Supply Chain Vice President

MARISO A. TAVERNA

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Collierville, TN 38017 Mobile 901-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A challenging and rewarding leadership role with a firm, where I can utilize my lean manufacturing and warehousing skills to reduce costs, improve revenue and maximize operational effectiveness, including customer facing roles that support company culture and vision.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Organization & Staff Development

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Staff Leadership & Team Building

Budgeting & Cost Control

Supply Chain Visionary

Continuous Improvement Champion

Change Agent

Safety Advocate

Experience in both Union and Non Union work environments

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARISO LLC.

Consultant – Manufacturing & Warehousing Executive Apr 2024 – Current

I am a highly skilled Manufacturing and Warehousing consultant who can provide expert advice and strategic guidance to optimize operations. I have extensive knowledge of Lean principles, production processes and supply chain management. I assist organizations to streamline their operations, reduce costs and enhance overall efficiency.

FHI – Freight Handlers Incorporated

Senior Vice President Operations Mar 2021 – Apr 2024

As the SVP over the 3PL Division of FHI, I had P&L ownership over 3 business units ( Manchester, CT – Collierville, TN – McAllen, TX ) that generated $30 Million in annual sales. I reported directly to the C.O.O. of the company. The 3PL division employed roughly 800 individuals in leadership and front- line operations.

IPS Corporation

Vice President Operations – Plumbing Division Nov 2015 – Mar 2021

I was responsible for Operations and Distribution for the Diversified Products division of IPS Corporation. A manufacturing plant and distribution center in Collierville, TN. I had P & L responsibility for $140 Million of sales revenue generated by my plants and the 110 associates we employed.

NIBCO INC

Plant Manager Blytheville Valve Manufacturing Plant April 2014 – Oct 2015

I managed a plant which included a 100k sq. ft. Foundry, a 120k sq. ft. Machining and Assembly operation and 100k sq. ft. Distribution Center operation. The plant produces roughly 20 Million pounds of valves annually and operates on a budget of over $20 Million per year. We employ 260 associates across 3 shifts on a 5-day schedule.

Technicolor, INC

Director of Operations Nov 2010 - April 2014

New Release Distribution & Custom Packaging

I managed (2) 800k sq. ft. buildings and 300 – 1,000 associates. My duties included the warehousing and distribution of all Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal and Paramount films, and for producing the store display models, which were built and filled with the movies and shipped to retailers throughout North America.

CEVA Logistics

Division General Manager May 2009 – Nov 2010

Microsoft Distribution

My responsibilities included all distribution activities associated with Microsoft Corporation North American distribution complex. These operations generated in excess of $30 Million in annual sales, with inventory of more than $200 million dollars. The warehouse was 650 k square feet and employed 142 full time employees and as many as 500 temporary employees. Annual productivity gains saw operating expenses reduced by $5 million year over year.

Technicolor, INC

Director of Operations Dec 2006 through CEVA acquisition in May 2009

Director of Operations – Microsoft Distribution

Responsible for all distribution activities at the Pleasant Hill site, part of Microsoft Corporation’s North American distribution supply chain. Successfully met KPI’s in Safety, Quality, Cost, Responsiveness and Lean metrics which resulted in the entire operation being purchased by CEVA Logistics.

General Motors Corporation 1985 to 2006

Service and Parts Operations, General Motors North America Memphis, Tennessee

Plant Manager, Memphis Parts Distribution Center 2000 to 2006

Responsibility for a 660,000 sq. foot DC employing 122 UAW staff. The Memphis PDC is the largest distributor of ACDelco branded auto parts in the General Motors supply chain. The Memphis PDC was the single largest distributor of emergency next day auto parts for both the ACDelco and GM dealership parts channels. I had P/L responsibility for the facilities’ $25 million-dollar annual budget.

Plant highlights included winning the General Motors Chairman’s Award for safety performance.

Service and Parts Operations, General Motors North America Pontiac, Michigan

Superintendent Unitizing and Receiving 1998 - 2000

Managed a workforce of 350 employees which operated 16 production lines and 30 single carton operations in General Motors largest distribution operation.

North American Assembly Operations Janesville Assembly Janesville, Wisconsin

Assistant Superintendent Medium Duty Truck Chassis Department 1997 - 1998

Chassis department assembly operations for the Janesville assembly plants medium duty truck operations, producers of the Chevrolet and GMC Topkick and Kodiak branded vehicles. This assembly operation employed over 100 people and built nearly 250 unique variations of these trucks.

North American Assembly Operations Pontiac East Assembly Pontiac, Michigan

General Supervisor Quality Department 1996 - 1997

Engineering focused position with the responsibilities for two main areas of vehicle assembly, process quality and supplier / material quality. Focused on improving process assignments to minimize the potential for variation in the assembly process, this included capability studies and process sequences studies to determine the optimum assembly processes.

North American Assembly Operations Pontiac East Assembly Pontiac, Michigan

Production Planning Coordinator 1993 - 1996

I was responsible to prepare the assembly line to assemble the upcoming model year vehicles. This highly visible position included a seat on the Plant Manger’s staff as well as frequent travel to prepare and review tooling changes, material changes and paint changes as well as evaluating potential assembly improvements.

GM Truck and Bus World Headquarters Pontiac, Michigan

Senior Reliability Engineer – Quality and Reliability Department 1991 - 1993

I gathered and analyzed customer warranty data to determine root cause for problem solving. This position played a key role in the decision to announce customer recalls or produce and provide dealer warranty bulletins.

Metal Stamping Division – Flint Metal Fabrication Plant Flint, Michigan

Production and Skilled Trades Supervisor 1985 - 1991

My initial position at General Motors was a front-line supervisor of 30 employees on what was General Motors highest volume stamped sheet metal component.

EDUCATION

1981 - 1985 Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Management

1985 – 1989 GMI Engineering & Management Institute Flint, MI

(now known as Kettering University)

Master of Science - Manufacturing Management

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

I am a management professional with 30+ years of experience, I am self-motivated and skilled in problem solving and team leadership. I can effectively organize, direct and motivate others, while maintaining positive working relationships. I have a diverse background with hands-on management experience in several environments, including mechanical, manufacturing, and distribution. I can analyze problems, communicate effectively and achieve desired results at all levels within an organization. I focus on creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of individual achievement as part of a team-oriented development strategy that strives for internal and external customer satisfaction.

Personal and Professional references available upon request.

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