DAN THOMPSON

**** ******** ***** ****., ********* FL. 239-***-**** / acrq7m@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• VP of Operations-Tintometer Inc., Senior Manager- HJ Heinz Manufacturing Plant.

Distribution Manager at Andersen Windows, Nestlé and Publix Supermarkets.

• Proven ability to manage complete materials, distribution, warehousing and logistical operations

with a consistent track record of meeting exceeding all performance-based objectives.

• Experienced at directing warehousing and materials planning operations accounting for up to

500,000 square feet of space and over $265 million in annual sales.

• Documented track record of developing and executing strategic cost containment, process

improvement, inventory management, supplier certifications and logistical programs that

significantly improve performance matrices.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Operations Management, Warehouse Management Systems / Budget Management

Lean Logistics, FDA and USDA / OSHA Compliance / FSSC 22000 Certification

Process Improvement, Vendor Relations, Strategic and Tactical Planning

Project Management, Manufacturing and Warehouse Expansions / 3PL Management

SQF, AS400, SAP, Oracle, Sarbanes–Oxley, International Freight

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY:

2014 to Present-VP of Operations, Tintometer Inc. Sarasota, FL

Manage all operations for German Lab Instrument and Water Analysis Chemical manufacture in Sarasota Florida, International Shipping accountability for Air and Sea Freight from Corporate plants. Direct Warehousing, IT, Customer Service and Manufacturing departments.

Direct all inventory reduction programs and kitting area for custom manufacturing. Reduced inventory cost by $880K and improved fill rates to 98.5%. Installed new single source flow lines for assembly of instrumentation.

Implemented change management in all departments, created open discussion format and daily feedback sessions for lean manufacturing improvements. Hire new key management. Employee round table meeting daily to discuss issues and action plans.

Set up new slotting layout for our Germany and England Distribution centers and startup of new ERP-WMS systems.

Created our sales and operations weekly meetings on WebEx to improve communications and increase sales by 10% in 2015.

2010 to 2014-Senior Operations Logistics Manager, H.J. Heinz Company, Ft Myers, FL

Manage all inbound/outbound logistics flow, packaging and raw materials. Bulk tank materials to manufacturing plant tank farm. Manage dry and frozen distribution centers. Plant Director back up.

JIT purchasing and pull system implementation to streamline manufacturing efficiency.

Direct factory scheduler and purchasing manager supporting $20MM inventory inbound flow to support plant operations. Direct warehouse manager on all operational activities. Manage VMI program for all suppliers. Manage operations in MRO and product receiving from manufacturing.

Plan and direct all outbound shipping of 6.3MM cases and transportation management servicing national retailers and club stores in North America.

Responsible for all budgeting and muda cost containment. Manage multiple warehouse locations.

Designed and installed all new Frazier racking in Dry and Frozen warehouse in 2011, increased storage capacity at plant closed off site 3PL warehouse, savings $158K annually. Installed Flexi-Cell Robotic Palletizers in 2010, Reduction of 6 FTE’s cost saving $228K annually.

Business project lead for warehouse network optimization and SAP installation 2013.

Acting CI Manager for 2010 rolled out center lining, 5S, material flows, 5-Why, Digi-Trac system

2003 to 2010- Regional Distribution Manager, Andersen Windows (Home Depot Division),

Luray, VA/Carlisle, PA

Manage all product distribution/logistic activities within a 500,000 square-foot high rack facility with High Volume SKU’s servicing 560 Home Depot locations with sales of $265 million

Maintain direct responsibility for all P&L activities in addition to overseeing all budget management, human resource requirement and customer support initiatives. E-Commerce distribution for North America parts program to Home Depot retail and direct consumer home delivery.

Direct four supervisors and 250 staff personnel in all distribution, delivery, planning and Bar Code Warehouse Management System operations. Manage multiple 3PL overflow contract warehousing.

Implemented process improvement in productivity enhancement programs that reduced total labor costs by $300,000 and total freight expense by $100,000 while increasing units pulled per man-hour by 10%.

Successfully shipped high volume Stock Keeping Units and achieving a 99% on time delivery rate and a 98% inventory accuracy rate with zero recordable lost time accidents.

Plan all transportation loads in TM and ship TL, LTL, FedEx and UPS in addition to managing a team of private drivers and purchased carriers. Developed a strategic operational plan that re-slotted the center, established lean processes and improve vendor negotiation outcomes.

Started up new Distribution Center that transferred operations from Virginia to Pennsylvania and ensured seamless system transfers and on-time deliveries.

1998 to 2003-Distribution Supervisor/Manager, Nestle Waters N.A., Zephyrhills, FL

Supervised a 500,000 square foot warehousing operation with high racking, 10 production lines and an adjacent manufacturing facility feeding 4000 pallets of bottled water per day.

EDUCATION:

Finance Management, Darden Executive School of Business - 2004

Yellow Belt Certified, Heinz Academy -2010

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