• Dynamic Multi-Industry Leader who makes decisions to reflect positively on domestic / international manufacturing and distribution operations in alignment with a company s vision, value, and goals, and who works to attain a competitive advantage and generate robust growth via solutions-centric critical thinking for change-driven results.
• Visionary Professional who rises above core challenges to improve the bottom line and achieve winning outcomes, including quickly adapting to evolving scenarios to optimize resources and reach high profit and productivity levels, as well as independently resolving in-depth inquiries with internal and external business parties to boost success.
• Bilingual Communicator (English / Spanish) who develops synergistic rexxxxxxtionships with key decision-makers, teams, and customers; who excels in fast-paced autonomous and colxxxxxxborative environments; and who leads peers by example and with integrity to inspire confidence via 1:1, small group, training, presentation, and negotiation scenarios.

Finishing ￨ Shipping ￨ Logistics ￨ Recycle Superintendent

• Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking shift operations for a 1,000 TPD recycle pxxxxxxnt, paper mill warehouse operations, and additional distribution center, including directing paper mill finishing department, production pxxxxxxnning, and transportation while recruiting, training, mentoring, evaluating, and managing 54 union staff, 2 paper machine schedulers / pxxxxxxnners, 1 logistics analyst, and 2 assistant superintendents in meeting objectives.
• Boost bottom-line performance by managing key budgeting, strategic pxxxxxxnning, and quality / productivity initiatives.

  Successfully initiated $250,000 in packaging savings.

  Saved $127,000 in 2010 by improving management of DLK inventory.

  Saved $2.5+ million annually by shifting strategic rail lines from KCS to BNSF.

  Seamlessly installed and executed a xxxxxxrge-scale, $600,000 capital project in 2013.

  Saved $5 million in 2015 transportation spend by implementing a new transportation program.

  Recognized for achieving 2+ years without First Aid, recordable, or lost time injuries in the department.

  Reduced manning levels in the Finishing & Shipping Departments by 10 via automation and needs re-evaluation.

  Led the building and start-up of a new OCC recycle pxxxxxxnt a world-cxxxxxxss quality recycle pulp site with total costs of $65 million, including running at a 93.5% yield and purchasing 350,000 tons of recycle fiber annually.

  Reduced rail demurrage by 82% or $514,000 over 2009 levels, detention charges by 93% or $141,000 over 2009 levels, Finished Goods inventory on Newsprint by 42% or $94,000 cost of capital savings over 2009 levels, Finished Goods inventory on Linerboard by 22% or $310,000 cost of capital savings over 2009 levels, and Quality Cxxxxxxims by 94% or $15,200 over 2009 levels; cost of Finishing and Shipping quality is at $0.02 / ton shipped.

Converting ￨ Distribution Manager (2007 2010)

• Strategically steered 24x7 shift initiatives for the paper mill s Converting Department, including recruiting, training, and managing 114 hourly personnel, 1 superintendent, and 5 supervisors in leading operations of 3 Will cut-size sheeters, 2 Will folio sheeters, 4 Lenox sheeters, 2 embossers, 2 rewinders, 1 colxxxxxxtor, reservice, and the roll wrap area.
• Proactively ensured ongoing safety, quality, and productivity of department personnel while cost-effectively budgeting and coordinating strategic pxxxxxxnning and objectively evaluating multi-level team performance to meet goals.

  Designed and executed on a $7-million converting consolidation and distribution model.

  Successfully achieved head count reduction of 90 positions with a return of $700,000+ annually.

  Coordinated closing of a Groveton, NH Distribution Center, as well as the start-up of the Allentown center.

  Managed seamless closure of Appleton and Brokaw Distribution Centers and start-up of a new Chicago site.

Distribution Manager (2005 2007)

• Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing domestic and international shift initiatives for a paper mill warehouse operations and 6 distribution centers (3 were 3PL centers), along with recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing 100+ union / non-union personnel and 7 supervisors in a 24-hour picking operation environment.
• Turned around a failing L.A. Distribution Center by becoming actively involved in daily operations and staff training.

  Successfully pxxxxxxnned dispatch of all traffic operations for the xxxxxxrge-scale division that averaged 150+ shipments.

  Saved $1+ million annually by realigning distribution xxxxxxnes using alternate shipping methods to customers and DCs.

  Colxxxxxxborated with union workforce and management to increase on-time departure rate from a Brokaw, WI Distribution Center from 92% to 99%+ to save the company thousands of dolxxxxxxrs.

Shipping Superintendent ￨ Shipping Manager (2002 2005)

• Spearheaded results-focused shift operations for a paper mill with a xxxxxxrge domestic and international customer base.
• Led recruitment, training, mentoring, and management of a 55+ member union team and 3 supervisors across 24-hour picking operations, and further optimized use of resources to achieve goals by prioritizing efficient workflow.

  Established and implemented core operating and quality procedures.

  Increased picking productivity from 8.0 picks per hour to 13+ picks per hour.

  Executed a 15-member job reduction by more effective use of existing equipment and manpower.

  Reduced department premium xxxxxxbor costs by $250,000+ via effective use of existing equipment and manpower.

  Reduced OSHA recordable rate in the Shipping Department from 9 in 2002 to 1 in 2006 by increasing a focus on safety through training as well as procedural changes for an overall annual departmental savings of $1.425 million.

  Reduced packaging costs in Shipping Department by $200,000+ by finding and trialing new vendors and products.

Finishing ￨ Shipping Manager (2000 2002)

• Drove shift operations success for this pxxxxxxnt specializing in folding / corrugated cartons with domestic and international customers, including mentoring and managing 60+ union staff and 4 supervisors in a 24x7 environment.
• Recruited, trained, and coached personnel while coordinating strategic pxxxxxxnning in alignment with operating and quality procedures and comprehensively ensuring safe operations through strict compliance with OSHA reguxxxxxxtions.

  Enforced a consistent 100% on-time delivery rate within the high-volume Shipping Department.

  Initiated quality control procedures in the Finishing and Shipping Departments to reduce compxxxxxxints by 95%.

  Led implementation of a $5-million capital improvement project that doubled the Finishing Department s production while reducing manpower needs by 50%.

Accounting Manager ￨ XXXXXXN Coordinator (1999 2000)

• Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward ensuring high-volume entry and adjustment of all materials consumed at the facility in accordance with key accounting principles and to guarantee ongoing on-site productivity and efficiency.

  Successfully maintained a computer network and AS400 / System 36.

Inventory Project Supervisor (1999)

• Led targeted decision-making in the development and management of procedures and equipment to guarantee accuracy of finished goods and raw material inventories, including proactively colxxxxxxborating with customer service, accounting, and manufacturing teams to exceed goals while promoting ongoing training of multi-level personnel.

  Reduced inventory write off costs from $100,000+ to less than $5,000.

  Successfully completed the project in only 9 months versus projected 1-year timeframe.

Master Scheduler

• Ensured seamless operational processes by coordinating and managing high-volume scheduling and tracking of orders throughout the production facility, including continually guaranteeing on-time delivery to the customer.

  Reduced finished goods inventory 33% while maintaining an optimal 98% fill ratio on orders.

Production Supervisor

• Pxxxxxxyed a vital role in directing fast-paced production initiatives while supervising 35 employees in the manufacturing and packaging of consumer gaming products, including recruiting, training, mentoring, and scheduling top-notch crews.
• Continually ensured proper set-up, maintenance, and operations of all equipment and machinery to meet objectives.

  Increased employee productivity 25% by developing and leading a new employee training program.

  Increased production from 11,000 to 18,000 units via effective utilization of machinery and manpower.

Master of Business Administration Clevexxxxxxnd State University

Former Naval Officer, United States Navy, USS Camden (AOE-2)

Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) ￨ Kronos ￨ AS400 / System 36

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Dear__________________:

I am exploring a new career opportunity within a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to your success.

To acquaint you with my background, I can offer experience in Global Multi-Site Operations Management, Supply Chain / Distribution, Logistics Operations, Strategic Analysis / Pxxxxxxnning, Purchasing, Cost Controls, Inventory Control, and Materials Management. I am also highly skilled in New Business Development, Team Building / Training, Budget Control, Profit / Loss, Project Management, Work Prioritization, and Resource Allocation, among other areas.

Currently, as a Finishing, Shipping, Logistics & Recycle Superintendent for the Packaging Corporation of America, I expertly direct forward-thinking shift operations for a 1,000 TPD recycle pxxxxxxnt, paper mill warehouse operations, and additional distribution center, including directing a paper mill finishing department, production pxxxxxxnning, and transportation. Within this role, I apply my strong leadership talents toward recruiting, training, mentoring, evaluating and managing 54 union staff, 2 Paper Machine Schedulers / Pxxxxxxnners, 1 Logistics Analyst, and 2 Assistant Superintendents in attaining objectives. I also boost the company s bottom-line performance by cost-effectively managing key budgeting, strategic pxxxxxxnning, and quality / productivity initiatives.

A sampling of my achievements include:

  Successfully initiating $250,000 in packaging savings.

  Saving $127,000 in 2010 by improving management of DLK inventory.

  Saving $2.5+ million annually by shifting strategic rail lines from KCS to BNSF.

  Seamlessly installing and executing a xxxxxxrge-scale, $600,000 capital project in 2013.

  Achieving 2+ years without First Aid, recordable, or lost time injuries in the department.

  Saving $5 million in 2015 transportation spend by implementing a new transportation program.

  Leading the build and start-up of a new OCC recycle pxxxxxxnt a world-cxxxxxxss quality recycle pulp site with total costs of $65 million, including running at a 93.5% yield and purchasing 350,000 tons of recycled fiber annually.

  Reducing rail demurrage by 82% or $514,000 over 2009 levels, detention charges by 93% or $141,000 over 2009 levels, Finished Goods inventory on Newsprint by 42% or $94,000 cost of capital savings over 2009 levels, Finished Goods inventory on Linerboard by 22% or $310,000 cost of capital savings over 2009 levels, and Quality Cxxxxxxims by 94% or $15,200 over 2009 levels; cost of Finishing and Shipping quality is at $0.02 / ton shipped.

To complement this experience, please note that I earned a Master of Business Administration from Clevexxxxxxnd State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Marquette University.

[ Suggestion! Optional! Address Here Any Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Relevant to the Job Posting. REMOVE this before sending]. As this is just an example of my abilities, please refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience in distribution, shipping, production, accounting, and inventory leadership roles.

As a proven leader, I am positioned to deliver both immediate and long-term results with a continued commitment to exceeding your team s goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

Nichoxxxxxxs A. Harris, MBA