Entry Level High Volume

Richard Inge

817-***-**** · ****.****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced Recruiter with a successful track record in high volume recruiting in Staffing, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Warehouse environments. Offers personalized service that promotes referrals and repeat business. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate employees to optimum performance levels in Sales, Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, Staffing and Customer Service. Thorough knowledge and experience in Food production, distribution, and routing. Strong HR and business acumen.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Recruiter Kelly Services - Grapevine, TX 2017 – 2024 Global leader in workforce solutions, offering staffing services to various industries Responsible for conducting high volume recruiting onsite at DART Container covering three shifts, hiring >25 light industrial workers monthly. Given additional responsibility to remotely manage full life cycle recruiting for MTM (Mazda Toyota Manufacturing) start up as plant was under construction.

• Facilitated initial MTM program of 40 new hires specializing in Managers, Group Leaders, Body Weld, Stamping, Assembly, Paint, Engineers, Logistics and ultimately HR, Finance, and Accounting, recruiting nationally. Managed three indirect reports.

• Built strong trusting relationships with managers presenting highly qualified candidates and monitoring progress to ensure successful staff build-out

• Reduced time to fill for MTM from 35 days to 19

• Experience with multiple ATS systems to include Workday, e-recruit and Talent Tree

• Conducted all interviews and provided guided plant tours to reduce high turnover rate at DART

• Expanded responsibilities included management positions at Nissan and Metalsa Contract Recruiter KeHe Distributors - Grapevine, TX 2016 – 2017 Leading distributor of natural and organic food products 1099 Recruiter providing onsite recruitment.

• Recruited and interviewed candidates for warehouse positions

• Built and developed a relationship with a local marketing agency to schedule and manage hiring events resulting in 55 new hires

General Manager Ultrapure and Industrial Services - Grapevine, TX 2016 Ultrapure sells and services high-end water purification systems for commercial and industrial applications Managed day-to-day operations for a $5.4 million sales and service organization.

• Oversaw sales, service, office administration, and P&L

• Implemented strategies to reduce outstanding receivables by 25% through improved debt collection processes

VP Business Development Scobee Foods, Inc. - Grapevine, TX 2010 - 2016 Food manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of various food products Responsible for analyzing business practices and identifying areas for improvement.

• Led efforts to change company culture to foster collaboration and open communication

• Implemented cost-saving measures resulting in annual savings of $25,000

• Developed distribution strategy to improve service and achieve 97% on-time delivery

• Enhanced Vending business from $l00K to $1.3M

Senior Recruiting Specialist Management Recruiters International 2002 - 2010 Leading executive search firm specializing in the food and beverage manufacturing industry Sourced clients and marketed candidates to Fortune 500 food and beverage manufacturing companies.

• Developed long-term working relationships through consultative selling and effective negotiations

• Clients included Kraft Foods, Dr Pepper, Hiram Walker, Altria and TNA Operations Manager Scobee Foods, Inc. - Grapevine, TX 1999 –2001 Food manufacturing company specializing in the production and distribution of various food products Managed DSD Operations and a team of 10 Route Salesmen.

• Developed and implemented a "Pre Sale" route, increasing sales by 30%

• Managed company fleet and equipment/assets in the field

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