WILLIAM K. ROGERS

Visionary Leader Dedicated to Maximizing Bottom-Line Results and Delivering Product & Services Excellence Houston, TX 77077 281-***-**** adx0j9@r.postjobfree.com Qualifications for Executive-Level Operations Leadership Offering 22+ Years’ Experience in Multimillion-Dollar Operations, Profit & Loss, and New Business Development MULTI-SITE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC ANALYSIS / PLANNING TRENDS TRACKING PROFIT / LOSS BENCHMARKING / METRICS DEVELOPMENT SAFETY CONTROL EQUIPMENT PURCHASING WAREHOUSE / TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAINS LOGISTICS COORDINATION INVENTORY CONTROL TEAM BUILDING / LEADERSHIP TRAINING / DEVELOPMENT BEST PRACTICE METHODOLOGIES LEAN SIX SIGMA KAIZEN MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR BUDGET CONTROL COST / EXPENSE REDUCTIONS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION DOT / OSHA COMPLIANCE Highly Accomplished Executive Vice President who excels at analyzing lucrative sales, new business development, and operational needs; identifying substantial growth opportunities; defining methods for capturing new customers and retaining existing clientele; and attaining competitive market leverage. Influential Change Agent who offers multi- market knowledge and talent in expertly developing, leading, and implementing key business process improvements. Ambitious MBA Candidate who leads from the front to gain buy-in among multidisciplinary teams, and who drives world-class product / services operations while delivering first-rate customer experiences and yielding high-performing employee results. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who builds solid alliances among decision-makers, and who sees the “big picture” while thriving in quickly evolving scenarios – always willing to “go the extra mile” to surpass the status quo. P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y N O P S I S

SWIFF-TRAIN COMPANY, LLC, HOUSTON, TX 2012 – 2022

Executive Vice President of Operations

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking operations with company sales generating $125 million annually, including managing an annual budget of $15 million while creating operating and capital expenditure budgets. Develop and disseminate strategies and procedures to maximize profitability. Supervise 11 managers and 200 operational staff. Develop a comprehensive training program to drive Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), including establishing small- to large-scale teams to optimize process performance by implementing continuous incremental change (Kaizen). Expand the use of Lean Six Sigma to achieve procedural / standardized improvements and save up to $7 million to-date. Demonstrate talent in cost-effectively evaluating transportation needs and implementing Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Resourcefully evaluate Dedicated Contract Carriage, Full-Service Lease options, and cost of company- owned vehicles to ultimately generate a savings of $2.7 million to-date while aligning with companywide objectives.

Successfully decreased costs by $1.3 million in 2019 – a 12.5% reduction.

Negotiated 3PL service rates and agreements with forecasted sales of $40 million.

Led expansion initiatives to establish regional distribution operations in the state of Florida.

Created SOPs to connect internal processes and ensure seamless transactions within a 3PL provider.

Optimized team-centric process performance by implementing continuous incremental change via Kaizen.

Reduced expenses by $900,000+ in 2018 – a 7% reduction, while increasing productivity and service quality. William K. Rogers 281-***-**** Page Two

P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y N O P S I S ( C O N T I N U E D ) MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, HOUSTON, TX / DALLAS, TX / HAYWARD, CA / BATON ROUGE, LA / ALBUQUERQUE, NM 2002 – 2012 Operations Manager

Strategically steered results-focused warehouse and transportation operations of a 300,000-square-foot Mohawk Distribution Center for this $9-billion leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications, including driving high-volume budget control with profit / loss responsibility to ensure compliance with targeted goals. Contributed sharp analytical abilities toward managing an annual budget of $10 million. Monitored key metrics and reported on variances. Developed value stream maps to identify and remove non-value-added activities. Continually promoted a safe work environment via adherence to OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as Mohawk’s safety policies. Managed 40 employees, including all warehouse staff and truck drivers. Created a new, performance-boosting training program. Coordinated inventory control, adjustments, and cycle count process. Established performance standards and developed improved product flow via work cells. Led all safety meetings. Built customer / vendor relationships.

Successfully achieved #1 ranking in operational efficiency among 14 top regional branches.

Used Lean Six Sigma techniques and processes to reduce process variance and eliminate waste.

Established and used small teams to optimize process performance via incremental change (Kaizen).

Reduced key expenses with in-house customer service processes while decreasing process cycle times.

Expanded use of data-driven methodology (Lean Six Sigma) to magnify impact of process improvements.

Reduced cycle times 45% to increase process capability, lower costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.

Generated lowest operational cost (CWT) among 14 sites while upholding perfect DOT and OSHA records.

Consistently operated within budget with one of six locations (out of 44) to be nationally recognized and awarded for operational achievement, as well as the only operation to be awarded for achieve in all categories.

Reduced logistics expenses via territory refinements via the application of Lean Six Sigma, including implementing methods to reduce waste and improve efficiencies; achieved synchronized production to match rate of customer demand while improving resource use; saved $96,862 in one year ($581,000 to-date). Additional Professional Experience

Operations Manager BEAULIEU OF AMERICA/LD BRINKMAN, DALLAS, TX / MINNEAPOLIS, MN Director of Operations FORMOSA FOODS INTERNATIONAL, DALLAS, TX Delivery / Zone Manager LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, ABILENE, TX / DALLAS, TX / FORT WORTH, TX Operations Manager BEN E. KEITH FOODS, ABILENE, TX E DUC A T I O N

Master of Business Administration (In Progress) AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

P ROF E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt SIGMA BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Lean Boot Camp GEORGIA TECH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

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