More than 30 years operations experience in all aspects of materials management, purchasing, assembly, packaging, inventory control, order fulfillment, distribution and warehouse management, logistics, customer service and order entry.
• Broad business background and deep global distribution/logistics knowledge.
• Outstanding Project Leadership experience in traditional and matrix environments.
• Exceptional ability analyzing and improving/reengineering processes.
• Demonstrated success reducing costs and improving work flows, order delivery and customer service by aligning goals, systems, measurements and rewards systems.
• Go-to person at three companies for project leadership assignments in the areas of process improvements, systems/automation, strategic planning, evaluation and metrics. (Certified Team Consultant/Trainer for Lean project teams using Rath & Strong model).
• Exceptional systems knowledge – strong ability to partner with and act as bridge between IT and operations management.
• Proven ability to design, develop and implement structured environments that comply with ISO, World Class, GMP and Six-Sigma programs.
• Experienced cross-functional team consultant/trainer.
• Exceptional IT background and SME/user experience with multiple systems.
• Strong people skills, considerable mentoring and coaching experience.
• Experience developing strategic plans for distribution and HR functions.