Patrick Clouse

About Patrick Clouse

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHSFocused on LEAN principles to constantly improve customers expectations (CE) and cost reduction. Innovative, Project management, Kaizen Leader, Order Fulfillment, Strategic planning, Sales and Operations, Streamlining Workflows, and Developing team members to rise to any challenge. Working knowledge of multiple industries such as Automotive, Transportation, High-tech, Retail/Consumer, and Distilled Spirits (TTB). Managing CDL drivers following DOT guidelines. Experienced public speaking and tour guide.Specialties: Change agent leading continuous improvement initiatives in Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inventory control, Production Control, Importing & Exporting, Phytosanitary, FTL and LTL, Hazmat shipping, Expediting, Retail shipping; Project Management; Business Process Improvements; Aviation background, recruiting, training, motivating; Cross-functional team experience to keep schedules and multiple budgets on track for large projects. Results driven, with oral and written communication skills; MSOffice, Kronos, Dayforce, Visio, WMS, Sys21, CMMS, GoPlant, Concur

Experience

1. Aging Warehouse Manager

   Buffalo Trace Distillery

   Jun 2011 — Present · Frankfort, KY, US

   25 warehouses (adding 1 every 3 months) over 1M in inventory50+ employeesMultiple Cost CentersUnion experienceResponsible for CDL drivers / DOT requirementsResponsible for ensuring all TTB guidelines are followedManaging Bulk storage of product over and pumping and shipping of millions large volume

Education

• Sinclair Community College

  A.S., Aviation Management

  1991 — 1994

• Park University

  B.S., Logistics Mgmt

  1995 — 2000

• Sinclair Community College

  A.S., Purchasing

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Procurement
• Materials Management
• Wms
• Warehouse Management
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Visio
• Operations Management
• Kronos
• Outlook
• Lean Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Training
• Powerpoint
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Supply Chain
• Shipping
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Team Building
• Expediting
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Coaching