Operations Manager Supply Chain

DAVID RYCHLIK

Kennebunk, ME ***** 808-***-****

ad5wpu@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/david-rychlik-238a45201 SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Proven leader and manager skilled at multi-tasking missions, projects, and programs ensuring appropriate resource allocation to meet internal and external requirements. Led and mentored teams of 250 personnel through all phases of the planning, execution, monitoring and closure. Able to problem-solve, and manage risk in high-stress environments. Oversees projects, programs, budgets, and equipment valued at more than $20M. Career supported by operational experience, subject matter expertise, and certifications.

Executive Engagement

Strategic Planning

Talent Acquisition

Training and Development

Budget Management

Policy Implementation

Curriculum Development

Program Management

Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Deputy Director July 2021 – Present

Marine Corps Detachment, Newport, Rhode Island

Provides subject matter expertise on the responsibilities for all matters on the operations, personnel, curriculum, legal and resources worth $1.5M. Directly responsible for all officer career human-resource matters within the unit.

Supervises 9 interdisciplinary teams in the New England region (250 personnel), optimizing end-to-end operations and achieving 11% increase in efficiency.

Implemented quality control measures, reducing errors by 15% and enhancing overall service delivery.

Developed cost-effective strategies, resulting in a 7% reduction in operational expenses.

Managed the supply chain, worth 1.5M, ensuring timely procurement and minimizing lead times for critical materials.

Successfully integrated new technologies, enhancing overall operational capabilities resulting in 30% increase in engaged and committed workforce and 21% increase in satisfaction from work-life balance. Facilitated 18 ACE accredited hours of college-level equivalencies based on review of workforce training, military training and other certifications offered by Linux, Microsoft, and Red Hat.

Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards by vetting 285 personnel to determine eligibility to have access to classified information. Revised the security standing operating procedures for the unit resulting in 21% improvement in compliance.

Director of Operations January 2020 – March 2021

Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Twentynine Palms, California Provided leadership, mentorship, training, and guidance for 250 personnel, at a company valued at $20M. Forecasted resource and equipment needs to ensure unit operational readiness; identified best practices, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and improved safe operating practices.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to deliver impactful training initiatives during live-fire and non-live fire exercises (CPX, MWX), resulting in the first-ever successful air assault by a unit in the history of the exercise.

Managed the supply chain, worth 20M, ensuring timely procurement and minimizing lead times for critical materials.

Designed and implemented a career growth program for internal staff to enhance effective teaching to over 1K personnel. Increased company training readiness by 13%.

Supervised the planning and execution of department’s multiple live-fire training events during combined- arms training exercises while integrating multiple supporting units. DAVID RYCHLIK PG.2

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Senior Operations Officer July 2018 – May 2019

1st Battalion, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego, California Responsible for planning and providing operational and logistical support to over 200 personnel spread across five departments, valued at $10M. Supervised long-term planning and execution of all training and operations. Enforced compliance with policies.

Planned and supervised multiple training exercises for four companies spread across two military installations totaling $10M.

Leveraged technology and data analytics to enhance training efficiency and make data-driven decisions; which resulted in improved group training, reduction in injuries by 7% and reduction in cost by 9%.

Optimized end-to-end operations ensuring achieving 10% increase in efficiency.

Maintained security of classified and sensitive information required for mission performance and forecasted resource and equipment needs to ensure unit operational readiness; identified best practices, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and improved safe operating practices. Director of Training May 2017 – July 2018

Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, San Diego, California

Provided leadership, mentorship, training and guidance for 54 personnel, at a department valued at $2M, resulting in training of 1,586 students.

Led, mentored, and trained six teams of 54 personnel in the daily operations of the department resulting in training of 1,586 entry-level students;

Managed and monitored the completion of annual training requirements to ensure 100% completion resulting in increase in company training readiness by 15%.

Supervised the successful coordination of eight graduation ceremonies totaling nearly 1,600 students and over 9,000 family members.

Supervised the preventive maintenance of a vehicle fleet, valued at $110,000; ensuring 100% operational status.

Operations Team Supervisor March 2013 – Jan 2015

Company F and Weapons Platoon, 2d Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii Maintained security of classified and sensitive information required for mission performance and forecasted resource and equipment needs to ensure unit operational readiness; identified best practices, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and improved safe operating practices.

Trained, supervised, and led 50-person USMC Infantry Team and 54 Republic of Korea Special Reconnaissance Marines during an international exchange program ensuring advanced interoperability.

Served as the fire support team leader during an exercise in South Korea; integrating U.S. Marine Corps indirect artillery fires and U.S. Air Force aircraft fires.

Advised the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Soldiers resulting in creating 8K Military and Dependent ID cards.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Science in HR and Employment Relations The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Science in Management and Human Resources Park University SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

Maneuver Captains Career Course 2019

Fire Support Coordinator Course 2014

Infantry Officer Course School 2012

United States Marine Corps Officer Training School 2012 Marine Security Guard School 2005

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