Manager Management

Bryan Kroenke

402-***-**** *****.*******@*****.*** Ankeny, IA

Plant Manager

Supply Chain Production Brand Management

Procurement and Production Professional with more than 15 years of management experience. Visionary leader with high level of business acumen, and proven record of driving organizational strategy through maximizing operations, competitiveness, and bottom line profitability. Effective Change Manager, implementing initiatives seamlessly, while capturing expanded efficiencies. Well-versed in Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Skilled in vendor management, working hands-on with key vendors to maximize resources and service level agreements.

People Management

Production/Workflow Systems

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

Brand Management

P&L Negotiations

Inventory Management

Cost Reduction/Expense Control

Budgeting/Forecasting

Creative Design

Asset Management

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Management

Leadership

Document Management

- Select Highlights -

Drove annual cost recovery from -$250K to $1M+ through implementing structured production measurements and standards, and providing clear expectations for all personnel.

Reduced inventory from $5M annually to just $1.6M within first year as part of the Print on Demand Project, achieving Quality Excellence Award for efforts.

Identified and secured $800K savings in 4-year period by partnering with procurement and production management to re-negotiate with print hardware vendors during sourcing selection process for ongoing contract.

Increased productivity by 19%, and increased revenues by 5% by developing and implementing production measurement and standards for all personnel.

Professional Experience

NATIONWIDE 2005-2015

Manager of Document Solutions and Warehouse

Managed overall page makeup, design, printing, finishing, warehouse, and inventory control operations, directing a staff up to 137 associates across production efficiency, product quality, regulatory compliance, physical asset management, supply chain effectiveness, workplace safety, and employee relations. Held P&L responsibility, developing and administering annual budget of $90M, including capital expenditure and cost management.

Co-wrote Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement training for 500 associates across multi-state locations, creating and conducting program and facilitating exercises over a 12 month period.

Recognized by CEO for achievements in employee engagement, ranking within the top 25% in the company, and achieving Engagement Champion Award for most improved engagement scores across company.

Increased color variable print volumes and service to 13,000 agents, doubling production, and decreased lead time from 7 days to 3 days by implementing lean manufacturing and process improvement strategies.

Selected to lead expanded operations, adding finish, special mail, policy assembly, quality assurance department, and industrial engineering, growing managed team from 50 to 137 employees; as well as functioned as consultant to Ohio location.

Led relocation of production facility from Urbandale to Des Moines, successfully executing restructuring process, reducing staff to 70 associates, and driving customized order fulfillment operations.

2013 Championed corporate wide branding change across all lines of business(frame to eagle)

Managed human capital, hardware, and material contracts, ensuring high-level of vendor performance.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 2000-2004

Publishing Services and Procurement Manager

Developed and executed procurement and plant strategic vision, ensuring alignment with organizational vision. Drove process improvement through Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems. Managed all-aspects of budget, including $100M+ for procurement of supplies, equipment, and services, as well as $25M print buying budget. Managed operations team of 78 associates.

Saved $1.8M in destruction of obsolete printed inventory, reducing inventory to $3.5M through implementing print on demand and just-in-time (JIT) delivery strategies, ensuring residual savings.

Collaborated with research and development and Member of core brand team and participated in corporate brand project in excess of $60MM

Provided direction for maintenance and capital improvements of building and assets (Marketing & Corporate Initiatives).

- Previous Positions –

Procurement Manager

Publishing Services Manager

Fulfillment Manger

Professional Development

Coursework in English, Coaching – Dana College, Blair, NE

Professional Training

Security and Privacy – Nationwide/Mutual of Omaha

On Your Side Continuous Improvement - Nationwide

Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Nationwide

Slips, Trips, and Falls – Nationwide/Mutual of Omaha

MSDS Training – Nationwide/Mutual of Omaha

Publications and Presentations

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing – Nationwide Training Manual, 2010

Quality Assurance Results Presentation - Nationwide Quarterly Meeting, 80-150 Attendees

Continuous Improvement Results and Initiatives - Nationwide Quarterly Meeting, 80-150 Attendees

Technical Proficiencies

IDTM Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Lotus Notes Production Workflow System (PWS)

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