Manager Process Improvement

Noah Pratte

***** *. *** ********** *****, Waddell, AZ 85355

Home: 602-***-**** - ****.******@*****.***

Executive Summary

High-performing Manager with Ten years experience managing all levels in a variety of fields including logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, operations management, production scheduling, lean manufacturing and process improvement. Proven ability to turn around under-performing units to create highly profitable programs through training, team building and vendor relationships.

Core Qualifications

• Strong teambuilding skills centered on respect, communication, fairness, accountability, teamwork and positive coaching

• Extensive operational experience with proven problem solving, prioritizing, and resource utilization skills.

Professional Experience

Traffic Manager / Warehouse Manager

October 2011 to March 2012

AV Dimensions – Chandler, AZ

• Directed all warehouse and logistics functions to ensure on time, on budget technology solution delivery to trade show clients worldwide.

• Partnered with national and international air, LTL and FTL carriers to provide optimal service to the client as well as managing a small private fleet.

• Developed and implemented warehouse quality control and work flow processes to ensure accurate, efficient, show package creation.

• Responsible for maintaining rental inventory, identifying and executing equipment repair opportunities, replacing damaged equipment and tracking usage.

Assistant Warehouse Manager / Shipping Manager

March 2011 to October 2011

AV Concepts – Tempe, AZ

• Control daily warehouse and logistic operations for optimal work flow and quality show delivery.

• Procure and schedule logistics resources to minimize costs and ensure positive client experience.

• Successfully manage a 20+ person warehouse team in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.

• Manage interstate and intrastate fleet of up to 20 vehicles for on-time load in and out within DOT regulations.

• Responsible for all vehicle and facility maintenance, payroll, DOT compliance, recruiting, team coaching, and process improvement.

Driver Manager

September 2010 to March 2011

Swift Transportation – Phoenix, AZ

• Managed a fleet of over 50 trucks and 70 drivers running 48 States.

• Coordinated unit schedules for on time pickup and delivery while maximizing equipment utilization within the boundaries of Federal Motor Carrier regulations.

• Ensured driver compliance with company safety and productivity policies.

• Conducted reviews and also provided driver counseling.

Truss Manufacturing Manager

November 2007 to September 2009

Pulte Building Systems – Tolleson, AZ

• Managed a metrics driven, manufacturing cost center with an annual budget of over 4 million dollars.

• Successfully managed a team of eight foremen and over 120 employees in a fast paced production environment.

• Controlled production to balance demand, capacity and available resources to ensure efficient on time delivery.

• Developed defined standardized processes and procedures which enabled the transition from a tribal knowledge based structure to a process driven business unit.

• Ensured safety of all personnel, resulting in a 12% reduction in injuries in '08 over '07.

• Responsible for resource planning, work force training and development, and capacity planning.

• Managed operations to ensure overall efficiency, resulting in 8% increase from '07 to '08 and on track for 10% increase in 9'0.

• Implemented LEAN continuous process improvement program within the department, resulting in $59,000 savings from '07 to '08 and on track for estimated $70,000 in ’09.

Truss Manufacturing Supervisor

October 2004 to November 2007

Pulte Building Systems – Tolleson, AZ

• Scheduled daily production functions and areas to ensure correct completion times.

• Oversaw nine forklift drivers and four laborers covering two shifts, tasked with product packaging and truck loading.

• Monitored finished product to ensure packages were completed, loaded and marked correctly for field delivery, secured appropriately to minimize damage and enable safe road travel.

• Served as department liaison for coordination of all logistics functions.

• Coordinated with internal customers regarding load priorities and responsible for resolution of location specific truck loading and delivery related quality issues.

• Responsible for maintaining consumable inventories, daily raw material inventory and facility cleanliness.

Logistics Supervisor

January 2004 to November 2004

Pulte Building Systems – Tolleson, AZ

• Managed job site delivery of building materials in the Phoenix area.

• Led a team of fifteen drivers and six forklift operators to ensure safe, on time jobs site delivery.

• Responsible for maintaining a fleet of ten tractors, twenty five trailers and five fork trucks.

• Generated daily loading scheme and delivery routes to ensure complete, on time delivery while maximizing truck loading and reducing mileage.

• Ensured compliance with Federal Motor Carrier regulations and company safety program.

Insulation Superintendent

March 2003 to January 2004

State Insulation – Las Vegas, NV

• Responsible for scheduling installation crews to meet highly variable production demands.

• Supervised installation crews in the field, ensuring on time, high quality production.

• Developed strong working relationships with builder representatives.

• Responsible for purchase, inventory and disbursement of all consumable supplies.

• Managed fleet of twenty eight vehicles and arranged for outside maintenance support.

Education

Arizona State University 2009

Glendale, AZ

Global Business (Leadership and Management)

B.S

Washington State University 2002

Pullman, WA

Construction Management

References

Available upon request

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