Management Manager

Darrell Culpepper, M.B.A.

*** * **** ******, ***********, NE 69361 . 308-***-**** .

***********@*****.***

Operations Management & Supply Chain Leader

More than 10 years of operational management experience, creating strategic

plans and implementing improvement projects for logistics, distribution,

and inventory control operations. Expert in operational analysis, project

management, and team leadership, using disciplined metrics and methods to

enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Outstanding communications and

problem solving talents with success in:

Logistics Management Materials Management Distribution &

Transportation

Strategic Planning Procurement & Inventory Control Six Sigma /

Process Improvement

Budgeting & Cost Control Personnel Training & Development Total

Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Professional Experience

Regional West Medical Center - Scottsbluff, NE Feb 2010 - Present

General medical and surgical hospital

Assistant Director - Environmental Services

Direct team of three supervisors and 75+ extended staff in delivery of high

quality service to hospital patients. Manage $1 MM department budget.

Establish strategic direction for department, outlining core procedures and

identifying continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and

effectiveness. Oversee staff selection and training process to maintain

necessary skill and service levels.

. Sustained financial health through diligent fiscal control including

supervising capital and operational purchasing, developing operating

budgets, and monitoring payroll transactions.

. Managed vendor relations, negotiating terms and contracts to secure

premium pricing.

. Analyzed patient satisfaction scores, identifying improvement

opportunities, crafting action plans, and implementing projects to

increase service levels.

. Established core performance metrics and audit process to evaluate

operations and ensure compliance with Joint Commission and federal

standards.

BNSF Railway company - Alliance, NE Nov 2006 - Feb 2010

One of largest railroad networks in North America covering western two-

thirds of the United States

Mechanical Foreman

Oversaw day-to-day operations, leading 75+ unionized employees (across two

shifts) in executing terminal and shop operating plan. Directed fleet of 12

DOT truck drivers involved in fueling operations within the terminal,

maintaining DOT logs and investigating injuries and property claims.

. Collected and analyzed operational statistics and metrics, studying

service levels, creating appropriate reports, and utilizing Six Sigma

methodologies to outline process improvement opportunities.

. Trained relief supervisors and other employees on terminal procedures

to ensure safety and compliant operations.

. Coordinated inspection, testing, and repair of operational equipment.

. Monitored BNSF employment policies, safety rules, scheduled agreements

and Association of American Railroads (AAR) / Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA) regulations to ensure compliance.

Baptist Memorial Healthcare Cooperation (BMHCC) - Memphis, TN Mar 2006 -

Oct 2006

Award-winning network of 14 affiliate hospitals throughout the Mid-South

Operations & Logistics Manager/Supervisor

Selected for new leadership position setting operational and performance

standards across four divisions. Led purchasing and materials management

processes at facility including inventory management, stock control, and

DME equipment distribution in local hospitals and nursing homes. Supervised

team of warehouse staff and HME technicians.

. Established new Just-In-Time (JIT) operations, optimizing delivery

routes and reducing lead times of equipment delivery by 75% and fuel

costs by 5% throughout healthcare facilities.

. Evaluated process inefficiencies, resulting in new policies and

procedures around stock purchasing, inventory control, receiving and

storage, distribution, material processing, and returns.

. Implemented staff development processes, providing ongoing coaching,

in-service education, on-the-job training, and performance evaluation.

. Reduced inventory by 20%+ by identifying customer purchase patterns

and cycling out obsolete inventory.

Home Decor Innovations - Tupelo, MS Feb 2005 - Mar 2006

One of the leading suppliers of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and

associated storage systems

Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Supervised logistics operations and warehouse staff of 37, setting

warehouse standards, ensuring OSHA guideline compliance, and charting on-

time delivery statistics. Travelled to regional distribution facilities,

coordinating routing and shipping procedures to improve service delivery.

. Enhanced space utilization, reorganizing warehouse layout to create

fixed-location system and optimize receiving.

. Crafted and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for facility

management to ensure warehouse efficiency.

. Established emergency operating procedures for receiving, storing, and

shipping of products and materials.

. Partnered with Operations, Safety, Transportation, Materials

departments to streamline production, create 5S teams for OSHA

compliance, and coordinate overall warehouse shipping and receiving

activities.

. Instituted culture centered around quality by developing and

implementing quality-related training programs.

US Army Facility - Schweinfurt, Germany Aug 1998- Nov 2004

Logistics Manager

Managed $300 MM in equipment while developing operations plans, maps,

sketches, overlays, and related data used to employ supply and service

organizations. Directed unit expense budget of $15 MM.

. Assured proper function, maintenance, sterilization, inspection, and

repair of all hospital instrumentation and equipment while overseeing

repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance

schedules.

. Complied performance and delay reports for each trip, submitting

inspection reports showing equipment defects and corrective

recommendations.

Education & Certifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentrated in Operations

Management - Regis University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Studies - Mississippi State

University

Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Supply Chain Professional

(pursing)

Additional Information

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

Intuit QuickBooks, SAP, Kronus, BPCS, MRP[pic][pic]

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