Manager Training

Thomas J. Gallagher

Haddam, CT ***** 419-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gallagher-cscp-69473149/ *************@*****.***

Operations / Distribution Center Manager

Operations Management Organizational Development / Supply Chain Management

Results-driven and highly successful supply chain executive with a demonstrated talent for taking leading manufacturing operations to new levels of performance. Excel at building, training, and optimizing the productivity of world class teams that continually overachieve organizational expectations. Demonstrated skill for creating a workplace culture focused on achieving operational excellence by focusing on continuous improvement and ongoing training. Skilled in collaborating with key stakeholders across all organizational areas to drive unified approaches to exceed ambitious business and financial objectives. Unwavering in dedication to creating best-in-class operations on a regional and global level.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Production Management

Contract Negotiations

Project Management

Materials Management

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Lean Manufacturing

Team Building & Leadership

Performance Management

Staff Training & Development

Inventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EPPENDORF N.A., Endfield, CT 2019 – Present

Distribution Center Manager (RAW MATERIALS)

Directing Change Management initiatives focused on parts distribution, inventory, receiving/shipping.

Team Building…Evaluate, select, develop world class Associates to support daily operations.

Put in place Procedures and Work Instructions to develop Raw Material Warehouse Team to support Eppendorf Company Goals

Develop Inventory strategies to better manage and support Kanban and workorder picking operations.

Develop and manage outside warehouse operations

Bild Raw Warehouse Team to support 30% growth in production by reducing Raw Warehouse Team by 20% while increasing productivity of Raw Warehouse Team by 40%.

Focus on Safety…..NO ACCIDENTS…..Daily Safety walkthrough with warehouse Team.

Clean Work Environment is a top focus for my Team

NIAGARA BOTTLING LLC, Bloomfield, CT 2016 – December 2018

New England Distribution Center Manager

Driving force behind the transformation of supply chain operations for a newly established distribution center into becoming a best-in-class facility staffed by a world class team.

Recruited, built, and continue to optimize the performance of a talented, diverse workforce, placing an emphasis on staff professional development and perpetuating a culture focused on continuous improvement.

Spearhead ongoing cross-training initiatives

Architected and launched the highly effective Production Plastic Scrap Recovery Program in eve new levels of performance in all operations each year. addition to significantly upgrading technology by implementing multiple cutting-edge systems (Oracle, SMART WMS, etc.).

Champion numerous initiatives to strengthen organizational structure and operations such as a high-performance safety program.

Laser Guided Vehicle Facility, using this technology for production FG storage placement and loading outbound customer order to 99.6% OTD.

AMCOR RIGID PLASTICS N.A., Bellevue, OH 2011 – 2016

Materials Manager DPD

Succeeded in introducing a wealth of supply chain best practices to achieve operational excellence in safety, procurement, capacity & production planning, logistics, warehouse operations, and many more areas.

Instrumental as a key member of the Corporate Procurement team in building a stronger supplier network in addition to putting in place a supplier scorecard program that raised on time delivery to an exceptional 99%.

Drove major improvements in pricing and organizational strategy development that led to higher profit margins and major increases in operational efficiency.

Achieved maximum control of material expenditures and inventory levels through more effective materials tracking through the SAP enterprise system and cycle counts.

Partnered with numerous cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of production/capacity plans for injection, blow molding, and extrusion blow molding business segments.

ALCON SURGICAL, Sinking Spring, PA 2001 – 2011

Procurement & Operations Manager

Assumed full oversight of all raw material/commodities management and procurement for the manufacturing facility, which included the Research & Development (R&D) Group for the corporation.

Controlled all purchasing for the multiple product lines in addition to directly qualifying all suppliers prior to inclusion in the supply chain network as well as tracking ongoing supplier performance.

Led the Inventory Control/Management team, ensuring incoming and on-hand materials were able to meet all levels of manufacturing needs.

Continually recommended staffing levels and needs to maximize the productivity of the Production team.

Key member of the Surgical Continuous Improvement Management team, instrumental in implementing an inhouse resin color blending for micro-molding process that captured over $345K annually in savings.

Orchestrated training programs in topics such as ISO - Quality Management Standards (QMS), inventory planning, SAP enterprise applications, and Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Suite.

Catalyzed tremendous growth across all key performance indicators (KPI) by driving increases in production and finding innovative ways to slash costs.

Forged a powerful manufacturing infrastructure and operational ideology that continued to sustain growth and achieve peak performance.

**Prior experience as Plant Manager, Manheim Aluminum, Inc., Manheim, PA.**

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Albright College, Reading, PA, 3.5 GPA

Coursework in Economics, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Professional Certifications & Training

Certificate in Communication, Coaching, & Mentoring, Penn State University

Six Sigma Yellow Belt / Lean Manufacturing Principles Training

Ergonomics Training For Managers / Supervisors, Humantech, Inc.

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventative Action Certificate, BES Consulting, Inc.

"LIFE" Management Training Program, Niagara Bottling LLC

"Leadership" Training Program, Niagara Bottling LLC

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