Management Manager

MELVIN WILLIAMS JR. - Logistics Management Expert

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Richmond,Texas 78723 Email: ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/melvin-williams-jr/82/b1a/475/

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS PROFILE

Results-driven and accomplished Logistics and Supply Chain Management expert with over 20 years of domestic and international leadership, logistical operations, and personnel and program management experience gained through dedicated military service. Proven track record of transforming and optimizing personnel and resources to increase productivity, manage change and achieve quantifiable results while reducing bottom-line costs in high-tension contentious environments. Skilled at building productive and skilled unified teams. Active Secret Security Clearance

Outstanding record of achievement directing successful logistical/transportation operations through creative, effective management. Drive innovation, meet challenges head on and encourage new ideas.

Top-tier performer with remarkable ability to solve complex issues; establish and maintain key professional relationships.

Self-motivated and confident; relied upon as an advisor, leader and trainer. Implement management strategies with open communication and efficient workflow planning.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Leader – Logistics Expert – Personnel & Resource Manager – Problem Solver – Communicator

Battalion Master Driver: Identified shortage in trained personnel on the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) system to meet upcoming deployment qualifications. Devised training program; certified over 200 drivers/ 15,000 accident-free miles within 45 day period. Zero incidents.

Uncovered issue were refrigerated containers where being damaged during loading/unloading process – at a cost of $7K. Damaged vehicles affected meal delivery. Designed a metal piece that protected refrigerated containers from being damaged – saved $70K in transport costs.

Authored detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for guiding personnel on how to conduct logistical convoys. Improved Soldiers’ ability to perform the war time mission. Over 300 wheeled vehicle operators returned home safely after 9 month deployment - zero loss of equipment.

Personally selected to develop a vehicle accountability program and marshaling area that would enable over 3,000 fleet vehicles to be properly loaded. Produced flow-charts/graphs to track items. Successfully loaded 3 ships during first-ever deployment from Korea into a combat environment.

AREAS of EXPERTISE

Leadership & Supervision

Traffic Management

Logistics/Transportation

Supply Chain Management

Risk & Needs Analysis

Planning & Organizing

Program Management

EPA/OSHA/DOT Regulations

Strategic Planning

Project/Warehouse Management

Instruction/Training/Briefing

Quality Assurance/Control

Tracking Systems/Databases

Audits & Inspections

Team Building/Development

PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AREA SHIPPING MANAGER- Wal-mart Distribution Center March 2015- Present

Sealy, Texas

Directly manages 55 Associates in the daily functions of a fast pace distribution center. Ensures each associate is held accountable for their quality performance that directly affects the cost, and customer relations for 125 stores. Develops associates work schedule based on daily forecast in effort to provide a lean manufacturing process that would save the company cost in Transportation and Distribution.

Implemented a shipping strategy that enhanced the overall quality and productivity of the Distribution Shipping Area, resulting in an improved YTD ranking of 10th place from 17th in 30 calendar days.

Worked directly with a Wal-mart contractor to develop an overweight trailer program that enhances all Wal-mart Distribution centers in identifying incorrect trailer weights, ultimately saving the company cost in transportation, HAZMAT disposal and DOT fines.

Maintains quality and safety standards in the shipping area, as well as identifies associate, customer, and supplier concerns .

UNITED STATES ARMY – March 1995 to March 2015

SENIOR LOGISTICAL TRANSPORTATION MANAGER Dec 2012 to Mar 2015

Fort Carson, Colorado

Oversaw/directed logistical transportation operations, 18 mid-level managers, and 39 military support personnel conducting daily functions in support of a fast-paced distribution company. Managed – with 100% accountability – assets/equipment worth over $10M – fleet of 85 vehicles and 1,000 end items.

Directly supervised eight Fleet Managers with oversight on human resources administration/records, training, performance, and evaluations. Mentored Soldiers for promotion – efforts graduated 6 out of 7 with honors.

Subject Matter Expert for organizational transportation logistics: relied upon by senior leadership for advisement and recommendations. Operational expertise achieved a savings of over $14K per quarter in movement assets.

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Company Senior Enlisted Adviser: Developed/executed a program that enabled the organization to increase the efficiently with which fuel was delivered to customers by 60%. Implemented a cross docking method that enhanced the receiving/delivering of supplies throughout the organization and Fort Carson.

Supervised the safe transport of over 405 tons of organizational equipment across 1,500 total square miles of terrain in support of Operation Mountain Strike.

Wrote and implemented detailed SOP for effectively/efficiently transporting over 300 pieces of organizational equipment throughout Fort Carson military installation and the Colorado Springs area.

Expert Trainer:

Developed the first Convoy University Course for a sub-organization; instruction enhanced leader’s ability to conceptualize and prepare for the wartime mission.

Trained 14 Transportation Instructors. Instructed over 100 personnel on the principles of effective transportation of supplies, proper equipment maintenance, and efficient Supply Chain Management processes.

“Displays unlimited potential to serve in diverse positions.” – CPT S. Campbell

SENIOR LOGISTICAL TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR/ TRUCKMASTER Nov 2009 to Dec 2012

Fort Bliss TX

Managed 12 military personnel and logistical transportation operations for a Distribution Company providing essential transport of equipment/assets. Held accountability for over $33M in logistical equipment.

Supervised 10 Fleet Managers with accountability for a fleet totaling 100 tractor and 250 trailers.

Truckmaster: coordinated effective delivery routes for supplies/equipment covering over 100 miles radius. Produced induction plan that enabled the induction of over 700 pieces of equipment into the load bearing equipment.

Developed a tracking program that ensured products arrived in a timely manner - increased customer satisfaction.

Implemented a plan that increased organization’s qualified Mine Resistant Ambush Protection licensed drivers by 90%.

Expert Trainer:

Sought out to provide knowledge/leadership to 135 personnel performing line-haul operations - increased senior management operational performance by 30%. Directed 22 mid-level managers on MRAP Egress training operations.

Trained 250 personnel on HAZMAT requirements. Effort increased success rate of Hazardous Material Transportation.

Conducted training for 13 new Instructors and 200 personnel on proper driving techniques/docking/loading procedures.

“His unmatched leadership enabled him to be selected over 11 NCOs as the Truckmaster.” – SFC P. Roman

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR Jun 2007 to Nov 2009

Army’s first and largest Warrior Transition Brigade, Fort Hood, TX

Managed the welfare, morale, performance, discipline, accountability and Comprehensive [medical] Care Plans for over 60 [Wounded] Warriors-in-Transition. Supervised eight Supervisors conducting daily operations in support of the program; ensured compliance with HIPPA and local policies. Controlled over $1M in equipment and government assets.

Personally selected by Commander to establish a new Warrior Transition Company – managed receiving/in-processing of 800 Wounded Warriors. Developed effective program that decreased the intake process from 3 hours to 1 hours.

Created and executed a successful transition/relationship work program with over 25 companies in the Killeen, TX area that placed over 45 Military Wounded Warriors in the civilian work force.

Coordinated with military and civilian agencies; ensured all Soldiers’ logistical, social, and monetary needs were met during relocation to home town of record to complete the essential healing process.

“Extremely versatile; responds positively to changes, consistently dependable and excels in any environment.” – 1SG A. Llyod

LOGISTICS TRANSITION TEAM SUPERVISOR Jan 2005 to Jun 2007

Fort Hood, TX / Camp Taji, Iraq – (Dec 2005 to Dec 2006)

Senior manager for the Command Group Drivers; provided operational support of the Commanding General and Command Sergeant Major for a highly specialized deployable chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) organization. Relied upon as CBRNE subject matter expert by Combatant Commanders, Joint Task Forces, Homeland Security, and lead federal agencies engaged in CBRNE and Weapons of Mass Destruction consequence and crisis management planning. Controlled over $620K in highly sensitive vehicles and communications equipment.

Served as critical logistical liaison between foreign forces and the U.S. Army. Reported capabilities of assets/supplies.

Trained Senior Iraq officials on Army systems to track Iraqi forces’ logistical convoys, supplies, and delivery routes.

Trained over 100 Iraqi/coalition forces on correct line haul procedures and proper material loading techniques.

“Goes the distance to fulfill his obligations to the unit. Committed to the professional and personal development of Soldiers.” – CPT H. Hamblin

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Business Administration with a concentration in logistics – April 2015, 3.42 GPA

Trident University, Cypress California

Relevant Coursework: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operation, Information and Knowledge Management, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Corporate Finance, Business Ethics, Business Communications, Quality Management, Process management, Lean Processing

Master Supply Chain Management Certification- August 2015

Trident University, Cypress California

Operations Management, Productivity and Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, Forecasting, and Quality Management

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration – May 2011, 3.9 GPA

Trident University, Cypress, California

Military Training:

þ Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification, U.S. Army Logistics University E-learning – expected 2015

þ Advance Leadership Course/ Senior leaders Course

þ Certified Hazardous Material Inspector for shipping [49 CFR], McAllister Hazardous Material Handling Course

LICENSES: Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Instructor, Master Driver, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Certified Casualty Assistance Officer, Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Operator, HIPPA Certification

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Association of the U.S. Army / American Society of Transportation and Logistics

National Defense Transportation Association / Transportation Corps Regimental Association

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