WILLIAM FENTON
General Manager
Grafton,Wisconsin
Summary
Proven leader, driven for results, with a passion for building strong, positive cultures. I bring a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge that have been developed over the years through professional hockey and professional experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/ Head Coach
Oregon Tradesmen
2021.07 - Current
- Coach, recruit, plan and promote on behalf of Junior Hockey Club
- Playoff appearance every year
- 2022-2023 NA3HL General Manager of the Year
- 2021-2022, 2022-2023 Served as Head Coach for Top Prospects Showcase
- 2021-2022 Final 4, NA3HL Fraser Cup.
General Manager
48 Forty Solutions
2014.04 - 2021.08
- Direct, manage and hold complete P&L responsibility for the Milwaukee Plant which averages $7.5 million in annual revenue.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Responsible for account management of existing customers to ensure profitability is improved through active price management and executing strategies for lane expansion.
- Own and drive cost control initiatives and process control within the Plant.
- Provide leadership to entire staff to effectively recruit, train, develop, evaluate, motivate, and monitor their activities.
- Continually review operations activities, including local transportation activities to maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws.
- Drive Zero Harm Safety culture throughout the Plant.
- Continually drive production while maintaining cost out initiatives to directly impact the P&L.
- Responsible for overseeing all plant operations, including production, transportation, and office personnel.
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipments, directing production, safety, service, and sales.
- Ensure all SOPs are consistently executed throughout the Plant.
- Maintain and ensure that all OSHA and DOT regulations and requirements are up to date and enforced daily.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Operations Manager
Target Distribution Center
2009.06 - 2014.03
- Coordinated daily supply chain activities for 34 team members
- Led a low performing Inbound team from last to first place in under 3 months
- Served as General Safety Captain and earned the highest level of safety for our center
- Implemented numerous Best Practices and coached team through adaptation
- Skilled with leading teams in Inbound and Outbound production
- Skilled with production control responsibilities.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Professional Hockey Player
Milwaukee Admirals
1993.08 - 2001.04
- Served as player representative for the Professional Hockey Players Association (1997-1998)
- Served as Assistant Team Captain and Team Captain for the Milwaukee Admirals (1998-2000)
- Adhered to sports psychology practices to remain calm and focused during competitions.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving multiple playoff appearances through determined effort and perseverance.
Education
B.S. -
University of Maine
Orono, ME 1993.01 -
Skills
Problem-solving abilities
Attention to Detail
Policy Development and Enforcement
Process Improvements
Employee Relations
Strategic Planning
Staffing
Risk Management
Team training and development
Leadership and team building
P&L Management
Timeline
General Manager/ Head Coach
Oregon Tradesmen
2021.07 - Current
General Manager
48 Forty Solutions
2014.04 - 2021.08
Operations Manager
Target Distribution Center
2009.06 - 2014.03
Professional Hockey Player
Milwaukee Admirals
1993.08 - 2001.04
B.S. -
University of Maine
1993.01 -