Shane Bearden
** ******* ****** • Piedmont, SC 29673
Operations Manager
Scheduling Logistics Inventory Management
Highly accomplished visionary Manager with experience in TQM, operations, human resources, business development, industry relations, and employee training. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in inventory management, strategic-thinking, and problem solving. Proven track record of increasing volume and profitability. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.
Core Competencies
Visionary Leadership
Operations Management
Change Management
TSO
Strategic Business Planning
ISO 9001 / TQM
ISO 14001
Mentoring and Coaching
P & L Management
JIT/JIS Delivery
Lean Manufacturing
Professional Experience
Roechling Automotive USA LLP (Apr 2020 – Present)
Logistics Manager
Responsible for all aspects of customer order entry, production planning, material planning, physical logistics, warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory management, logistics planning, packaging planning, and customer service. Ensures on-time delivery to customers, inventory accuracy, accurate production planning to meet customer requirements and inventory targets.
Manages freight costs and other budget responsibilities. Manages and leads staff and performs annual performance reviews. Implementation of key figures and goals in logistics
Responsible for the launch of all new projects and accountable for maintaining suppliers and shipping contractors. Responsibilities include overseeing the material flow, line side delivery, inventory accuracy, quality assurance, and process training to ensure JIT delivery for multiple OEM`s
Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC (Oct 2018 – Apr 2020)
Operations Logistics Manager
Responsible for the strategic planning of the departments, plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, personnel planning, provide technical and disciplinary leadership to SCM as well as Logistics Supervisors. Administer and assure all logistical functions in the plant (e.g. warehouse, administration, materials management, transport etc.) implement actions and deviations as required. Implement Logistics and SCM guidelines, processes, systems and assure they are followed. Assure planning and control of the material demand and of the detailed production program in order to assure supply with all necessary materials and components. Assure material availability/transport logistics and the agreed supply reliability to internal and or external customers.
Objective: Assure all logistical operations function in the plant.
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Professional Experience Continued
Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC (Sept 2016 – Oct 2018)
Logistics Senior Warehouse Supervisor
Serve as Senior Supervisor for an Automotive Interior Manufacturer that produces luxury interior parts for national automotive corporations.
GAP (Global Automotive Partners) (Oct 2014 – Sept 2016)
Logistics Launch Manager
Oversee. Audit and support the processes of startup projects. Manage all aspects of launch operations, including safety, building audits, customer response, materials needed, project layout etc. Responsible for auditing and managing all documentation needed for productivity deadlines vendors, internal deadlines and open topics. Verify the process created for our client’s internal inventory system to insure our company and logistics are correctly supporting and responding in a timely manner. Work closely with clients and their needs, including engaging in management meetings with clients, problem solving issues for our clients and GAP success during project start up phases. Oversee the startup of supervisor/leads and ensure all start up processes are correctly followed. Manage inventory control process, while coordinating with the project manager or head of operations.
Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC (Jan 2014 – Oct 2014)
Offsite LSP Manager
Responsible for monitoring, reviewing and overseeing all activities and processes of logistics service provider.
Responsible for 12.5 million inventory and assisting in maintaining 98.5% accuracy.
Daily, weekly, monthly as well as yearly ISO/TSO audits with no major findings
Insure 6 S requirements
Liaison
Draexlmaier Automotive of America LLC (Aug 2010 – Jan 2014)
Logistics Warehouse Supervisor
Serve as Supervisor for an Automotive Interior Manufacturer that produces luxury interior parts for national automotive corporations.
Manage 120 associates and 10 Team Leaders. Responsibilities included overseeing the material flow, line side delivery, inventory accuracy, quality assurance, and process training to ensure JIT delivery of 500+ cars per day for one line. Manage an additional 7 car lines with similar processes. Incorporate SCM and material flow concepts. Other responsibilities include material flow and JIT delivery for Injection Molding.
Key Achievements:
Successfully planned and launched one of the largest and highest selling car lines in the United States (BMW X3 interior)
Improved warehouse inventory accuracy from 77% to 98.6% within 6 months
Developed alternative work processes for existing procedures and material flow patterns.
Successfully launched Cadillac XTS (2013)
Trained and managed multiple associates across several departments
Improved shipping accuracy by 98.5%
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Professional Experience Continued
Carolina Custom Inc. (May 2005 – Aug 2010)
Foreman
Serve as Foreman for a custom pallet and lumber company that serves national corporations.
Manage 22 full time employees (quality control, equipment operators, machine specialist, fabricators, technical support, production, and custom assembly). Direct all inventory management from lumber purchasing to delivery schedules. Ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. Responsible for overall company productivity
Key Achievements:
Improved customer loyalty by 65%
Improved productivity by 90%
Redeveloped employee training to reduce work injuries by conducting employee education. Minor injuries reduced by 98% and no major worker’s compensation injuries in the last 5 years.
Bearden’s Home Improvements (February 2004 – May 2005)
Owner
Started a business of buying and remodeling homes for sale.
Managed all sub-contractor work and developed knowledge of property contracts.
Givens 1992 – 2004
Operations Manager (March 1998 – February 2004)
Serve as Operations Manager for Givens in Chesapeake, VA, a warehousing, logistics, and trucking company.
Managed 425 employees, 19 supervisors, and 37 lead positions. Responsible for inventory management, shipping and receiving, production management, quality control, human resources, overall administration, OSHA, security, loss prevention, materials management, and customer relations. Developed and maintained budget for plant. Responsible for 150 shipping and receiving doors in addition to all next day and expedited shipments. Conducted daily meetings on P&L as well as equipment management. Obtained ISO 9001 TQM certification. Responsible for 12 individual accounts. Operated in a foreign trade zone.
Key Achievements:
Obtained monthly inventory on 400,000 items with 96% accuracy
Developed a daily productivity report to monitor labor hours vs. cost of production
Implemented a new radio frequency inventory system
Assistant Operations Manager (November 1996 – March 1998)
Serve as Assistant Operations Manager for Givens.Duties were the same as above and this was a trial phase while the company was without an Operations Manager.
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Professional Experience Continued
Prior Work History
Givens: Supervisor (1994-1996), Lead (1993-1994), Forklift Operator (1992-1993), Laborer (1992)
Education
Associates Degree in Automotive Engineering • Greenville Technical College – Greenville, SC
High School Diploma • Woodruff High School – Woodruff, SC
Certifications
ISO14001
CTPAT
OSHA Certified
ISO 9001 TQM
First Responder (CPR/AED)
Forklift Trainer