Bob Franklin

Experience

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  AmeriCold Logistics

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2011

   Create training companywide Modules for ATL/WMS SOP’s using Lean Sigma DMAIC process Oversee all areas of warehouse operations for WMS system conversions including hands on training with all levels of the site operations including weekly reporting of high level view metrics to executives Aid in the development and enforcement of a labor standards to reduce labor ratio, reduce overtime and overall labor costs Train supervisors, Ops Manager’s and GM’s how to use systems including setting up and maintaining directed put-away, pick lines, location matrix, picking groups and product separation Responsible for aggressive problem solving; utilizing Lean Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement Show less

  • Facility LMS (Labor Managment Specialist)

    May 2007 - Aug 2011

  • Operations Methods Specialist

    May 2006 - May 2007

  • Warehouse Lead & Supervisor

    Jan 2000 - May 2006
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  Americold Logistics, LLC.

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2019

  General Manager - Multi-Site

  Oversaw the shipping and receiving of over 750 truckloads a week or 1.2 billion pounds of finished pork products annually with a staff over 200 people domestically and internationally while overcoming the challenges of a JIT fresh pork business with 40% turnover in the warehouse due to remote location and available labor pool challenges. • Manage a customer owned distribution facility with 200 plus associates while lowering costs 1.2 mil YOY, reducing safety OIR from 4.5 to 1.34 by embracing OPEX business excellence methods through action plans, training and employee engagement. • Achieved a 99.82% SAI Global GMP audit score as validation of the overall efforts and culture changes adopted under my leadership.• Reduced billable claims by more than 30% each year for the last 8 years using CI tools and training to reduce defects and improve processes, reduction in operating costs including Work Comp and Power spend through continuous improvement and innovation. Show less

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  NEBCO, Inc.

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Safety Director

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Process Improvement Manager

    Dec 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Vertical Cold Storage

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2024

  General Manager
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  Rotella's Italian Bakery, Inc.

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of Cold Storage Operations