James Testerman
Sinking Spring,PA
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of operations and production with strong decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of Food and Beverage operations. Skilled at coordinating operational and production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines, utilizing Lean principles for GXO, XPO, Boston Beer, Albertsons, Supervalu, C&S Wholesalers. Consistently increase performance levels while streamlining workflow. Building successful teams and employee morale using strengths-based leadership. Innovative leader with experience in Startup and Turnaround operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Supply Chain US
GXO
07.2021 - Current
- Currently Manage 9 profitable food accounts accounts in 12 locations across the US
- Led the transformation of SSDC to profitability from an account that was losing profits the prior year
- All renewals have been successful including Hershey
- Directed the TOIP of Darigold which was stabilized in 90 days after an accelerated start up time line
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Drove improvements to enhance operational efficiencies.
- Set goals to strengthen operations and drive GP.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to my teams.
- Met with Site Leadership and provided staff support to attain organizational goals.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Director of Operations North America Supply Chain
XPO Logistics
03.2020 - Current
- Manage multi sites in the Pa, NJ region in the Food and Beverage vertical
- WMS implementation NJ location
- Drive the business in the facilities through KPI’s and Servant Leadership
- Facilities are both Co-Pack/Manufacturing and Warehousing
- Owns relationship with Client
- Full P&L responsibility for all facilities
- Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events and 5 WHY and other Lean initiatives.
General Manager
XPO Logistics
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage 3 shift 24/7 co- packaging operation providing service for the Hershey Company
- Mentor and lead 11- person management team
- Support seasonal fluctuations of staffing from 300 to 800 hourly FTE
- Full P&L responsibility 24 million revenue, 2 million EBITDA
- Assisted as mentor and provided support to other site leaders across the region.
Packaging and Distribution Manager
Boston Beer Company
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Working across multiple sites and engaging all levels of the organization
- Increased productivity by 12% on 3 High speed bottling lines, 1 High Speed Can line, 1 Robotic Keg Line, 3 Manual Variety Pack lines
- Responsible for production, shipping, receiving, production put-away, transportation and security for the brewery
- Raw Materials Management
- 2 on site and 3 off site warehouses
- 325 FT EE
- Deployed Leader standard work, Kaizen events, and implemented Kanban processes, TPM and Visual Management systems
- Implemented daily routines
- Established RCA process
- Full P&L responsibility for 32M annual budget.
Distribution and Logistics Manager
Boston Beer Company
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for shipping, receiving, production put-away, transportation and security for the brewery at the 5 warehouses on and off site 700K sq
- Ft
- Responsible for TTB compliance and reporting
- Project Lead in the purchase, startup design and slotting of a new warehouse
- Responsible for import/export of product and materials
- Outsourced spotting service for GM savings and liability relief
- Strategic and tactical lead for SAP/WMS implementation at two breweries
- Leveraged CI skill set to save an average of $450,000.00 a year in Gross Margin savings (1.2 million 2014)
- Started the 5S program in the Brewery
- Full P&L responsibility, create budget
- Reduced TIR in department from 6-2.3 currently tracking 0
- Monthly round tables and town-halls (one on ones)
- Developed an in-house pallet repair program for GM savings
- Responsible for 5 off site warehouses (inventory accuracy, FIFO and costing)
- Negotiate all leases and Prepare All Cap-Ex's
- Mentor SABC Manager and New Assistant Manager at SAPB.
General Manager
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Operations Manager
Wetherill Associates, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Warehouse Superintendent
Albertson’s, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2005
Lead Supervisor
SuperValu, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2001
Education
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Academy
Boise, ID07.2004
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
Laureldale, PA06.1984
Skills
- Key Performance Indicators
- Team Building and Motivation
- Collaborative Leadership
- Culture Transformer
- Team Building Abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Team Management
- Leadership Development
- Process Improvement
- Budget Management
Timeline
Senior Director of Supply Chain US
GXO
07.2021 - Current
Director of Operations North America Supply Chain
XPO Logistics
03.2020 - Current
General Manager
XPO Logistics
05.2019 - 03.2020
Packaging and Distribution Manager
Boston Beer Company
01.2014 - 01.2019
Distribution and Logistics Manager
Boston Beer Company
01.2009 - 01.2014
General Manager
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Operations Manager
Wetherill Associates, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2007
Warehouse Superintendent
Albertson’s, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2005
Lead Supervisor
SuperValu, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2001
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Academy
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
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