Forward Thinking operations leader

Summary

Michael Mitchell
'Keep Climbing' is my personal mantra when facing a tough uphill challenge



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Demonstrated history of working in both growing and declining markets, successfully controlling costs, utilizing both strategic and tactical leadership

?? Strong Logistics Professional skilled in leading people throughout large regions, including multiple states and in both union and non-union environments

?? Enthusiastic Forward Thinking executive who can communicate and lead within all levels of the company

I am a Logistics Director who enjoys mountain biking in my spare time. My favorite challenge is the uphill climb. It takes perseverance, drive, and endurance to make it to the top while fighting the urge to quit. Leading teams of people to achieve $10 million in cost savings in one year is similar to that uphill climb. I love the challenge and don't easily give up. During my 20 plus years working in the Dairy, Beverage, and Food industries, I have had the experience of driving many uphill climbs to improve cost management, increase the financial literacy of my team, instill cultural shifts to sustain these changes all while providing reliable customer service. I embrace the challenges and push hard for results.

As a leader, I believe it is important to help develop the people, processes, and technology to achieve the goals that have been set. Taking a forward thinking approach, working across functions, and having a long term vision are keys to successfully achieving objectives.

Timeline

  1. -
    Distribution and Logistics Director, TAP
  2. -
    Marketing Equipment Mgr, Pepsi Beverages Company - California state-wide
  3. -
    Bachelors of Science - Business/Finance, California Polytechnic SU - San Luis Obisps
  4. -
    Operations Mgr., Pepsi Bottling Group - Southern California
  5. -
    Director of Logistics, Pepsi Beverages Company - Southern California
  6. -
    Area Logistics Mgr, DF Alta Dena Dairy - Southern California
  7. -
    Senior Distribution Mgr, DF Alta Dena Dairy - Southern California
  8. -
    Logistics Optimization Mgr, Dean Foods - West Region
  9. -
    Senior Director, Logistics, Dean Foods - South Zone

Proudest Accomplishment

Building a strong team that successfully delivered year over cost reductions and productivity gains

Experience Highlights

  • Distribution & Logistics Director - TAP
    Led the national DC network as well as domestic logistics functions while building leadership bench
  • Director of Logistics - PepsiCo, Buena Park, CA
    Led logistics and operations teams in a challenging, fast paced environment
  • Senior Director of Logistics - Dean Foods West Region
    Interacted cross functionally at all levels to improve efficiencies and control costs

Education Highlights

  • ISO 9001 / AIB
    Experience in certifying and managing 4 locations under both environments
  • Bachelors of Science - California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo
    Business Administration - Emphasis on corporate Finance

Interests

  • Anything with a motor or wheels
    enjoy restoring cars, boats, or bikes from the 50's to the 70's
  • Traveling
    enjoying the diversity of people and locations in the u.s. and internationally
  • Dual Sport Motorcycling
    Exploring new trails with friends
  • Overlanding
    enjoying time with family and friends in our new bronco as we loof for new adventures
  • Mountain Biking
    Cross Country mountain biking, pushing to make to the top and enjoying the race down!

Results

  • 66
    locations within 4 divisions across 11 states
  • $10M
    single year cost reduction
  • $250M
    in Controlled annual operating plan

Endorsed Skills

  • sales
    8
  • start-ups
    9
  • retail
    10
  • logistics
    12
  • competitive analysis
    12
  • p&l management
    18
  • operations Management
    20+
  • management
    20+
  • forecasting
    20+

Location

United States