Charles Mitchell

About Charles Mitchell

Director of Operations/ Multi-Site Plant Management Professional with significant experience in Strategic Operations Management, Change Management, and multi-site global Plant Leadership. Throughout my career, I have developed valued expertise in Manufacturing, Production Plant facilities, Transportation Operations, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Change Management and Driving Operational results thru Efficiencies throughout multi-site global organizations. Recognized as an innovative and strategic thought leader who transforms strategy into deliverables in dynamic workplace environments. I thrive in a collaborative cross functional work environment where I am building relationships, leading and working alongside high-performing team members, while partnering cross-functionally and internationally to drive change and deliver significant value, profitability and measurable results in a moral, ethical and safe work environment Strengths and Proven Skills:• Manufacturing Plant Operations/Transformations/Turnarounds• Triaging/Escalating/Resolving Problems• Tracking/Monitoring/Reporting• Global Multi-Site Responsibility• Strategic Priorities• Global Team Leadership• Lean Operational Excellence• Six Sigma Master Black Belt• Strategic/Creative/Critical Thinking• Risk Management• Prioritization/Time Management • Leveraging Supply Chain Best Practices and Sharing• Inventory Control/Warehousing/Distribution/Transportation• Global Sourcing & Procurement • Strong Communication Skills NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS • Increased plant productivity, OTD reductions >25%, and increased Customer Sat scores of >40% from prior year; ultimately achieved target plant transformation goals. • Increased revenue from $22MM to $31.5MM through key sales projects focusing on business goals and projects. • Reduced transportation costs >13% through strategic supply chain practices and initiatives improving margin from 22% to 36% from year prior. • Decreased OTD from 12 to 4 weeks by building, leading and developing a high-performing global team focused on change management techniques, accountability and defined goals • Improved Operations >20% in 60-Days for European Manufacturing Plant by prioritizing projects, setting and achieving KPIs coupled with effective leadership• Increased savings >$1.7MM w/zero headcount reductions by applying six sigma methodologies. I look forward to connecting and networking with you. Regards, Charles 9••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Penske Logistics

   Dec 2023 — Present · Grand Prairie, TX, US

Education

• Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

  German Language

  1988 — 1989

• Sterling Regional High School

  Diploma, College Prepartory

  1970 — 1974

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  BS, Engineering

  1974 — 1978

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Lean Transformation
• Business Strategy
• Human Resources
• Crm
• Budgets
• Quality Management
• Vendor Management Experience
• Telecommunications
• Root Cause Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Personnel Management
• Service Delivery
• Process Engineering
• Customer Retention
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Strategic Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• P&L Management
• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Talent Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Income Statement
• Supply Chain
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Change Management
• Kaizen
• Managed Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Process Improvement