MATTHEW YOUNG210 DeAnn Dr., Independence, OR 97351

Phone: (317) 654-9540 / Email: matt_300@hotmail.com

Executive Profile

Operations Manager offering success in implementing world-class, progressive strategies, leading turnaround efforts, and strengthening results in operations. Deeply accomplished in strengthening competitive advantage by operating with 5S and process improvement initiatives. Proven change agent and effective leader. Successful and experienced leader that is proven in building and developing cohesive teams in coordination of superior results based on mission objectives.

Skills Summary- 3PL MANAGEMENT - WAREHOUSE AND FULFILLMENT- BUDGET MANAGEMENT - SAP AND WMS EXPERIENCE- GROUND AND AIR TRANSPORTATION - KPI CREATION AND TRACKING- IATA CERTIFICATE - SHIPMENT CONSOLIDATIONS- SOP WORK DESIGN AND CREATION - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT- FACILITY PLANNING, DESIGN AND - COST REDUCTION AND PROFIT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT

Achievements

Warehouse was awarded Silver Star Certification within first year of implementation

Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) while deployed overseas for leadership and exceeding expectations

Successfully managed facility for Fortune 200 company, and managed an operation for a Fortune 100 contracted business partner

PINNACLE WORKFORCE LOGISTICS – SITE OPERATIONS MANAGER February 2015 – Present- Salem, Oregon

Created site KPI and daily recaps for supervisors which increased the department’s Carton Per Hour (CPH) rate by 36%

Site annual revenue increased from $448,000 to $1,568,000 in 2015 due to improved efficiency and increasing market with the client

Catalyst of PASS safety program by initiating safety raffles and safety luncheons for continued focus on safe work standards

Created daily start up meetings for Inbound and Outbound departments to include safety, quality and performance tracking

Leader in onsite interviews, training and onboarding as well as terminations for the site’s operation

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Scored an average of 98% in our annual site audit pertaining to Human Resources, Finance, Operations and Client Communications

Initiated weekly performance appraisals to increase individual efficiency

UTI INTEGRATED LOGISTICS – OPERATIONS MANAGER

April 2012 – February 2015 – Chicago, Illinois

With Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, I was able to reduce a Fortune 200 company’s overtime by 10% with an average savings of $50,000 per year.

Successfully initiated waste stream plan that removed $300,000 worth of hazardous materials from plant and reduced inventory capacity by 15%

Created 5-S implementation of facility for organization and consolidation of materials

Successfully managed P&L statements and budget requirements in order to cut costs and increase profit margins by 25%

Led and coordinated multiple Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) and 5 Why Analyses to revise and improve procedures to safely and efficiently improve company work standards

Coordinated and implemented long-term strategy plans to redesign facility worth $500,000 of capital investments to improve bulk production, automation and warehouse inventory capacity

EDUCATION

INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY – INDIANAPOLIS, Indianapolis, Indiana

Business Management – Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in May 2009

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Indiana Army National Guard – Kokomo, IndianaRank: 0-3; Captain – Served 7 Years

Served in Kuwait from July 2012 to July 2013 as Warehouse Manager for Body Armor and Supply

Accountable for $166 million dollars worth of military equipment Completed planning and retrograded 400,000 items from Kuwait

to California Managed international shipments of equipment by land, sea

and/or air to other military facilities to provide support for combat ready units