PATRICK CASSIDY

Dublin, OH ***** 708-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-cassidy ac182m@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS / DISTRIBUTION / LOGISTICS LEADER

Specializing in Operational Strategies that Increase Efficiencies and Decrease Expenses, with Focus on Safety and Positive Customer Experience.

Accomplished, performance-oriented manager with experience planning and implementing strategic transportation, distribution and operations strategies within multiple industries for continuous process improvement, cost control, and enhanced productivity. Decisive decision-maker with excellent analytical, negotiating and communications skills. Bring experience in M&A and acquisition integration, in supporting organizations through major transitions and change management.

Strengths:

Project & Program Management Lean Implementation Strategic Outsourcing Safety Training OSHA Inventory Management P&L Capital Budgeting Fleet Management Zero Incident Culture Regulatory Compliance: DOT, OSHA, EPA, GMP Sales Sales Management Contract Negotiations & Labor Relations Facilities & Equipment Maintenance ISO-9002 / RC 14001.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEXEO SOLUTIONS, Dublin, OH

Director Logistics - Special Projects 2016 – March 2017

Served as Implementation Team Leader migrating Environmental Service (ES) Division onto 2 separate SAP platforms. Established roles and responsibilities, and worked with cross-functional groups to establish process documents and training. Managed collaborated testing environment, reviewed results and provided sign offs for each phase of projects.

Remained in Ohio ensuring service levels and contract agreements were met, supporting transition of Logistics Department to Houston, TX. Worked special projects until March of 2017.

Implemented successful companywide, multi- region phase approach role out, consisting of 4 regions over 3-month time-table with little to zero customer impact.

Projected $4-6M savings with implementation of SAP Transportation Management.

oTransportation Management System (TMS) allowed independence from 3PL management fees, in-house contract ownership, cost effective routing, increased private fleet utilization and better analytics.

oSAP ERP roll out aligned ES division to operate like other lines of business. Allowed much needed order-to-cash and supply chain process visibility, which allowed more cost-effective, decision-making capabilities.

Director of Logistics 2014 – 2016

Charged with Fleet Program Management of 350 transportation drivers and 800 tractors and trailers. Owned P&L (expenses and budgeting) and accountable for procurement, vendor 3PL contracts, customer relationships, contract negotiations, transportation personnel recruitment, training, and safety including DOT compliance. Served as leader for OTAC Reporting on time, accurate and consistent investigations, TMS Blue Print, and @Road Process Implementation.

Executed transportation projects that produced over $6M in savings (2015), by implementing across the organization. Included utilization and productivity analysis of Private Fleet (tankers and box trailers), Common Carriers, and Railcars. Worked with IT resources to develop equipment utilization reports and routing tool that compared private fleet costs to outside carrier, in maximizing route efficiencies and allowing for more cost-effective routing decisions.

Delivered cost savings on forklift, fleet, and equipment procurement, contracts and budgeting through execution of life cycle replacement initiatives.

Expense reduction areas also included TMS vendor selection, freight-bill management, truck routing, RoadNet systems, and fuel and maintenance sourcing.

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NEXEO SOLUTIONS, Dublin, OH

Director of Transformation 2010 – 2014

Oversaw major merger / acquisition (M&A) project, and management of (TSA) Transition Service Agreements between organizations. Managed conflict resolution, serving as liaison between executive management and cross-functional areas for both organizations, while overseeing engineering, global real estate, logistics, compliance, emergency response process, 3PL contracts. Directed input implementing department head count, employee retention and reporting structure.

Ensured appropriate initiatives were prepared, followed, and project benefits fully realized. Provided governance ensuring accountability and predictability of initiatives for desired outcomes, defining clear roles to meet timelines.

Escalated and managed capacity, pacing, resourcing and red flag issues, communicating with executive / senior management regarding timing and integration process issues, supporting project objectives and deliverables.

Led lease contract negotiation, branding, and building restructure / maintenance for global real estate of 48 corporate offices and operating facilities. Delivered $350K annual savings.

Focused teams on business service strategy / planning, communication, change management, and problem solving that accelerated transformation. Advised project leaders for consistent steps, tracking and expectations.

ASHLAND INC., Willow Springs, IL (Acquired by TPG – Nexeo Solutions)

Director of Operations 2006 – 2011

Direct responsibilities managing a multi-facility distribution network that served 8 divisions, 12 locations with a 30-million-dollar regional warehouse and delivery operating budget. Led regional and companywide, cross-functional teams. Managed facility operations, productivity, material throughput, regulatory compliance, waste minimization, logistics and labor. Served as Safety Team Leader for all Ashland Distribution locations, and accountable for Responsible Care implementation for environmental, health and safety compliance. Prioritized projects, capital budget preparation and project development. Developed and directed maintenance program for facilities and fleet. Implemented companywide Incident Response System.

Planned, developed and implemented strategies / programs that achieved superior levels of customer service.

Oversaw service area facilities and operations personnel, ensuring customer / business goals were achieved.

Participated in development / implementation of new system technology that enhanced operations.

Selected, trained and developed associates including field managers, meeting succession plan objectives.

Enforced all policies / procedures, ensuring governmental regulations were followed and that appropriate representation was available when dealing with governmental agencies.

Delivered continuous reduction in operating expenses (2007, 2008, 2009) by identifying productivity enhancements with current staffing, that enabled employees to work smarter and realize increased efficiencies.

Received 3 Chairman Awards for achievements in Private Fleet Utilization, Operational Productivity Enhancements, and SAP Implementation Team Award for successful companywide ERP platform update (62 plant locations).

Implemented reduction in work force criteria for Ashland Distribution, that changed HR position on reducing from 40 to 32 hours, while keeping benefits intact for employees in place of layoff.

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ASHLAND INC., Willow Springs, IL

Plant Manager 2003 – 2006

Led operational activities for chemical distribution facility. Managed Inventory Control Coordinators, Warehouse Material Handlers and Drivers, directing 2 separate bargaining units with 70 employees. Handled strategic planning, fleet management, regulatory and permit issues, and provided leadership regarding handling hazardous materials, OSHA and DOT regulation. Implemented Intergis (TM) Pilot Program at Willow Springs, IL.

Expanded warehouse drum off capacity gallons per day from 12K to 20K, by establishing proper planning and scheduling of vendors / customer deliveries.

Implemented project to utilize private fleet vs. carriers, resulting in $250K actual savings, and identified deployment saving of $150K per year by combining shipments to fill truckload traffic.

Established Predictable Maintenance Program and implemented Fire Protection Program that maintained regulatory compliance requirements. Decreased downtime to critical equipment, which increased overall productivity.

Maintained operation efficiencies, while hiring and training 8 office employees, 3 supervisors and replacing 6 union employees in less than 2 years.

Reduced Responsibility Index by 500% in 2005 from previous year results, by forming internal safety team that included an incident review board with corrective action from employees, that created employee ownership.

Achieved continuous reduction of monthly delivery and warehouse expenses ($750K+ down to $715K), with thru-put pounds increase in all 3 years.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

HOMETOWN BUILDERS, Sales Manager, Plainfield, IL

Designed and implemented sales program for new building contractor, including hiring / supervising sales staff and subcontractors.

USF HOLLAND, Terminal Manager, McCook, IL & Des Moines, IA

Managed $80M 24-hour unionized transportation facility, including sales staff of 5 with 300+ employees. Resolved labor disputes and introduced incentive programs that improved performance and productivity.

Account Executive

Accountable for 800 accounts valued at $6M. Analyze and develop strategies for securing profit growth for both new and existing accounts, and helped clients coordinate and solve distribution issues.

ROADWAY EXPRESS, INC., Territory Manager, Eagan, MN

Oversaw 700 accounts valued at $4.7M. Served as member of Quality Board.

Terminal Operations Manager

Managed Roadway’s largest pickup and delivery facility, adjusting $25M annually.

EDUCATION

–Master of Science (MS), Public Safety Administration, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL

–Bachelor of Science (BS), Occupational Safety & Health, Minor: Industrial Technology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

–ISO 9001 Auditor Account Development Strategies Strategic Selling Professional Selling and Advanced Selling Effective Negotiations (Chester Karrass) Hazardous Material and Material Handling Media Response Training Smith Driving Training Lean & 5S

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