Experienced Inventory, Operations Manager

Michael E. Kemper • ********@*****.***

*** *. **** **. • Goshen, Indiana 46528 • 574-***-****

Warehouse, Inventory, Distribution Management

I am a strong tactical leader & strategic partner with experience impacting organizational performance through skillful management of resources and continuous improvement plans. I can communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and corporate management, establishing collaborative team settings within dynamic operational platforms. I have been effective in cultivating and negotiating profitable partnerships with a strong focus on bottom line contributions. The teams I have lead always strive to ensure timely delivery of top quality products/services to clients, capturing superior levels of satisfaction and business retention. In cooperation with State & Federal agencies I have established and overseen Homeland Security, OSHA, DOT Safety & HazMat programs that have resulted in minimal loss time accidents and 0 Haz-Mat incidents.

Warehousing, Distribution & Operations:

Warehousing & Distribution Cost/Benefit Analysis

Major Turnarounds • Relationship Building • Regulatory Compliance • Budget Planning/ P&L

Team Utilization • Production & Business Process Improvement Programs

Risk Management • Warehousing/Operational Process Streamlining

Policy/Procedure Development • Strategic Planning• ISO based Quality Management Systems

Distribution Change Management • Outsourcing • Procurement • Purchasing

Shipping/Receiving • Strategic Vendor Relations • Inventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kem Krest Corporation, Elkhart, Indiana

Inventory Control Manager (2007-2009)

Tier One Automotive Chemical Supplier

Responsible for strategic & tactical multi-site automotive chemical & accessory warehousing, distribution & production process management. Problem solving, and trouble shooting quality issues, ensuring best practice safety and environmental procedures are followed and various other production/warehouse/distribution-related tasks.

Major Projects

• Developed departmental improvement programs to ensure consistency and integrity alignment with goals of 100% On Time, Complete & Defect Free for Total Least Cost.

• Coach and mentor warehouse staff on the delivery of performance metrics in a timely manner. Including value stream mapping for waste elimination & continuous improvement.

• Reviewed and prepared analysis of various daily, weekly & monthly cost, labor, on time, complete & profitability reports.

• Facility utilization analysis to improve process flow, tact time of processes to improve efficiencies by 15% or more.

• Assisted in the deployment of a new Quality Management System that Achieved ISO 9001:2008 Certification

• Established health & safety program that improved OSHA recordable to 1 lost time accident from 8/07-2/09

• Deployed 5S and visual management on warehouse floor for improved safety and performance

• Established and deployed a cycle count program which is designed to eliminate annual physical inventories.

Operational Enhancements

• Assisted in various continuous improvement projects. Provide appropriate updates to fellow team members of approaching deadlines and gather information to keep timelines updated that resulted in the following improvements:

o Units picked per man-hour improved by 12%

o Errors per thousand reduced from 3.75 to .49

o Cost per unit reduced by 8%

o Reduction in cost for 2008 of $365k from budget

o 20% reduction in workforce through process waste elimination

o Flexed workforce to support demand both positive or negative to maintain appropriate units per man-hour

o Deployed daily cycle count program based upon ABC analysis of sales and volume.

o Inventory accuracy of 99.6%

• Review departmental reports. Formulate, administer and enforce departmental policies and performance standards by providing data analysis, support, coaching & mentoring.

• On time, complete, & defect free delivery of 99.89% for GM and 99.56% for Ford

Strategic Planning & Development

• Review month-end profit and loss statements, statistical reports and variance analysis for accuracy, trends and improvement opportunities.

• Based on data analysis set priorities for management team and provide guidance and assistance as needed to continuous improvement activities.

• Provide oversight of multiple sites ensuring that the facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

Beauty Systems Group. Greenville, Ohio

Receiving Group Leader (2001-2003)

Shipping Group Leader (2003-2005)

Inventory Control Coordinator (2005-2007)

Consumer Products Supplier

Chosen to oversee receiving dept. integration efforts for a $30M division following corporate acquisitions. Focused on the alignment of operations with enterprise standards and mission for a staff of 20. Provided overall direction to receiving team charged with targeting improvements in operations, master scheduling, capacity planning, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, customer service.

Major Projects:

• Achieved successful restructuring of operations, building the new $30M division into a top corporate contributor.

• Boosted profitability 19% through division-wide implementation of continuous improvements, resulting in successful consolidation of operating processes.

• Slashed expenditures with the skillful centralization of operational processes, including consolidation of processes.

• Vitalized operations while minimizing product defects with the introduction of Lean methodology.

Operational Enhancements:

• Contributed to enterprise bottom line through establishment of standardized processes.

• Fueled significant divisional enhancements, including improvements in Customer Satisfaction Index from 74% to 97% and on time delivery from 64% to 98%

• Captured reductions in finished goods inventory shrink by 80% and transportation costs by 19%.

Strategic Planning/Development:

• Secured additional revenues from existing customers by evaluating individual needs and recommending purchase of new and improved products/services.

• Commanded consolidation of LTL, Truckload & third party logistics vendors

(Housing Industry)

Sales Rep. Ansonia Lumber Company Ansonia Ohio 1987 - 2001

Construction Supervisor, Miller Custom Homes, Greenville, Ohio 1985 - 1987

Construction Superintendent, T-K Construction, Brookville, Ohio 1982 - 1985

Oversaw multi-site, sales and construction operations. Developed and retained a top performing team of operations specialists.

Major Projects:

• Served an instrumental role in product line repositioning efforts that resulted in top products recognition among competitors and added value to customers. Contributions included support of business unit leaders in devising new vision and strategic direction.

Operational Enhancements:

• Led major operational enhancements, including reductions in sales order processing time by 70%

• Successfully reduced overhead costs by 13%.

• Captured 11% labor savings through continuous improvement.

• Achieved on time delivery rates of 99% and complete delivery performance rates of 100%.

• Elevated performance of personnel through coaching and mentoring on process measurement and improvement strategies.

• Supported top performance through personal visits to customers & vendor sites, ensuring high levels of confidence and compliance with corporate standards.

Strategic Planning/Development:

• Slashed inventory following creation and implementation of a site delivery program for JIT components.

• Vitalized internal services and improved overall performance from 54% to 98% through development and deployment of training program and performance metrics.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science – Criminal justice

Cambridge Technical Int. Ohio State Police Academy

EMT

Good Samaritan Hospital - Dayton, Ohio

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