STEVEN P. BANKER

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Pulaski, Wisconsin 54162 ac8nfg@r.postjobfree.com 920-***-**** (C)

CAREER SUMMARY

A supply chain professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in union and non-union, service and manufacturing environments. Demonstrated exceptional analytical, teambuilding, leadership, communication, creative and motivational skills. Strong background in all logistical operations ensuring compliance with GMA, OSHA and ISO regulations while practicing continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Significant management experience in transportation, procurement, distribution operations and customer solutions utilizing MRP, SAP and WMS systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BADGER MINING CORPORATION, Berlin, Wisconsin 2011 – Present

A family owned manufacturer of industrial silica sand and other aggregates. It offers foundry, fine foundry, and hydraulic fracturing sands for the metal casting industry, oil and gas industry, construction, recreational and environmental applications.

Logistics Development Manager

Reporting to the Vice President of Logistics. Manages all company owned and third party remote terminal operations involved with the storage, transloading, shipping and distribution of BMC products. Customer logistical and inventory requirement support. New site location and specification research, identification, and implementation including construction project management. Responsible for departmental budgeting process to include remote terminal operations and recommendation for capital projects.

Project management to research, locate, design, construct and operationalize two major terminal sites in TX and OK.

Support sales initiatives with strategic distribution site research, inventory and operational options.

BEMIS COMPANY, Neenah, Wisconsin 2007 - 2010

A multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in packaging and aluminum, as well as aluminum recycling with 9,500 employees and $423.5 million in annual revenue. Alcan Packaging purchased by Bemis Company in March 2010.

Logistics Manager

Reporting to the Operations Planning Manager. Responsible for managing logistical support of the Neenah plant including procurement, inventory control, traffic and physical distribution of finished goods, raw material and recycle utilizing MRP and SAP programs. Instrumental in the implementation of WMS. Manages a staff of 10.

Successfully managed a multi-million dollar recycle program, achieving 99.2% participation level.

-Co-developed training and presented to over 200 plant personnel which maximized revenue potential.

-Developed and implemented plan to solicit periodic bids which maintained a competitive level of pricing.

Managed department safety program including facilitating weekly safety meetings and training, revising task safety analysis and completing incident investigations which resulted in no lost-time incidents in three years.

Implemented double checks and sign off procedures which generated consistent 99% shipping accuracy.

Developed and implemented a productivity tracking program that recorded daily employee activity; established baseline data and set standards and goals.

BIRDS EYE FOODS, INC., Green Bay, Wisconsin 2000 - 2006

The nation’s largest processor and marketer of frozen vegetable products with annual sales of $1 billion.

Corporate Logistics Services Manager

Reporting to the Vice President of Logistics. Responsible for operational activities of Retail Logistics Services Teams consisting of Traffic, Deployment and Customer Service. Also responsible for the management of, and quarterly review for, third-party logistics operations. Represents Logistics on national new product launches. Manages a staff of 30.

Collaborated with customers, carriers and warehousing to customize innovative supply chain solutions for over 10,000 branded and store brand SKUs.

Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, broker networks, sales and marketing which ensured operational efficiency.

Developed and implemented metrics for customer-specific programs which ensured customer expectations were achieved or exceeded.

Coordinated project to develop and implement establishment of major East Coast distribution program. Facilitated weekly meetings that communicated critical inventory information as well as transportation issues and opportunities which ensured customer in-stock through major holiday seasons for two consecutive years.

LEICHT TRANSFER AND STORAGE, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1999 - 2000

A third party logistics provider of warehousing, distribution, transportation, export packaging and intermodal services with

150 employees and annual sales in excess of $21 million.

Vice President Operations

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for planning and directing all operational activities for 28 distribution facilities totaling over 3 million square feet. Also responsible for directing private fleet and container depot operations, export packaging, facilities management and maintenance. Directs a staff of 12 managers, 96 hourly associates and 36 drivers.

Successfully coordinated major fulfillment operation for $5 million account.

Developed and operationalized 24 hour, 7 day a week customer service plan which facilitated customer access to inventories and services on demand.

Planned and implemented continuous operations for two major accounts; recruited and trained over 75 employees to staff and efficiently operate multiple facilities.

IMPERIAL, INC., Green Bay, Wisconsin 1995 - 1999

A national distributor of quality maintenance parts to the truck fleet industry with annual sales in excess of $50 million.

Director of Distribution (1995 - 1999)

Reporting to the President. Newly created position responsible for facilities management as well as all duties of Distribution Manager position. Directs a staff of 10 managers, over 70 packaging/distribution personnel and a budget of $2.5 million.

Streamlined operations; reduced expenses from 12.18% to 11.02% of sales which represented annual operating savings of over $300,000.

Led two major construction projects which increased capacity to accommodate single year’s growth of 23% in shipping and a 55% increase in packaging. Increased capacity of two distribution centers by 50% each.

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing all distribution operations for four regional centers nationwide.

Designed, sourced and installed automated shipping lines which doubled daily shipping capacity to two major distribution centers and greatly improved overall operations.

Developed package identification procedure which improved error-free shipping to 99.2%.

VLASIC FOODS, INC., Cherry Hill, New Jersey 1989 - 1995

A leading processor of branded pickled products with annual sales of $1.3 billion. A division of Campbell Soup Company.

Distribution Manager – Bonduel, Wisconsin Plant (1989 - 1995)

Reporting to the Plant Manager. Responsible for managing all distribution activities for five locations. Also responsible for customer service, inventory control, contract negotiations and carrier performance. Directs an Assistant Manager, two supervisors, two technical professionals, 38 hourly employees and a budget of $1.5 million.

Designed, launched and managed carrier performance program which elevated average performance from 65% to 92%.

Coordinated cost control strategies in overtime reduction, technology and space utilization that resulted in annual savings of $210,000.

Responsible for directing all inventory control activities for five locations. Supervises order processing, customer service and data entry.

Implemented inventory control procedures which achieved average monthly variance of .14% on a 2.5 million case finished goods inventory. Maintained inventory accuracy at levels above 99.5%.

EDUCATION

B.S. - Business Administration, University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, Green Bay, Wisconsin 1989

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Total Quality Management Program – University of Wisconsin Management Institute

Lessons in Leadership Microsoft Office RFID/Bar Coding

Interpersonal Communications Import / Export Warehouse Management Systems

Transportation Management Systems Conflict Management Six Sigma White Belt

AFFILIATIONS

Logistics Advisory Committee, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (2002 - Present)

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Member, Roundtable Officer (1992 - 2008)

Wisconsin Warehouse Association - Board of Directors (1999 - 2000)

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