John M Chism
Clayton
Summary
Results-driven Logistics Manager skilled in optimizing logistics processes for multimillion-dollar organizations. Coordinates cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure timely resource delivery. Implements innovative processes that enhance profitability and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration to achieve business objectives and exceed budget targets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operations Manager
Wolfspeed
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations across multiple buildings and production areas to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Ensured production goals were consistently met across all departments through effective management and coordination
- Implementing and developing process improvements
- Setting and adhering to Staffing Plans for each department
- Collaborated with process techs, maintenance techs, and engineers to identify and resolve operational issues, enhancing workflow
- Making sure all 5S standards are met
- Taking HR questions and problems during the night shift
- Participated in training exercises for the Emergency Response Team
Materials Manager
Linamar Forging
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw inventory and movement of 70+ manufactured parts.
- Oversee the ordering and purchasing of incoming raw materials.
- Coordinated transportation for incoming and outgoing parts.
- Negotiated transportation pricing with vendors to secure cost-effective solutions.
- Developed and implemented process improvements.
- Provided customer service to internal Linamar customers and Ford Motor Company.
Night Warehouse Manager
US Foods
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Meeting KPI requirements for the 2nd shift Operation
- Improved productivity by reducing operational costs by 15%
- Managed 150 staff, including exempt personnel, in 800,000 sq ft facility
- Analyzed costs and maintained building and shift P&L
- Overseeing the 2nd Shift Budget
- Setting staffing needs for the shift
- Implementing and developing process improvements
- Setting Performance Bonuses and Incentive guidelines for selectors
Senior Operations Manager
Dollar Tree Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Substantially improved productivity while by reducing operational costs by 15%
- Managing a staff of 150 people including exempt personnel in 1 million sq ft facility
- Managed 2nd shift budget to ensure operational efficiency
- Meeting KPI requirements for the 2nd shift Operations
- Determined staffing requirements for shift to meet operational goals
- Look at reducing cost and maintaining building and shift P&L
- Implementing and developing process improvements
Operations Manager
FedEx Supply Chain
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Managed incoming parts shipments and inventory to ensure timely availability of materials
- Maintained accurate shipment records for FedEx and customers to facilitate tracking and accountability
- Oversaw department budget and implemented strategies to reduce costs while maintaining P&L
- Managed the overall budget for the department to ensure financial stability
- Look at reducing cost and maintain department P&L
- Supervised a diverse team of exempt and hourly associates to ensure efficient operations
- Improved productivity by 26% and reducing staffing needs
- Designed and developed cost savings projects
Operations Supervisor
YRC Freight
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Coordinated shipment loading and dispatching to ensure on-time delivery
- Streamlined cross dock operations to enhance workflow efficiency
- Evaluated staffing needs for each dock area to optimize resource allocation
- Communicated with customers and support staff regarding shipment details
Distribution Manager
UPS Supply Chain
09.2006 - 04.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations in the Sprint large ship, provisioning, picking and consolidation areas
- Set daily goals and implemented processes to achieve facility objectives
- Worked with Manhattan Associates implementing a new WMS system for the building and bringing in the Slot-It program for the first time in UPS Supply Chain
- Executed special projects to enhance onboarding for new accounts
- Evaluated accounts to identify improvement opportunities
- Spent 5 years as the Safety Chairman for the Sprint Account
Education
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY01-1996
Skills
- Operations management
- Supply chain management
- Supply chain optimization
- KPI tracking
- Cost reduction strategies
- Risk mitigation
- Quality assurance
- Operational budgeting
- SAP proficiency
- Business strategy
- Organizational strategy
- Team leadership and employee coaching
- Training and development programs
- Stakeholder engagement
- Stakeholder relations
Personal Information
Title: MBA Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Sr. Operations Manager
Wolfspeed
05.2024 - Current
Materials Manager
Linamar Forging
11.2023 - 05.2024
Night Warehouse Manager
US Foods
10.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Operations Manager
Dollar Tree Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
FedEx Supply Chain
04.2017 - 10.2020
Operations Supervisor
YRC Freight
04.2016 - 04.2017
Distribution Manager
UPS Supply Chain
09.2006 - 04.2016
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Louisville