Successful Operations Leader with broad experience in identifying solutions for strategic business improvements, using varied Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP), and building a productive workforce. Respond deliberately to manage obstacles and challenges. Significant strengths to conceptualize, develop, and implement best practices throughout the organization and with suppliers, to maximize profit while minimizing costs. Facilitate cohesive cross-functional teams, and streamline process efficiencies, such as seamlessly converting 3 different WMS (QAD, JD Edwards, PRMS) into SAP for manufacturing/distribution facilities in US and Mexico, resolving ground transportation issues. I have been a key player on several start up distribution and logistics facilities. I have experience educating the end-users and mentoring staff to enhance productivity despite cross-cultural challenges.

Director of Transportation @ Oversee and coordinate program activities designed to ensure effective and economical support for production and movement of goods. Direct and manage transportation team. Lead and direct strategic planning for logistics and transportation. Manage the day to day Domestic freight bookings, which includes: o Oversee decisions on what carriers are being used and negotiate rates. o Provide rates to sales group for quotes. o Mix LTL orders together to efficiently ship orders at lowest cost. o Create contracts and laying out the details. o Monitor carrier performance to ensure accuracy. o Troubleshoot issues as they arise. o Manage third party Logistic partners and processes. o Continually find ways to grow the Transportation departments ability to make money. Manage the day to day Export freight bookings, which includes: o Work with transportation coordinator on arranging inland freight to the port. o Make sure Pier Pass and Port Check processes are being followed. o Monitor Carrier performance. o Work with Export Sales team on negotiating good rates. o Monitor our Freight Forwarder and make sure they are following our processes. o Manage third party Logistic partners and processes. o Continually find ways to grow the Export Transportation departments ability to make money. Reporting and Accounting: o Provide Executive team with weekly Domestic and Export KPIs. o Oversee the Invoicing process for accuracy and timeliness. o Work with Claims as needed for reconciliation. o Provide Accounting with Monthly accrual numbers. o Oversee new Carrier set-up. o Manage the budget for the department. From January 2015 to Present (11 months) Supply Chain Manager @ I oversee the Shipping/Planning and Distribution of Domestic and International freight for the largest citrus grower in North America. I am responsible for planning, directing, supervising, establishing KPI’s and organizing all shipping/distribution/planning and logistics related information. I summarize this information and present it to management in order to maximize returns, ensuring cost efficient operations. From March 2012 to Present (3 years 9 months) Delano, CaliforniaLEAN AND SIX SIGMA, CONSULTING @ My consulting philosophy is derived from the fact that I have spent more years actually working in industry rather than consulting. I understand that the only truly sustainable change must come from within the organization and not be imposed from the outside. I work with customers to generate change that springs from the creativity and effort of the people who actually do the work in the company. My goal is to transfer knowledge as quickly as possible so that my client’s organization becomes self-sufficient in the transformation process. I look for the right combination of training and implementation events to impart knowledge and confidence in the customer’s organization. This approach gives my customer the greatest possible return in the fastest time. From January 2010 to June 2012 (2 years 6 months) Keller, TexasLOGISTICS GENERAL MANAGER @ Direct all P&L functions; including $26M plant budget, cycle counting, quality, maintenance, safety, warehousing, demand planning and administration. Create performance measurement tools to increase accuracy of time rate/fill rates, pick rates and error rates at picker level. Maintained 98.95% accuracy rate on $26M average monthly inventory, recognized by Price Waterhouse for outstanding efforts, and eliminating mandatory 3-day closing for full inventory. Maximized plant profits through key contributions in maintaining corporate and plant sales growth by deploying SCM strategies to optimize performance in the following areas: Supply Chain Reliability, Supply Chain Responsiveness, Supply Chain Flexibility, Supply Chain Costs, and Supply Chain Asset Management. Saved $260K in annual labor costs, skillfully consolidating 2 shifts into 1, shrinking workforce by 31% and developing, leading and implementing sourcing initiatives to reduce cost. Captured $18K in annual savings by establishing average daily outbound shipments of 625K to 700K, and eliminating surplus equipment to reduce overall operational expenses. Accelerating total inbound freight by 61%, stabilizing average inbound shipments at 360K/day while improving error rate from 3.09% to 3.04% of outbound shipments. From January 2006 to January 2010 (4 years 1 month) Fort Worth, TexasFulfillment / Logistics Manager @ Monitored inventory status of all items, maintaining allocation, developing product profiles, planning daily replenishment, and forecasting/planning production demands. Collaborated with programmers to develop applications to streamline processes and target future improvements. I coordinated program testing, outcome scenarios, and database development to track history/production values. Innovated procedure to produce daily query highlighting high volume return product for decollating and return to pack-and-store status. Coordinating and driving supplier improvement programs to maximize value and reduce waste at the supplier while making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of the Supply Chain performance. Slashed total work-in-progress hours, from production start to shipment confirmation at 103 from previous levels at 195 SKU's, expertly identifying areas to improve process and enhance efficiencies. Drove inventory accuracy rates to 97%, expertly initiating cycle count system within facility. Reduced response time 30%, skillfully implementing improvements to daily replenishment process while resolving issues regarding existing and new products in a timely and cost effective manner. From January 2001 to January 2006 (5 years 1 month) Fort Worth, TexasMaterials / Distribution Manager @ Managed all operational aspects for 12 production lines, including budget administration, operations, system integration functions, and planning/production scheduling. I directed inter-plant purchasing/delivery, including negotiating raw material releases with vendors and corporate purchasing. Supervised 96 cross-functional staff across all areas of the warehouse, from receiving and shipping to inventory and manufacturing support. Applied business intelligence to developing/implementing strategic business plans for warehouse, fleet, and planning operations. Ensured compliance with departmental safety performance goals as well as DOT regulations. Administered $103M inventory budget, deftly leveraging EDI to purchasing process, reducing response time in payment of invoices while managing commercial relationships to ensure reliable supply and appropriate resolution of any disputes that arise related to supply. Drove to lower total cost of ownership for materials and services needed by the company. Singled out to serve as corporate liaison in acquisition of several water companies, seamlessly managing online implementation/conversion from JD Edwards to SAP inventory and distribution. From January 1997 to January 2000 (3 years 1 month) Waco, TexasMaterial / Production Manager @ Utilized SPC and Six Sigma (Black Belt) in developing/maintaining control charts while achieving cost targets consistently. I directed audits, managing plant material zero-loss action team and oversaw supplier certification process while driving supplier selection activities such as audits of supplier plants to evaluate facilities and capabilities; coordinated and drove supplier improvement programs to maximize value and reduce waste at the supplier, hired/trained new staff, orienting to company policy. Procurement Strategy Development, Negotiating and Influencing, Procurement Process, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Execution, Floating Inquiries, Material Sources, Export Import Documentation. Independent Correspondence, Assertively negotiate and manage commercial supplier relationships and contracts to deliver significant cost savings for the business. Write and submit supplier tender documents and draft subsequent commercial contracts. Identify risks in relation to assigned major contracts, Business arrangement, Support Development of the overall solution and individual supplier solution. Identify risks in relation to assigned major contracts, Business arrangement, Support Development of the overall solution and individual supplier solution. From January 1988 to July 1997 (9 years 7 months) Sherman/Lewisville and Dallas, TexasProduction Control Supervisor @ From 1988 to 1990 (2 years) Sherman/Denison, Texas AreaNaval Officer Surface Warfare @ Responsibile for everything from anti-submarine warfare to missile defense. Provided support for Marine Corps and Navy Special Warfare missions. Engaged in damage-control training and routine shipboard management. Applied my advanced training and comprehensive knowledge of shipboard operations with training to assume command of a surface ship. From December 1983 to April 1988 (4 years 5 months) Guam and USA

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, 3.27 @ Prairie View A&M University From 1980 to 1983 Bachelor of Science (BS), BS Mathematics @ Prairie View A&M University From 1980 to 1983 Tommy Hill is skilled in: Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Program Management, Procurement, Management, Budgets, ERP, Purchasing, SAP, Software Documentation, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Warehousing, Project Planning, Warehouse Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Training, Operations Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management