Michael R. Staley

309-***-**** ** East Barney St.

h51148@r.postjobfree.com Baltimore, MD 21230

Seeking Position As:

Supply Chain/Distribution Specialist

Enthusiastic, Analytical, and Self-Reliant Six Sigma Black Belt has 8 years of extensive experience as a distribution supervisor and assistant manager; actively seeking a challenging role in supply chain or distribution industry, ideally with a dynamic and progressive industry forerunner. Determined leader has worked in the same company since graduating college, with a proven record of being promoted from supervisor to assistant manager in a little over a year, and has acquired expertise in leading, supervising, and ensuring successful completion of projects.

Multifaceted professional specializes in supply chain of heavy machinery and automobile industries and has proven success in implementing a simulated work environment and an innovative safety program. Results-oriented candidate maintains crucial skills in implementing systems that improved reliability and consistency, enhanced efficiency and established scalability for future growth aligned with operational needs and customer requirements.

Resourceful and versatile leader commits to every task, seeks out ways to continue training, thrives in demanding team environments, leads cross-functional teams by example and with single-minded determination, easily adapts to fast-changing settings, and excels under pressure.

Motivational Team Leadership Genuine Interpersonal Relationship Builder

Excellent Client Relationship Manager Sound Judgment & Attention to Details

Strategic Planning Techniques Creative Analytical/Problem Solving Skills

Professional Experience

Caterpillar Inc. Nov 2008 – Present

Six Sigma Black Belt

York, PA

Oversaw projects that focus on people, quality, velocity, and cost; instructed other employees via Six Sigma green belt training.

Demonstrated excellent skills in leading projects and maximizing savings gained by leading teams for logistics clients that saved the company over a million dollars in the past 3 years.

Led and facilitated principles training sessions and other assorted warehouse training to large groups of employees at all levels; led teams for the Land Rover North America client.

Assisted in developing a simulated work environment for new employees to learn the principles of their new roles prior to being released onto the warehouse floor.

Implemented a training tool which depicted all aspects of warehousing and aided in training and helped eliminate costly errors attributed to new employees.

Headed a project to rearrange the shipping area in a warehouse setting to lower the safety risks for the workers in the area, ensuring a safe but efficient work setting.

Directed a project that initiated changes in the new hire orientation and safety program, rewriting and updating the program, and implemented a safe vehicle operator program.

Caterpillar Inc. Apr 2007 – Nov 2008

Assistant Manager

Curtis Bay, MD

Oversaw all warehouse operational activities to ensure they ran smoothly and deadlines were met for all areas in the facility.

Handled the choosing, packing, shipping, receiving, storing, or returning of parts from automotive dealerships.

Worked closely with Nissan and Emerson clients dealing with numerous operational issues to ensure contractual obligations were met on a daily basis.

Assumed role of facility manager during his absence and participated in numerous projects as a green belt to improve the facilities output.

Caterpillar Inc. Dec 2003 – Apr 2007

Distribution Supervisor

Directed and ensured precise receiving for the facility on third shift for the Nissan Client in compliance with company policies.

Supervised outbound shipping for stock as well as emergency orders, constantly delivering superior and professional service skills.

Sought ways to improve training and for professional development, like participating in a DMEDI project that improved inbound processes.

Operated the overall business performance efficiently, handling payroll, ordering supplies, and weekend overtime.

Education & Technical Skills

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, 2002

Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, Minor in Political Science

Achievement: Dean’s List (Fall 1997 and Spring 2002)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access) Nissan WMS System SAP Minitab

Professional Certification: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Award: Silver Medal (Caterpillar Chairman’s Health & Safety Award)

References Gladly Provided Upon Request

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