Ned B. Noel

Cellular 253-***-**** P.O. Box ***

Lakebay, WA 98349

acy2jo@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Operations- Canada 2015- Nov. 2016

Exide Technologies Canada

Utilized the safety, quality and efficiency improvement learnings from Western Canada and implemented in the Eastern Canada Region. Experienced the same improvements in cycle count accuracy and safety improvements as in the Western region. The Eastern Region added responsibility for 4 additional Branch locations. Successfully consolidated 1 location into a larger existing facility for cost and customer service improvements with no disruption to customer service during the consolidation. Responsible for the demolition of a large idle manufacturing site that required coordination with an Environmental Contractor, the Ministry of the Environment and Corporate EHS personnel. Rolled out electronic Driver Hours of Service logging (ELD) devices to a private fleet of 20+ drivers and improved automated Driver Qualification files compliance. Director of Operations- Western Canada 2013 to

2015

Exide Technologies Western Canada

Responsible for the safety, quality and efficient operations of 8 Sales Branch and X-Dock location in western Canada. Had responsibility for the P&L for the region. Improved total recordable incident rate by improving employee awareness training and implementing 5’s and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Inventory Cycle counts results were improved from 4% to less than 1% variance. Picking errors were reduced to less than 1% or 5.2 Sigma. Successfully re-located 3 Branch locations to improve cost and customer service. Distribution Center Manager 2009 to 2013

Exide Technologies Bristol, TN

Developed effective internal controls and operated within budget. Improved the Bristol Distribution Center from a cost center to a profit center during 2012. Reduced the Distribution Center foot print by 30 percent while increasing volume by 15 percent and improving efficiency by 13%. The battery formation department scheduling was also part of my responsibilities. A pull system was designed to increase inventory turns and reduce the amount of rework

(boost product) by 45%. Designed a DRP report to quickly analyze label and component requirements.

• Successfully rolled out 6 new O.E. Customer locations during 2011.

• Improved RF locator inventory accuracy error rate from 6 % to less than 2 %

• Reduced EHS Lost Time Incident rate to 1 incident in 28 months Distribution-Formation Center/Sales Branch Manager 1998 to 2009 Exide Technologies Sumner, WA

Established a Distribution system to service the Pacific Northwest. Along with the Distribution Center managed a Private Fleet, Battery Formation department, Wastewater Treatment area as well as managed a Sales Branch located inside the Distribution Center. Utilized Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency by 30% and reduce dock to dock inventory time from greater than 30 days to 10 days. Private fleet cost per unit consistently better than 3PL costs utilized by other Exide locations. The Sales Branch consistently performed better than budgeted goals. Rolled out the STOP safety program and reduced reportable incidents by 27%. District Sales Manger 1992 to 1998

Exide Technologies Sumner, WA

Responsible for sales and account management for NAPA Auto Parts/Genuine Parts Company on behalf of Exide Technologies. Territory included south east Alaska and western Washington State. Established 4 sales and service route trucks. Sales responsibilities included selling to the NAPA Distribution Centers, Jobbers and Dealers. Battery Training clinics were utilized to improve product knowledge and increase sales and reduce warranty dollars. Received the 1993 Mountain Division Presidents Award for outstanding sales achievement. Transportation Manager 1984 to 1992

General Battery Corp/Exide Technologies Sumner, WA. Established a new Distribution/Formation Center in Sumner, WA. Oversaw the installation of all production equipment and performed the initial training of the route drivers and office and production personnel. When the Distribution Center was operational, managed a private fleet to service the Pacific Northwest. Responsible for all customer service, battery formation, finishing line scheduling, DOT regulations compliance, Hazardous Materials training and fleet equipment maintenance. On time delivery rate was greater than 98%. The private fleet cost per unit was consistently better than 3PL delivery methods utilized by other General Battery/Exide Technologies locations.

Materials/Inventory Control Supervisor 1980 to 1984 General Battery Corporation Reading, Pa

Maintained proper stocking levels of batteries, labels & parts to maintain a greater than 98% on time customer fill rate. The annual physical inventory and weekly cycle counts were utilized to maintain a less than 2 % error rate. Maintained and scheduled the in and out of inventory at 3 outside warehouse locations. Was sent to a Distribution Center in Mississauga, Canada as an interim manager for 4 months in 1983. Transportation Clerk 1972 to 1980

General Battery Corporation Reading, Pa

Responsible for Driver's payroll, fuel & mileage tax reporting, customer service and dispatch. Filled in for Plant supervisors during vacation periods.

Education

Course work 2000

Pierce College Tacoma, WA

Distribution Management/Transportation

Certificate 1992

Green River Community College Auburn, WA

Certificate in Transportation/Logistics

Course work 1982

Alvernia Reading, Pa

Tariffs and Traffic Management

Course work 1975

Reading Area Community College Reading, Pa

Liberal Arts and Industrial Management

Training

Lean Manufacturing, JDI Associates/Exide Technologies 2001-2011 Commercial Drivers license, Class B

Toyota TPS for Executives

Six Sigma

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG- Canada)

IATA

IMDG

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