ROBERT FRANK
702-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Montgomery, Alabama www.linkedin.com/in/robert-frank-855924107
INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST/FLOOR LEAD
Military trained leader and talented quality controller with two decades of success improving operations and boosting profitability as a result of effective coaching, collaborating and directing teams to consistently high performance. Experienced properly interpreting inspection criteria to ensure conformance to USDA, and high internal standards.
Proven ability to improve quality, streamline supply chain operations and implement solutions that slash downtime, reduce waste and eliminate inefficiency.
Skilled process improver able to accurately formulate, document and maintain on-going quality control standards.
Areas of Expertise
Department of Defense Policy
Operational Management
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Process/Program Improvement
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Vendor Management/Performance
Professional Experience
GENERAL WAREHOUSE LEAD US Foods Montgomery, AL Feb 2019 – Present
COMPLIANCE: Liaising with the hourly employees, motivationg hourly staff, assists in monitoring work performance, assistancing department manager and making sure the safety rules are followed.
QUALITY CONTROL: Managed JIT product to insure correct product is received, also correct product is delivered to customers.
QUALITY MANAGER Sysco Las Vegas, NV Jun 2016 – Jan 2019
COMPLIANCE: Independently managed the inspection of agricultural products to comply with USDA guidelines.
QUALITY CONTROL: Standardized evaluation protocol and daily cooler checks to confirm 100% quality. Accountable for filing detailed discrepancy reports with corporate and the vendor to ensure products achieved Sysco Standard.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Created “3-strikes”-based scorecard to turnaround underperforming vendors and to clarify performance expectations for new suppliers. Boosted overall quality by 50% with 2-months of implementation.
PERISHABLE INBOUND QUALITY MANAGER The Kroger Company, Shelbyville Distribution Center Indianapolis, IN
Oct 2012- Jun 2016
TEAM LEAD: Supervised 2nd shift crew of 20 employees. Directed all inventory and code date checks to maintain inventory for 72K line items. Structured process to ensure priority goods were efficiently received and quickly stocked.
RISK MITIGATION: Determined proper storage methods, identification, and stock location to support a ‘first-in-first-out’ system which successfully increased product turnover, reduced waste/spoilage and enhanced facility operation.
CAPACITY BUILDER: Collaborated with receiving supervisor to troubleshoot receiving delays. Implemented solution that split receiving to different sides of the warehouse which cut wait time for drivers and increased daily volume by 30%.
INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER Atlas Logistics Shelbyville, IN May 1997 – Oct 2012
WASTE REDUCTION: Implemented new rotation process within the distribution center for $3M seafood inventory to improve the accuracy of seafood ordering and reduced loss or dumped product by 50% within 6 months.
REGULATORY MANAGER: Physically handled agricultural products to standardize evaluation of compliance.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER: Verified inventory computations and conducted actuals to planned in order to validate stock counts, shipping and receiving accuracy and achieved all performance metrics.
AVIATION EXPEDITER/INFANTRY US Marines East /West Coast Jan 1985 – Oct 1997
LEADER: Served as ‘the last line of defense’ for ground maintenance, responsible for 8 squadrons and performance of 4 types of helicopters and 3 fixed wing. Ensured on-time maintenance and parts availability which cut downtime by 46%.
INSTRUCTOR: Selected to train new recruits for Marine NCO School. Tested by Commanding Officer to guarantee the consistent delivery of drills in Marine Corp combat procedures, leadership standards and effective communication.
COST CONTROLLER: Tracked quantity, cost, and type of material received, stored, and issued for each job and directed substitute or interchangeable items in the supply chain to keep fixed and rotary wing aircraft 100% mission capable.
Education & Specialized Training
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT CERTIFICATION, University of Phoenix 2015
MBA, GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING, Indiana, Bloomington, IN 2015
BA GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 2012