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JOHN AULD

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Process-oriented, result-driven Global Distribution Center Leader with excellent organizational, leadership and planning skills. Successful in leading cross-functional teams in dynamic fast paced environments. Possesses robust business acumen in supply chain strategy with a commitment to creating and sustaining an environment of continuous improvement in a lean operation Talented manager with affinity for cutting waste and increasing bottom line profits. Extensive experience with project management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2021 to Present Xpedient Logistics Reno, NV

General Manager

Start up of 260K sq. ft. tire distribution center.

Responsible to execute start up plan while staying on time and within budget.

SAP environment.

Project manager

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Successfully recruited and hired all management and hourly positions in challenging environment.

Beat established timelines and budgets.

August 2020 to March 2021 Southern Electric Equipment Co. Reno, NV

Plant Manager

Responsible for planning and execution of daily production schedule and monthly production capacity.

Ensure required inventory levels to meet current and projected demand.

Manage and direct labor to exceed production schedules.

Collaborate with headquarters and engineers for best practices.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Reduced required inventory carry by over 600K.

Eliminated replenishment process and moved to a kitting environment.

Successful ISO audit.

February 2005-to August 2020 Honeywell /ADI Global Reno, NV

Global Distribution Center Manager

Responsible for management of multiple distribution centers in the U.S. and U.K.

Full P & L accountability for all center activities.

Consistently exceeds on all KPI stretch goals covering Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost.

Chosen by Leadership to travel to and be project manager on the move and set up of a new 110,000 SF Distribution Center in the United Kingdom. Project management included establishing working relationships with suppliers and vendors while keeping associates informed of the changes involved in the process. Conducted weekly calls with Global Vice President with updates on shared rail and daily gembas with local H.S.E. and executive leadership. Establishment and coaching of metrics and processes that U.S. sites use in a SAP environment. This coaching involved hourly associates, new manager and new director.

Collaborates daily needs and expectations with the management team through daily tier meeting based on yesterday’s results and today’s objectives.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Only Gold level center among 9 sister sites.

First site chosen for Honeywell Operating System journey, first Silver site.

Four-time SHARP certification. First in Nevada to maintain certification for 12 years.

Project Lead on the design and implementation of a voice picking system.

Identified and designed the “Ship with Replen” process with annual savings of 350k in transportation and material savings.

Lead Kaizen to explore and establish vendor compliance guide. Helped educate and train 300 vendors on new expectations.

Lean certification projects. Annual savings of 250k per annum.

Hosted Kaizen that resulted in a reduction of almost 1 million scans per year across all sites.

Established Wire reel boxing program saving of $8.50 per reel up charge and reducing outbound damage by 60%.

Established scanning and weight check on outbound shipments reducing inventory and weight errors.

Established “Picture Perfect” process taking pictures and attaching to outbound pallets. Coached all 9 D.C and 103 store managers on freight bill notation when picture didn’t match pallet. Also beneficial to the carriers for pictures of lost pallets. Reduced lost stock and increased payment of carrier claims

May 1996- December 2004 Mrs. Auld’s Gourmet Foods Inc Reno, NV

President/CEO

Established and grew family food business consisting of 100+ skus.

Transformed business to be “one stop shop” for all contract packaging needs. Including local Health Department, FDA, USDA compliance, and Organic certifications.

Coached on label design, set up and nutritional information.

Worked with and established relationships with vendors and freight carriers.

EDUCATION

University of Nevada Reno, NV

Bachelor of Science

Major in Biology, Minor in Animal science

KEY SKILLS

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences; demonstrate ability to motivate teams and manage conflict.

Ability to lead coach and develop staff to improve performance and achieve professional goals.

Analytical driver of change.

Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Word.

Solid time management skills; ability to multi-task and to function efficiently in a high volume, fast paced deadline oriented environment.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and mentor others

Excellent Problem Solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Chris Schell 214-***-****

Additional references available on Request

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