Richard D. Groesbeck
Huntersville,NC
Summary
With over two decades of experience in leadership roles, specializing in management and supervision, I am an accomplished and highly motivated United States Army veteran. Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport at all levels. Organizational abilities and discipline to multitask, prioritize, and achieve organizational objectives and deadlines in diverse and challenging environments.
Experienced with logistics coordination and supply chain management. Utilizes problem-solving skills to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries. Track record of effective leadership and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Stanley Black and Decker
03.2021 - Current
- Manages Domestic, Import/Export Operations including unloading, receiving, PO resolution and shipping of goods, is responsible for developing and enforcing standard operating procedures to comply with U.S and foreign trade regulations
- Coordinates activities with internal and external customers, (operations team, purchasing, buyer/planners, suppliers, vendors, Freight forwarder, Drayage Carrier.), to obtain optimum business proficiency
- Monitors, evaluates, and assesses key production indicators to include financial, labor productivity, service level, fill rate and performance objectives to reduce and control cost efforts for the department
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating improved processes and operational policies; recommending changes to fulfill the customers' requirements
- Coordinated delivery of 2,200 Containers annually to achieve order fulfillment goals.
Outbound Supervisor
Stanley Black and Decker
09.2015 - 03.2021
- Directing/execution of daily shipping Operations for all Domestic and Global shipments from a domestic distribution facility
- Organized, developed and executed promotional orders for Home Improvement Retail Customers through strategic team planning which provided consistent on-time shipments to the customer
- Developed a successful team through the investment of time in the individual providing the processes to enhance their strengths while developing a growth-based mindset adding strength to the team
- Facilitated training of ISO9001/ISO14001 compliance of ISO regulations developed CTPAT awareness while developing a process-based culture to detect risks to the operation all the while reinforcing not only site but the Companies Quality Management Policy
Order Processing Supervisor
Stanley Black and Decker
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Oversee daily functions and productivity of orders placed for shipment to domestic and global customers from the domestic distribution facility
- Decisive planning of upcoming orders to ensure lower labor output through strategic product placement, while managing personnel to maximize shift productivity
- Initiated work directives to reduce quality control complaints from customers through inventory control inspections prior to order shipment
- Effectively built teams through implementation of work guidelines to improve productivity of work through accountability
- Completed training and safety audits for attaining ISO ratings 9001, 14001 and OSHA register 18001 certifications
Operations Manager
Home Depot
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Demonstrated expertise overseeing and regulating inventory of Home Depot valued at $21M, and accountable for operational shrink having reduction of .83% ($169K) from 1.4% ($324K) previous year inventory results
- Diligently review and evaluate previous years detailed inventory break down, execute and employ routines and training to ensure profitability through operational routines
- Strategically regulate inventory levels periodically with supervisors to drive shrink mitigation procedures to best effect inventory loss and turns
- Proficiently manage freight flow of incoming freight product, with flow from trailers to merchandising departments
Specialty Sales Manager
Home Depot
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Achieved outstanding sales for area of 32% over plan at $550K in total sales for first half, fiscal year 2013, by delivering results, creating sense of urgency, delegating effectively, and motivating teams to accomplish objectives
- Safety orientation of the team enforced safety procedures and policies through rigorous training and awareness and attained 209 days of continual non-OSHA recordable incidents
- Skilled Supervisor coordinated work through multiple groups operating in the same environment or building
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
03.2000 - 04.2011
- Effectively supported and maintained in stock initiative and assessed stock levels to determine ordering and stock levels contributing to annual sales of $72M
- Expertly directed and facilitated training, generated performance reviews and disciplinary actions, skillfully communicated goals, and ensured a safe working environment to 35 employees
- Proactively initiated and developed training routines and daily replenishment guidelines for ease of employee usage, managed time, and reduced stagnant inventory
Cavalry Scout 19D20e9
U.S. Army / U.S. Army Reserve
06.1986 - 04.1999
- Served as a Squad Leader in a Cavalry Troop deployed to West German/ East German/Czechoslovakian Border and redeployed to multiple garrison environments
- Planned and executed squad and individual missions as well as training; responsible for the discipline, morale, welfare, family sustainment, and professional growth of six Soldiers; responsible for the maintenance, accountability, and mission readiness of two M1151 HMMWV, 2 M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to include all components and associated organizational equipment valued more than $ 13m
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Developed, resourced, and executed squad's various strength and training strategies to improve mission readiness in tactical fields.
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - History
University of Texas El Paso
El Paso, TXPrimary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) - Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course
Fort Bliss, TX06.1989
Skills
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Training & Development
- Personnel Management
- Operations
- Sales
- Inventory Control
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Motivational Leadership
- Team Building
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse management
- Distribution management
- Supply chain management
- Operational management
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Team management
- Logistics management
- Work delegation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 65 staff members.
- Collaborated with SBD Continuous Improvement Team / North American Distribution Network 12 DCs total in the development of Project 2025 DC Reimagined.
- Achieved over $450k in savings through effectively reducing costs in pallet and rental trailer usage.
Technology Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
- ISO 9001, 2015 Quality Management System Certificate – Various accredited certification bodies.
- CTPAT Program Certification> Partnership with US Customs and Border Patrol. Trade community to secure the U.S. and international supply chains from possible intrusion by terrorist organizations
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Stanley Black and Decker
03.2021 - Current
Outbound Supervisor
Stanley Black and Decker
09.2015 - 03.2021
Order Processing Supervisor
Stanley Black and Decker
10.2014 - 09.2015
Operations Manager
Home Depot
08.2013 - 10.2014
Specialty Sales Manager
Home Depot
04.2011 - 07.2013
Department Supervisor
Home Depot
03.2000 - 04.2011
Cavalry Scout 19D20e9
U.S. Army / U.S. Army Reserve
06.1986 - 04.1999
Some College (No Degree) - History
University of Texas El Paso
Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) - Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course
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