PETER THOMAS COOK
*** ** *** ******** **., Hamilton, IN 46742
Home: 260-***-**** - Cell: 260-***-**** - acumvg@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Shipping Manager dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in finding cost-effective solutions to company-wide problems. SKILLS
Recruitment and talent development
Customer relations
Vendor sourcing and negotiations
Multi-operations management
Contract management
Advanced cost control techniques
Quality control
Logistics management
Lean manufacturing
Customer-oriented
Complex problem solving
Results-oriented
WORK HISTORY
11/2014 to Current Shipping Manager
Magic Coil Products – Butler, IN.
Increasing profits
Reducing and controlled company expenses by retaining asset based carriers. Analyze contract performance for bids, budgets and forecasts. Develop and roll out new policies.
Exceed company objectives.
Hire and train staff.
Train, coach and mentor staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs. Improve the product development process by incorporating design for Six Sigma. 10/2003 to 11/2014Position- Traffic Supervisor
New Process Steel – Butler, IN
Achieved 100% on-time shipment rate.
Reported carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team. Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment. Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests. Reduced operating budget and mishaps by implementing new policies and procedures.
01/1999 to 10/2003 Inventory Specialist
Auburn Foundry – Auburn, IN
Receiving all incoming equipment, machinery, tools, and raw materials. Inventory control and data entry.
Provided outstanding customer service.
Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions. Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety. Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs. Ensured timely response in picking and packing of reorders. Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices. 11/1996 to 01/1999Custom Cabinet Builder
Quality Kitchens – Auburn, IN
Responsible for achieving production requirements. Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts. Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required. Collated components for assembly.
Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.
Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product. 11/1995 to 08/1996Documenting driver communications and Customer Service Rep./ Driver Produce Rep Indiana Western Express – Springfield, MO
Supervised material flow, storage and global order fulfillment. Redirected shipments en route in response to customer requests. Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service. Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma:
Dekalb High School - Waterloo, IN
Coursework in Business, Management and Communications Certifications:
IPFW - Ft. Wayne, IN
Coursework in Business, Management and Communications 1996 Special Courses and Certifications: Waste Water Tech Cert and Business Ivy Tech College - Ft. Wayne, IN
Coursework in Business, Management and Communications