Director of Global Warehouse Operations

DANIEL F. STANTON SR.

* ***** ***.

Stanhope, NJ 17874

315-***-**** (cell)

************@*****.***

I am looking for a career that will take advantage of my very diverse skill sets. I am a results driven manager with a proven track record in multiple disciplines. The positions I am most interested in gaining are in purchasing or operational management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Titanium Industries, Rockaway, NJ 10/2007-12/2015

Director of Global Warehouse Operations

Oversee all aspects of all warehouse operations worldwide reporting directly to the President

Set and implement operational policies utilizing standardized KPI’s improving efficiencies over 50%.

Responsible for maintaining efficient saw operations and maintenance for multiple cutting capabilities (water jet, band saw, plate saw, shear, and torch.) cutting the operational costs over 30%.

Maintain knowledge of Titanium Grades, Nickel, Cobalt, Stainless Steel, and other high performance metals

Established and administered safety compliance training programs resulting in major reductions in employee injuries.

Handle all hiring and firing of warehouse personnel. Conduct reviews and improve retention of team members. Perform labor planning and scheduling adjusted with workflow

Develop programs for process improvement, created award program for improving warehouse on-time attendance

Participation in the core team for the implementation and upgrade of STELPLAN to STRATIX Operating System (purchasing, receiving, production planning, production recording, transport planning and invoicing)

Improve production and data collection to achieve a higher level of operational efficiencies

Negotiated LTL tariff for corporation (~ $3M) cutting the overall costs by ~$1.5M

Negotiated UPS, FedEx and USPS contracts for corporation (~ $500,000) creating an annual savings of ~25% as well as ~$10K in free equipment upgrades

Secured corporate wide pricing for all packaging materials controlling a zero price increase for over 3 years

Revised and implemented Scrap policies and optimization of scrap material resulting in ~150% increase in sales prices

Member of the “Continuous Improvement Team”

Purchasing of all capital equipment worldwide

Provide a safe, rewarding and supportive work environment

Self-Employment as an Industry Consultant 11/2006-Current

Work through Gerson Lehrman Group & Primary Insight

Teach 3 courses at Wells College in the Physical Education Department 8/2005-6/2007

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. / Formerly Auburn Steel 01/1984-11/2006

Supervisor of Purchasing & Warehouse (1996-2006)

Responsible for all aspects of Purchasing and Inventory Control for a steel manufacturing facility with 300 employee’s and a 550,000 ton output and approximately $200,000 - $250,000 million in sales.

Responsible for all aspects of procurement for facility including MRO/PT, Bulk Alloys, Electrodes, Office Supplies, Janitorial.

Capital Project Experience

o$21m project: Lead purchasing manager for construction of new housing facility for secondary reheat furnace and minimized downtime between furnace operations and start up

o$6m project: Removed EAF furnace and added an EBT furnace to the facility. Originally quoted at $12m

oNumerous $3m – $10m equipment installation and upgrades. Some examples are 15 – 25 ton overhead cranes, heavy equipment purchases, VAR upgrades, and experimental cladding process.

Lead/Sole Negotiator for Corporate Electrode yearly purchase (67m/tons @ a starting price of $2.55/lb., purchased at an average of $1.99/lb. $37.5m in cost avoidance corporate wide).

Conduct negotiation and contract issues dealing with the division and on behalf of the corporate purchasing group.

Lead Nucor Corporate purchasing group in key national negotiations. (i.e. Yellow Freight, Fastenal, Applied Industries, FedEx, UPS, etc.)

Key Note speaker for Ryan’s Notes October, 2006 (Purchasing in the steel industry in today’s global market

Bulk Alloys included (approximate yearly amounts): SiMn 25million lbs., FeSi 13million lbs., FeMn 120,000 lbs., Anthracite coal 2.5 million lbs., Ladle Carbon 2.4 million lbs., Low Gas Carbon 550,000 lbs., Dolime 10.5 million lbs., Ground Lime 650,000 lbs., A-60 1.6 million lbs., Nickel Cathodes 3000 lbs., Bore-Fil 1.8 million lbs., HCFeCr 1 million lbs., Moly. 6000 lbs., FeV 100,000 lbs. contained, CaSi – FeTi – FeAl wire varied too extensively to put an honest number to.

DANIEL F. STANTON SR.

6 Mayne Ave.

Stanhope, NJ 17874

315-***-**** (cell)

************@*****.***

Directly supervise the purchasing & storeroom personnel.

Manage a 35 million dollar inventory, including cycle count (99.98% ytd), min/max, JIT, VMI, logistics, receiving, and distribution.

Implementation of cost avoidance solutions, resulting is hard cost savings in excess of $1 million a year.

Responsible for soliciting/maintaining solid & diversified relations with an array of suppliers.

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the warehouse and all personnel (Including two buyer and four receivers/shippers)

Responsible for the continuing implementation and training for the safety program within my department.

Streamlined the purchasing process through multiple processes. (i.e. SatiliteVMI Program, JIT purchasing, electronic purchase requisition, Strategic Vendor Alliances)

Previously Held Titles: Shipping Dept. material handler, Melt shop material handler, Ladle Operator, Steel

Maker material handler, Finishing Operator, Upper Caster, Lower Caster, Hot Metal

Crane Operator, Receiver/Stores Keeper, Stores Supervisor/Data Management,

Material Handler

United States Navy

Honorably Discharged

Last Duty Station: USS Shreveport, LPD12 w/ CONFIBRON 4

EDUCATION:

Rondout Valley High School – Graduated with High Honors Regents Diploma

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVMENTS:

Empire Suny Purchasing Courses – January through August 2000

oPurchasing 1: Introduction & Overview

oThe Purchasing Department

oProduction & Inventory Management I

oAdvanced Topics in Purchasing

ISM - Institute of Supply Management Member 5 years

NAPM – National Association of Purchasing Managers Member 7 Years

Contracting Roadblocks: Removing the Barriers (ISM) July 2002

AMA – American Management Association Member 5 Years

AMA course - Mastering Organizational Politics, Influence: The Winning Formula for Experienced Managers December 2003

AMA course - Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness – March 2005

Streamlining Purchasing Processes with Up-to-Date Practices and Technology Integration (ISM) April 2001

Motivating for Results: Bringing out the Best in People (AMA) June 2004

Train the Trainer in Forklift Operator Safety Training August 2002

Cayuga Community College: Team Leadership Training March 2000

Leadership Cayuga - Chamber of Commerce June 2002

Root Cause Analysis Training November 2004

Increasing Human Effectiveness - Edge Learning Institute February 2001

Continuing Courses to Achieve Associates Degree – Cayuga Community College – Algebra (Spring 2005), English 101 (Spring 2005), Psychology 101 (Summer 2003)

ACTIVITIES:

NWMAA New World Martial Arts Association – Conceived and created an organization that verifies and certifies Martial Arts Instructors in the US and four other countries. Worked with three different colleges to teach martial arts as alternative physical education credit.

Wood Working – Avid antique restoration woodworker and Lathe turner. Devised an “Shoe/Sandal” for utilization in the Steel Industry and marketed through distribution

Mold Making and Plaster Work – Perceived and promoted 2 successful retail store, utilizing my technical and artistic skills.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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