Distribution/Logistics Management

RANDY BYARS

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Grand Bay, AL 36541 *****.*****@*****.***

PROFILE

~ More Than 15 Years of Operations and Management Experience ~

Results oriented, quality driven manager with cross functional expertise in production, operations and efficiency analysis.

Dedicated to creating a culture of departmental safety and teamwork. Versed in managing all aspects of daily operations,

leading and developing leadership teams and implementing best practices. Excellent track record of managing shipment status

to meet on time and accurate delivery requirements. Proven ability to maximize profitability by effectively controlling budgets

and expenses through the efficient management of distribution, transportation and operational costs. Exemplary verbal and

written communicator who demonstrates professionalism and strengthens the company image when working with outside

business contacts. Bilingual candidate with Conversational Spanish.

Operational Management Supply Chain Management LEAN Manufacturing

Six Sigma / 5 S Concepts 3PL Business Development Logistics Strategies

Team Building Workflow Design and Refinement OSHA Compliance

P&L Management Warehouse Maintenance Quality Control

SOP / JSA / KPI Safety Management Workman’s Compensation

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

DEEP SOUTH LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC. / GRAND BAY, AL.

DEEP SOUTH LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC. IS A FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPE COMPANY PROVIDING COMMERCIAL ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPE DESIGN

AND INSTALLATION, IRRIGATION SERVICES, AND HARDSCAPES.

PRESIDENT AND OWNER AUG. 2012

PRESENT

CREATED AND BUILT A LANDSCAPING COMPANY FROM THE GROUND UP. ALONG WITH PRINCIPLE CO OWNER, PURCHASED A NATIONAL

FRANCHISE (THE GROUNDS GUYS OF MOBILE COUNTY, DBA) AS A PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, DEVELOPED

AND TRAINED A GROUP OF HORTICULTURE ENTHUSIASTS, SKILLED LANDSCAPE TECHNICIANS AND RESULTS DRIVEN MANAGERS COMMITTED TO

PROVIDING RELIABLE AND THOROUGH SOLUTIONS THAT ADD VALUE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES. DEVELOPED QUOTING SOFTWARE TO ESTABLISH

SPECIFIC REPEATABLE, VERIFIABLE PROCESSES WITH WITCH PROVIDE THE SERVICES, WHILE MAINTAINING A PROFIT. RESPONSIBLE FOR

MARKETING, LEAD DEVELOPMENT, INVENTORY, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, EMPLOYEE RECRUITING AND TRAINING, PAYROLL, HR FUNCTIONS,

AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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MENLO WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS / THYSSENKRUPP STEEL – CALVERT, AL

Menlo Worldwide Logistics specializes in the integration of all functions across the supply chain, from sourcing of raw materials,

through product manufacturing to the distribution of finished goods.

OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR NOV. 2010 – AUG 2012

Work with General manager to define requirements for inbound operations and ensure implementation of new strategies

and initiatives to effectively meet / exceed requirements and customer expectations. Assign inbound duties and monitor

work completion for accuracy. Manage performance and develop associates by providing training and coaching. Perform

ocean container LFD tracking. Interact with internal and external customers daily. Oversee personnel scheduling to support

all shifts and accounts.

Provide training for associates to stay current on operations and safety processes, policies and procedures.

Monitor team performance compared to customer metrics such as cost, quality, and responsiveness.

Recruit, hire, discipline, evaluate and promote employees; maintain environment safety and foster positive team

dynamics. Resolve employee relations issues and administer corrective action.

Maintain process documentation to ensure adherence by Inbound Department.

DB SCHENKER LOGISTICS, INCORPORATED – PINEVILLE, LA

DB Schenker Logistics is a 3PL Warehousing & Logistics Provider for Proctor & Gamble

OPERATIONS MANAGER (TEMPORARY POSITION) MAY 2010 – NOV. 2010

Managed Operational groups, which included manufacturing, inventory, warehousing, inbound and outbound freight

oversight. Maintained an efficient 24 7 distribution facility supported by a 375 personnel. Developed / maintained client

relationship to ensure superior service and optimal operating profit margin.

Provided management leadership by developing site specific safety measures; credited with reducing TIR rate to

less than 1%.

Developed and executed LEAN, Standard Work and 5S processes.

Managed relationships and contract/rate negotiations with Material Handing Equipment (MHE) Temporary Employee

placement, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Occupational Health Services vendors.

SAFETY CONSULTING – OXFORD, AL

Safety Consulting develops “Best in Class” safety programs for small to medium sized local businesses.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT JUN. 2008 – APR. 2010

Conduct detailed risk analyses with regard to site specific operations. Perform audits to determine levels of compliance

with industry OSHA guidelines. Develop and publish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and conducted job safety

analyses (JSAs). Provide training and supporting documentation on MSDS, HAZCOM, emergency evacuation and OSHA

1910 compliance in a classroom setting.

Deliver on site support and act as a subject matter expert for in house and external OSHA safety inspections.

Developed a safety program, provided customized personnel training, and prepared for a full corporate safety audit in

59 days for a company under a 90 day probationary period due to safety issues.

Delivered superior results that included a perfect passing score during the safety audit; company has

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maintained a superior safety rating and since been recognized for setting standards in loss prevention.

HERMAN MILLER WORKPLACE RESOURCE – LA MIRADA, CA

OPERATIONS MANAGER JAN. 2007 – APR. 2008

Analyzed operational issues affecting functional groups and the entire company while managing 35 direct reports;

determine plans for performance enhancements and oversee operational/financial performance of the Operations Team.

Fielded and resolved facility, vehicles and equipment issues. Established and monitored departmental operating budgets.

Monitored marketplace competitors, assisted with service bid responses and responded to inquires from customers or

network members. Managed relationships and contractual / rate negotiations with vendor service partners. Supported WR

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Safety Director in implementing and maintaining specific program requirements. Ensured maintenance of HMI Certified

Network certification requirements.

Utilized Six Sigma, LEAN production, 5 S guidelines and technology to slash cost, increase response time, eliminate

waste, and re align workforce.

Developed and monitored annual business plans for each reporting department.

Oversaw the company’s warranty and repair program management, design and sales support, customer invoicing and

P&L duty.

Held accountability for asset inventory management, installation and on site construction delivery teams, warehouse

receiving and distribution.

MORGAN ADHESIVES (A BEMIS COMPANY) – LOS ANGELES, CA

WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURING MANAGER DEC. 2003 – JAN. 2007

Managed the P&L for two manufacturing and distribution facilities serving the West Coast Division. Managed 38 personnel.

Directed global distribution of finished goods to Mexico, Canada and Japan. Provided leadership in manufacturing,

scheduling, safety, inventory, finished goods, human resources and Workman’s Compensation issues. Negotiated union

contract agreements while providing fiscal benefits and cost reduction to the company’s operating budget. Maintained an

efficient 24 hour manufacturing and distribution supply chain system.

Structured and performed a round of layoffs for the Vancouver facility, which carried excess with overhead based on

volume. Ensured every laid off worker quickly re entered the union pool for re employment.

Developed a plan consisting of various LEAN initiatives that allowed the Los Angeles facility to handle a 100%

increase in volume in 30 days with no increase in workforce and a reduction in physical assets.

Credited with implementing “out of the box” approaches to revitalize workers; counseled workforce and justified EHS

capitol requests.

Played a key role in transforming the Los Angeles facility from one with the worst safety record in the network to one of

the safest.

Employed LEAN initiatives and utilized the DMAIC process to develop and nearly perfect a new inventory

management program following the selection of the Los Angeles plant as a pilot facility for “anticipating the customer

orders”.

Led the Los Angeles facility to the top of the network with the best executed Help Roll program, allowing

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for 99%+ facility execution.

Recognized as a “significant asset” to the Distribution Network; brought safety/incident metrics for the

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Los Angeles facility to their lowest since inception.

Shipping / Inventory Supervisor Fresh Express, Incorporated – Salinas, CA Oct. 2002 – Nov. 2003

Program Administrator Benchmark Electronics – Huntsville, AL Dec. 1999 – Sept. 2001

Manufacturing Supervisor Sanmina SCI – Huntsville, AL Jun. 1996 – Dec. 1999

EDUCATIO

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Associate of Science Wallace State College – Hanceville, AL 1998

United States Air Force – 1979 1999

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access MS Visio MS Project SAP ERP

Computer Skills:

JD Edwards Infor WMS

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American Red Cross, FEMA

Volunteer Organizations:

Disabled Veterans of America Life Member

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