Recently retired, but looking for a part time position

Robert L. Peterson

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Carmel, Indiana, 46032

317-***-**** (Home) 317-***-**** (Cell) ***************@*****.*** (e-mail)

Profile

Familiar with companies that have multi-sites, multi-shifts, multi-status distribution centers using varied WMS systems (LogsPro, Red Prairie, SAP or As400).

Successfully developed and implement cost saving measures utilizing Lean techniques, JIT, and a common sense approach to problem resolution.

Trained to analyze and improve organizational issues, identify and develop key individuals through coaching and establishing developmental needs and goals.

Supply chain experience from product manufacturing, scheduling, purchasing to shipping.

Experience

Kellogg Company May 2011-August 2011

7735 Winton Road

Indianapolis, IN 46262

Consultant

Hired under a 4 month contract, I managed the Kellogg warehouse ensuring that the order processing, and daily fleet activity were maintained while Kellogg closed the facility and transferred it’s regional activity to Cincinnati, OH.

Holman Distribution

Hills Pet Nutrition Sept 2010-February 2011

2859 Salisbury Road North

Richmond, IN 47374

Consultant

Hired under a 6 month contract, my main focus was to work with and develop individual line supervisors to understand process control, incorporate KPI’s in their daily routine as well as recommend any developmental needs and how and where to get this training. I also trained 12 employees in Lean techniques and conducted a Lean Event that generated a $65K savings.

Ceva Logistics Dec 2007-February 2009

800 Perry Road

Plainfield, IN 46168

Assistant Contract Manager

Ceva is a logistics company that was contracted by John Deere Company

to provide contract services for John Deere, a world leading manufacture of farm and lawn tractors. This was a fast paced, 24/6 working environment, situated in 1MM square foot facility, with 38K sku’s and from 125 to 300 permanent and temporary Teamster employees. John Deere Company

Met or exceeded John Deere standards for Receiving, Inventory accuracy, Order accuracy, and On-time shipments (99.70%)

Reduced Overtime from 24% to 7% by balancing shift starting time.

Improved labor relations with Teamster Local 135, as reflected in a reduction of grievances generated

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Ozburn-Hessey Logistics May 1999-February 2007

Gerber (Baby) Products Company

1100 Whitaker Road

Plainfield, IN 46168

Account Manager

OHL is a logistics company that was contracted by multiple companies to manage their logistical needs. Gerber Products was one of 20+ companies utilizing the services of OHL.

Developed Gerber KPI’s

Modified layout for small parcel picking, establish shipping lanes for quality and carrier pick up times, this improved product flow and dock management.

Improved the shipping side of WMS LogsPro, which improved shipping labels, carrier tracking and performance.

Epson America, Inc. April 1997- August 1999

5355 West 76th. Street

Indianapolis, IN 46268

Distribution Manager

Epson is a world leader in the computer printing industry. In 1998, Epson processed and shipped $1B of personal and professional printers, scanners and projectors world wide from Indianapolis, I received Epson’s Bravo award.

Times Mirror Higher Education March 1995-July 1997

2460 Kerper Blvd

Dubuque, IA 52001

Distribution Manager

Publisher and distributor of college and professional books

Curtis Matheson Scientific 1992-1995

1225 Michael Avenue

Wood Dale, IL

Distribution Manager

A distributor of medical kits, medical durable goods and hazardous chemical to 13 mid-western states with a fleet of 6 tractors and trailers.

Baxter Healthcare 1970- 1992

Route 120 & Wilson Road

Round Lake, IL 60090

Warehouse Manager

Held various positions production supervisor, plant scheduler, material superintendent and warehouse manager.

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Education

College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, AS in History, 1980

National Louis University, Evanston, IL, BA in Applied Behavioral Science, 1982

Cost Saving Projects by Company

Baxter, Divisional JIT Trainer, saving $400K

Curtain Matheson, Computer program to identify Hazardous Material, savings $65K

Times Mirror Higher Ed., Reduced Physical from 5 days to 1, savings $100K

Times Mirror Higher Ed., Negotiated LTL carrier tariffs, savings $150K

Epson, Product layout changes, small pick/pack stations, racking, savings $225K

OHL, Design and layout changes, reduced 3 shift to 2, savings $275K

Ceva, Modified shift starting time reduced Overtime, savings $100K

Holman, Communications and removed wasted time issues, savings $65K

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