Operations Manager in Distribution and Manufacturing

William Yeager III

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 203-***-****

Executive Profile

An experienced professional manager in a Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, (Utilizing Continuous Improvement-5S-JIT-Kaizen) in purchasing, distribution/3PL, warehousing multiple locations, Human Resources, logistics, inventory control, manufacturing, quality, project management and training, production planning, and transportation. Daily collaboration with customer service, sales, HR, and accounting. Offers demonstrated talents in turning around financially troubled situations to achieve profitability; excels in identifying and resolving issues, elevating employee morale, reducing expenses, and maximizing productivity. Possesses a track record of recruiting and guiding departments to meet/exceed all goals and objectives. Management/leadership style ”lead by example”.

Areas of Expertise

• Operations Management • P/L Management • Strategic Planning/Scheduling Start-up Operations • Budget Management •

• OSHA & DOT Compliance • Materials Management • Inventory Analysis • Sourcing/Procurement • Recruiting/Interviewing •

Proficient in PC/Mac OS, MS office suite, and various operating systems (SAP, CITRIX, GREAT PLAINS, NAVISION)

Skills

• Lean manufacturing & Six Sigma in Manufacturing, Distribution, Safety, Quality, Engineering, with SOP and KPI'S •

Recruited Staff • Communication Skills • Customer Relations • Cost Reductions

Staff Development • Contract Negotiations • Distribution Management • Purchasing

Staff Motivation • Change Implementation • Employee Scheduling • Team Player

Staff Training • Time & Resource Optimization • Team Building • Budget Allocation

Inventory Control • Team Leadership • Quality Management • Budget Analysis

Strategic Planning • Supply Chain Management • Time Management • Budget Development

Expense Control • Interpersonal Skills • Training & Development • Project Management

Vendor Partnerships • Workflow Planning • Cross-Cultural Communications • Analytical Skills

Vendor Sourcing • Administrative Skills • Budget Administration • Strategy

Professional Experience

SHELTER LOGIC

Watertown, CT.

Director of North American, Canadian 01/2014 to Current

We Implemented a Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma in the first quarter of 2014.This has improved manufacturing, quality, and quantity, sales, on time delivery performance, safety, customer satisfaction, leadership and moral.

As director of operations, oversee purchasing & sourcing, global distribution/3PL and manufacturing of 4 facilities.

Presently manage over 200 full time employees (With Seasonality Increases) including managers, supervisors, and group leaders to production KIT assemblers, packaging, and steel welding/fabrication, diversified purchasing, production control, inventory control, quality control, and all distribution activities. (1 Manufacturing facility and 4 Distribution facilities.)

Purchasing orders into distribution on a weekly average of 40 containers/truck loads globally of over 12,000 SKU’s to all four of our warehousing & distribution facilities. (Comply with all OSHA and DOT regulations.)

We ship an average of 1000 orders 7 days a week to direct large retail customers including: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply, Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, Way-Fair, Sears, Kmart, and Amazon with a 99.7% on time rating year to date.

Since my arrival I have created a leadership-training program for all managers, supervisors and group leaders.

Reclaimed 10,000 square feet of storage space to be used as manufacturing, assembly, and packing in one facility.

Hired and trained a full time second shift allowing us to increase our manufacturing production by 40%.

Purchased $200K of manufacturing equipment and return on these investments in less than 4 months.

Created and implemented a master schedule program where there was none. Hired and trained 50 new employees.

Directly managed our purchasing & sourcing team consisting of eight buyers for all the operations facilities.

Established company safety committee to comply with OSHA safety standards for manufacturing and distribution.

Budget Managed 7 cost centers affecting 4 facilities of operations, through out North America.

Designed a new product for the U.S. Military in August 2015.

Unger Enterprises

Bridgeport, CT.

Global Purchasing Manager (Bridgeport,CT& Solingen,Germany) 06/2012 to 01/2014 (Laid Off Down Sizing)

Managed all global purchasing, sourcing, transportation, vendor performance and negotiated all vendor contracts.

Major responsibilities include the planning, administrating, coordinating and monitoring of all global purchase order activities. While working with accounting daily reconciling any financial deviations.

Focused daily on developing and strengthening partnerships with all suppliers throughout the world.

Recruited and provided supervision, training, coaching and feedback to all four members of this newly hired team.

Ensure that stock inventory is sufficient to meet company needs.

While pursuing efficiencies by controlling costs and supporting continuous uninterrupted productivity.

Planned schedules for manufacturing production, shipping and receiving.

Interfaced with sales and customer service daily.

Directly manages all inbound freight by ocean, land and air.

Possesses a high level of organizational skills through purchasing and financial accountability and forward planning.

A leader who has a direct impact on all global procurement & sourcing. Including Europe, Asia and USA.

Possesses additional experience and knowledge in purchasing & sourcing MRO materials utilizing VMI processes.

Implemented many processes to improve the procurement department's efficiency and financial accuracy.

Possesses additional experience and knowledge in short and long term financial planning.

Closely worked with Divisional Sales VP'S on special projects, forecast and annual budget planning.

Project management team leader for all new launches.

CPP Plastic Injection Molding

Stratford, CT.

Warehouse Manager 04/2010 to 07/2012 ( Plant Closed )

Oversaw the efficient receipt, planning, monitoring storage and distribution of all materials (Raw-WIP-FG) Redesigned the 120,000 square foot warehouse to improve inventory accuracy and maximize productivity.

Organized the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring the staff performance and progress.

While motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the work force to ensure productivity targets were met or exceeded in a 24/7 work place. Purchased and sourced all materials necessary to run the operations without delays.

Managed the planned maintenance of all vehicles, machinery and equipment, and forklift certification.

Work as part of Quality inspection and Preventive Maintenance team on 42 various injection molding machines. Responsible for all logistics, domestic and international.

Manage inventory control procedures and ensure that we comply with NAFTA and worldwide shipping procedures. Compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations.

Monitored and implemented annual budget.

Member/Leader of CPP safety committee team.

Worked with sales and customer service daily.

ICS INC

New Britain, CT.

Director of Plant Operations 09/2007 to 04/2010 ( Plant Closed )

Directed all aspects of operations for a 300,000 square foot warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facility. (Implemented a Lean Manufacturing System and utilizing 5S principals. The LMS improved profitability, manufacturing, quality, quantity, sales, on time delivery performance, safety, customer satisfaction, and moral.

Responsibilities include all functions of business operations including: Human Resources, administration, Global sourcing & purchasing, production, processing, packaging, quality, maintenance, shipping, and receiving.

Managed department workflow and adherence to all SOP procedures, OSHA and DOT regulations.

Signed and reviewed all purchase orders, approved and evaluated vendor’s performance through score card system.

Administered and created the company’s operational excellence programs.

Conducted building and equipment safety inspections and enforced all insurance regulations.

Established department and individual KPI’S goals to improve quality, safety, quantity, and cost savings.

Recruited, Interviewed, selected, hired, trained, coached, fired and resolved all personnel issues.

Maintained all staff's compliance to OSHA regulations to all forklift certification, vehicle inspections and training.

Trained all staff on new production projects equipment and PMS (Preventive Maintenance Schedules.)

Purchased and negotiated all purchases and logistics, including raw steel and aluminum direct from manufacturers.

FEDERATED LOGISTICS (MACY’S DC)

Cheshire, CT.

Plant/Production Manager 09/2005 to 09/2007 ( Recruited To ICS )

Oversaw multiple areas: receiving dock, processing, put-away, picking, packing, and detail processing.

Maintained an inventory of 150,000 SKU’s in a 400,000 square foot distribution facility (Senior member of annual inventory staff).

Provide leadership to 67 employees (5 Senior coordinators) on three shifts: tracked daily incentives, ensured payroll accuracy, and approved vacation/personal time off.

Became OSHA certified to operate and teach a variety of distribution center equipment, including high-bay stock picker, reach truck, walk rider, scissor lift truck, and batter charger.

Member of building safety committee.

HMC Consultants

Waterbury, CT.

Consultant Manager 11/1999 to 09/2007 ( Business Closed )

Carrying out research and data collection to understand the organization.

Conducting analysis of supply chain(Sourcing/Purchasing), manufacturing, HR, warehouse and distribution.

Interviewing employees, management teams, and other stakeholders.

Running focus groups, facilitating workshops, preparing business proposals and presentations.

Identifying issues, forming solutions, and managing projects.

Presenting findings and recommendations to clients.

Implementing recommendations/solutions and ensuring the client receives the necessary assistance to carry them out.

Liaising with client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.

Education

Southern Connecticut University: Bachelor of Science

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

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