Andrew McConnell
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Site Manager with a proven track record at Vallen Distribution Inc., excelling in team leadership and conflict resolution. Achieved $1.5M in cost savings through strategic project implementation while enhancing site safety and compliance. Skilled in SAP and dedicated to fostering strong client relationships, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Vallen Distribution Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Conducted regular site meetings with team (5) members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Implemented and improved several 5S projects around the site
- Created several productivity savings projects on site achieving 1.5M in cost savings over a 3 year period, as well as 500K in productivity savings by improving key CNC machine track builds to save on time required to swap out end mills and inserts.
- Using SAP and Compass I created, ensured approval, and invoiced over 25M in Purchase Orders to ensure the site was able to maintain its intense production requirements.
Logistics Specialist
Navy
09.2002 - 09.2022
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Oversaw complex projects for senior leaders by ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring safe transportation of goods while avoiding costly fines or penalties due to non-compliance issues.
- Managed and tracked package transfers such as bills of lading, delivery receipts, packing lists and load tags.
- Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Developed strong relationships with carriers to secure competitive rates and improve delivery times.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and contribute to overall cost savings.
- Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by proactively resolving shipping issues and providing timely updates on order status.
- Managed 500M+ dollar budgets flawlessly
- Ordered, inventoried, and stored over 2.5B in inventory and repair parts.
- Lead Petty Officer and supervisor of over 1000 subordinates ensuring they were trained , qualified and ready for advancement through mentorship and supervisory requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School
Kewanee05.2001
Skills
- Team leadership
- Site inspection and management
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
- Management
- Site coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Site safety
- Environmental awareness
- Site management
- Project management
- Multitasking and organization
- Safety procedures
- Customer relationship management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Personnel management
- Supply ordering
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Analytical thinking
- Inventory management
- MS office
- Documentation management
- Customer inquiries
- Data analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Heavy labor
- Contract negotiation
- Budgeting and cost savings
- Budget development
- Materials procurement
- Contract management
- Skilled in MS Office Products
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- SAP
- Supply solutions development
- Procurement management
- Team development
Timeline
Site Manager
Vallen Distribution Inc.
11.2022 - 08.2025
Logistics Specialist
Navy
09.2002 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School
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