John Teuthorn
**** ******* ***** # *** *****, IL
630-***-**** ************@*******.***
Logistic Operations Manager
Change Management Supply Chain Operation Director
Leader certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) and Six Sigma, with more than 15 years of expertise with change management in sectors such as Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operation Management. Optimize logistics, administrative, operational, and maintenance processes and their consequent quantitative controls, quality, performance, and productivity to reduce costs. Utilize strategic planning, change management, constant feedback, and replacement technology solutions to achieve the results. Knowledge in MS Office. Successful background and ability to train in Lean Six Sigma.
Team Leadership & Management
Change Agent
High-Level Negotiation
Budget Management
Result Focus Orientated
Improvement Vision
Warehousing Management
Skillful Communicator
Process Improvement
Professional Experience
COLLABERA, Chicago, IL 2015 – 2016
Operations Manager
Devote appropriate attention to supervise the packing operation of the world’s largest bakery manufacturing Nabisco brands.
Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and orderliness in performing work assignments; apply, follow and enforce the Safe Quality Food Standard (SQF).
Excel and interact effectively as a member of Lean Six Sigma Leadership Team.
Make effective use of SAP system to report on production.
IFCO SYSTEMS / RCI, Bolingbrook, IL 2014 – 2015
General Manager
Completed change of culture, attitudes, and mindset to a positive and productive team.
Effectively committed process changes: reduced customer complaints by over 50%, increased daily production from 150,000 units to 220,000, and reduced labor cost by 27% in a short time.
DLH SOLUTIONS, Hines, IL 2009 – 2014
Technical Director (Operations), 2013 - 2014
Logistic Operations Manager, 2012 – 2013
Senior Facility Manager, 2009 – 2012
Oversight of large-scale logistics operations in seven locations throughout the continental United States with approximately 900 to 1,000 employees.
Introduced new management program (Stop-m) to empower the employee and improve communication with customers.
Managed to meet or exceed established goals relative to on-time delivery and shipping accuracy performance for customer.
Responsible for demonstrating and providing quarterly operations reports.
Conveyed considerable work with Contracting Department for pricing, technical proposals, and bid submissions. Completed successful turnaround of potential loss of major contract, led our organization to be first-ever firm to be sole contractor for VA COMP sites worth over $25 million annually.
Gained company’s largest contract worth 70% of revenue.
Executed proven production process at all locations to achieve a high level of CMOP results.
Recognized communication gaps between clients and customer, then implemented new management tool using Six Sigma DMAIC.
Brought out the best in employees, supervised and conducted all training of staff and management personnel.
Initiated and established training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all departments.
Managed and made sound decisions about teamwork environment, relationship and performance saved $3.4 million in annual labor costs by leading teams in Lean Six Sigma Project.
Kept up with random audits of facility operations to guarantee compliance of rules and operational procedures.
SCIAKY INC., Chicago, IL 2007 – 2008
General Manager
Analyzed logistical problems and provided continuous improvement on sales and operations planning through methods and Lean principles.
Managed staff, from recruiting, allocation, and training according to changing needs.
Contributed to maintain certification for ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C, and AS7003.
CAREER NOTE: Additional experience as Material Manager of Clarke Mosquito Control; Operations/Materials Manager of Romane Fragrances and The C.H. Hanson Company.
Education, Credentials & training
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL, 2005
“Dean's list and Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society”
Six Sigma, Black Belt “Bronze” Certificate, Pyzdek Institute, 2013
Six Sigma, Green Belt Certificate, Six Sigma Masters, 2010
Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certified, APICS, 2002
Government Contracting 101, DLH, 2013
OSHA & Beyond Seminar, Sentry Insurance, 2010