Manager Management

Troy W. Dabney

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OPERATIONS / TRANSPORTATION / LOGISTICS

Results-driven, mid-level manager with extensive leadership training and vast experience in logistics, and operations. Possess expertise in all areas of transportation, logistics, and distribution, including shipping, receiving, invoicing, inventory control, returns and loss prevention. Skilled in managing transportation fleets and enhancing staff performance. Areas of strength include:

Organizational Leadership – Human Resource Processes - Transportation Management

Operations & Logistics - Supply Chain Management - Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

Employee Development & Training – Warehouse Management System

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MORGAN CORPORATION 2014 - 2015

Materials Manager

Manages all material functions within a 250,000 sqft facility to include establishing routines and processes that improve overall statistics that deal with material related metrics, such as but not limited to; Inventory Turns, Chassis Turns, Inventory accuracy, Manufacturing Cycle time, On time Delivery, Cycle Counts, Raw Materials Days On Hand, Gross Profit and Canadian Delivery of finished units.

Manages and coordinates the day to day operations of the materials group and provides leadership and direction for all other team members, salary and hourly.

Understands material related bottlenecks that impact production and directs team members to take necessary corrective action.

Implements Just in Time (JIT) practices and assists in performing hands-on data entry and delivery functions as well as daily cost reviews to ensure sustained profitability margin.

Assumes responsibility for plant receiving process, ensuring strict accountability and inventory integrity, ensuring physical inventory matches systematic inventory within WMS (AS400).

Understands and effectively leads team members in use of substitution and scrap processes.

Maintains safe working conditions, safe work practices and good housekeeping in area of responsibility, directly responsible for 5’s implementation.

Understands all applicable company policies, standards and procedures and communicates to ensure compliance by all team members in area of responsibility.

Acts as communications hub for the materials group, disseminating pertinent and timely information and direction to sustain daily operations.

SADDLE CREEK LOGISTICS SERVICES 2013 - 2014

Fulfillment Operations Supervisor (3PL)

Responsible for all administrative functions, planning/coordinating daily staffing requirements, and monitoring/measuring KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for Fulfillment Operations. Work closely with customer to ensure daily Service Level Agreements are met from start-up to full production.

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Implement and assist in developing long-term strategic planning of company goals and personnel development objectives.

Drive continuous improvement practices to increase efficiencies and ensure safety compliance with all personnel, equipment and machinery.

Drive quality initiatives and processes to support those initiatives.

Provide guidance and Leadership to associates to ensure business plans are understood, supported and met.

Met or exceeded established productivity, labor and quality objectives based off model.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1985 - 2013

Operations Manager (Battalion Sergeant Major) 2005 - 2013

Direct the operational planning and managing of daily operations of 1,000 personnel divided into six staff sections and five subordinate organizations, each performing independent tasks. Coordinate and supervise the professional career development of subordinates to achieve maximum organizational performance.

Human Resource Management – Planned directed and coordinated the Human Resources activities of the command.

Direct link between employees and management ensuring compliance with legal requirements, administering disciplinary proceedings, recruiting new members, hiring and firing of employees, and conflict resolution.

Advised managers on the Human Resource legal policy matters such as equal opportunity employment and sexual harassment. Conducted ethics training for all managers, supervisors and employees.

Plan and conduct new employee orientation and training to foster positive attitude toward organizational goals and supervise the work activities of subordinates.

Personnel Leadership -Hands-on supervisor, obtaining results through cohesiveness, teamwork and positive motivation, noted for exceptional communication and people skills, leadership, moral character and integrity.

Developed initiatives, wrote and implemented procedural policies and process improvement to increase efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Experienced at training both small and large groups in many topics including leadership, management, human resources, and scheduling techniques, as well as hands-on mechanical training.

Developed and executed detailed operational review plans for command administrative inspection, resulting in timely problem identification and corrective actions.

Logistics Chief 1998 - 2005

Transportation Management – Consistently recognized for driving dramatic improvements in fill rates, service levels, on-time delivery rates, and productivity.

Managed Al Anbar trucking company consisting of 150 tractor-trailers, coordinating and, distributing all classes of supply across an area encompassing over 150,000 square miles, ensuring timely delivery and complete accountability of over $500M in assets, supporting over 200,000 personnel.

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Directed all transportation operations to include requisite operational personnel and all associated tool sets, kits and chests and respective inventory management.

Supervised fleet of more than 300 trucks, trailers and heavy equipment. Accountable for controlling operating and maintenance expenses and ensuring deployment readiness.

Managed large-scale physical inventories and assisted in the management and operation of transportation activities for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Oversaw hazardous-cargo certification requirements, equipment maintenance, and safety deadlines ensuring timely repair and minimizing turnaround for vehicles.

Operations/Logistics Management -Meticulously analyze unique situations in a high-stress environment, quickly developing solutions and prioritizing tasks to eliminate waste, lag and stress.

Planned, distributed, and managed resources and assets valued at more than $100M.

Directed the maintenance logistics for multi-million dollar government ground support equipment. Monitor on-hand inventory to prevent the ordering of excess equipment and unnecessary expenditure of institutional funds.

Performed project appraisals and defined project scope, strategized requirements and specifications, developed and managed contracts, monitored progress and mitigated risk.

Directed the daily planning, coordination, and supervision of 85 staff members, effectively ensuring stringent compliance with safety standards.

Provided all life-support requirements to over 1,500 personnel spread over a 15-mile radius in austere conditions.

Developed and executed inventory plans and policies for bulk fuels and oils, rations, water and general stores.

AWARDS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Awards

Three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Three Meritorious Service Medals

Legion of Merit

Education and Training

Associate of Arts degree - Central Texas College (Summer 2016)

First Sergeants Course – Leadership Academy, 2005

Advanced Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 2001

Hold an active Department of Defense Secret Security clearance.

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