Chris Hennessy

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Oklahoma City, OK 73112

405-***-****

adn2lk@r.postjobfree.com

I am a driven, well-educated, and personable individual with a proven track record of success. I lead by example and my work ethic has been referred to as “contagious.” I am interested in obtaining an operational role and contributing to an organization’s success. Education

MBA - Arizona State University - May, 1991

Emphasis: Operations & Logistics Management

BS - St. John’s University - May, 1989

Major: Business

Skills & Accomplishments

Leadership

● Track record of developing cohesive, goal-oriented work groups

● Recipient of PepsiCo’s Chairman Award for leading a nation-wide recall, rework, and redeployment effort that saved the national launch of a new product

● Managed high-performing operations teams of up to 40 employees for over 20 years Supply Chain

● Demonstrated success developing efficiencies from suppliers through organizations and out to customers

● Developed and managed MRP process resulting in a 43% gain in inventory turns while improving material availability by 22%

● Initiated and supervised a warehouse optimization project resulting in annual savings of $750K

Manufacturing

● Proven ability to streamline manufacturing operations

● Led a LEAN initiative resulting in an average productivity improvement of 15% over four years

Professional Experience

World Book Bank: Oklahoma City, OK

Operations Manager: Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2020

● Lead a nonprofit organization in printing and distributing self-development and spiritual books to people in need throughout the United States

● Oversaw all fundraising activities, software selection, website development, and financial reporting

● Negotiated printing and logistics contracts

Supply Chain Consulting: Multiple Locations Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2016

● Worked with several clients in multiple locations to improve operational efficiencies in supply chain management and manufacturing

● Client list included 3M and GE Capital, as well as multiple smaller manufacturers and distributors in Minnesota and Texas

Pepsico, DFW, TX: May 1994 - Dec. 2008

Supply & Logistics Manager: Feb. 2002 - Dec. 2008

● Managed a team of 40 people responsible for supply chain activities in support of over 100 North American bottlers

● Streamlined PepsiCo’s DFW supply chain by designing and constructing a new distribution center. Savings associated with the project recouped capital costs in less than four years

● Managed procurement, raw material planning, and distribution center operations

● Managed the development of PepsiCo’s Business Continuity Plan for Concentrate Operations

Maintenance Manager: Jan. 1999 - Feb. 2002

● Directed maintenance activity across three shifts in support of manufacturing, warehousing, and wastewater treatment operations

● Managed capital projects including procurement and installation of processing equipment, palletizing equipment, and multiple filling lines Manufacturing Manager: May 1995 - Dec. 1998

● Managed a team of 25 employees and two supervisors in manufacturing concentrate for all North American bottlers

● Increased productivity by an average of 15% per year while improving product availability and lowering cost per unit

Materials Planner: May 1994 - May 1995

● Implemented an MRP system resulting in nearly doubling inventory turns while improving availability

Food Products Corporation: June 1991 - May 1994

Purchasing Agent: Feb. 1993 - May 1994

● Negotiated purchase contracts for all raw material and packaging supplies and managed inventory

Manufacturing Manager: June 1991 - Feb. 1993

● Managed 2nd shift operation manufacturing corn and flour tortillas and chips

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