
Roger Darger, CLTD
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About me
Distribution Operations Manager at GAF
Education

Broadview University
2015 - 2017Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration and Management, General 3.9
Dixie State University
1994 - 1997Associate’s Degree Communication and Media Studies 3.9
Experience

Wal-Mart DC 6029
Jan 1998 - Jan 2010Area ManagerDepartment ManagerMarch 2005 – Jan 2010Behavioral interviewing, hiring, coaching, discipline, scheduling, training, and written evaluations twice a year for up to 35 employees. Oversee consistency of warehouse processes through documentation and implementation. Set department budgets in conjunction with upper management. Track employee production, quality, safety and attendance.o Receiving Oversee two crews with two direct reports. Adjust staff for seasonal volume through cross-training teams. Accuracy control and merchandise processing for all inbound freight. Set and maintain department Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals aligning with corporate goals through training and coaching. o Warehouse / Logistics Responsible for all inbound traffic. Maintain a two-hour maximum dock time for appointments. Oversee utilization of warehouse space using WMS, from truck to storage slot. Reserve slot replenishment. Order filling. Set and align department goals with corporate goals.Area Supervisor Jan 2002 – March 2005Managerial and delegation duties for up to 20 hourly employees.Unloader / Order Filler / Equipment Operator 1998 - Jan 2002 Show less

Atlas Development
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010Construction workerWorked doing miscellaneous tasks in the office and on site.

True Edge
Jan 2010 - Jan 2014Self Employeed-Contracted with small businesses to handle management needs such as scheduling, hiring, billing and inventory control.-Shear sharpening-Vending

Baker Distributing
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013Current Class A CDLI pulled doubles frequently between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. I also worked as the dispatcher while doing the scheduling and billing for the company.

Rotary Club
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012Board Of Directors
Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013Director & Kitchen ManagerI directed and managed the Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen before it was transferred over and moved to the Bread of Life Community Kitchen, a personal non-profit.

Sonrise Christian Fellowship
Jan 2012 - Jan 2013Board Of TrusteesI was a member of the board of trustees for Sonrise Christian Fellowship. We were tasked with the financial decisions that were appropriate for the goals of the church that included a building project and missions.

Bread of Life Community Soup Kitchen
Jan 2013 - Jul 2017Board Of DirectorsServed on board of directors at Bread of Life Community Soup Kitchen and served as the kitchen supervisor. Overseer and/or project manager of any large function and had oversight of the financials.

GAF
Apr 2014 - nowResponsible for working with Corporate/Plant Logistics & Transportation, Purchasing, Sales, Accounting, Customer Care, and the Plant/Site Management to develop and execute the Purchasing and Distribution strategy for the Plant/Site operation. This includes management responsibilities for all Supply Chain operations areas in the plant/site; Warehouse and Shipping (including associated offsite Warehouses), Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production Planning, Raw Material Planning and Receiving, and Transportation Management (inbound/ outbound, including optimizing the local use of GAF rail and truck fleet equipment). Assure that proper business and safety processes are being followed in these areas.Responsible for the staffing and development of new and existing Supply Chain employees (as related to their primary job function) to ensure facility and department goals are aligned. Also, accountable for the site(s) achieving distribution cost goals, inbound freight metrics, service reliability metrics, purchasing, raw material cost savings and volume goals. Evaluate and drive improvements in overall safety, along with operational cost effectiveness and efficiency within the Supply Chain function.Responsible for managing the relationships with key partners; both suppliers and customers, negotiating cost and service for purchasing and transportation services, leases and agreements to include fleet and Lift truck equipment. Coordinate with Corporate Purchasing Managers to ensure alignment with corporate contracts and efficient raw material planning and ordering to maximize value for GAF. Show less Responsible for multiple logistics functions, which includes the supervising of the warehouse/shipping, transportation, receiving and production planning. Responsible for the warehouse/shipping, transportation and finished goods receiving functions. This also includes the direct supervision of all shipping personnel and staff, dock coordinators, and lift truck operators. Responsible for daily carrier-load tendering, outbound shipments, inbound receipts, outbound and inbound railcars, and warehouse shipping activities for the facility, with adherence to all departmental SOPs. Responsible for creating a safe work environment, assuring that all employees and vendors adhere to operations policies, and ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Ensure that facility (including offsite) and departmental goals and metrics are being met or exceeded. Show less • Inventory: Perform cycle counts and physical counts on raw materials, finished goods and WIP to maintain accuracy. Maintain levels for department tools and supplies to ensure work is done accurate, timely and safely. • Order Processing: Process all paperwork for inbound and outbound orders. Verify accuracy on all orders. Receive in all goods including parts, inventory, supplies, RMA’s and IUT’s. • Warehouse / Shipping / Receiving: Analyze and delegate work assignments according to priority. Submit department work orders. Assign placement for incoming raw materials and finished goods to ensure FIFO.• Projects: CC startup for ISO plant and TPO plant (racking, slots, storage setup, signage and WMS setup). OTM trials and rollout. Assess test with development plan. Selected for implementation of Watsontown as Transportation Planner and training of Moran crew. Entering production plans. Safety contact for the department for JSOs and continuous improvements. Backup Transportation Planner. Show less
Distribution Operations Manager
Mar 2023 - nowTransportation Operations Manager
Sept 2021 - Mar 2023Supply Chain Manager
Oct 2020 - Sept 2021Logistics Manager
Feb 2019 - Oct 2020Logistics Supervisor
Jul 2017 - Jan 2019Shipping and Receiving Lead
Apr 2014 - Jun 2017
Licenses & Certifications

SUPPLY CHAIN FOUNDATIONS
Lynda.com
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
APICSJan 2019
LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Lynda.com
Communicating in times of change
Lynda.comMay 2017
Executive Leadership
Lynda.comMay 2017
Communicating Across Cultures
Lynda.comMay 2017
Having difficult conversations
Lynda.comMay 2017
Communication
Lynda.comMay 2017
Human Resources Foundations
Lynda.comMay 2017
Leadership Blind Spots
Lynda.comMay 2017
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