David J. Sutton

Experience

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  U.S. Marines

  Jun 1994 - Jun 2014

  Senior Manager, Transportation & Logistics

  Filled Various Roles such as: Motor Vehicle Operator, Motor Vehicle Licensing Examiner, Maintenance Management Clerk, Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Tax Preparer, Motor Transport Operations Chief, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Enlisted Advisor.

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  The Home Depot

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  As the manager, I allocated resources to adapt to product demand fluctuations and enhance throughput. I also led four area supervisors and 85 staff members in managing workflow, scheduling, and performance.Overseeing operations across three stores, I gathered load-quality feedback to improve customer service and fostered a high-performance culture using the “One Team, One Goal” approach, emphasizing coaching, on-the-job training, and professional development. To address operational inefficiencies, I stepped in as the close-the-gap project manager, applying LEAN principles to streamline processes, cut waste, and adjust staffing to meet peak demand. These efforts led to a 13.9% increase in outbound performance, from 115 to 131 UPH.Beyond operational improvements, I focused on leadership development by mentoring three supervisors into operations manager roles.My success was driven by my dual commitment to nurturing talent and optimizing processes. Show less Early in my career, I led and mentored 30 employees, steered recruiting, onboarding, and training for new hires, scheduled work, managed performance, and led startup and safety meetings.Focusing on quality and efficiency, I implemented continuous improvement initiatives and conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve performance issues.The crucial leadership and mentoring skills I developed in this role prepared me for the next step in my career as an operations manager. Show less

  • DC Operations Manager - Outbound

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  • DC Area Supervisor - Inbound

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
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  VF Corporation

  Jan 2018 - now

  As the director, I oversee e-commerce, retail, and wholesale operations and devise strategic plans for seamless logistics integration. Under my direction, a team of 560+ during peak seasons supporting no less than 500 customers achieved these impressive milestones:►Championed millions in labor savings by leading during a turbulent period through consistent communications and developing a core concept leadership training plan and a cross-functional workforce to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvements.►Saved hundreds of thousands in wages by establishing a full-case value-added service seeding area, partnering with Locus Robotics to optimize efforts, and implementing item issue identification tools, three IB flex conveyors, and three shipping and truck-loading telescoping conveyors.►Captured thousands of dollars in savings in Locus bot rental, transportation, and storage expenses by driving a 50% spike in inventory availability via Gannt charts and steering a third-party partner in an integration plan to accommodate 50,000 more cases. ►Eliminated 20% of overtime during a five-month peak season by reconfiguring distribution center shifts to improve the quality of life for associates.►Incurred 98% outbound accuracy and cut millions in labor costs by implementing a lost case improvement project, merging four packing lines into one line during non-peak production periods, effectively forecasting and budgeting for workforce needs and program challenges.►Recorded zero OSHA injuries, by enabling ergonomic transitions at tote removal points, cultivating a safety culture, and openly communicating with leaders, union representatives, and associates.I am proud to work with this exceptionally talented team to fulfill VF Corporation’s mission of building iconic and sustainable lifestyle brands that empower people to live purposeful lives. Show less As the senior manager, I led daily operations through a team of five mid-level managers and 130+ associates, coordinating 2,200 line items and 1.5 million inventory units.I fostered staff development through hands-on leadership and met service-level agreements for retail and e-commerce brands by crafting and executing strategic, operational plans, effective systems, and procedural enhancements.Some of our most notable accomplishments included:►Attained 98% of SLA obligations for wholesale, retail, and e-commerce by overseeing and refining large-scale distribution operations for a 156,000-square-foot facility, reducing wholesale short ships by 68%, and upholding safety and associate morale. ►Steered a 25% performance spike by leading teams in exceeding SLA expectations and safety improvement initiatives.►Captured a +20% recordable incident decrease by designing, launching, and strengthening a behavior-based safety program that integrated safety as a core value and boosted the bottom line by reducing 10% of lost time at the distribution center. ►Boosted employee retention and satisfaction by facilitating internal promotions. My track record of excellence in operational leadership, team development, and strategic performance improvements positioned me to advance to the next level at VF Corporation. Show less Promoted to manage process workflows, performance metrics, and labor standards, I optimized inbound receipts, shipping, quality control, replenishment, and value-added services with a team of seven supervisors and 250 associates.With a commitment to improving performance and ensuring outstanding support for internal and external customers, I guided leadership in implementing motivational team coaching, fostering open communication and genuine encouragement, and building a culture of excellent service.Establishing a clear vision and aligning goals with enterprise demands and leadership expectations led to a 25% boost in departmental performance. Training and uniting a cross-functional team resulted in an 18.75% increase in units per hour, from 32 to 38, in just six months, surpassing labor targets and significantly enhancing productivity.Ensuring continuity in leadership, I mentored a supervisor to assume the operations manager role, paving a path for me to ascend the ranks to the senior manager position. Show less

  • Director of Distribution - Timberland & Kipling

    Mar 2022 - now

  • DC Senior Operations Manager - Vans

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  • DC Operations Manager - Vans

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2020