CHAD E. KELLNER
ado66a@r.postjobfree.com H: 214-***-**** 5411 Presidio Drive, Grand Prairie, Tx. 75052
Director of Operations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dynamic, competitive operations leader equipped with vision. Possessing an extensive track record of leadership and proven results. Known as a pioneer of innovation who leverages excellent communications skills along with a wealth of expertise which influences operational performances, while maximizing productivity, excellent organizational skills, and maintaining quality standards. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and is successful in leading and developing high performing teams for complex organizations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Mentoring - Reporting - KPI Management - Integrations - SOPs - Continuous Improvement - Risk Management- Safety
Growth Initiatives - Presentations - Analyzing Data - Global Initiatives - CRM - SLA’s – Logistics - Capital Expenditures
Fast-Paced Environments - Crisis Management - Talent Management - Sales Plans - Communications - Accountability
Multi-site - Global Operations Management- Kaizen Techniques - Project Planning - Pricing Cost Control Strategies
P&L - Operations Management - Revenue Generation - Supply Chain - Customer Service - Change Management -5S
Budget - Product Management - Business Strategy - Performance Management- Business Development - SEO -ATP
Strategic Direction - Training & Development - Strategic Planning - LEAN Manufacturing - Brand Strategy- Lean
Joint Venture Partnerships- Profit/ROI Improvement - Turnaround Strategy - International Sourcing/Alliances
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Atco Rubber Products, Inc
Director of Transportation
10/2003 - Current
Tactically determined optimal delivery results to meet both cost and service goals for multiple plant locations.
Leveraged support to the supply chain network in transportation routing and route design.
Championed the oversight of the company fleet of Tractors and Trailers at 16 locations across the US including ensuring all drivers comply with D.O.T. and State Regulations.
Led the implementation and maintaining Transportation Management Software (TMS)to be used by each plant for optimization and routing of shipments.
Pioneered the pricing and contract negotiations for commercial Truck Load, and Less than Truck Load carriers for use by all plants.
Completed the periodic audit of commercial transportation invoices.
Glasfloss Industries
Corporate Traffic Manager
07/1994 - 10/2003
Diplomatically led the pricing and Contract negotiations with commercial Truck Load, and Less than Truck Load carriers for use by multiple plants.
Navigated the task of hiring and managing of approximately 30 employees.
Governed the warehouse design and layout for both Raw Materials and Finished goods warehouses.
Controlled the daily operations of both Raw Materials and Finished Goods departments including routing of all inbound and outbound shipments.
Gas Equipment Company
Warehouse Manager
01/1991 - 04/1994
Evaluated and completed the bi-annual reviews of employees.
Maintained inventory control, routing of shipments, and procurement of all warehouse supplies.
Authored the mandatory documentation and distribution of returned goods.
Processed orders for walk-in customers.
Entered all shipment data into house computer for outbound shipments daily, as well as data for inbound inventory.
UPS and LTL contract negotiation.
Became Familiar and advanced with many types of shipping manifest systems.
Trained in some hazardous material shipping procedures.
Software Experience
Excel, Microsoft Office, AS 400, TMS & WMS