GARY GLOVER, MBA, CPIM

Thompsons Station, TN 615-***-**** advbon@r.postjobfree.com

Management Professional experienced in leading operations, distribution and project management. Strong strategic coach empowering teams to competently execute and deliver results and supporting revenue generating objectives. Open and clear communicator at all levels with demonstrated vision, leadership, and retail expertise. Experienced in Oracle ERP system with an APICS Certification. CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Management Process

Strong Written and Verbal Skills

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Problem Resolution

Performance Management/Servant Leadership

Workplace Accident Investigations

Materials Procurement

Project Management

Experienced Group Speaker

Master Scheduling & Inventory Analysis

Oracle ERP Super User

Budget Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RYDER – Spring Hill, TN

Ryder is the leader in fleet management, supply chain solutions, and logistics for businesses of all sizes. Ryder manages these functions for over 50,000 customers. Material Planning Coordinator II, (Hot Shot Second Shift) September 2021 – Present

Coordinates Requests, picking, and shipping to GA Assembly to prevent and minimize downtime

Maintain daily log of activity for reporting

Perform shipping clerk functions

Fork Truck Operator, August 2021 – August 2021

LOC put away

RANDSTAD FOR RYDER – Spring Hill, TN

Randstad is a staffing agency that connects job seekers with employers. Fork Truck Operator, June 2021 – August 2021

Worked Body Shop in dolly prep

THE KROGER COMPANY – Nashville, TN

Kroger is the largest supermarket chain by revenue and the second largest general retailer. Revenue for 2019 was $122 B. In 2017, Kroger employed 500,000 employees. Assistant Store Manager, February 2019 to current

Coaching staff the importance of customer care and a great shopping experience

Leading 100 associates

Provides leadership to the associates helping them understand their role in success at work and home

Updated and maintained training records

Updated and or modified Store SOPs

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AMERICAN GREETINGS CORPORATION – Greeneville, TN October 1988 – June 2018 American Greetings Corporation is a manufacturer of innovative social expression helping consumers honor people and moments in life. American Greetings acquired CPS Corporation in 2002 complementing Plus Mark, its seasonal wrap and boxed greeting card unit. American Greetings Corporation has approximately 27,500 employees and an annual revenue of $1.8B.

Distribution Manager, 2016 to 2018

Coached staff to fill orders to 100% accuracy and quality

Managed staffing to finish 8% under budget and achieve 100% of shipping goals

Provided leadership to the associates helping them understand their role in success at work and home

Responsible for time and attendance records

Manager of Production Control/Bill of Material/Finished Goods Inventory Control, 2014 to 2016

Directed strategic initiatives to achieve 100% on-time delivery of services and goods to internal and external customers

Led the staff of Item Master Data, Bill of Material Specialists, and Purchasing

Directed daily operations including financial, employee relations, supply chain management; domestic and global, inventory control, and customer service to generate optimal revenue streams for the business

Planned and monitored daily/weekly/yearly production vs goals

Maximized operational efficiency by coaching staff on various tools to consistently improve processes

Optimized leadership skills to encourage personal responsibility

Led a cross functional team consisting of World Headquarters Sales and Marketing, and Greeneville Plant Management and Planning to implement changes in the business decisions to improve efficiency and maintain planning date(s) control. These controls led to a plant operations improvement of 9% (350k) within the first year Supervisor Finished Goods Inventory Control/Bill of Materials, 2011 to 2014

Directed strategic initiatives to achieve consolidation of Finished Goods Inventory Control Department from World Headquarters to integrate into the Bill of Material Department, improving operational efficiency by 100% and saving of $130k.

Coached and developed training of tools, Microsoft Office Products and methodology to surpass the aggressive goals

Developed Business Reports, tools, and use of integrated data for efficient analysis. Supervisor Production Control, 2006 to 2011

Managed and updated the Enterprise Resource Planning system from Engineering Change Notices to include raw material, work in process, material control, and accounting updates.

Generated operational reports to provide essential data needed to assist operations to operate efficiently and under budget.

Achieved a 17% reduction by improving processes.

Purchased Commodities

Demand Resource Planner, 2005

Assisted in the Project to achieve production requirements from combining two production facilities into a single facility.

Provided training to Production Control and Purchasing Department associates in Demand Resource Requirements from the Franklin Facility to the Greeneville Facility Manager Production Control, 2002 to 2004

Led staff of eight planning associates

Key member in Project for development and installation for Oracle 11i Enterprise Resource Planning

Developed new planning methodologies for the Oracle 11i Enterprise Resource Planning system

Partnered with staff to test and implement the Oracle project in the Planning/Purchasing Department Gary Glover Page 3 of 4

Master Planner-Gift Wrap Finished Goods, 2001-2002

Schedule Finished Goods to meet customer quantities and ship dates

Partner with manufacturing to reduce setups and achieve improved efficiencies

Ensure work in process, raw materials, and packaging will be available on date due Master Planner-Printing Department, 2000 to 2001

Schedule Printing to have the right printed paper, at the correct quantity, to be available at the scheduled due date for the Finished Good Assembly Department

Ensure raw materials availability

Production Supervisor Manufacturing-Various Departments, 1989 to 2000

Training, Discipline, Scheduling

Goals for Production, Waste, Labor, Overtime

Support Safety Goals including required training and testing WENDY’S – Nashville/Franklin, TN.

Wendy's® was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise,

“Quality is our Recipe®,” which remains the guidepost of the Wendy’s system. Wendy’s is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads with hand-chopped lettuce, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy’s Company

(NASDAQ: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company’s support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy’s Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find every child in the North American foster care system a loving, forever home. Today, Wendy’s and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world’s most thriving and beloved restaurant.

General Store Manager - Nashville, TN 1982 to 1985

Number Two Store in Nashville, Tennessee District for Sales

Responsible for Coaching, training, scheduling, and hiring

Responsible for P & L

Scheduling to Meet or Exceed Sales, Service and Cost Goals General Manager- Training Store - Franklin, TN 1985 to 1989

Training Store for Future Store Managers

Number Two Store in Middle Tennessee District for Sales

Number One Store in Middle Tennessee District for Profit

Responsible for Coaching, training, scheduling, and hiring

Responsible for P & L

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CANTEEN CORPORATION/VINCENNES UNIVERSITY – Vincennes, IN. Canteen is an on-demand retail and food service company that provides market, dining, vending, coffee, and more solutions nationwide.

Food Service Manager - Vincennes, IN 1977 to 1985

Managed University Cafeteria serving 3,000 meals per day

Responsible for training, hiring and coaching for excellence

Purchasing needed food and supplies to service our students

Instructor for the Food Service Management Curriculum

Developed SOPs for all positions

Scheduling to Meet or Exceed Sales, Service and Cost Goals EDUCATION

TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY – Greeneville, TN

Master of Business Administration in Business Management (2014) TUSCULUM UNIVERSITY – Greeneville, TN

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management (2012) LINCOLN TRAIL COLLEGE – Robinson, IL

Associate of Applied Science in Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts (1976)

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