Manager Plant

Clyde Raymond Barr

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Plainfield, Illinois 60585 b77fi1@r.postjobfree.com 815–931–5112–Mobile

SUMMARY

DISTRIBUTION PLANT MANAGER

Peak–performing manager offering a proven record of accomplishments in supply chain distribution logistics, personnel management, plant operations, and transportation. Visionary leadership of up to 100+ staff (union and non-union), focused on motivating employees to take the initiative to work effectively, safely, and productively. Recognized for developing cost–containment measures and staying within or under budget. Consistently meet deadlines and maintain operational efficiencies. Strong communicator. Build and sustain relationships with executive management, colleagues, and employees from diverse cultures.

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS

Turn Around Specialist

Budget / P&L Management

Implement Corporate Initiatives

Warehousing & Distribution Logistics

Material Handling/Shipping, and Receiving

Respected Partner

Motivational Leader/Trainer

Union/Non–Union Labor Relations

Maintain OSHA Guidelines and Standards

Windows 7, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; WMS

CAREER NARRATIVE & SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

RYDER, Romeoville IL; 11/10 – Present

Provides global supply chain consulting and services to including transportation management, integrated logistics, lead logistics management, carrier and shipment management, and warehousing.

Parts Distribution Center Manager

Responsible for managing all warehouse and distribution operations, union and non–union staff of both permanent and temporary employees.

• Effectively managed P&L, consistently meeting or exceeding budget requirements.

• Improved plant throughput by 25% by establishing operational plan, training and motivating workers to take ownership of responsibilities.

• Boosted customer satisfaction and profitability through building relationships, maintaining consistent follow–up, and quickly resolving issues.

• Achieved two consecutive years of zero safety incidents by implementing safety guidelines, providing ongoing training, ensuring all safety goals were met.

LMS INTELLIBOUND, University Park, IL; 04/09 –11/10

National leader of 3rd party warehouse services. Performs a full range of logistic third–party labor services within the distribution centers of customers.

Plant Manager

Responsible for managing distribution center and staff.

• Effectively ran client’s operations ensuring timely product delivery and consistently meeting budgetary requirements.

• Trained and mentored staff. Built highly productive and collaborative team environment.

• Maintained zero safety incidents.

CNH AMERICA, LLC, Carol Stream, Illinois; 10/07 – 03/09

Parts Distribution Center Manager

Hired to manage 335,000 sq ft distribution center, with inventory of $86 million, four supervisors, three administrative personnel, 25 permanent warehouse staff, and varying number of temporary staff.

• Effectively managed P&L, consistently meeting budget requirements.

• Established world-class lean work improvement processes and provided training, significantly improving productivity.

• Implemented single point lessons on safety and processes, reducing accidents and increasing employee awareness.

• Innovated employee appreciation processes, including Employee of the Month, lunches, cook-outs, and rewards for maintaining cleanliness of facility, identifying potential safety issues, and attendance. Significantly improved relationships, ownership of responsibilities, and overall performance.

• Reduced CNH employee turnover to zero.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction ratios, achieving goal.

GENERAL MOTORS PARTS SERVICE OPERATIONS (GM SPO), various locations; 1980 to 2007

Division of General Motors that supplies replacement parts, and automotive service through GM's network of Dealers. For Non–GM vehicles, ACDelco (a division of GM SPO) supplies replacement and repair parts for GM and Non–GM vehicles in over 100 countries around the world. GM Accessories (a division of SPO) supplies an extensive portfolio of performance, functional, entertainment and appearance automotive accessories for all GM vehicle brands worldwide.

Plant Operations Manager, Ypsilanti Michigan; 2003 – 2007

Responsible for administering policies and procedures for union and non–union employees.

• Negotiated lowest cost local union agreement concerning overtime, seniority, shift preference in the country.

• Built significantly stronger relations between management and union built on trust.

• Improved overall professionalism of staff including anger management, developing solid working relationships and establishing guidelines through effective mentoring of individuals.

Plant Manager, NRC, Wayne, Michigan 2001 to 2003

Full responsibility for operations of 250,000 sq. ft. plant including labor relations; hiring and training 71 union and 10 salaried employees; defining & implementing merit increases, performance evaluations and work improvement plans.

• Through efficient management of expenses, reported $736 thousand under budget.

• Earned Health and Safety Award for contributing to three full years of zero lost workdays.

• Outstanding internal control review for 2003.

In–Bound Operations Manager, GMSPO, Charlotte, North Carolina; 03/99 to 2001

Selected to fully coordinate the opening of the 330,000 sq. ft Charlotte Parts Distribution Center housing $22 million in inventory; manage, mentor and develop strong, productive staff. Participated in union contract negotiations.

• Developed logistics plan for 633 customers, and introduced outbound shipping schedule within eight weeks

• Implemented new Warehouse Management System for Inbound and Outbound operations.

• Controlled and maintained requirements of plant budget in excess of $60 million.

• Directed stocking of 65,000 part numbers in 10 weeks and facilitated Lean and Common team philosophy.

• Defined productivity issues; implemented cost–saving, time efficient plan resulting in increased productivity.

• Instrumental in developing quality program resulting in reduced shipment errors.

• Member of plant safety review board.

Superintendent GMSPO, Broadview, Illinois; 1995 to 1999

Managed three facilities, the main plant, and two supplementary facilities with revenues at $545 million.

• Reduced overtime by improving workflow processes.

• Implemented lean concepts improving customer deliveries.

• Provided training to employees improving morale, increasing productivity and reducing turnover.

MILITARY

U.S. ARMY, various locations; E5 Military Policeman, Honorable Discharge

EDUCATION

NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, Midland, Michigan; Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing Degree; 1995

TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois; Associate of Science and Business Degree

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