Thomas Backus

Santa Ana, CA 714-***-**** adwno7@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/tom-backus-59353136

Extensive, progressive Operational Management experience encompassing Logistics, Distribution and 3PL Facilities. Highly skilled in the practical application of Lean Methodologies; problem solving; and team development, leadership and mentorship. Strong advocate and practitioner of developing and maintaining a safe, accident-free workplace environment. Experience in diverse industries ranging from over-ocean international freight transportation to aerospace and precision machinery manufacturing.

Key Skills & Core Competencies

Facilities Management

Logistics

Cal & Fed OSHA Compliance

Supply Chain

Lean Foundation 5S+1 / Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Budget Development & Mgt.

ERP Systems

Export Compliance

Vendor RFQ / Procurement

Unionized Staff Management

EHS SWPP, HWM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nikkiso ACD, Santa Ana, CA 11-22 to 3-23

Leading manufacturer of reciprocating & centrifugal pumps for cryogenic liquids

Logistics Manager

Responsible for all inbound and outbound transportation of manufacturing and fabrication materials and finished products; held oversight of all matters related to shipping and receiving, including international transport via ocean carriers and air freight. Extensive utilization of MANFACT ERP and Key Performance Indicators. Served as Export Compliance Officer. Trained, supervised and mentored team members. Developed and managed vendor relations. Engaged in freight bill audits, freight tracking and carrier claims.

Initiated and conducted negotiations with freight companies resulting in 25% reduction in international freight costs.

APM Terminals, Long Beach, CA 8-21 to 10-22

Major worldwide transportation, logistics, supply chain and storage company

Facilities Manager

Responsible for all facilities maintenance operations in a major over-ocean, port-side transportation and logistics facility. Provided management direction and leadership to a unionized on-site maintenance team; extensive utilization of KPIs. Coordinated project work with the Port of Los Angeles. Oversaw automation infrastructure repairs. Key member of teams involved in a criticality assessment project and specified problem resolution. Identified, qualified and selected vendors, scheduled and oversaw 3rd party vendors for on-site work.

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Conceptualized, developed, implemented and utilized an innovative preventive maintenance program resulting in significant reduction in equipment down-time and extended useful life-span.

Conception Nurseries, Roseville, CA 4-20 to 4-21

Plant tissue technology company supporting industrial scale agriculture

Logistics & Safety Manager

Responsible for all aspects of incoming/outgoing transportation and logistics, including import/export operations and compliance. Managed Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), headed the safety team, monitored and maintained OSHA regulation compliance, managed driver operations, scheduling and routing, negotiated FTL/LTL carrier contracts, audited freight bills, managed fleet maintenance, responsible for inventory control/cycle counts.

Created and implemented an effective safety program which resulted in significant reduction in reportable or lost time injuries and accidents.

Safrin Cabin Aerospace, Cypress, CA 2011 to 2020

Aviation and aerospace component manufacturing

Logistics & Facilities EHS Manager

Provided management leadership and direction to a staff of 50, responsible for all logistics, shipping/receiving and safety considerations associated with facility operations. Responsible for hiring, training, discipline and terminations. Managed multi-site crating and shipping operations. CALOSHA 30 trained, CFR 49 certified. Engaged third party maintenance providers for major projects. Scheduled international and domestic shipments.

Negotiated shipping rates with domestic and international carriers resulting in 52% cost savings in first 14 months.

Designed new crates and packaging procedures resulting in 20% damage claim reduction.

Developed and implemented a Monthly Shipping Forecast calendar that boosted operational efficiency and resulted in 20% reduction in overtime costs.

Created and instituted crating and shipping Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) resulting in 27% productivity increase.

Developed and implemented facility driver and forklift operator safety protocols, along with several other safety initiatives and policies, resulting in 65% reduction in injuries.

Alpinestars USA, Torrance, CA 2008 to 2011

World-leading manufacturer of high performance racing apparel

Distribution Manager

Provided management direction and leadership to a staff of 20 in maintaining responsibility for all shipping and receiving operations of domestic and international product transportation, and

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supply chain. Ensured vendor compliance - Tillys, Macys, Dillards, T.J. Maxx/Marshalls, Bloomingdales, Zumiez, Zappos and Pacific Sunwear.

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for warehouse operations resulting in 32% shipment error reduction.

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Quality Control Division resulting in 25% rejected merchandise reduction.

Negotiated rates with domestic and international carriers resulting in 45% cost savings.

***Earlier career includes positions of steadily increasing responsibility and accomplishment with Alstyle Apparel as Traffic Manager and Pyramid Logistics as Logistics Manager.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Santa Ana College

General Business & Commerce Studies

Certification – Supply Chain Management

“ – Facility Management

“ – Export Compliance (U.S. Department of Commerce, Industry & Security Bureau)

“ - CALOSHA 30

“ - CFR 49 (expired)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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