Daniel B. Peterson

*** ****** *****, *****, **** 44319 Cell Phone: 330-***-****

E-mail: ace1rs@r.postjobfree.com Home Phone: 330-***-****

SUMMARY

A Director of Distribution/ Logistics with experience as a strategic member of the

corporate leader team. Well diverse background in Logistics, Operations, and

Distribution. Able to establish communications and credibility with diverse groups

ranging from union employees to board members. Solution oriented with a drive

toward bottom line results.

PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fresh Mark Incorporation, Salem, Ohio 44460

2010 –2014

Distribution Center Manager

Ran a 200,000 square feet refrigerated distribution center; Responsible for over 100

million dollars worth of meat inventory.

-Responsible for 60 warehouse employees (AFL-CIO), 3 supervisors (3 shifts 24/7

operation), 5 clerks, 2 Quality Assurance employees, and inventory manager.

-Maintained all profit and loss statements, and all budgeting for the year.

-Redesigned a new warehouse schedule that cut back from 7-day workweek to a 5-day

workweek. The savings in overtime hours was greater than 60% reduction.

-Implementing new WMS system (Red Prairie). I was 1 of 3 Project managers in charge in

integrating the new WMS system throughout the entire company. (One-year project)

-Standardize all operational efficiencies throughout the distribution center with time

studies.

-Successfully reduced cost 3 years in operational budget.

-Maintained all building, preventive, and fleet maintenance.

-Developed a safety program that reduced accidents and injury. Currently the distribution

center is over 2 years accident/ injury free.

-Negotiated labor contracts with union leaders and corporate human resources.

JB Hunt Transport, Hudson, Ohio 44236

2006- 2010

Regional General Manger: Jo-Ann Fabrics Account

-Effectively managed a 100 Truck Fleet over 3 locations: Hudson, OH, Opelika, AL, and

Visalia, CA, totaling over $22 million in revenue annually.

-Solely responsible for all financial, safety, maintenance, DOT compliance and all

customer generated reporting and knowledge.

-Visalia, CA account awarded with Western Region Account of the Year for 2007.

-Successfully implemented EDI into our backhaul acceptance procedures to cut down on

man-hours.

-Developed and maintained and above company average Safety Program involving

incentive based rewards and was able to get total driver participation through effective

communications the region.

-Saw the promotion of 6 of my employees over a 2-year span.

-Developed a fuel conservation initiative to cut down on idle time and increase awareness

amongst drivers and managers, which is currently in use at all Central Region Accounts.

Roadway Express, Akron, Ohio 44309

1996-2006

Terminal Manager

-Managed the Akron, Dover and Youngstown, OH city operations. 155 total trucks.

-Implemented Lean Process through Copley Terminal.

-Other positions held at Roadway Express during my tenure were: Terminal Operations

Manager, Quality Controller, Service Coordinator, Lead City Dispatcher, City Loading

Foreman, Yard Coordinator, Relay Dispatch and Outbound and Inbound Supervisor.

EDUCATION

Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio 43762

Bachelor of Arts, May 1996

Major: Business Administration Minor: Physical Education

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