1. Chad Faldowski
1052 Cheyenne Trail
Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania 18424 Cellular: (570) 309-8059
USA Chad.Faldowski@yahoo.com
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Results driven and highly organized professional with significant managerial experience complemented with verifiable
achievements in operational leadership and ensuring the execution of daily tasks. Offer expertise identifying and
modifying areas in need of improvement. Solid organization and problem solving skills. Interact effectively with cross-
functional teams to implement processes and achieve goals.
Education
Associate of Arts in Business • University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with a Concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations
Management • University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Six Sigma Certification – Villanova University
Career Summary
Americold Logistics – Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania • May 2015 – present
Americold is the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, offering the
most comprehensive warehousing, transportation, and logistics solutions in the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia,
Americold owns and operates +175 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand,
China, Argentina, and Canada. Americold possesses the largest cold storage network with a total capacity of over 1
billion cubic feet of storage. Americold’s warehouses are an integral part of the supply chain connecting food producers,
processors, distributors, and retailers to the end consumer.
Assistant General Manager
• Develop annual facility budget and ensure group adherence to budget.
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Direct and assign work; set performance objectives and monitor performance of all warehouse departments.
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Recruit, hire, train, appraise, and coach management-level team members. Ensure retention standards are met.
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Ensure compliance with employment laws. Manage all warehouse activities, costs, operations and forecasts.
CHAD FALDOWSKI
Team Leadership & Group Management • Productivity Improvement
Project Planning & Scheduling Coordinator •Field Performance • Cost Containment
Process Development & Standardization •Green Belt Certified and Black Belt trained (GE) – Six Sigma – Lean
Concepts • Ability to Manage Various Projects & Maintain Continual Time Deadlines
Problem Solving & Communication • Goal Setting & Prioritizing •Experience with SAP • Research & Development
• Root Cause Analysis • Specifications Analysis
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• Monitor progress towards goals.
• Provide a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving
opportunities.
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Ensure compliance with all company policies, as well as all Federal, State and Local OSHA regulations.
Represent the Company to all warehouse customers. Secure additional business and maintain positive
relationships with customers.
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Ensure that warehouse concerns are heard at corporate level. Communicates stated Company goals, objectives
and direction to warehouse staff.
• Affect prevention or reduction of property, liability or personnel loss exposure for the Company.
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Ensure that care, custody and control procedures are in place. Monitor operational performance.
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Utilize Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) related to planning daily facility requirements; complete CIP
monthly reports.
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Promote an open door policy and team environment.
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Support the Company Performance Management Program (PMP).
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Develop/maintain plans for disaster prevention and recovery.
KANE IS ABLE – Scranton, Pennsylvania • Nov 2013 – May 2015
In 1930, Edward Kane traded his car for a used truck to provide local hauling to valley regions of Northeast Pennsylvania.
Today, KANE manages a truckload fleet of 140 power units and 800 trailers and operates over 6.7 million square feet of
3PL warehousing space across 21 U.S. distribution center locations. The company remains family owned and it is
professionally managed. Responsible for management of a 1 million sq. ft. (multiple customer) facility with 175
employees with an annual revenue of 14 million.
Distribution Center Manager
• Direct the operations of warehouse, packaging, and transportation managers to achieve company objectives and
meet customer expectations.
• Evaluate overall operations and develop short- and long-term goals to meet organizational objectives. Oversee
specific warehousing, distribution, packaging and transportation operations to ensure company and customer
requirements are met.
• Direct and oversee programs to ensure safety of all associates, equipment and property. Ensure compliance with
all company, customer and government/regulatory requirements.
• Focus on continuous improvement and make decisions about enhancing value, service, and effectiveness
CHAD FALDOWSKI
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PENSKE LOGISTICS – Beachwood, Ohio • Oct 2012 – April 2013
Penske Logistics is a third party logistics provider. Services include supply chain management, transportation logistics,
warehousing, and distribution.
Black Belt
• Selected to be a team member for the roll-out of a corporate growth initiative. The goal is to grow the business
to one billion in revenue with 100 million in pre-tax.
• Provide overall responsibility for Change Management while implementing a fleet management Initiative
• Responsible for training all users within the company to use Oracle Transportation Management
PENSKE LOGISTICS – OPERATED (WHIRLPOOL FACTORY DISTRIBUTION CENTER); Findlay, Ohio • 2011 – Oct 2012
Penske Logistics is a third party logistics provider. Services include supply chain management, transportation logistics,
warehousing, and distribution. Responsible for four large distribution centers in Ohio totaling 3 million square feet of
warehouse space and over 300 employees
Senior Operations Manager
• Provide overall responsibility for a single large strategic customer with multiple locations within the Northwest
Ohio area
• Ensure each location is operating efficiently based on Penske’s contractual commitments while ensuring strong
business relationships and confidence are established and maintained
• Build account stability, customer satisfaction, and drive consistent operational performance across all locations
with a focus on safety, service, cost, and ensure all operations are optimally staffed and organized to maximize
performance and service delivery.
• Focus on continuous improvement opportunities and pursuing vertical growth opportunities through local
customer interaction.
• Major responsibilities include providing opportunities for associates to work on meaningful projects to increase
sharing and development, interview and hire associates, develop, mentor, and promote strong performers at
various levels of operations.
• Develop tactical and strategic plans for development along with meeting profit and growth objectives.
• Actively participate in the development and effective execution of location strategies and performance goals.
PENSKE LOGISTICS – OPERATED (WHIRLPOOL REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER); Denver, Colorado • 2007-2011
Penske Logistics is a third party logistics provider. Services include supply chain management, transportation logistics,
warehousing, and distribution. Responsible for 410,000 sq. ft. facility with 35 total associates at the RDC and 30 total
drivers among the LDC locations in Billings, MT - Colorado Springs, CO - Denver, CO - Salt Lake City, UT
Regional Distribution Manager
• Develop and manage the Regional Distribution Center and Local Distribution Center.
• Budget personnel, capital, and operating requirements.
• Interface closely with sales organization to ensure customers’ expectations are constantly met.
• Ensure accurate and on-time shipping/receiving.
• Ensure accurate product inventory.
• Ensure efficient, productive, and safe operations.
CHAD FALDOWSKI
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• Ensure customer delivery satisfaction.
• Maintain neat, orderly operations.
• Give significant input regarding damage control.
• Strive for world-class RDC and LDC operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as requested by management.
PENSKE LOGISTICS – OPERATED (WHIRLPOOL REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER); Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania • 2006 –
2007 Penske Logistics is a third party logistics provider. Services include supply chain management, transportation
logistics, warehousing, and distribution. Responsible for 500,000 sq. ft. facility with 75 total associates.
Operations Manager
• Provide operational leadership, individual contributor, and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily
tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service
operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.
• Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Major responsibilities include providing opportunities for associates to work on meaningful projects to increase
sharing and development, interview and hire associates, develop, mentor, and promote strong performers at
various levels of operations.
MAYTAG CORPORATION - (MAYTAG REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER); Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania •2002 – 2006
Maytag Corporation provided manufacturing and distribution of various appliances with manufacturing plants and
offices throughout areas such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 2006, Whirlpool Corporation purchased the
Maytag Corporation. Responsible for 500,000 sq. ft. facility with 100 total associates
Operations Manager
• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically,
support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational
planning.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services through improvements to each
function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Oversee financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Develop long-range forecasts and maintain long-range financial plans.