Distribution, Warehouse, Logistics, Shipping, Receiving

FRED LAMMLIN

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Ada, MI 49301 ***********@*******.*** Cell: 616-***-****

SUMMARY

Supply Chain Management

Professional with extensive supervisory experience in the food, automotive, and consumer goods industries. Creative, confident and effective problem solver. Able to think outside the box, big picture thinker, and not afraid to take on a challenge. Ability to work well in fast paced environments. Experience with both union and non-union work environments. Dedicated, trustworthy, team leader and mentor. Great communicator with expertise in all modes of domestic and international transportation.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics Manufacturing Transportation Warehousing Distribution Materials Planning Production Scheduling Inventory Management Carrier Management Vendor Relations Strategic Planning Proficient in MS Office software Expert in Excel Mentor Training Customer Service

TECHNICAL SKILLS

JDE Varsity Ship Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) RF Units Handheld Wireless Printers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VIKING CORPORATION Hastings, MI October 2007 - August 2014

Manufacturer and international distributor of fire protection equipment

Warehouse Supervisor

Managed warehouse and global distribution operations that generated an average of $15M in monthly sales and just under $180M in annual global sales with an average monthly inventory level of $20M. Developed, launched and executed comprehensive strategy designed to improve efficiency, increase productivity and reduce picking errors. Optimized customer service and satisfaction. Collaborated across departments to improve packaging design, identify shipping priorities and help drive production schedules. Worked with packaging vendors to help with non-standardized packaging.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Managed the largest of 27 North American distribution centers

Maintained an average inventory count accuracy of 97.93%, which significantly exceeded the corporate goal of 90%

Took the initiative to lead a project to research, test, and purchase new RF equipment and wireless printers as part of a process improvement plan to help picking efficiencies

Proposed restructuring of warehouse layout to increase overall capacity by 11%

Worked to establish KPI’s to help with determining workload capacity, staffing levels, and budgeting

Created a daily back order report used to prioritize manufactured and purchased items resulting in increased visibility across all departments

Negotiated best price and delivery options for air freight and special request shipments, resulting in significant cost savings. $7500 Jan-March 2014

Project leader for obtaining Haz Mat Certification to ship fire extinguishers with FedEx and UPS

Selected to attend the 2012 Michigan Safety Conference by plant Safety Committee

Introduced new order inspection procedures which resulted in a 60.4% reduction in shipping errors

Part of a team that developed new warehouse put away procedures to eliminate inventory discrepancies between manufacturing and distribution

Improved shrink wrap usage by 33% resulting in a $0.875 cost savings per pallet

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IAC (formerly LEAR CORPORATION) Mendon, MI September 2004 – October 2007

Supplier of interior systems and components for the automotive industry

Warehouse / Shipping Supervisor May 2006 – October 2007

Selected to be part of the planning team to manage the Chrysler Belvidere Headliner account. Responsible for direct communication with customer and managed hourly releases of shipments. Moved to manage a satellite finished goods warehouse and order fulfillment requirements.

Determined and communicated production priorities to manufacturing group based on hourly communication with Chrysler Belvidere Plant

Managed all transportation requirements and documents for hourly releases to Chrysler Belvidere Plant

Ensured daily inventory counts of all finished and component goods

Prepared shipping documents for all customers

Managed expedited deliveries in scope of JIT system

Worked with Planners and carriers to ensure that customer orders were processed timely

Managed 5 union employees

Material Planner May 2005 – November 2006

Communicated production priorities and schedule to manufacturing to ensure customer demands were satisfied. Monitored inventory levels for all components needed to complete the BOM for each subassembly and finished good through the use of a Kanban inventory system.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Performed analysis of components and subassembly demands based on customer releases

Issued supplier releases

Primary contact for suppliers as well as internal and external customers

Reported production requirements needed to determine labor resources

Ensured daily inventory counts of all finished and component goods

Shipping & Receiving Supervisor September 2004 – May 2005

Managed order fulfillment and receiving through the use of a Kanban system. Maintain inventory accuracy of both raw materials and finished goods inventory.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Verified critical inventory levels

Prepared shipping documents for all customers

Managed expedited deliveries in scope of JIT system

Worked with Planners and carriers to ensure that customer orders were processed timely

Managed 10 union employees

FRANK’S NURSERY Howe, IN August 2003 - September 2004

Former retailer of garden supplies

Distribution Supervisor

Managed second shift shipping, receiving and order fulfillment functions. Set daily workload priorities and managed inventory integrity.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Trained and enforced all company policies

Tracked and monitored productivity

Managed a staff of 35 employees during peak season

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WELCH’S Lawton, MI February 2001 - August 2003

Producer of juices, jams and jellies

Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

Developed and managed an overtime equalization report used to help improve and mediate awarding of overtime to union employees. Architect and creator of a cold pack assembly line report that was used for continuous quality improvement initiatives. Managed a manufacturing support staff that was responsible for receiving bottles and other raw goods as well as removing and storing of finished goods coming off the production line.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Managed all functions of the Shipping and Receiving departments covering two shifts

Directly accountable for 33 union employees

Reported all overtime and efficiency metrics for the Shipping and Receiving department

Supervised Variety Pack production line

Created and maintained production efficiency reports for the Variety Pack line detailing line efficiencies and down time

Managed a line support staff for both too line and off line support functions

Analyzed all line support down time opportunities and took corrective action where needed

Enforced GMP’s and SOP’s

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN Geneva, IL March 1996 - October 2000

Publisher of textbooks

Shipping Supervisor

Part of a distribution and warehouse team that managed 350,000 square feet of inventory used to cover a seasonal customer demands. Mentored and trained employees to help manage change through the implementation of a warehouse management system (WMS). Partnered with customer service and other members of senior management to develop and launch value added services through continuous quality improvements with respect to packaging and carrier services.

Selected Highlights of Responsibility:

Managed a staff of 50 employees across three shifts

Managed all carrier scheduling, OS&D issues, equipment needs and customer service requirements

Led an annual collective meeting with all LTL carries to review performance expectations

Negotiated assessorial services with carriers

Managed all value added service requirements

Heavily involved in implementation of WMS system

Formed safety committee and was chairman for 3.5 years

USCO DISTRIBUTION Geneva, IL June 1995 - March 1996

Third party logistics services provider

Shipping Supervisor

Central Transport Hillside, IL May 1989 - June 1995

Privately held freight forwarding company

Lead Dock Supervisor 1993 - 1995

Plant Liaison 1992 - 1993

Weight & Inspection Supervisor 1991 - 1992

Driver Supervisor 1989 - 1991

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Majors: Production Operations Management & Management Science Minor: Marketing

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Green Belt

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