Supply Chain Management

Charles Robert Moretz **** Timberline Drive Calera, Al

35040

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Summary

Proven supply chain professional with a track record of steady promotion

accomplished through continued process improvement and employee

development.

Experience

Southeastern Mills / Milner Milling Inc. 10/1998 -

8/2010

Production and Logistics Manager, Birmingham, AL (2002-2006, 2008 -2010)

Led all supply chain operations including 26 staff and 24 third party

logistics staff as well as 3 production/packing lines producing 1.6 million

pounds of finished product daily.

Scope encompassed:

the direction of supply chain by analyzing and developing logistic plans

that drive production, continuous blending, mixing, packaging,

distribution, and inventory management to maximize customer satisfaction

and to minimize cost;

the management of production and processing activities within planned

schedules while maintaining excellent safety, quality, sanitation, and

housekeeping standards by meeting all GMP's, OSHA, FDA, AIB, EPA, DOT

standards and regulations;

the management of purchasing functions for the facility for all ingredients

and packing materials;

the facilitation of the training, coaching, and counseling of team members

in a high performance environment and the evaluation of team member

performance levels via performance reviews;

the facilitation of daily and weekly communications to all team members via

emails, memos, one on one contacts, team and plant meetings;

the creation and maintenance of SOP's for plant operations;

the establishment, monitoring, and maintenance of operational and budgetary

goals

Instrumental in leading cultural and procedural change to achieve a high

performance manufacturing workplace

. Facilitated the construction, layout, and staffing of the facility

. Developed the distribution team with a 99.9% customer satisfaction

level

. Improved manufacturing efficiency with implementation of improved

processes and production planning

. Reduced cost through contract negotiation with contracted carriers and

ingredient/packing vendors

Distribution Center Manager, Rome, GA (1998-2002, 2006-2008)

Led all distribution center operations including a staff of 3 salaried

staff, 16 warehouse staff, and 13 drivers of private fleet producing 80

loads daily serving 50 states and various international locations

Scope encompassed:

the management of the Distribution facility and staff, as well as all

logistical operations, including warehousing, private fleet and contracted

carriers;

the negotiation of all freight rates and equipment maintenance;

the establishment and maintenance of the operating budget;

the receipt storage and distribution of all finished goods, ingredients and

packaging materials through accurate inventory records and maintaining

proper conditions of all storage and loading facilities

Instrumental in leading cultural and procedural change to achieve a high

performance workplace

. Restructured distribution center layout for improved efficiency and

product flow

. Implemented Phoenix's customized warehouse management system

. Improved inventory to 99.8% accuracy

. Reduced cost via contract negotiation with 3rd party logistic

suppliers

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Bruno's Inc. 1997-1998

Superintendent of Perishable Shipping, Birmingham, AL

Led all perishable-shipping operations including a staff of 80 as well as 2

sortation lines servicing 164 grocery stores in 5 states.

Scope encompassed:

the management of shipping operations;

the monitoring of production standards;

the scheduling of warehouse and office personnel;

the development and implementation of budget goals;

the development and implementation of new shipping set up;

Instrumental in leading productivity in a multifaceted facility

. Reduced cost by lowering overhead through productivity improvement

Mid-Mountain Foods Inc. (dba Food City Inc.) 1985-

1997

Cigarette, Health & Beauty Care, Repack Department Head, Abingdon, VA

Led all department operations including a staff of 12 serving 86 grocery

stores with 1 million square feet of distribution in 4 locations.

Scope encompassed:

the management of all shipping and receiving operations,

all inventory control procedures and checks, and all governmental decal

procedures;

the implementation of the Dallas warehouse management system;

the counseling of non-union and union related issues;

Instrumental in the development of personnel in a growing operation

. Facilitated the planning and layout of 3 expansions in distribution

size

. Tailored the new Dallas warehouse management system to fit our

expanded distribution center's needs

Education

Georgia Tech - The Logistics Institute, Atlanta, GA

Earned Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certification - 2004

Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA - 1984

Business Training

IAOM Flour Milling Course, Manhattan, KA

Buhler Milling Course, Uzwil, Switzerland

High Performance Workplace Training, Rome, GA

Sesco Seminar in Labor Relations, Bristol, TN

Sesco Seminar in Excellence in Management, Bristol, TN

Sesco Seminar in Front - Line Leadership, Bristol, TN

Sesco Seminar in Effective Communication, Bristol, TN

Food Marketing Institute Excellence in Management, Abingdon, VA

Professional Organizations

Warehousing Education and Research Council

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

References Available Upon Request

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