Manager Operations

Frederick Adams, MBA, BSBA, Six Sigma, PMI Certified

H: 828-***-****. *************@*****.***

Global Logistics and Operations Manager

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing Energy

Accomplished Global Logistics and Operations Manager with domestic and

PROFILE

international management experience in electronics, automotive and the power

industries.

Expertise in designing, implementing and managing logistics and warehouse and

operations. Focus on continuous improvement projects to improve key business

metrics such as on time delivery, Quality, productivity, and cost savings. Reputation

as a strong leader with vision for the future and ability to utilize resources to achieve

a best in class operation.

EXPERTISE

• Global Operations, warehousing, transportation and materials/inventory

management.

• Employee development and building cross-functional teams through consistent

communication, training and mentoring.

• Project Management Implementing and managing change.

• Development of SOP’s focused on continuous improvement.

• Development and Implementation of Lean, 5-S and Six Sigma projects.

• Project Management implementing Warehouse, Transportation Management

Systems (WMS, TMS) and EDI systems.

• Advanced skills with ERP systems SAP, oracle, QAD, JDE, MOVEX and Fourth

Shift. Advanced MS Office skills.

• Development and management of continuous improvement projects to achieve

and surpass corporate goals.

• Internal TS, ISO, Safety, 5-S and Hazardous Material auditor. DOT HAZMAT

certified. ISO Management review member.

Frederick Adams, MBA, BSBA, Six Sigma, PMI Certified

H: 828-***-****. *************@*****.***

Global Logistics and Operations Manager

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing Energy

PROFESSIONAL Resistoflex. Marion, NC

EXPERIENCE August 2013 - Present

Logistics Manager- Overview: Reporting to the National Supply Chain Manager I am responsible for

all internal logistics functions as well as external freight management and customs compliance.

Representative Accomplishments:

• Developed and implemented KPI’s that drove improvements in the following:

• Improved cost of freight by over 10%

• Improved Departmental productivity 18%

• Overtime reduction of 22%

• Reduction in shipping/receiving errors 80%

• Premium freight reduction 90%

• Created and implemented 5S program and Visual Management systems.

PROFESSIONAL Aggreko, LLC. New Iberia, LA

EXPERIENCE July 2011 - July 2013

National Logistics Manager - Overview: Reporting to the North America National Asset Manager

where I manage all logistics initiatives including transportation, new fleet assets, distribution, customs

compliance and fleet utilization.

Representative Accomplishments:

• Improved fleet utilization 10% by reallocating assets

• Improved supply chain delivery time 25% and on time deliveries by over 50% by createing

live monitoring of inbound and outbound shipments.

• Created and implemented dozens of SOP’s for National Logistics resulting in a much more

efficient and reliable department.

• Centralized Global Logistics Operations and Vendor contracts resulting in a streamlined,

process oriented, cost savings department.

• Consolidated carrier base resulting in in a 60% reduction of vendors and over 30% overall cost

savings and/avoidance.

• Managed numerous projects resulting in improved vendor selection, cost savings and asset

utilization increases.

• Created and managed emergency response intranet site as well as leading any emergency

response operations (very successful Hurricane Irene and Isaac response from customers’

comments).

• Developed and implemented customs compliance program in accordance with CBP and

company regulations.

Frederick Adams, MBA, BSBA, Six Sigma, PMI Certified

H: 828-***-****. *************@*****.***

Global Logistics and Operations Manager

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing Energy

• Acted as Project Manager for fleet capital asset purchases coming in early while 6% under

budget.

PROFESSIONAL Exide Technologies, Inc., Charlotte, NC.

EXPERIENCE June 2010 - Feb. 2011

Branch Supervisor - Overview: Reported to the District Operations Manager where I managed

branch operations including transportation, warehouse, purchasing, shipping, receiving and marketing.

Representative Accomplishments: Recruited by the District Operation Manager to improve key

operations metrics including sales, PBT, PVT and gross margin while focusing on implementation of

Lean and Six Sigma projects including 5-S, Lean, and Kaizen.

• Improved warehouse operations productivity by 47% with Lean and 5-S implementations

• Improved gross margin 14% by minimizing variable costs and reducing waste

• Accomplished 100% quality and EMS audits to achieve “Best in Class”

• Implemented visual management systems to facilitate improved internal communications and

productivity status.

PROFESSIONAL Oiles America Corp. - Concord, NC,

EXPERIENCE June 2007 - June 2010

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LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER - Overview: Reported to the Plant Manager and led team of

10 Logistics specialists (hourly and salary) for this Tier 1 & 2 Automotive supplier.

Representative Accomplishments: Recruited by HR and Materials Managers to improve logistics

operations in order to improve customer satisfaction, inventory accuracy and turns, decrease costs,

improve productivity, decrease employee turnover, and improve morale.

• Reduced overtime 58% by redesigning job functions, implementing 5-S system, and

designing/implementing visual management systems through Kaizen events.

• Managed WMS implementation project with IT Department by identifying logic needed to

automate warehouse operations by means of customizing ERP system and adding scanning

capabilities throughout the plant which resulted in lot sequencing, FIFO and LIFO, location

reserve, nearest location, zoning and location sequencing. Also I managed within the ERP

system ASN, Pick/Ship/Confirm, and Cycle Count programs.

• Increased warehouse productivity 22% through lean philosophies and WMS implementation.

• Improved inventory from ~94% to 99.6% absolute value.

• Reduced expedited freight costs 65% and eliminatedmissed shipments by initiating and

leading numerous Kaizen events for continuous improvement goals.

• Reduced transportation budget ~ 15% while increasing gross margin.

Frederick Adams, MBA, BSBA, Six Sigma, PMI Certified

H: 828-***-****. *************@*****.***

Global Logistics and Operations Manager

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing Energy

• Implemented and managed customs compliance program and SOP’s. Managed CTPAT

certification process.

PROFESSIONAL Solectron Technologies. - Charlotte, NC,

EXPERIENCE 1995 - 2007

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GLOBAL LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER - Overview: Reported to the Senior Logistics VP

to coordinate and manage projects to reduce costs, increase productivity, improve internal and

external customer communications, while incorporating JIT and Lean philosophies in all North

America facilities.

Representative Accomplishments: Recruited by the Senior Logistics VP to coordinate the start up

of a centralized logistics department for all North American Operations.

• Reduced transportation costs $2 million in one year by consolidating vendor shipments to

different plants and changing modes.

• Improved 3PL inventory accuracy from 88% to 99.8% by implementing ASN reporting

through SAP and adding daily reporting SOP.

• Established TMS at 5 sites that reduced headcount 30% and improved On Time Delivery

10%. Received Six Sigma Greenbelt on this project. Rolled out TMS to all North America

sites within one year.

• Established on site cycle count program by utilizing ERP system that resulted in 100% on

site inventory accuracy for 3 years in a row.

• Established and managed 12 off site warehouses (3PL’s) throughout the globe to

accommodate customer requirements while at the same time improving on time delivery

and inventory turns by implementing a Kanban system for pulling.

• Implemented and managed a 24 hour North American “Logistics Hotline” that improved

reaction time to issues 98% and reduced line down material issues by over 80%.

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EDUCATION

• MBA - Colorado Technical University. 3.84 GPA.

• BSBA, Project Management - Colorado Technical University. Summa Cum Laude.

Received PMI certification while attending.

• Six Sigma, Greenbelt -Brigham Young University. Implemented TMS for North America.

Frederick Adams, MBA, BSBA, Six Sigma, PMI Certified

H: 828-***-****. *************@*****.***

Global Logistics and Operations Manager

Electronics Automotive Manufacturing Energy

MISSION STATEMENT

By continuously focusing on improvement and customer satisfaction throughout the organization I will

strive to exceed expectations while at the same time achieving a Best of Class organization.

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