Supply Chain, Safety, Crisis Management, Safety, Sales
Resume:
Micheal G. Brown
Spicer MN, 56288
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Employment History
Prinsco Water Management Solutions Director of Supply Chain & Logistics 3/2019 - 6/2020
●Directly responsible for all Supply Chain functions of a $150m family owned company with eight production plants and a total of 15 distribution facilities..
●Accountable for Purchasing (MRO/ Commodity/ Consumables/ Assets) Transportation, Production Scheduling, forecasting, Co-pack, Resale, Logistics, Distribution and Customer service with a team of eight direct report managers.
●Documented over $8M in bottom line savings in 15 months.
●Improved order fill rate from 83% to 96.2% through level set scheduling, asset management and transportation improvements while reducing freight cost by 2%.
●Implemented Oracle Transportation Management system with a projected annual savings of $1.4M.
●Implemented Oracle Purchasing process and work flow throughout all locations.
●Implemented logistical asset lease maintenance program at all locations with an annual savings of $400k.
●Executive safety committee, Crisis Management Task force, UDCA member,
Jennie-O Turkey Store Director- Supply Chain Operations 4/2016-3/2019
●Directly oversee five departments- Transportation, Customer Service, Raw material processing, Value added Scheduling and Distribution. Annual operating budget of $264 million.
●Direct all raw materials from harvest through the supply chain and production process to the customer.
●Managing the best revenue for raw material internal purchased and sold for low cost variance.
●Meet, order fill, on time delivery and quality expectations to the customer. 96% on time and 99% in full.
●Work with all company sales units to develop products and meet customer demands.
●Food safety task force- Salmonella reduction.
●Own and manage all budgets, KPI’s and strategic planning.
●Safety team leader & Crisis management task force leader.
Jennie-O Turkey Store National Accounts Manager 5/2008- 4/2016
●Negotiate pricing, pounds and promotions for National Accounts.
●Responsible for profit margins of over 80 million pounds of deli product & prepared foods.
●Manage daily business, for national accounts (Albertsons, Safeway, Kroger & SuperValu) and all SuperValu wholesale regions including independent customers.
●Developed and implemented a National Private Brand’s program at SuperValu/Albertsons.
Jennie-O Turkey Store Corporate Buyer 10/2007- 5/2008
●Negotiate the purchase and delivery of parts, supplies and services while maintaining competitive pricing, order quantities and timely deliveries.
●Practice “best value” thinking while negotiating purchases with vendors.
●Reduce operations cost by exacting best quality equipment & parts for plant applications.
Jennie-O Turkey Store Supervisor-Plant Operations 8/2006-10/2007
●Supervise all areas of plant production and daily operations, while managing up to 210 employees.
●Report production numbers daily and continue to improve on production efficiencies while assisting in lowering of energy cost at the Willmar Avenue plant.
●Implement and train on all safety, OSHA and environmental regulations while maintaining production standards.
Jennie-O Turkey Store Transportation Manager 2/2006- 8/2006
●Maintain and manage a fleet of contract carriers and negotiated all freight costs while controlling a department budget of over fifty million dollars.
●Manage all loads and drop shipments for North America (LTL, Intermodal, Rail & FTL)
●Schedule loads, research and document on time delivery and follow up on all overages, shortages and damages.
●Daily conference with all plant Production areas, Quality Assurance and Customer Service to ensure all fresh and frozen products would be available on time for scheduled shipments.
●Manage, train and supervise a staff of 12-15 employees.
●Understand and implement the distribution needs and requirements of our customers, to establish on time loading and delivery.
Jennie-O Turkey Store Superintendent of Distribution 1/2003-2/2006
●Manage 110 employees, four supervisors and a department budget of over twenty-five million dollars.
●Control Willmar distribution center with fresh and frozen product. Managed an 85,000 square foot warehouse that turned over 100 % of inventory every six days.
●Maintain an on-time delivery schedule for inbound and outbound product from both internal and external customers.
●Reduced carrier detention by 30% in the first year.
United Parcel Service Operations Supervisor 10/1996-1/2003
●Manage and operate a 6.7 million dollar center in the Mankato area. Manage day-to-day operations to AOP.
●Take care of all HR functions for the ninety-five-employee facility.
●Sell and service all accounts that produced under $100,000 yearly.
●Oversee all labor and union issues within the center for the company.
United Parcel Service Parcel Delivery Driver 10/1991-10/1996
●Ensured on time delivery to customers while maintaining safe driving and accurate records.
●Build dependable business relationships with all customers.
Stacy’s Nursery Crew Supervisor 05/1991-10/1991
●Supervised a crew of 5-10 employees, ensured accurate, quality and timely installation of landscapes drawn to scale.
Nelson International Parts Salesmen 11/1989-05/1991
●Sell and locate truck & trailer parts for customers.
●Re-organize complete parts center to be more efficient and reduce costs.
United States Marine Corps Logistics (3043) E4 12/1985-12/1989
●Support the USMC air base by locating and obtaining parts and supplies from outside sources while maintaining a support warehouse. Create and manage purchasing contracts.
●Maintain a 100% combat ready deploy-able supply platoon.
Education
University of California/ Irvine Business Management 10/1987-10/1989
Concordia Business Management 01/2001-06/2001
Certificates/Schools
OSHA Compliance Eagan Minnesota, 06/2000
Employee Relations Atlanta Georgia, 08/2000
Management Leadership Atlanta Georgia, 05/2001
Hazardous Response Program Eagan Minnesota, 10/2002
Effective Negotiation Phoenix Arizona 8/2009
Speaking On the Spot Willmar Minnesota 1/2014
Presentations That Matter Willmar Minnesota 2/2014
Own the table Willmar Minnesota 2015
Building personal influence Barron Wisconsin 2015
Selection Interviewing Willmar Minnesota 2015
Serve Safe University of MN Minneapolis Minnesota 2016
EOS/Servent leadership Willmar Minnesota 2019
Skills & Abilities
I possess very high integrity, dedication, work ethic and an enthusiastic approach to new challenges. I have proven management skills, people skills and sales ability. My computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, AS400, IQMS, Oracle and other programs. I have worked on both sides of a union company and have been very successful in union/ company negotiations. I feel I am a self-starter and a strong finisher. I have attention to detail and bring an open-mind to every situation.
Honors & Activities
I was presented the Navy Achievement Metal during peacetime for my efforts in keeping the Eltoro Marine Corps Air base 100% ready for flight over two years. I was awarded the “Chairman’s Inner Circle” award by Jennie-O Turkey store for reducing costs by 7% distribution, warehouse and freight. I was awarded the “Founders” award for best in sales for Jennie-O Turkey Store in 2011 and 2014.
Personal
I’m on the Minnesota Executive Board of Directors for DARE, Willmar Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and a member of West Central Ducks Unlimited committee. My family and I enjoy a variety of sports, camping, fishing, hunting, motorsports and four wheeling.
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