Quality Assurance Manager

GEORGE M. RUNNELS

**** ******* **** ****, *** *** • Mobile, Alabama 36695

251-***-**** • **************@*****.***

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS MANAGER

Multifaceted experience in all areas of warehouse logistics and materials management

Highly skilled, results-focused logistics professional with excellent proficiencies in integrated supply chain operations and reverse logistics. Domestic and global expertise in facilities management, operations, shipping and receiving, freight, safety, and compliance. Top-notch delivery of warehousing, transportation, and documentation requirements for private logistics companies and the U.S. military. Dynamic interpersonal strengths; work effectively with clients and vendors and across all levels of staff.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Warehouse Management Systems

• Inventory Management / Inspection

• Quality Assurance / Storage

• Transportation / Freight Contracts

• Retired Veteran from the USAF • Customer Service / Tracking

• Communications Management

• Risk Assessment / Safety

• Hazmat / Dangerous Cargo

• Customs / International Shipping

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Keyport Warehousing (Express Pro) – Loxley, Alabama

Quality Assurance Inspector – 12/2012 – 3/2013

Verifies material is correct prior to loading. Reads labels, tags, identification plates, and stenciled markings to ensure that items, such as serial and part numbers, correspond. Compares unit with shipping order to determine if correct accessories, such as boxes of spare parts and tools, are present. Recommend remedial procedures to correct any violations found during inspections. Observe loading of freight to ensure that crews comply with procedures. Conducts daily area inventory of containers on sight and reports findings to management. Analyzes daily shipments and reports any carrier no-show activity.

BP / ARCO – Gulf Shores, Alabama

Lead Field Material Coordinator, 9/2011 – 3/2012

Oversaw logistics and storage operations for diverse inventory in 12 warehouses owned by international petroleum company. Managed team of 9 logistics specialists. Responsible for facilities and support of 500+ staff. Collected and analyzed information and data trends affecting inventory and movement. Ensured on-time, on-budget completion of each project. Recommended new processes to increase efficiencies while reducing costs. Guaranteed safety and hazard controls in place at all times. Supervised workforce relations concerning personnel issues, job scope, and discipline reviews.

Developed project-specific Excel spreadsheets and conducted inventory of 100 equipment and machinery line items worth $1M, summarizing findings in reports for senior management.

Created strategy to improve equipment management and to stop theft at all 12 warehouses.

Designed system of safety checks and balances that produced over 150 days with no reported work site incidents.

Oversaw waste management policy compliance and complied with disposal regulations at all sites.

CH2M HILL / KBR GLOBAL SERVICES (CKGS) – Iraq and Afghanistan

Logistics Manager, 01/2010 – 01/ 2011

Managed assignments for global full-service provider of consulting, design, construction, and operations services for corporations, and federal, state, and local governments. Recruited, trained, and managed 17 logistics contractors under terms of agreement established by Global Services joint venture. Conducted review and verification process for inventory contained in 100 Excel inventory spreadsheets covering 8 sites. Collaborated closely with all principals on special work orders requiring rapid response scenarios. Authorized to sign off on all operational logistics.

Entrusted with operations involving protection and use of 10,000 pieces of equipment worth $60M.

Ensured security and accountability of inventory housed in 6000 ISO containers.

Held security manager responsibilities for team of 50.

Designed continuity program for 8 critical processes to stem negative impacts of high employee turnover.

CH2M HILL / KBR GLOBAL SERVICE (CKGS) – Iraq and Afghanistan

Logistics Coordinator, 4/2007 – 01/2010

Directed logistics for movement and use of $17M inventory. Managed technical set-ups for communications and transportation in compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, contracts, and government regulations. Approved all cargo and supply movement, inventory control, security, building maintenance, and distribution. Reviewed invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to optimize use of available resources.

Managed Excel spreadsheet equipment inventory comprising 100 line items and more than 1000 pieces of equipment.

Coordinated receipt, routing, and safety logistics involved with movement of 500+ equipment pallets destined for local air terminal.

Established system of highly flexible and reliable shipping / receiving, re-warehousing, and storage operations, fully prepared to handle routine and emergency cargo movement.

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES – Ogden, Utah

Warehouse Manager, 9/2002 – 4/2007

Responsible for distribution and storage activities, scheduling, and inventory control. Coordinated warehousing, receiving, storage, and record-keeping. Managed day-to-day use of facilities, including loading / unloading and security. Supervised performance of assigned personnel; developed, trained, mentored, and made recommendations for promotions to senior leadership.

Managed operation to achieve warehouse location accuracy rate of 98%.

Audited inventory, isolated product excess of $100K, and returned items to distribution center; eliminated on-site inventory surplus while freeing up use of square footage.

Reconfigured use of 10K square foot warehouse floor plan to optimize use of storage space and improve traffic flow.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Domestic and Global Locations

Material Accountability Supervisor, 2/1992 – 12/ 2003

Guided workflow of team of 8 supervisors and 40 logistics personnel. Managed customer roster of 60 accounts. Controlled movement and storage of $50M munitions inventory. Governed inventory using FIFO protocol for 1000+ shelf / service life items. Conducted audits for hazardous material and waste, physical security, and loss prevention.

Created 10-point survey to evaluate customer satisfaction and determine vulnerabilities in system; achieved and maintained customer satisfaction level of 98%.

Developed in-depth, self-assessment program covering 10 key areas affecting 40 processes resulting in inventory compliance of 100%.

Designed document flow process with 100-point visual aid checklist to manage 10,000 documents; slashed discrepancies 90% while dramatically improving accuracy of audit trail.

Promoted from initial position as Inventory Control Specialist.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management (2013)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Associate of Science, Leadership & Management / Munitions Systems Technology (2002)

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Specialized Training

FEMA IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700, & IS-00800 Emergency Management Training

Inventory Management Specialist Training Course

Total Quality Management ~ Covey Leadership Training ~ OJT Trainer Supervisor Course

CAS-B (IMS) Systems Operator Course ~ Munitions Inspector Course ~ Air Force Leadership Training

Equal Employment Opportunity Training ~ First Aid

Applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, QuickBooks

Management Information Systems: Trilogy, SBSS, CAS-B, EMIT

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