Richard Coughlin

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Results driven supply chain executive with over 20 plus years of experience in Distribution and Transportation

Operations. Proficient in developing and creating a continuous improvement programs utilizing Lean 6 methodology,

with core competencies in cost containment, operational efficiency and productivity enhancement. Solid operations

background utilizing fact based decision making to resolve supply chain challenges. Strong people skills and proven

leadership ability. Successful management experience in managing Private and Dedicated fleet operations, 3PL

transportation, 3PL managed warehouses and asset based warehouses.

Professional Experience

KRAFT FOODS INC 1992 - 2013

Associate Director of Continuous Improvement, Madison WI

2012 - 2013

Provided leadership & facilitation of Lean 6 Sigma projects. Coaching and Mentoring of CI Leads

and assist CS&L Leadership in identifying solutions, planning strategy and establishing an End to

End Lean Culture across the Kraft Supply Chain.

Developed and Managed 30 staff members that identified and managed over 50 million dollars of productivity

savings utilizing Lean tools

Supported Senior Director of Distribution and Transportation on major improvement and strategic initiatives

Provided CS&L Senior Leadership with monthly progress on all major initiatives within the supply chain as well as

total productivity results for CS&L

Developed methodology and prioritization to support 3 year strategic plan

Created structure to provide communication, progress and connectivity of CS&L productivity to the Business

Units

Associate Director Transportation Operations, Madison WI

2008 - 2011

Provided support to the Senior Director of Transportation in the overall strategic deployment of

the transportation methodology. Managed daily operations of the Transportation department and

developed KPI’s and the reporting structure for key metrics to deliver yearly objectives in cost,

service and safety.

Managed Transportation Operations Center with 40 employees and 20 carrier partners to support all phases of

North America Transportation Operations, which included over 400 carriers, 50,000 lanes and 700,000 shipments

with a yearly spend of $800 million

Responsible for the strategy and management of the Kraft Private Fleet and Dedicated Fleet services, which

included over 500 power units and 250 company drivers, with a budget of $150 million

Supported, developed and lead projects that delivered over $120 million in savings over a 4 year time frame

Partnered with Procurement on “Go to Market Strategy” on all RFP (Request for Proposals) activities

Continuous Improvement functional Lead in 2011 adding 10 Black Belts into the organization focusing on

transportation productivity

Associate Director Logistics Operations, East Hanover NJ

2005-2008

Responsible for Snack Cereal Sector, overall responsibilities included working across supply chain

functions to help deliver yearly objectives for the Sector as well as Logistic Operations Network

initiatives.

Management of the Distribution and Transportation Budget of $250 million in yearly spend while improving

overall cost, service and safety across the network

Designed and implemented the Outside Storage Strategy for the Sector, saving $5 million in Transportation costs

Led cross-functional team in re-design of Distribution and Transportation organization to support the acquisition

of Nabisco and the DSD network

Led major initiative to convert 20% of all shipments in Snack Sector to IM (intermodal) vs. OTR (Over the Road),

saving $4 million while maintaining on time performance of 95%

Supported and/or Negotiated all Third – Party contracts that impacted the Distribution/Transportation budgets

Nabisco/Kraft Foods

Senior Manager Regional Distribution, East Hanover NJ

2003-2005

Responsible for supporting the overall strategy and operations of the Nabisco Distribution and

Transportation function.

Responsible for a $25 million distribution budget which spanned across 4 conventional warehouse operations and

one AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) facility

Responsible for the Transportation operations of the Pizza Division which included a Private Fleet of 60 drivers

and support staff and 60 common carriers. Successfully developed strategy to support 20% of growth in the business

over 3 years

Developed productivity pipeline for all facilities with KPI Targets, focusing on cost, service and safety across the

Nabisco Internal Supply Chain

Distribution Manager, Fair Lawn NJ

1999-2003

Responsibilities included managing the largest conventional manufacturing/distribution facility in the

Nabisco network. Effectively worked with Manufacturing and Product Supply to achieve all site

productivity, quality, budget and efficiency goals. Designed and implemented a safety awareness

program that improved the safety record of the Distribution facility by 80% while maintaining cost and

service. Appointed Project lead for the RP (Red Prairie) WMS system implementation team, developing all

work processes and business procedures. Participated as a member of a variety of Headquarter Project

Teams to improve overall operational efficiencies within the network.

Warehouse Manager/SAP Trainer, Buena Park CA

1995 - 1999

Led the floor design and worked closely with project engineer during construction of 150,000 square foot

addition. Implemented new work processes and business procedures to handle 30% increase in volume.

Project Lead for the Distribution function for company re-organization which delivered $5 million in

savings to the organization. Project Lead for SAP implementation, working effectively with Human

Resources and outside consultants to provide the necessary tools for a successful implementation which

included the review of all processes and procedures and the documentation of all training procedures to

implement the SAP system

Area Supervisor, Chicago IL

1992-1994

Responsible for 30 hourly employees and 4 line supervisors. Coordinated with all departments within the

Supply Chain to ensure reliable service in regards to order-filling and delivery. Successfully developed

procedures to increase efficiencies.

Foremost McKesson

Operations Manager, Romeoville IL

1979-1991

Responsible for the scheduling and staffing of warehouse and transportation operations. Staff included

80 warehouse employees and 35 DSD drivers. Developed KPI’s and reporting processes to deliver on

yearly objectives.

Education

University of Phoenix Buena Park, CA

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Graduated 2001

Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL

Industrial Engineering

College of St. Francis Joliet, IL

Accounting

Additional Skills

Lean Sensei Certification

Villanova University

Certified 2013

Green Belt Certification

Kraft

Certified in 2011

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