optimize/Analyze outbound shipment route efficiency, delivery composition and trailer cube utilization daily for ALL 6 Regional DC’s and 5 Factory DC’s within North America; $2.2m Favorable OB Cube Utilization FY18 = Leadership Award from CEO
- Collaborate with Dealers, Carriers, Distribution and Order Fulfillment to resolve order issues and continuously improve processes
Operations Coordinator
FedEx Ground
11.2010 - 01.2016
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and Safety Meetings with 16 contracting firms; earned Bravo Zulu Leadership Award
- Manage Vehicle Maintenance Inspections/Records for 100+ Contracted Vehicles per DOT regulations
- Daily Coordinate with Large Revenue, High Volume Accounts requiring Trailer drops and pickups; Best Pickup Performance
- Work with Linehaul Managers to reduce empty miles/transportation spend, monitor equipment pool, improve network efficiency
Operations Administrator
FedEx Ground
03.2011 - 11.2012
- Managed hazmat acceptance process for station; #1 in scanning compliance; Purple Promise Safety Award FY’12
- Conducted daily audit on DOT Driver Logs and Mileage Settlement Records for 92 drivers assigned to the station
- Passed every BCSA(Internal Quality Control) audit on DOT Driver Logs; action not done for 12 months prior to taking position
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Education
MSCM - Supply Chain Management
Penn State University
University Park, PA07.2021
BBA - Finance & Business Economics
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2010
Skills
- Business Administration
- Executive Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Vision
- Process Optimization
- Mission and Vision
- Cash Flow and Financial Analysis
- Change and Growth Management
- Transportation Logistics
- P&L Administration
- Develop Policies
- Records Organization and Management
Accomplishments
- Operations Coordinator of the Year – FY’15
- FedEx Bravo Zulu Award - FY' 15
- Steelcase RSU Leadership Award - FY 17'
Certification
APICS - Professional Designation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS)
Institute of Management Accountants – CMA Certification (In Progress; July 2023Anticipated Completion Date)
Six Sigma Online – Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Grace Adventures Ministries
07.2019 - Current
Senior Logistics Analyst
Steelcase, Inc
01.2016 - 07.2019
Operations Administrator
FedEx Ground
03.2011 - 11.2012
Operations Coordinator
FedEx Ground
11.2010 - 01.2016
MSCM - Supply Chain Management
Penn State University
BBA - Finance & Business Economics
Grand Valley State University
APICS - Professional Designation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS)
Institute of Management Accountants – CMA Certification (In Progress; July 2023Anticipated Completion Date)
Six Sigma Online – Six Sigma White Belt Certification
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