Manager Management

Kevin K. Spence

*** ******* ***** *****: abjq18@r.postjobfree.com Phone:

440-***-**** LaGrange, Ohio 44050

Plant/Operations/General Management

Multi-site manufacturing plant/general management career building and

leading high-growth, transition, and start-up operations with revenues of

up to $680 million.

Expertise: Organizational Development ? Productivity & Cost Reduction

Improvements ? Supply Chain Management ? Safety Performance ? Customer

Relations ?Change Agent

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manufacturing Leadership - Strong P&L record with functional management

expertise in all disciplines of manufacturing operations ? developing and

managing operating budgets ? Initiating lean manufacturing processes,

utilizing 5S principles ? Establishing performance metrics and supply-chain

management teams.

Continuous Improvement & Training - Designing and instituting leadership

training program for key plant management ? Instituting Total Quality

System in plants to promote the business culture of continuous improvement.

New Product Development - Initiating plant-based "New Product Development

Think Tank" that developed new products for marketing review, resulting in

the successful launch of new product in 1998.

Professional Experience

KELLOG'S SNACK DIVISION/Kelly Services-Contractor Akron, OH

(January 2012-August 2012)

Assistant D.C. Manager Accountable for managing the daily operations of the

warehouse and support fleet operations for a direct store delivery center,

ensuring timely and cost effective services levels in partnership with the

sales team.

. Supports the Distribution Center Manager to ensure compliance to all

Federal and state regulatory requirements: DOT, Sec 404, AIB Food

Safety Regulations, Internal/External Audit, driver qualifications

files, hours of service, and drug testing.

. Responsible for the training of new warehouse/driver personnel.

. Responsible for Inventory accuracy, damaged/destroyed, keeping

consistent in enforcement of company policies. Responsible for invoice

processing, corrections, payroll, vehicle management, weekly time,

stock outs.

. Monitor shipments in transit to ensure timely arrival at destination

. Responsible for the efficient loading and unloading of trucks, safety

management and training, and federal state and local compliance

. Responsible for hourly employee recruitment, discipline and compliance

to company policies.

. Manage activities among key groups to ensure orders filled, develop

solutions to maximize case-fill and on time delivery

WESTMARKET, LLC. Cleveland, OH (2011-2012)

Warehouse Manager Accountable for processing daily orders for shipment

nationwide, control of inventory, pick and pack standards, ordering

supplies, facility maintenance. Responsible for hourly employees through

hiring, training, development and directing work flow as well as ongoing

security of facility.

. Implemented updated RF technology system to improved quality

assurance, shipping accuracy and reduced shipping error by 100%

. Provided employee with production method which in turn double their

productivity

. Introduced 5S methods improved accessibility of equipment which in

turn helps to improve productivity.

. Implemented corrective measure procedures as well as work methods

which increased by 98% accuracy.

. Implemented a safety team to ensure OSHA standards and requirements

are met.

STAT COURIER, INC., North Royalton, Oh (2008-2011)/ SCRIPTSFLEET INC.,

Clearwater, Fl (2008-2011) Independent Contractor

. Transport veterinary supplies, blood samples urine sample, tissue

samples, to Onco Labs and Marshfield Labs throughout the state of

Ohio.

. Transport medications to nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, physician

practices, patients' homes throughout the state of Ohio

. Ensure deliveries are made on time and on schedule.

. Transport medications human blood, organ, tissue samples to hospitals

Labs, clinics, physician practices, patients' homes.

. Maintain the integrity of the human sample while in transit within the

required time frame.

. Maintain integrity of medications and meeting multiple time frames

throughout the day.

TREE OF LIFE, Milwaukee, WI (2007-2008)

Production Manager

Production Manager responsible for second shift picks & packs distribution

operation of grocery products destined for 50 retail stores throughout Mid

West states.

. Accountable for proper loading of dry goods, refrigerated goods in

warehouse with over 100,000 product locations.

. Hired, trained and developed 3 supervisors in the distribution center.

. Achieved all FDA safety guidelines and inspections.

. Scheduling and training as well as conducting performance reviews for

125 union employees.

. Implemented cycle-counting program achieving inventory accuracy of

99%. Coordinated and reconciled physical inventories. Directed

materials-planning activities.

CAPITAL RETURNS/GENCO INC., Milwaukee, WI (2005-2007)

General Manager

Responsible for 2 return facilities and a $20 million annual operating

budget. Directly supervised facility managers and indirectly 175 employees

in a multi-line pharmaceutical returns operation.

Achievements:

. Increased and developed organization to position company for high

growth as a result of acquiring major account and additional SKUs.

. Improved operational productivity by 15% through the launch of Team

development programs.

. Directed project team for renovation and layout of 250,000 square

foot manufacturing and office facility.

. Standardized fast-paced plant floor with system which improved

customer billing and batch accuracy.

. Selected lead personnel for problem-solving issues with manufacturers

as well as high profile clients.

. Reduced annual workers' compensation costs by $200,000.

. Created Customer Satisfaction Initiative program to identify areas of

concern; implemented recommendations which significantly improving

customer satisfaction.

. Established a 30-60-90 day new employee review process, introduced

buddy system and re-engineered new hire on boarding procedures,

reducing communication breakdowns ensuring employees success.

AARONS INC., Winter Garden, Fl (2003-2005)

Senior Operating Director of Fleet & Store Services

Achievements

. Senior Operating Director of Fleet & Store Services, responsible for

50 franchise stores and fleet operations relating to sales

accountability, profit, security, inventory, store leases, marketing

and the POS system. In addition responsibilities included fleet

training, insuring all licensing were met including, local regulations

and insurance requirements. Supervised 5 regional managers covering

the 50 store chain in 6 states. Oversaw, ordering, as well as the

return process of product to manufacturers.

. Produced 50MM in Sales by hiring, training, coaching and mentoring

regional managers.

. Delivered strong and sustainable operating gains through increasing

customer fill rate by selecting suppliers, consistently negotiating

highest quality merchandise at favorable prices and terms.

. Identified and selected national vendors, reducing lead time by 50%

achieving key cost-saving objectives through creating initiatives in

accurately accounting for all bulk fuel purchases, in stores loss

prevention and shrinkage issues.

. Identified site selection, opening and closing of stores nationwide.

. Executed and directed fleet training program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts-Business Administration University of

South Florida-Tampa, Florida

Certification-5S

Software Knowledge

MS Word

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