Zachary Wight
Supply Chain And Logistics Manager
Columbia City,United States
Summary
Multi-faceted Logistics Specialist with solid history of streamlining operations and trimming cost. Reliable and results-driven supply chain manager delivering stellar aptitude for organization, superb people skills and reputation for utmost integrity. Eager to increase productivity and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Owner Operator
COB Trucking
Columbia City, IN
07.2021 - Current
- Safely transported various loads for 55,000 miles in 2022
- Accurately record miles and fuel purchased in 13 states
- Accurately keep maintenance records
- Successfully kept fuel cost per mile at $.67 despite record high diesel prices in 2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Instructor
United States Army Reserve
Fort McCoy, WI
01.2011 - Current
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Continually had class averages above 85%.
Supply Chain Manager
Egg Innovations LLC
Warsaw, IN
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Supervised 8 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, transporting, and customer service duties.
- Managed over 1.2 million dozen in egg inventory.
- Coordinated inbound eggs schedule with plant production schedule to ensure On-Time and In-Full of outbound trucks.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve KPIs across whole company.
Truck Driver
Egg Innovations LLC
Warsaw, IN
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Safely transported up to 24 pallets at any one time
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Conducted proper bio-security practices
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Truck Driver
Wigent Excavating LLC
Columbia City, IN
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Successfully transported oversize construction equipment weighing up to 80,000 pounds
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
Construction Laborer
Wigent Excavating LLC
Columbia City, IN
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Safely operated machines used to spread and compact stone and gravel.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of multiple dump trucks.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
Education
Certificate - Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
Online 11.2022 - 01.2022
Certificate - Six Sigma White Belt
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
Online 12.2021 - 01.2023
Certificate - Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
Fort Knox, KY 01.2020 - 01.2020
Certificate - Advanced Leader Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
Fort McCoy, WI 04.2017 - 05.2017
Certificate - Basic Leader Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
Fort Dix, NJ 06.2016 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
Columbia City, IN 08.2007 - 06.2012
Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressureundefined
Certification
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Timeline
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
01-2023
Certificate - Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
11.2022 - 01.2022
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
01-2022
Certificate - Six Sigma White Belt
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
12.2021 - 01.2023
Owner Operator
COB Trucking
07.2021 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Egg Innovations LLC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Certificate - Common Faculty Development-Instructor Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
01.2020 - 01.2020
Truck Driver
Egg Innovations LLC
08.2019 - 04.2020
Certificate - Advanced Leader Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
04.2017 - 05.2017
Truck Driver
Wigent Excavating LLC
02.2017 - 08.2019
Certificate - Basic Leader Course
Army Institute For Professional Development U.S. Training Ar
06.2016 - 06.2016
Construction Laborer
Wigent Excavating LLC
10.2014 - 08.2019
Instructor
United States Army Reserve
01.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Columbia City High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
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