Director of Operations
Resume:
Morris D. Neeb, CMA
Daphne, AL *****
*******@*****.***
MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Executive with continuous career growth in responsibilities and accomplishments.
Operational and Financial Leadership of companies with P&L’s ranging from $8M-$23M.
Combined 20+ years of manufacturing experience with a Certified Management Accountant certification.
Led purchasing effort to reduce inventory by $3M, improving turns to 5+ and reducing obsolescence by $700K.
Implemented Lean management which produced a one-year waste reduction of $500K.
Implemented human resource strategies resulting in annual training savings of $250K.
Skilled in finance/accounting, operations, strategic planning, budgeting, purchasing and sales.
Member of leadership team that implemented an ERP system nationally for a $2B company.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounting/Finance Operations Management Sales & Operations Planning
Purchasing/Inventory Management Budgeting/Forecasting Leadership/Training
Organizational Development Policies & Procedures Strategic Planning
Lean Philosophy/Safety ERP Human Resources
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Operations
Feeding the Gulf Coast Food Bank, Theodore, AL 03/2020 to Present
Lead and coordinate the operations of two facilities covering 17 counties in Alabama and Mississippi. Responsibilities include: Operations, Logistics, Safety, Maintenance, Purchasing
Manage 2+ million lbs. of inventory at a value of $2.1M.
Seven direct reports and overall responsibility for 15 employees.
Lead establishment of warehouse facility in Mississippi.
Coordinate a fleet of 32 company vehicles.
Vice President
Elite Mechanical Systems, Pensacola, FL ($8M Mechanical Contractor) 05/2018 to 10/2019
Direct and coordinate the financial and operational activities of the company. Lead and direct the following functions: Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Purchasing, and Facilities.
Responsible and accountable for $8M P&L.
Ten direct reports and overall responsibility for 55 employees (average).
Implemented weekly in-house leadership and financial training program for all supervisors resulting in annualized expense reduction of $30K.
Identified purchasing inefficiencies resulting in an annual expense decrease of $250K.
Implemented new operational procedures creating an annual savings of $300K.
Created annual budget, quarterly forecasts and long-term strategic plans.
Installed a new company culture with weekly management meetings to upgrade operational and communication efficiency which improved management control.
Chief Operating Officer
Bay Wood Products, Robertsdale, AL ($23M Pallet Manufacturer) 07/2014 to 09/2017
Directed, administered, and coordinated the financial and operational activities of the company. Led and directed the following functions: Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, Safety, Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, and Facilities.
Responsible and accountable for $23M P&L.
Seven direct reports and overall responsibility for 140 employees (average); reduced employee turnover by 50% ($250K annual savings).
Reduced waste from a 12-month average of 7.9% down to 3.5% ($500K annual savings).
Developed and implemented in-house monthly leadership and financial training program for all supervisors resulting in annual savings of $50K.
Developed and executed short/long-range strategic budgets and forecasts; responsible for identifying and creating new revenue streams ($2M).
Created and implemented policies and procedures to upgrade operational and communication efficiency which improved management control and installed a new company culture.
Sales & Operations Planning Leader / Administrative Manager
O’Neal Manufacturing Services, Birmingham, AL ($400M Steel Parts Manufacturer) 12/2010 to 07/2014
Developed and drove the S&OP strategy and implementation throughout the organization. Responsible for inventory management of manufacturing division. Coordinated annual and quarterly budget development for the division thru the S&OP process.
Responsible for managing divisional inventory of $35 million. Developed Master Production Schedule that optimized capacity utilization (20% increase) and inventory levels ($3M reduction).
Maintained inventory turns (5+ turns) while minimizing obsolescence ($700K reduction).
Coordinated entire monthly S&OP cycle with President and VP’s including presentations, facilitated all key step meetings and established monthly S&OP KPI’s.
Coordinated Demand planning tasks and directly led the development of the supply plan.
Regional Cost Accountant / Regional Inventory Manager
O’Neal Steel, Birmingham, AL ($2B Steel Fabrication) 04/2007 to 12/2010
Provided cost accounting support to develop standard costs and elimination of PPV and
manufacturing variances. Provided inventory management support for eight manufacturing plants.
Procured raw material inventory for plant ($2.5M annual spend).
Investigated and rectified manufacturing variances ($1M annual savings).
Explored special projects to identify cost saving opportunities ($500K annual savings).
Performed monthly, quarterly and yearly financial closing responsibilities.
Inventory Management / ERP Conversion Lead
O’Neal Steel, Shelbyville, IN ($2B Steel Fabrication) 08/2003 to 04/2007
Provided inventory management support. Involved with training and implementation of ERP software.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Certified Management Accountant – August 2011
Institute of Management Accountants
Bachelor of Science Degree, Finance - Ball State University
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