{"id":1234,"date":"2022-03-18T15:43:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T19:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=1234"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:43:04","slug":"distribution-warehouse-operations-director-205236-black-belt-multi-location-ts16949-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/production-operations-quality\/distribution-warehouse-operations-director-205236-black-belt-multi-location-ts16949-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"Distribution Warehouse Operations Director (205236)  Black Belt \/ Multi-location \/ TS16949 Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-very-light-gray-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color\">Murfreesboro TN <strong>Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager with 20+ years\u2019 experienc<\/strong>e exceeding business goals, and facilitating achievement.  He is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who has put this to good use by improving warehouse operations to deliver millions in cost savings, inventory reductions, and process improvements!  <strong>He is responsible for 2.8M sq\/ft of warehouse space across multiple facilities supporting major operations. <\/strong> He has implemented automation into facility processes which have reduced operation footprints and shipping times.  He is skilled in ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022    Collaborative leadership to leverage employee talent.  <br> \u2022    KPI driven manager while routinely exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual objectives.  <br> \u2022    20 + years of experience in high-volume manufacturing\/distribution environments.<br> \u2022 Hands-on, results-oriented manager.<br> \u2022    Excellent communication skills. Utilizing oral, written, and presentation formats.<br> \u2022    Highly effective in identifying and solving diverse operational issues.<br> \u2022    Effective Leader within a highly diverse culture<br> \u2022    Responsible for 3 facilities in TN (600k sq\/ft), PA (1.2M sq\/ft) and Canada (1.5M sq\/ft)<br> \u2022    Implemented automation\/robotics into our TN location from scratch.  <br>      o    Upgraded WMS<br>      o    Projected ROI was 15 months.  We realized it in 10 months.<br>      o    We drastically improved our  Click to Ship which was 18 to 24 hours and reduced it down to 6 hours<br> o    We have since implemented Kshuttle automation into PA and CA operations.<br> \u2022    Oversee merchandise preparation for new store openings and merchandise deliveries.<br> \u2022    Established operations processes for startup DC needs in TN, PA, and Canada.  <br> \u2022    Operations leader for Inbound, Outbound, and Returns across 4 Distribution Centers during times of attrition, or operational challenges.  <br> \u2022    We were running Forecast Ordering and we were having space constraints with our Outbound\/ Shipping Process TN<br>      o    As a result of Kanbans we changed to Consumption-Based Ordering<br>      o    Revamped Pack station layouts <br>      o    We moved everything to Just In Time<br>      o    This resulted in Forecast ordering savings $2.5M in TN<br>      o    We have since implemented to all operations<br> \u2022    Ran Kanbans on pick lines as part of a Six Sigma project.<br>      o    Implemented Six Sigma Principals<br>      o    Went to a pack after the order process<br>      o    These actions resulted in reducing the footprint for finished goods by 50% <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022    Profit &amp; Loss Responsibility<br> \u2022    Contract Negotiations<br> \u2022    Implementing\/Auditing Supply Chain Metrics<br> \u2022    Managing \/ Reporting KPIs<br> \u2022    Using Visual Feedback Systems<br> \u2022    Supporting Manufacturing Operations <br> \u2022    ERP Systems \u2013 Manhattan, Red Prairie<br> \u2022    Logistics Management<br> \u2022    Warehouse Management Systems WMS \u2013 KIVA, Carry Pick<br> \u2022    Managing Distribution Centers<br> \u2022    Managing Multi-State Warehouses \u2013 TN, Canada, PA<br> \u2022    Managing Fulfillment Centers<br> \u2022    Implementing Warehouse Automation \u2013 Automated Guided Vehicles Ground up<br> \u2022    Holding Kanbans<br> \u2022    Inventory Management \/ Planning<br> \u2022    Process Improvement<br> \u2022    Negotiations<br> \u2022    Account Management<br> \u2022    Marketing Strategy<br> \u2022    Business Planning<br> \u2022    Reducing WIP Inventory<br> \u2022    Establishes Best Practices For Materials Management<br> \u2022    Developing SOPs<br> \u2022    Implements Continuous Improvement<br> \u2022    Holding Kaizen Events &#8211;<br> \u2022    Forecasting<br> \u2022    Implementing Lean Into Supply Chain<br> \u2022    Procurement &amp; Supply Chain Management<br> \u2022    Mentoring \/ Developing Direct Reports<br> \u2022    eCommerce<br> \u2022    Team Leadership \u2013 300<br> \u2022    Employee Development<br> \u2022    Performance Improvements<br> \u2022    Cross-Functional Team Management<br> \u2022    Project Management<br> \u2022    Critical Thinker<br> \u2022    People Leader<br> \u2022    Effective Communicator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education and Training <\/strong><br> \u2022    Criminal Justice \u2013 Associate of Sciences UCSD San Diego, CA<br> \u2022    Lean Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt) \u2013 Lavergne, TN <br> \u2022    ISO 9000 \/ TS16949 Certification \u2013 Lavergne, TN <br> \u2022    MOS School Military Police Officers Training \u2013 Camp Lejeune<br> \u2022    Marine Corps Non \u2013 Commissioned Officers Course \u2013 Camp Lejeune, NC <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Murfreesboro TN Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager with 20+ years\u2019 experience exceeding business goals, and facilitating achievement. 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