BROCK WALTHER
*** * ********* **, ********, M I *9058 C: 269-***-**** acf75z@r.postjobfree.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Ambitious Operations, Program, Logistics Manager with a proven track record of building high
performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled professionals. A proven leader
offering outstanding solutions for cost effective, high efficiency operations. Fluid in the skills of
presentation, communication and cross cultural team management skills. High energy, results
oriented manager that will lead by example.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Operations Management Proposal Development
Distribution Management Contract Negotiations
Logistics Management Multi Site Management
Project Management Team Building
Strategic Planning ISO, SQF, DOT, OSHA
Process Redesign High Volume Distribution
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Operations Management:
Supplier of the Year Dow Corning 2005 & 2007
Supplier of the Year Lexamar Corporation 2005 & 2008
Supplier of the Year Kroger Corporation 2011
Logistics Management:
99.9 Accurate Delivery
99.8 On time Delivery
100% MABD Compliance ( Walmart, Sams, Target, Kroger )
0 Service Failures
Project Management:
2 Successful SAP Implementations
Kronos Clock Systems
Workforce Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Program Operations
06/2013
Manpower Group Milwaukee, W I
As a Program Director for Manpower I am accountable for managing
operational excellence across the $40MM book of accounts that I manage. In
my role I have tactical and strategic relationships and processes. I work with
my own team to staff 800+ weekly associates across 14 different plant with
24/7 operation. I work within the Amway executive teams relationally to learn
how best to partner and collaborate to continue to provide deliverable results
and solutions to Amway while also creating a margin of profit for my brand as
well.Responsible for the management of a team of key account delivery staff
while maintaining an influential span of control over all resources that service
the account.
Logistics and Warehousing Manager
03/2009 to 05/2013
Perrigo Allegan, M I
Management of the daily direction of all operational employees and managers
at all 3rd party provider sites at multiple distribution centers in West Michigan
covering 24/7 operational hours. This would include Warehousing, Distribution
Centers and Logistics providers. Led all compliance related initiatives in
regards to Quality, Audits, NSF and Pharmaceutical grade warehousing. Led a
cost effective, efficient operation that had zero service failures, errors in
shipment or missed delivery windows for Wal Mart, Sam's Club, Target, Kroger
and many other household names.
Operations Manager
04/2004 to 03/2009
Univar Grand Rapids, M I
Directly responsible for all operations inclusive of managing union Plant and
Delivery associates, Customer Service, Laboratory employees and Inventory
Control associates. Responsibilities included: daily direction of all production
and logistics planning, Inventory control and reconciliation, budget execution
and adherence, working directly with customer service to provide outstanding
levels of customer service. Held staff to high quality standards as a majority of
our customer base was Tier 1 Automotive and our largest account was Silicone
based manufacturing
Owner of the Quality Process and the Safety committee at an ISO 9000
facility.
Chairmen of the Safety Committee
Thorough knowledge of Hazardous material storage and delivery
procedures and regulations including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA, EPA,
DEQ, DNR, Hazardous materials handling and transportation compliance,
GMP, and ISO
By collaborating with sales staff and establishing hourly production
standards, order verification procedures and implementing practices to
increase order fulfillment efficiencies and accuracy. Our branch was
awarded the Supplier of the Year from Dow Corning, Midland MI in 2005
and 2007 and also Supplier of the Year from Lexamar Corp, Boyne City MI
in 2005 and 2008..
Distribution Manager
02/2000 to 04/2004
Etna Supply Company Grand Rapids, M I
Day to day management of a team of 40 + hourly team members and a salaried
supervisor that were responsible for the selection, packaging and distribution
of all forms of commercial, residential and retail plumbing fixtures, supplies and
goods . Also managed Job trailers, LTL and TL 3rd party freight, UPS / Fed Ex
shipments and also that of our own fleet of drivers and assets for delivery to
end customer.
Routed and dispatched a full fleet of drivers to assure timely accurate
deliveries were achieved on a daily basis with a strong emphasis on
customer satisfaction
Oversight of Local and Intra State deliveries, responsible for driver's hours
off, logs, auditing, truck maintenance records and PM records.
Completed all performance appraisals for hourly employees on a yearly
basis for wage increase, also performed quarterly reviews for salaried
supervisors in addition to yearly performance reviews
Designed matrix and coordinated transportation schedule for inter
company transfers between our DC and satellite branches
Direct supervision of all order processing and selection staff in multiple
areas of the warehouse and yard, and direct responsibility and oversight
of supervisor in the ductile iron pipe yard.
Shipping Team Member
10/1992 to 10/1999
Sysco Foods Grand Rapids, M I
In 7 years with Sysco I was assigned and promoted through all order fulfillment
functions from loading trucks to order selection & warehouse replenishment. I
selected dry goods, produce & freezer goods, drove forklift in replenishment and
selected chemicals and hi rise goods ( glassware and bar supplies )
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate: Logistics Management
Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, M I