Matthew “Mitch” Mitchum

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WAREHOUSE MANAGER – LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Hands on Operations Manager with 21 years experience. USMC combat Veteran. Successfully coordinates the activities of various departments concerned with warehousing, production, pricing, sales, logistics and distribution of products. Utilizes Lean Manufacturing principles. Has an excellent approach to solving problems and developing business processes. Proven people management skills. Able to manage performance and motivate staff on an individual and team level.

Operations Manager

Cost Controls Manager

Logistics & Distribution

Warehousing, Shipping, Receiving

Inventory Controls

Strong Analytical Skills

Safety Champion

Budgets & Forecasts

Planning & Scheduling

Designation: Real Estate Sales – Aaron Matthews Real Estate LLC 2014 –

Assisted clients with property sales and commercial developments.

Prepared and integrated sophisticated contractual legal documents including financial predictions.

Created efficient office business systems and practices increasing productivity.

Assisted sales and marketing managers with administrative duties.

Other responsibilities; shipping, receiving, handling, storing, and cycle counts of units available.

Designation: Operations - Warehouse Manager 2013 – 2014

Organization: Klinger, Houston Texas / Sydney Ohio / Austria Germany

Manage and maintain the warehouse operations of an international industrial valve & gasket company.

Supervise 10 fulltime employees in the areas of training, shipping, receiving, and warehousing.

Implement and monitor improvement programs for cost reduction, growth and quality improvement.

Review production orders, schedule, staffing requirements, work procedures and work schedules while operating under budget limits and often tight time constraints.

Other responsibilities include shipping, receiving, handling, storing, picking, and cycle counts.

Directly responsible for mentoring and developing the Distribution Management Team.

Instructs employees on the care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems.

Manage cycle count programs and coordinate the annual physical inventory.

Develop and maintain standards for productivity and quality for all warehouse tasks.

Reviews individual progress and development on a regular basis and recommends / implements methods to increase productivity and improve quality.

Initiate, implement and standardize procedures to improve warehouse and operational efficiency.

Designation: Warehouse Manager 2012 – 2013

Organization: Spitzer Industries, Houston Texas.

Trained employees in various WMS and Inventory Management Systems.

Ensure correct shipment of orders, approves freight invoices, Coordinate inbound pickups.

Managed 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse in delivering finished product from the fabrication shop.

Approve employee work hours and payroll, assign duties and examine work.

Manage operation (including maintenance) of forklift fleet.

Work with sales to manage truck routes and freight costs.

Ensures safety of all employees, enforces all rules and regulations.

Provides training and mentoring to new and existing employees.

Designation: COO. Operations /Warehouse Manager 2000 – 2012

Organization: Double M Distributing, League City, Texas

Supervise 25 fulltime employees in the areas of training, supervision and customer service.

Production - Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in manufacturing, production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.

Leadership - Lead, guide, direct, and evaluate the work of other managers and employees.

Financial - Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Manage budgets and control inventory. Plan effective strategies for the financial wellbeing of the company.

Strategic Input - Liaison with executive management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.

Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental, and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.

Communication - Manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as Procurement, Logistics, IT, HR. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.

Human Resources - Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff including hiring and firing. Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.

Designation: Cost Engineer 1998 – 2000

Organization: Turnaround Management Company, Webster Texas

Handle the tasks of supporting project control leads and project service managers on assigned projects and programs on cost management and control matters.

Perform responsibilities of developing, implementing and maintaining cost structures.

Monitor report and forecast project and program costs by using SAP and cost management tools.

Prepare monthly and quarterly project as well as program report by gathering data from procurement, engineering and construction contractors.

Coordinate with program and project teams to identify cost impacts of proposed changes.

Responsible for managing, maintaining and supporting cost control systems.

Designation: Pipe Foreman, Pipe Fitter, Pipe Yard Hand, Welder, Ironworker 1992 – 1998

Organization: Turner Industries, Port Allen La. & Pasadena Texas

EDUCATION

1994 Louisiana State University BS – Psychology - Statistics

1994 Louisiana State University BS – General Studies, Minor - Political Science

MILITARY

Highly decorated Combat Action Veteran, Gulf War – USMC 1988 – 1994

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