Operations & People Leader with 28 Years Experience

Wayne Merrick

816-***-**** / *********@*****.*** / Kansas City, MO 64105

Willing to relocate.

Summary

Manager of People and Processes

I am an Ambitious, results-driven Manager with demonstrated success managing teams, and synthesizing data to achieve rigorous targets. Adept at overseeing operations and driving synergies to enhance team performance. Proven success in enhancing productivity, independent issue resolution, and streamlining processes to increase profits. Proficient in excelling in dynamic, fast-paced environments requiring keen attention to detail with unwavering professionalism.

MRP Planner - Ideal Setech – GM Plant Kansas City, KS. Since April 23rd 2026

Working with Ideal Setech to manage and distribute Indirect Materials to maintenance internally and other GM facilities. Utilizing eSAP and other programs to adjust and rectify inventory levels and materials management.

Director of Mobile Fleet, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Donor Services

Community Blood Center – Kansas City, MO August 2023 to March 2026

Responsible for the management, upkeep, repairs. scheduling, and downsizing of CBC’s mobile fleet for Blood Drives. Managed 50+ vehicles in 3 locations. Working with vendors and repair technicians to deliver an ethical, no-fault fleet. Strategized a $2mm budget for vehicle replacement and procurement of products needed to successfully perform mobile blood drives. Managed a team of 6 personnel in warehousing and 43 drivers in Fleet and Hospital Services. I am responsible for timekeeping in KRONOS, purchasing through Oracle, utilizing Fleet Maintenance Pro, Workday, Excel and Outlook to optimize operations. Experience with Enterprise Fleet Management program, Samsara, Geo Tabs, Samba, and WEX Gas Card program. Reconfigured CBC’s warehouse and processes for better optimization.

Inventory Control Manager - AFI Mobile - Kansas City, KS

November 2020 to July 2023

Instrumental in the overhaul of AFI's entire warehouse. Solely responsible for redesigning the square footage of the facility’s inventory space, sourcing out racking and set up, initiating removal of SL.OB. inventory from Day-To-Day materials, increased transparency, and mitigated loss. Responsibilities also included training all warehouse personnel to better support production through Metrics collection of "First Pass Yield" and training all Forklift operators as “The Training Trainer". Working with Microsoft Dynamics Program, Great Plains MR. Sourcing out vendors for Removal, of E-Waste, steel, aluminum, plastic, and pallets. Performed Inspection of all inbound materials both Domestic and International for accuracy, damage and Q.C. Standards.

Operations and Procurement Manager – Profile Cabinets Kansas City, MO

Jan. 2019 – Oct. 2019

Hold Projects accountable enabling completion of large-scale projects. Engage in vendor acquisition. Cost comparison for inventory about BOM’s and customer specifics. Manage operational budget and negotiate vendor contracts. Compile and analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain inventory. Extract Key Performance Indicator metrics to identify and resolve Cost of Quality for internal and external efficiencies. Develop and implement productivity metrics to eliminate downtime.

Supply Chain, Sequencing & Logistics Supervisor

Harley Davidson - KC, MO September 2014 to December 2018

Coached, evaluated, and mentored 65 union employees on company methodologies and operational targets. Utilized Lean. Kaizen, 5S, Frontline Supervisor Committee Member to improve me and my teams. Oversaw daily operational functions of facility, ensured effective management and achievement of daily distribution goals. Supervised shipment of 198 complete bike kits. Interpreted and integrated company goals into daily functional tasks of team. Utilized proprietary tools to forecast delays and implement effective solutions. Interfaced cross-functionally to resolve complex issues. Monitored labor metrics and adjusted schedules to optimize efficiency. Tracked, analyzed, and synthesized performance data for continuous improvement. Monitored and maintained quality control metrics. Supervised delivery of materials and product sequencing to 3 production lines utilizing RFID, AS400 and SAP technology. Facilitated and ensured compliance with safety guidelines. Supervised shipping of parts and accessories to dealers and third-party domestic vendors.

Operations/Plant Manager

Marshall Spring Manufacturing - Kansas City, MO June 2006 to August 2014

Managed daily operations of facility. Hired and onboarded staff. Supervised and evaluated 18 employees. Created and implemented proven strategies to reduce costs through innovative solutions. Facilitated high-impact training to develop staff, increase technical knowledge, and ensure understanding of job knowledge. Provided direction to Foreman and leads. Maintained facilities and submitted work orders for equipment repairs. Prepared and synthesized financial and production metrics to aid in executive decision-making. Managed inventory and ordered products for manufacturing and sub-assemblies. Interfaced with customers and designed customized solutions to ensure client satisfaction. Entered data into MRP, loaded machine work centers, and tracked employee schedules to ensure operational efficiency. Developed standard operational procedures and work standards, eliminating downtime time and operational inefficiencies. Ensured safety policies were adhered to and executed safety program. Inspected products to ensure quality control including specifications, tolerances, design, and functionality of steel spring fabrication. Reviewed financial statements, identified trends, and closed outstanding invoices. Established protocols to monitor inventory, resulting in enhanced service to the company’s largest client.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ERP, MRP, Outlook, KRONOS, EXCEL ISO9001, 5S, SAP, GREAT PLAINS and Shipping Programs

Staff Training

Warehouse management system

Inventory Management

Order fulfillment

Materials management and Supply chain management

Purchasing and Procurement

Customer service

Financial acumen

3PL

ISO9001

Process Improvement including Continuous Improvement

Operations and Plant Management

Senior leadership

OSHA

Materials management

Analysis skills

Blueprint reading

Forklift training

Operating systems

Mentoring

Kanban

Data Analysis & Reporting.

Team Building

Root cause analysis

Transportation management systems

Industrial equipment

Communication skills

Lean

Data collection

LEAN Methodologies

Vendor Relations

Profit & loss

Quality control

Leadership

Procurement

Forecasting

Document Execution

Business management

Production planning

Organizational skills

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