Supply Chain North America
Resume:
CHRIS WROBLEWSKI
Raleigh, NC **603
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE / SKILLS SUMMARY
Regional P&L Responsibility: USD $700+ Million P&L including 5 Medical/Surgical Distribution Center locations and oversite of 500+ employees.
Lean Logistics Leadership — Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained Professional achieving over $14M expense savings.
Negotiations Skills — Experienced in RFP process and contract negotiator who is appropriately assertive and diplomatic.
WMS – Knowledge of WMS software capabilities (Red Prairie, Oracle, Lucas Systems Voice Pick, SAP, Manhattan), Labor and Inventory Management, Warehouse best practices - operational and design principles.
Customer Centric — High energy leadership with a bias for action and passion for customer service.
Team Leader — Ability to lead the supply chain team to world class performance through continuous improvement, team development, and training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BECTON DICKINSON (BD), FOUR OAKS, NC
Director North America Supply Chain, Nov 2020 – Present
Responsible for managing Becton Dickinson Regional Distribution Centers in North America including safety, quality, and labor management. P&L of over $7 million monthly budget.
Responsible for four sites in Northeast region including NC, GA, MD, Toronto Canada
Lead operational implementation team for WMS system (Manhattan) at two regional distribution centers in NC and CA.
Implemented Labor Management System throughout distribution network.
Lead Facilities Management, Training, EHS, and Labor Management team.
Responsible for Network Optimization in North America and Canada up to and including Continuous Improvement, automation, and warehouse operations.
Reduced over $14M in operational cost in distribution network in 2 years utilizing LMS and Kaizen lean principles.
FEDEX LOGISTICS, FOUR OAKS, NC
Associate Director/General Manager BD account, July 2018 – Oct 2020
Responsible for managing Becton Dickinson Regional HUB1 Distribution Center including safety, quality, and labor work force. Manage P&L of over $1.3 million monthly budget.
Met financial goals for 2019 fiscal year.
Implemented Quality Driven Management (QDM) program and Lean Process.
Created Training Team Program assisting in enhanced quality, safety, and teammate retention.
Awarded HUB1 “Above the Line” trophy two consecutive quarters.
OWENS & MINOR, FLOWER MOUND, TX
General Manager/Area Director, March 2005 – July 2018
Responsible for managing 5 Distribution Centers in Texas and Oklahoma while interfacing with customers, vendors, and sales force. Responsible for all aspects of facility management including safety, quality and return on assets. Created and managed P&L of $600 million annual revenue while managing annual operating expense of $16+ million.
Negotiated RFP’s and contract signings of over 15 hospitals.
Implemented 3PL service and Regional Surgi-Track ® program.
Secured TX State Grant of $407K to train 10 Managers and Supervisors in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Involved in implementation of Labor Management System (Red Prairie) in five distribution centers.
ATLAS DISTRIBUTING, INC., AUBURN, MA
Operations General Manager, April 2004 – March 2005
Responsible for warehouse operations, customer service and transportation management. Reported directly to principal owner/president of company. Conceived and directed policies regarding safety, human resources, and operating procedures. Served as liaison between all departments by facilitating monthly formal operations meetings. Negotiated Teamster Union contract in less than 4 days.
Decreased turnover from 40% to 15% in less than 10 months.
Increased productivity in distribution center by 25%.
Implemented routing software (Road-Net) to increase service and reduce administrative costs resulting in $75,000 annual savings.
UPS, SHREWSBURY, MA
Business Manager, May 1991 – March 2004
Served in leadership role of $30 billion global Fortune 50 parcel company with 360,000 employees. Developed vision and internal plans to guide performance of over 1000 employees in a union setting, oversee processing of over 100,000 packages daily, and accountable to over $2 million operating budget monthly. Led numerous committees to initiate and execute new projects, generate innovative ideas, and review essential issues of existing projects. Conceive and implement operational policies and process improvements based on identified trends/patterns pertaining to cost, performance, service, and employee relations. Provide oversight for labor relations with local Teamsters union. Created and maintained a motivated and empowered work force.
Championed initiatives leading to enhanced on-time reliability of 99.3% from 97.8%.
Promoted cooperative, productive work environment and encouraged feedback through annual surveys and informal communications.
Facilitated effective management-training sessions and certification programs.
Originated and implemented on-the-job training for new hires, employing graduated workload as well as developing employee recognition program to improve morale, resulting in improved employee-relations scores from 67% to 82% favorable and reducing overtime by 30%.
Earned “Manager of the Year” in a Region of over 5,000 employees.
Managed over 30 Tractor Trailer drivers and operated CDL training program with 98% passing rate for MA CDL licensing.
EDUCATION
TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY – NASHVILLE, TN
Completed Bachelor of Arts Degree – Management and Leadership
EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE – QUINCY, MA
Bachelor of Science Program – Business Administration
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY – WORCESTER, MA
Bachelor of Science Program– Biology/Pre-Med
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Professional Development:
Lean Bronze Certification-Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program-Aircraft Container Movement - Labor Relations Workshop - Tractor Trailer Driver Time Study - Facilitators Training Workshop - CDL Driver Training School Instructor - Customs Brokerage Training - OSHA Safety Training - Excel Workshop Training - Industrial Engineering Certificate - Professional Negotiations Training - LEAD program - Warehouse Manager Development Program Coach - Academy of Strategic Leadership Program Certificate (Notre Dame University Mendoza School of Business).
Training Facilitator:
Facilitated seminars and formal workshops for Supervisor/Manager Training & Leadership Programs. Designed and executed Commercial Driver’s License Programs (UPS).
Community Service:
Board Member - Metro Relief Homeless Ministry in Dallas, TX
TX licensed soccer coach - local town youth league.
Community Church Bible Study Leader and founder of Forge Men’s Ministry at Vintage Church in McKinney, TX.
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