Michael Ellsworth

Palm Beach Gardens, FL *****

810-***-****

abycjy@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCED MANAGER

Value Offered

Management experience in business/operations, logistics, supply chain,

domestic and international transportation, distribution/shipping/inventory

and sales. Skilled in team building, executing employee participation and

in quality control and safety.

Key Skills

Performance management, Transportation Management System (TMS), Sales,

Customer satisfaction, HR responsibility (hiring/termination, training,

resolving personnel issues), P & L responsibility, Business Development,

Staff training, Vendor management, Margin performance, Recruitment, Lean

and Six Sigma improvement methodologies (Kaizen), union and non-union

management, a Team Player

Career

Shipping and Transportation Supervisor, 2011 - 2013

Serta International (leading mattress manufacturer and supplier) - West

Palm Beach, FL

Supervise distribution/shipping and transportation personnel in a

manufacturing/warehouse environment to ensure timely and efficient

delivery.

Ensure compliance with FMCSR, OSHA and DOT regulations.

Use of product specific ERP software.

Prepare daily managerial reports.

Recruit, interview and hire personnel.

Provide initial and on-going training and evaluation to assigned delivery

personnel related to job duties and performance expectations.

Ensure safety and health procedures.

Coordinate with the Plant Manager, Plant Supervisors and Production

Scheduler.

Contribute to this company becoming the leading industry manufacturer and

supplier in 2012 by implementing Kaizen principles, including 5 S, to

identify systems and procedures designed to improve operations and reduce

labor costs.

Sales and Service/Branch Manager, 2010 - 2011

AmeriGas Propane (America's largest propane company) - West Palm Beach, FL

Managed multi-unit gas utility facilities, including HR and financial

performances.

Ensured compliance with regional safety plan, operations and safety

policies.

Responsible for P&L and General Ledger postings.

Hired and trained a cross functional team of quality personnel.

Contacted top customers to ensure customer satisfaction, retain customers

and meet/exceed quality standards.

Proficient with SAP.

Generated business-to-business sales and drive sales revenues by performing

sales calls and sales activities.

Managed pricing and margins to meet gross profit goals.

Managed distribution and inventory systems while controlling operating

expenses.

Enforced credit and collections policies to reduce A/R.

Compliance with SOX.

Managed the logistics of route schedules.

Implemented company sales promotion plans to gain and retain customers.

Facility and fleet management.

Negotiated contracts/agreements to reduce costs and achieve maximum

efficiency.

Maintained DOT, OSHA, EEO, ADA and audit compliance.

Full time Graduate Student, 2007 - 2009

Expert in time management and organization

Freight Operations Supervisor, 1995 -2007

Con-way Transportation Services (a Fortune 500 logistics company) -

Jackson, MI

Supervised inbound, city and outbound freight operations.

Managed day-to-day operation of the service center including P&L oversight.

Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) laws and regulations.

Analyzed complex problems objectively and initiated action to resolve the

problem to customer's satisfaction.

Responsible for shift planning of over 20 drivers and office workers,

freight loading and unloading and routing.

Provided proper documentation and procedure control for hazmat shipments,

audit driver logs and international shipment invoices and management of

OS&D activities.

Oversee revenue, profit and cost controls.

Oversee safety, service, quality measures, and internal/external customer

relations.

HR responsibility included proper staffing and utilization, management of

personnel, feedback on employee productivity, attendance and disciplinary

status, performance reviews.

Utilized leadership, communication and organizational skills to manage the

efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery service provided to business

customers.

Contributed to increased company profitability by recovering over $20,000

of revenue in one week through improved efficiency and accuracy of freight

transfer.

Education

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - Ypsilanti, MI

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - Mt. Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Business Administration

Technology

SAP, ERP Systems, POS Systems, MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Outlook

Awards

2005 Appreciation Award for 10 years of perfect attendance

Nominated for the CCX Leadership Award, 3rd quarter 2004

Volunteer

Community Emergency Response Team training - 2010

Auction Project Manager/Coordinator Assistant, Fall 2009

Glacier Way Co-op Preschool - Ann Arbor, MI

Solicited businesses for donations and maintained relationships between

school and businesses.

Additional Information

APICS The Association for Operations Management - Member

Excellent work ethic with 99% attendance past 10 years

Spanish - beginner

Forklift driver experience

Willing to Relocate

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