Gerard Greene

Experience

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  Photocircuits Corporation

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Process Engineer

  Engineering support for start-up of CNC drilling facility area of the company. Participated in any process improvements, capital justification, SPC, design, or facility work coordination for area, along with serving as a team member for problem-solving efforts.

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  Michelin

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Industrial Engineer

  Reduced the cost of Michelin’s operations by determining appropriate staffing levels of the plant by performing various studies to calculate the department’s potential and demonstrated capacity. Also, identified, justified, and managed capital projects and process improvements that will either improve operator productivity and/or machine output.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Feb 1999 - Oct 2004

  Manufacturing Team Leader

  Managed day-to-day operations of a syrup plant’s bag-in-the-box, custom packaging, mixing, logistics, and scheduling departments of 99 employees. Also responsible for identifying and facilitating continuous improvement teams to deliver consistent results to drive profitability.• Designed labor models by creating defined standards and capacity models that associates used on a daily basis to determine allocation of staff and identified any surplus of labor in a particular department for future budget planning. These models were used to develop annual budgets based on product forecasts. Metrics and review periods created to review plant’s performance to budgeted targets.• Facilitated Defects per Million (DPM) team that for the past two years has achieved best ever results for the Dallas Syrup Branch. Reviewed current and past performance data to determine root causes and developed action plans to improve the metrics.• Created and implemented an hourly pay for skills system for all syrup plants. Standards and competencies created to measure individual and team performance that determines pay level.• Spearheaded project team of plant associates that created production standards used to measure performance in their respective areas. • Collaborated and implemented an innovative success share reward system for hourly associates based on goals set by the branch management team.• Participated on The Coca-Cola Quality System (TCCQS) team for the Dallas Syrup Branch. Developed the branch’s Packaging and Cleaning & Sanitizing programs. • Restructured roles of the custom packaging team, eliminating “silos” within custom packaging. Show less

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  Barry Wehmiller

  Oct 2004 - Apr 2005

  Project Engineer

  Managed all aspects of installing new equipment into customer’s facility from contractor bids to start-up of new equipment. Reviewed all technical drawings from contractors and assisted on initial design concept. On-site management of contractors during all phases of work.

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  The Clorox Company

  Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Production Manager

  Responsible for total manufacturing operations of a team of 3 supervisors & 100 associates at a bleach manufacturing plant. Plant operations included filling, warehousing/shipping, and blow molding of bleach bottles.• Developed plant budget and targets based on forecasted volume and regional sales data of company and competitors. Used sales data to improve flexibility of operations to increase market share by meeting customer order requirements and demands.• Reviewed past efficiency data and created new efficiency goals for existing equipment to meet forecasted budget requirements.• Responsible for designing & implementing plan for World Class Manufacturing for LA plant. Show less

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  Merck

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2007

  Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

  Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with primary care physicians while meeting their needs for their patient care. Medications sold were for patients with diabetes and blood pressure concerns.

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  Fit It In Fitness

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2013

  Founder & President

  Owner of personal training facility to help clients achieve their personal fitness goals through individual training sessions or group boot camps to provide that extra motivation.

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  Target

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2013

  Identify and coordinate daily activities of 20-40 team members; inspire the team to achieve desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and job knowledge by coaching desired behaviors which will produce desired results. Collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity while driving profitability of the distribution team.

  • Executive Group Leader

    Jun 2009 - Apr 2013

  • Operations Group Leader

    Jun 2009 - Feb 2013
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  Nike

  Apr 2013 - May 2015

  Manage team of planners responsible for planning daily release of orders to operations to ensure service levels and expected delivery dates are met for our wholesale customers, Nike sponsored athletes, and Nike sponsored teams. Plans, develops, and implements programs to coordinate movement of product to & from distribution facilities including cross-border shipping issues. Plans, develops and implements programs to coordinate order fulfillment and inventory management and control. Logistics planning & procurement to ensure material & finished goods stocks. Focus on cost efficiency and cost saving for end to end Supply Chain. Coaches staff, supports development, makes hiring decisions, and drives performance management, recognition and rewards.• Develop staffing plans based on fluctuating volumes and peak season using a 5 day a week work schedule. Use of weekends as needed.• Use of 3PL along with Nike employees to deliver great results while also minimizing labor cost.• Have to manage multiple business units’ request and demands for over 250,000 SKUs in our warehouse while ensuring proper flow of goods through our facility.• Use of SAP and WMS to manage and release orders with wave planning. Show less

  • Production Control Manager NFL/Sports Marketing

    Apr 2014 - May 2015

  • Area Manager NFL/Sports Marketing

    Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Helen of Troy

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Operations Manager
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  IDEXX

  May 2017 - May 2021

  Leading a team that fulfills orders for IDEXX’s domestic & international business with multiple distribution centers in the United States. Mange 3rd Party Logistic distribution centers for North America Supply Chain through defined KPI’s and contractual agreements. Monitor performance and develop action plans to maintain a positive customer experience for IDEXX.I also have responsibility leading a great team that fulfills/replenish IDEXX and distributor facilities in over 100 countries.

  • Domestic, 3rd Party Logistics & International Distribution Center Manager

    Oct 2019 - May 2021

  • 3rd Party Liaison & International Distribution Center Manager

    May 2017 - Oct 2019
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  DHL Supply Chain

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  General Manager
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  Milwaukee Tool

  Nov 2023 - now

  Director of Operations