Kevin F. O’Reilly
**** *** ****** • Downers Grove, IL 60515 • 630-***-**** • *******************@*****.***
SUMMARY
A dynamic, proven, results driven leader with progressive management exper ience in supply chain, operations, warehousing,
sales, and lean implementation. Financially focused managing P&L’s within various organizations, meeting and exceeding
organization expectations. A change management expert, developing and managing Key Performance Indicators in order to
maximize profitability while creating a culture of learning and growth. Areas of expertise include:
Distribution Management Corporate Communications 3PL Management
Lean Implementation Team Building Sales
Project Management Change Management WMS, TMS, ERP
Continuous Improvement Employee Training Warehouse Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2013 – Oct. 2014
FLEETPRIDE CORPORATION, Bolingbrook IL
Director of Distribution
Lead the strategic direction and day to day operations of the distribution center which distributed truck and trailer aftermarket
parts. The facility was the second largest in the distribution network with a total inventory of $12M and annual revenue of
$50M. Managed 3 shift managers with a total of 90+ hourly associates. Daily shipments to over 250 branch locations
throughout the United States.
Key Accomplishments:
Improved facility fill rate from 89% to 97.5% through lean events and 5S implementation.
Effectively managed the P&L for the center reducing overall operating cost by nearly $120K compared to previous year
exceeding facility target . Primary source of the cost savings was due to reduced labor hours through continuous
improvement events.
Championed a successful wall-to-wall inventory exceeding corporate expectations, reducing AV and NV variances by
10% and 17% respectively compared to target.
Implemented a facility safety program to foster a “culture of safety” which helped the team to achieve zero OSHA
recordable incidences for over twelve months.
Created a customer feedback program with retail branch stores to help identify and remedy cust omer service issues. With
the information gleaned from the program, overall quality went from a 5% error rate to a 1.7% error rate within 8 months.
July 2011 – Sept. 2013
FLYING CARGO LOGISTICS SERVICES, Des Plaines IL
Director of Operations – 3PL
Managed the operations of a third party logistics firm with a total inventory o f over $150M spread across 16 customers.
Product lines were primarily in the computer hardware space but also included FDA regulated medical equipment. Lead a
team of 4 supervisors with a total of 60+ hourly associates and 3 sales associates. Completed numerous negotiations of
Standard Logistic Agreements and was heavily involved in the RFQ and RFP process.
Key Accomplishments:
Increased annual revenue by $500K in 2012 and $650K in 2013, increasing overall book of business through successful
sales and networking efforts.
Conducted 14 successful wall to wall inventories, meeting customer required AV and NV variance targets.
Successfully completed annual ISO 9001:2008 and FDA audits for ongoing client certifications.
Championed the implemented of the Flying Cargo Production System. This lead to over 20 team carried Kaizen events
which reduced overall labor hours by nearly 25% (nearly $20K annual cost saving s).
Negotiated transportation contracts with LTL and TL carriers which lead to a cost savings of $70K in annual spend.
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August 2009 – July 2011
AGCO PARTS OF NORTH AMERICA, Batavia, IL
Distribution Center Manager – National Parts Distribution Center
Lead the National Parts Distribution Center with a total inventory of $135M, 265K sku’s and $310M in annual sales including
P&L responsibility. The NDC was a three shift operation comprising of an operations and maintenance ma nager, EHS
Manager (safety), 5 supervisors, and a total of 150+ hourly associates. Managed a third party packaging division responsible
for re-boxing and barcoding all sku’s in order to comply with the RF warehouse management system.
Key Accomplishments:
Increased storage capacity within the DC by over 15% (over 1500 pallet locations added) through re-warehousing and
reduction of underutilized space.
Created a streamlined Quality Assurance team that was able increase shipment accuracy from 97.4% in 2009 to 99.4% in
2010.
Reduced the conveyance footprint within the DC by 28% (600ft) resulting in a reduced conveyance ti me of nearly 35% to
the high velocity pick zone. This attributed to a production improvement of nearly 1 line per hour ($87K annual reduction
in labor cost).
January 2001 – Aug 2009
DAIMLER TRUCKS OF NORTH AMERICA
Distribution Center Manager – Regional Parts Distribution Center
Lead the Regional Parts Distribution Center with a total of $36M in inventory, 38K sku’s and $230M in annual facility sales
including P&L responsibility. The DC was a three shift operation with a leadership team comprised of a warehouse manager, 3
supervisors, and 80 union hourly associates. Management of multiple satellite warehouses which were utilized during
inventory peaks.
Key Accomplishments:
Championed the implementation of the Daimler Truck Production System which included two Six Sigma projects that
achieved close to $250K in cost savings.
Reduced variable overhead by over $1.5 million through 2007 – 2009 through team carried Kaizen events throughout each
department.
Implemented a WMS, RF management syste m with the host system SAP.
Developed and maintained safety training programs which included HAZCOM, Lockout/Tag out, CPR/First Aid,
Emergency Preparation, PPE, and maintained OSHA compliance. Responsible for all safety related training and
documentation. Helped to reduced recordable accident and lost time rate by 80% during 2006 -2009.
Assisted in negotiating 3 successful collective bargaining agreements.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
MBA, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst IL (Ranking Scholar)
BS, Business Management, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst IL
Technical Skills
Development Dimensions International Certified Facilitator
Certified Daimler Truck Operating System Lean Facilitator
WMS: IBM Distribution View, AS400, Red Prairie, High Jump
Host Environments: SAP, Oracle, JDA
Microsoft Office Applications