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Focused and capable Senior Operations Executive and business leader with an innate drive for excellence used to increase productivity in supply chain operations. Able to skillfully establish structure, bolster efficiency and drive innovation within Fortune 500 organizations and military installments alike. Proven history of restructuring organizations, processes and teams to reduce inefficiencies and improve upon both logistics and distribution functions. Leverage Lean Six Sigma, centered on business and logistics development, as well as data-driven decision making. Call upon hands-on methods for engaging teams, streamlining workflows and triaging daily functions. Skilled in inspiring and managing change via Lean, 5S, Kaizen and Kanban project methodologies. Thrive in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments that call for time management and superb organizational acumen. Drive positive cross-functional and stakeholder relations to uphold achievement of set goals. Seeking a change-oriented VP or Director of Operation role with an innovative organization that will allow for delivery of impactful performance.

         Performed in-depth analysis and directed LEAN efforts to yield tangible improvements (Martin Brower)

         Implemented a Reliability Redirection program; increased product and delivery reliability, thus exceeding all annual target goals with zero productivity write-ups (Martin Brower)

         Streamlined the facility and altered operations by reconfiguring existing racking to boost selection and storage capacity; redesigned pick paths to increase product velocity using standard work instructions (Ryder)

         Fostered a culture of safety and compliance by reinvesting production cost savings into high-tech equipment safety modifications; contributed to a noteworthy cut in avoidable accidents by 20% (Ryder)

         Triggered 12% profit growth and zero losses by revamping logistics, introducing a standardized warehouse and supply chain practices, as well as tenaciously slashing underperforming areas to allow for growth (Royal Logistics)

         Played a pivotal role in restructuring multinational workforces; created 13 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using manuals to foster consistency across different teams (U.S. Army)

         Cut budget costs by 15%; formed a supply discipline program that examined vendor/supply performance and compliance levels, as well as discarded underperforming, overly expensive partners (U.S. Army)

         Core skills include leadership, inventory control, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, supply chain, transportation management, supervision, process improvement, risk mitigation, safety and quality assurance

         Technical acumen includes SAP, AS400, Warehouse Management System, Catalyst, MS Excel/Access and others

MARTIN BROWER | Assistant General Manager, 2015-Present

         Initiate and direct strategies to further the company s vision using processes to keep pace with the technological renaissance of primary customer McDonald s

         Captured, interpreted and called on valuable analytics to eliminate inefficiencies, increase line-haul revenue and expand upon an already-existing customer base

         Appeal to leaders and personnel to bridge a generational divide via the use of situational leadership, diversification and creative team building efforts

         Create a culture of analytics by presenting systematic data analysis at a site that lacks an engineering presence

         Redesign weekly meetings to highlight KPI metric intra-correlation and root cause analyses

         Redesigned the core training program to tend to an influx of 48 new hires

o   Done to eliminate forced overtime, which brought on a 2% decrease in voluntary turnover

o   Garnered an engagement score improvement from 3.86 to 3.93 out of 4.00 total possible points

RYDER CORPORATION | Senior Logistics Manager, 2015 and Logistics Manager, 2014-2015

         Fueled innovation and efficiency in a distribution center environment by offering tactical, hands-on guidance across warehouse, transportation and administrative operations

         Noted opportunities to spearhead solutions that improved safety, productivity and supply chain levels

         Built a diverse team comprised of an Inventory Control Manager, four Logistics Managers, five Customer Logistics Supervisors, a LEAN Leader and two Engineers

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RYDER CORPORATION | Continued

         Expertly managed resources using Lean methods to enhance quality, profit growth and efficacy of storage and goods movement by expertly distributing $70M in merchandise each week across 294 client Home Depot locations

         Cooperated with HR to restructure workforce to achieve optimal results with the least manpower

         Devised cross-functional training programs to increase team versatility, maneuverability and efficiency

ROYAL LOGISTICS GROUP | Senior Vice President of Logistics, 2013-2014

         Provided comprehensive guidance and leadership for the logistics department

         Directed a global supply chain network with 10 distribution centers; included procurement, warehouse, and transportation as the organization shifted its strategic direction to seize new opportunities

         Measured and analyzed performance; implemented continuous improvements in the process

         Mentored, guided and supervised 16 direct reports

         Proposed an overhaul in company focus and guided a major transition from civilian-to-government-based contracts, which brought about over 120 new contracts and propelled profitability levels to all-time highs

         Established the first multinational product line of over 1.6K products

         Managed an intricate procurement program system including the purchase of non-standardized, mission-critical items for the Department of Defense (DoD)

U.S. Army | Senior Inventory Control Manager, 2010-2013

         Demarcated and led the delivery of inventory control plans; directed the Logistics Department to adhere to the changing needs of 14 international companies

         Managed and tracked over 15K line items valued at more than $820M

         Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, and supervised a team of 48 senior-level managers

         Effortlessly achieved 100% inventory accountability with zero losses confirmed via a third-party audit; cataloged all equipment, materials, and supplies including rare, high-caliber items

         Saved $270K and over 920 labor hours by conducting a comprehensive data analysis in order to restructure the workflow and introduce cost-saving practices throughout the supply chain

Senior Logistics Manager/Program Manager, U.S. Army, 2005-2009

Supply Chain Manager/Warehouse Supervisor, 2000-2004

Master of Business Administration, American Military University

Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Edison State College

Associate of Arts, Pierce College

Certifications, Lean Six Sigma and Situational Leadership Course Trainer

Excellence in Logistics Management | Excellence in Supply Chain Operations

Defense Meritorious Service Medal | Meritorious Service Medal

Bronze Star Medal for leadership in Combat