Supply Chain Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Gregory M. Ladich
Slinger, WI ***** **********@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished operations management professional consultant possessing exceptional communication skills and an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies.
Logistics Management Project Implementation Mgr. Technology Integration
Employee Engagement Compliance Management Six Sigma Methodology
Quality Systems Mgr. Distribution Consulting Executive Committee
3PL Contract Negotiations Transportation Management Continuous Improvement
E commerce risk management Project Manager Warehouse Layout and Design
5S Inventory Management Process Improvement
3PLR Consulting- Supply /Chain Alliance Consulting 2021- Current
Warehouse - Distribution Consulting Fort Worth, TX, Philadelphia, PA, Charleston, SC
Improved throughput for peak shipping season for large Vitamin Co. Created Fast Pick lanes for picking and consolidated inventory to reduce travel path in warehouse improving productivity. Created and improved new process maps for order creation. Revamped Shipping and Receiving for accountability and sustainability. Inventory analysis and special team action plans to reorganize warehouse inventory. Relabeled Receiving and Shipping docks for visibility and accountability. Relabeled inventory locations in parts of the warehouse to improve pick and receiving throughput. Helped secure month goal of 35Ml. shipped in December. Continue to identify warehouse process opportunities that improve long term operations. Process improvement and Automation recommendations. Acquisition support and asset utilization methodology. Staff Augmentation.
Firstime & Co 2020-2021
Distribution Consultant Self-employed, Metro Milwaukee
Logistics Consulting specializing in Facility layout and Inventory optimization. Velocity slotting reduced warehouse traffic by 25%. Process improvement strategies improving throughput and warehouse efficiency. Increased E-Commerce Shipping by 30%. Successful 3PL contract negotiations for Firstime & Co new West coast facility.
Smart Warehousing
General Manager, Milwaukee, Richfield, WI 2019
Managed multiple facilities for growing 3P organization. Improved warehouse layout and improved optimization. Introduced continuous improvement and process management for sustainable results. Project management leader opening new facilities and closing other facilities seamlessly ahead of schedule and below budget. Improved customer service and customer experience with key accounts.
DHL Supply Chain, Rockwell Automation
General Manager, Mequon, WI 2017- 2018
Lead 3PL for customers Mequon, WI facility that supported all warehousing, receiving, shipping and inventory on multiple shifts and facilities. Implemented system technology improvements that would upgrade business intelligence and SAP. Reporting. Improved warehouse utilization and productivity by installing additional racking and improved SKU utilization reducing pick errors and inventory variance by more than 2%. Increased staff support to customers 2nd and 3rd shifts improving manufacturing productivity by 5%. Reduced OSHA recordable to less than 1.0. Improved Time in Transit on outbound lanes.
CSM Bakery Solutions
Distribution Manager/General Manager, Menomonee Falls, WI 2015-2017
Managed supply chain functions for distribution, warehouse, inventory and office staff for world's leading bakery products supply company. Improved culture of excellence within supply chain and sales teams that reduced out of stocks to customer by more than 5% that dramatically increased customer retention. Co-lead route optimization project reducing cost and delivery miles to company fleet by 3%. Negotiated successful maintenance contract for fleet and PIT equipment.
Jacobus Energy, Inc. /Quick Fuel Fleet Services, LCC
Logistics Center Manager/Director – Milwaukee, WI 2014-2015
Lead logistics operations team for Quick Fuel Fleet Service. Built state of the art logistics center for all Quick Fuel operations supporting 35 facilities and 425 drivers in the US 24/7. Drove continuous improvement objectives throughout supply chain improving dispatching, route utilization, driver support, inventory management and fuel supply across all business units reducing labor by 3%. Drove system integration of SMARTLogix software transcending capabilities of data capturing and superior customer service. Negotiated teamsters contract improving delivery flexibility reducing cost and improving dispatch capabilities saving reducing cost by $100 K annually. District Operations manager for Milwaukee and Madison branches. Director Quick Flash Service and Equipment. Executive Committee Member
Coca Cola Refreshments
Distribution Center Manager -Duluth, MN / Ashland, Milwaukee. WI 2002- 2014
Lead continuous improvement methodology for multiple distribution facilities with 5S and Six Sigma certifications.
for the world’s largest beverage company. Recognized as the best of the best distribution facilities in the central region. Reduced operating expenses in delivery and warehouse for 3 straight years by an average of 3% Lead multiple regional Six Sigma projects improving throughput, productivity, process improvement, facility layout and redesign in multiple facilities. Special assignment for 6 months in St Luis production facility and project leader in multiple corporate ISO, HASP Quality Control certifications. Safety leader for Milwaukee and Sheboygan production facilities reducing OSHA recordable from 13 to 6.0. Lead community engagement projects supporting United Way, Alliance for Great Lakes, ALS in the communities we served in all locations.
Member Wisconsin- Minnesota Beverage Association
Chamber of Commerce Duluth, MN
United Parcel Service
Center Operations Group Leader-Eau Claire, WI 1982-2002
Awarded promotion by world’s largest package delivery service company to lead operations at medium size package.
distribution center in North Central Wisconsin. Scope of responsibility included 8 direct reports, 40 Full Time drivers and 50 part-time employees. Solidified staffing in part-time operations through improved communication, job training, and accountability measurers that reduced turnover from 80% to less than 30%, dramatically improving employee morale, improved customer service and productivity over an 18-month period. Significantly reduced OSHA injury frequency and decreased compensation benefit claims through heightened safety awareness efforts and communication. Exceeded production and service goals for 2001 by educating drivers on proper procedures and improving area knowledge.
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
Pursued Bachelor of Arts Program Business Administrate
University of Wisconsin Waukesha, WI
CAD Design and Intermediate Excel Courses
Apollo Root Cause Analyses Certificat Detroit, MI
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