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JAMES MUHE

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Foodservice – Fresh Produce - Transportation – Consumer Goods GLOBAL LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTION 3PL TERMINAL & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS Moves business forward with a strong focus on Innovation, Efficiency Creation, and Hands-On Leadership. 20+ years of experience with a strong background in operations management, personnel development, labor relations, cost control and budget administration. Broad industry expertise combines leadership and team building talents to train, motivate, mentor and manage highly-productive personnel. Methodically assesses business operations and productivity metrics to optimize fiscal performance, sustainability, competitive positioning, and revenue opportunities. High-integrity professional with numerous achievements offers energy, ability, an impressive track record, and a true vision for success. C A R E E R S U M M A R Y

Harvest Sensations Sr. Vice President of Operations 2015 – Present Universe Logistics Vice President of Operations 2009 – 2015 Image Transportation Services Director of Transportation 2000 – 2009 Fresh Point Director of Operations – West 1995 – 2000 S.E. Rykoff & Co. (US Foodservice) Frozen Warehouse Manager 1988– 1995 K E Y A R E A S O F C O N T R I B U T I O N

Provides Outstanding Management of People, Money and Resources

Strategic Planning, P&L, Financial Management, New Facility Construction Management

Process Innovation, New Program Development, Continuous Improvement Plans

Reducing Operating Expenses, Fine-Tuning Operations, Directing Multiple Locations Concurrently

New Facility Startups, High-Tech Systems, Warehouse Operations, Terminal Operations

Business Growth Strategies to Attain Revenue Targets and Maximize Staff Retention and Loyalty

3rd Party Logistics, Load Consolidation, Fleet Management, Terminal Compliance FL, LTL

Foodservice/Perishable Food & Produce Distribution Operations

Lean Manufacturing & Distribution Programs, Food Safety Programs, CPG, Practices & Procedures

Strong Leader known for identifying and acting upon new opportunities for growth. Consensus-builder, team player.

Problem Solver who consistently improves operations and the bottom line. Takes initiative and creates efficiencies.

Astute Negotiator with exceptional communication and analytical skills. Personable, confident decision-maker.

Resourceful, proactive, exemplary prioritization, problem solving, scheduling, and collaborative work ethic. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

HARVEST SENSATIONS LLC – California 2015 - Present Sr. Vice President of Operations

Full P&L and budgetary responsibility for Fresh Food Processing, Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics.

Currently manage 140+ team members.

Successfully streamlined distribution SOPs along with the development of key food safety programs.

Developed and implemented KPIs, Six Sigma and trustworthy lean manufacturing & distribution programs.

Successfully led the charge to reduce operations expenses 27% with a hands-on direct involvement method.

Developed and mentored a winning management team dedicated to outstanding service and growth

Maintained superior USDA, Silkier, AIB and Primus Lab food safety and HACCP program ratings. UNIVERSE LOGISTICS - City of Industry, CA 2009– 2015 Vice President of Operations

• Responsible for P&L planning, forecasting and financial goals as set forth in P&L.

• Implemented continuous improvement plans and action to ensure steady progress would be made in operation

• Full responsibility for Warehouse Operations & Transportation operations.

• Successfully implemented APT WMS order selection project, RF Scan, Replenishment & Put Away.

• Responsible for over 300 hourly/component pay employees.

• Successfully launched People Net, E-Logs & Drive Cam projects for transportation department.

• Achieved success as the #1 OPCO (operations) by implementing lean management & process Improvement. IMAGE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC., - City of Industry, CA 2000 – 2009 Director of Transportation

• Proficiently orchestrated daily business operations for refrigerated transportation and LTL warehousing operation comprised of 246 employees and producing $36+ Million in annual revenues.

• Elevated staff productivity, morale and retention by proactively creating and launching an innovative incentive- based compensation program.

• Demonstrated keen analytical thinking abilities to assess and streamline fleet management procedures, strengthening vehicle accountability, performance, and maintenance operations.

• Successfully developed a global logistics system including Ocean, Air & Land.

• Developed and contracted high-volume carrier agreements for North America & Mexico.

• Invented and implemented an in-house brokerage department thus creating a profit center for the department to be self-sufficient and profitable

FRESH POINT - Commerce, CA 1995 – 2000

Director of Operations - West

• Drove continuous growth of 21 produce foodservice distribution centers having 2000+ hourly union employees, with full accountability for USDA, AIB, ASI & Silker compliance, HACCP program administration along with establishing warehouse receiving, pick, replenishment and loading policies.

• Applied sharp communication skills toward skillfully negotiating union labor agreements for six Ca. facilities.

• Considerably accelerated output and accuracy by implementing a WMS and RF barcode system for each distribution center.

• Steered stringent DOT compliance for more than 600 vehicles in the Western region.

• Championed seven facility startups nationwide, exhibiting outstanding project management abilities. US FOODSERVICE – Frozen Warehouse Manager 1988 – 1995 E D U C A T I O N

Studies in Business Management at California State University Fullerton, California S O F T W A R E / T E C H N I C A L C O M P E T E N C I E S EDI, Microsoft Office, SAP, AS400, Produce Pro, Famous, Gagnon & Associates SWIM, WMS, TMS, YMS, Route Match, PC Miler, Keystone Systems, McLeod, DSC, Qualcomm, Manhattan, People Net, Drive Cam, APT, Voice X Jim Muhe acw5ri@r.postjobfree.com 714-***-**** Page 3 of 3

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