Supply Chain Quality Assurance

KEVIN SHERIDAN

**************@*****.*** C: ***- *40-3234 Lakeland, FL 33811

SENIOR OPERATIONS LOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A versatile senior level supply chain and logistics expert successful at building solid business practices while driving growth and revenue. Possessing demonstrated success in leading implementation teams. Utilizing my strong leadership skills and industry knowledge for the streamlining of supply chain and logistic efforts within various organizations.

A composer and builder of innovative processes, cultivating them from inception to completion. Exceptionally adept at working with all levels of internal and external management to ensure customer buy-in. Overseer to multiple complex projects, while meeting deadlines and budgeting expectations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, General Management, People Development, SOP’s, Forecasting, Microsoft Suite, TMS, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Safety, OSHA, Compliance, AS400, Time Management, Project Planning, Manhattan, 5S, Kaizen, Delivering, Project Scope, Accounting, Marketing, KPI, Food Safety, Power BI, Enterprise, Budgeting, Policies, JDE, Coaching, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Sales Force, Proposals, Data Contract Negotiation, SAP, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, CRM, Reporting Clients, Customer Satisfaction, Automation, Risk Mitigation, Productivity, Change Management, HACCP, Lean Technologies, Value Stream Mapping, Revenue Generation, Supplier Development, Operational Improvements, Performance Improvement, Finance, Korber PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cold-Link Logistics, LLC (formally Adams

Cold Storage)

Senior Logistics Manager

2022 - Current

Adams Cold Storage

Compliance & Sales Manager

2021-2022

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities required to manage one or more projects from proposal initiation to final delivery.

• Collaborated with leadership to initiate, develop, and successfully execute project plans, including scope of work, key objectives, timeframes, staffing requirements and resource management.

• Lead assigned project teams through effective organizing, planning, directing, communicating, monitoring, and reporting of individual and team responsibilities.

• Manage the project-related financial activities, including budget adherence and cost controls.

• Collaborated with assigned operational teams to identify, create, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will drive peak performance.

• Work closely with Cold-Link teams and business partners to maximize existing and future information system tools and applications, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

• Oversee the development and implementation of change management strategies within and in support of assigned projects, including training and documentation.

• Implemented effective warehouse and logistics strategies in conjunction with Leadership to achieve goals.

Land O' Lakes, Inc

Area Logistics Manager

2016– 2021

• Spearhead projects to support warehouse initiatives, such as continuous process improvement and risk mitigation.

• Manage and support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions, warehouse deviations, and OS&D.

• Manage, and maintain robust inbound and outbound processes and Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity/Care and Custody Initiatives.

• Develop and maintain key performance measures (KPI’s) related to Warehouse and Material Management Operation.

• Collaborate with the Senior site leadership to set quality benchmarks and ensure that the entire company is aware of compliance requirements and issues.

• Ensure location remains current on federal and industry standards and best practices, and BRCGS/AIB audit requirements.

• Maintain strong relationships with customers to understand their needs and objectives

• Negotiate pricing and terms and prepare sales agreements

• Enabled a culture of safety and ensure that all warehouse functions operate in compliance with all company and Government regulations

• Championed the oversight of all aspects of multiple warehouse operations in Lakeland, FL and Shreveport, LA.

• Guaranteed adequate staffing availability across all levels and that the necessary skills are present and that all are contributing their share of the workload.

• Drove the organizational culture to deliver best in class engaged and enabled workforce.

• Ensured that products were delivered to customers within the prescribed limits of company policy through direction of key managers.

• Frequented customer locations periodically to support sales efforts and initiate and facilitate execution of action plans to resolve issues identified during the visit.

• Governed the execution of budget across multiple sites.

• Safeguarded company assets by administering sound security measures using both in-house resources and professionals outside firms.

Land O' Lakes, Inc

DC Manager

2012 - 2016

• Spearheaded the daily operations of the Lakeland Purina Animal Nutrition Distribution Center located in Lakeland, Florida, including the management and development of administrative and warehouse employees.

• Commanded the maintenance efforts while directing the ongoing development of safety, service, quality, cost and inventory control standards for the site.

• Cultivated relationships with local sales, customer service and manufacturing plant leadership as well as corporate shared services business partners.

Core-Mark International

Warehouse Manager

2012 - 2012

• Streamlined the daily operation of a multi-warehouse operation.

• Guided the efforts of 6 supervisors over three functional areas: Piece Pick, Full Case, and Bulk.

• Partnered with the Senior Management Team to adhere to multi- million-dollar budget.

• Project managed warehouse system updates to increase productivity and reduce errors.

• Maximized warehouse efficiency by dispatching crews and coordinating optimal daily schedules.

The Home Depot

Operations Manager

2009 - 2012

• Tackled the daily function of the 650,000 sq. ft warehouse operation.

• Automated the Rapid Deployment Distribution Center.

• Collaborated with General Manager to maximize productivity and leverage expenses.

• Overseer of three functional areas: Conveyable Carton Sort, Put to Store, and Break Pack

• Efficient in all areas of the Distribution Center including Inbound, Processing, and Outbound

• Presented with subordinate managers each day to assess needs and optimize activities.

Americold Logistics, Inc

Assistant Operations Manager

2004 - 2009

• Extensive experience with WMS, LMS, and RF systems.

• Assembled the hourly workforce of 50-60 employees including 6 Supervisors driving their function.

• Operated with management team to adhere to multi-million budget with a fixed cost per case @ .056ytd versus .063 plan for fy06.

• Captured a service fill rate of 99.8% on more than 1700 SKU's.

• Exceeded network throughput goal of 308 each quarter.

• Formulated daily plans while implementing a team culture.

• Embodied the role of team leader on safety committee (750 days without a lost time accident).

• Examined progress of employees to meet goals with direct observations.

• Functional in all areas of 440,000 sq. ft DC: shipping, receiving, case pick, and rail.

• Notable awarded the Best of the Best team member for 2004 and 2005, Americold DDN.

EDUCATION

Mercer University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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