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Chuck Wethington

@chuckwethington

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Dynamic Executive with expertise in strategic planning and operational excellence.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can drive operational excellence and foster a high-performance culture.

I am a dynamic executive with a strong background in developing and executing strategic plans that align with corporate objectives. My expertise spans various industries, focusing on financial management, mergers and acquisitions, and scaling startup organizations. I have a proven track record of driving profitability and cultivating operational excellence.

Throughout my career, I have led operations for multimillion-dollar businesses, overseeing full P&L responsibilities and driving significant operational improvements. My leadership style is centered around fostering a culture of engagement and success, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance team performance and operational success.

With a Master of Business Administration in Global Supply Chain and extensive experience in logistics operations, I am committed to continuous improvement and innovation. I have successfully implemented strategic initiatives that have resulted in substantial cost savings and enhanced process safety and quality across various organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Operations

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Brown West Logistics

Jul 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Led operations for a $30 million business with four facilities and 350 employees, overseeing full P&L responsibility and new business development. Managed key accounts for clients like Nestle and United Airlines, driving significant operational improvements including reducing OSHA incidents and increasing EBITDA. Initiated LEAN transformation through Kaizen events, resulting in labor savings and e

P&L management Business Development Employee Engagement Account Management Quality Improvement Financial Management

President

Akros Logistics Company

Sep 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 6 months)

Owned and operated two contract logistics operations providing services to FedEx Ground, managing asset-based operations with drivers. Negotiated contracts with various partners including FedEx, insurance carriers, and financial institutions. Implemented software solutions for onboard cameras, GPS tracking, driver productivity, and dynamic route design, while ensuring regulatory compliance with DO

Contract Negotiation Software Implementation GPS Regulatory Compliance Asset Management Logistics Financial Management Driver Management

Vice President, Operations

Kenco Logistic Services

Mar 2016 - Aug 2019 (3 years 5 months)

Held full P&L responsibility for a $50 million book of business across 13 facilities with 800 employees and 1.5 million square feet of distribution space. Managed accounts for major clients including Honeywell and Caterpillar. Developed a Piece Rate Pay system and implemented a small parcel flow rack system, significantly improving productivity and saving the client $1 million in labor. Led the su

P&L management Account Management Distribution Piece Rate Pay Systems Productivity Contract Negotiation Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement

Director, Operations

Kenco Logistic Services

Sep 2005 - Mar 2016 (10 years 6 months)

Oversaw operations for a $25 million book of business, managing eight facilities with 400 employees. Initiated numerous successful Greenfield, takeover, and outsourced startups, enhancing logistics integration and manufacturing support. Developed a companywide WERC qualitative assessment tool to benchmark operations against industry supply chain practices.

Operations Management Takeover Operations Outsourced Startups Manufacturing Support WERC Assessment Team Management

Station Manager

CEVA Logistics

Oct 2003 - Sep 2005 (1 year 11 months)

Managed station operations for a non-asset-based air freight forwarder in a cross-dock operation with final mile delivery and a large multi-tenant warehouse. Managed client relationships for companies like Target and Coach. Developed airline and surface carrier relationships and negotiated local agreements and tariffs to ensure service needs were met, while overseeing international dock operations

Station Management Cross Dock Operations Client Relationship Management Contract Negotiation

Assistant Terminal Manager

YRC

Jun 1995 - Oct 2003 (8 years 4 months)

Managed a unionized long-haul LTL dispatch and administrative operation with management and administrative staff, and a large driver delivery operation over two shifts. Responsible for the delivery cost budget of a $15 million operation delivering 32 million lbs of freight annually. Oversaw Roadway’s most significant pickup and delivery operation in the country, servicing New York City.

Dispatch Operations Administration Driver Management Budget Management Freight Operations Operations