Logistics & Operations Leader with 50+ Direct Reports
Resume:
Scott R Buckhiester
Greenville SC 29605
************@*****.*** 864-***-****
CORE STRENGTHS & SKILLS:
Production Planning and Scheduling
Safety, Health and Environmental Leader
Quality Control Management
Manufacturing Process Analysis/Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement Operations
Quality and Safety Audits
Management of 50+ Direct Reports/ Multiple Shifts
Warehousing and Logistics
Team building
EXPERIENCE:
2024 – Present Keurig Dr Pepper Logistics Leader
Hire and build a team of 20 warehouse employees along with managing their productivity.
Oversee all shipping and receiving on the shift.
Contribute knowledge and expertise to help build the logistics department.
One of only 3 managers available to control the entire factory on my shift.
2021 – 2024 Morgan Advanced Materials Warehouse Manager
Control all logistics and traffic.
Manage a team of 12 employees.
Interact with manufacturing, sales, vendors and customers to meet their expectations.
Control budgets and labor hours.
2018 – 2021 GVD Corporation Production/Plant Manager
·Oversee all plant and production operations for a supplier of specialty mold coatings to the automotive industry
·Interact with customers daily to insure positive relationship and clear understanding of expectations and priorities.
·Manage logistics and staff scheduling to maintain turnaround times to meet production demands.
·Maintain two shifts in all aspects of production, including shipping/receiving, inventory control, packaging, maintenance, and documentation.
·Track movement of parts at all times, keep customers updated on status.
·Ensure supply of raw materials and other production supplies.
·Collaborate with Engineering and Operations personnel to execute or delegate the troubleshooting of workflow, quality, or equipment issues as they arise.
·Oversee research and development projects.
Results: Under my leadership a group of disjointed employees with infighting and a high turnover rate were built into a cohesive, collaborative team. Production increased 30%, Staff was reduced by 20% and turnover was reduced to zero.
2014 – 2018 Michelin North America Business Unit Leader
·Apply lean manufacturing principles in the daily operations of a Quality Control Business Unit which operates on a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.
·Set and maintain budgets, manage personnel, schedule production, set goals and measure KPI to related progress
·Plan and implement process improvements to achieve an overall increase in production volume.
·Assist with Kaizen events within production area for the improvements to the method and means of the production
·Preform department audits weekly for safety and quality
Results: Under my leadership the department grew by 40 percent and was consistently producing record levels of production with a 15 percent decrease in overtime.
2007- 2014 DunBurks Premier Events Vice President of Operations
·Manage daily operations of the organization including but not limited to oversight of sales, marketing, planning, scheduling, pricing, billing and stellar customer service.
·Acquired new business and ensured strong relationships with existing clients
Results: Under my leadership DunBurks grew to be the largest event management company in the area.
1982- 2007 Kel Chemicals Inc. Assistant Plant Manager
·Planned and scheduled production
·Managed inventory and purchasing
·Served as liaison customers/sales team and production
·Managed internal work force.
·Served as Safety, Health and Environmental Leader
·Oversaw all warehousing and logistics
Led a project to establish “Just in Time” inventory for our customers.
1.Met with customers to establish guaranteed floor levels
2.Reconfigured all warehousing
3.Established new ordering and billing processes
4.Adjusted production to meet new timeframes.
Results: Orders placed by 1:00p were processed and delivered next day in South Carolina, North
Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Education:
Travelers Rest High School - Graduated
Greenville Technical College, Clemson Extension Engineering Program.
Extensive Management training provided by Michelin North America
Community Service:
Board of Directors Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County
Board of Directors Pickens County Vision Plan
Board of Directors Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce
Member Pickens County Tourism committee
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