David Carmichael
@davidcarmichael
Executive-minded operations leader driving efficiency, teams, and sustainable growth.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an executive-minded operations professional with 25+ years of leadership experience in operations, inventory, and cross-functional team management across food distribution and industrial supply sectors.
I have directed receiving, storage, quality, production, planning, and warehouse functions while managing P&L, COGS, budgets, labor planning, vendor relationships, and sustainability initiatives, including near-zero non-recyclable material usage.
I hold industry certifications (SQF, Seafood HACCP, FSPCA), a BS in Business Management, and a Project Management certificate, and I focus on building high-performing teams, standardizing processes, and delivering measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager, Operations
Vital Choice Seafoods
May 2025 - Present (10 months)
Directly manage Receiving and Storage operations at the Anton facility and remotely oversee processes in Hebron, OH to improve throughput, safety, and compliance while managing budgets and driving service recovery for customer concerns.
Director of Operations
Vital Choice Wild Seafood
Oct 2019 - May 2025 (5 years 7 months)
Directed cross-functional teams across Quality, Production, Inventory, Planning, Warehouse, and Purchasing, reduced non-recyclable material usage near zero, and owned P&L and operational COGS to improve efficiency and supplier performance.
Manager of Operations
ProPack Logistics
Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 3 months)
Managed operations across Washington and British Columbia facilities, overseeing facility performance, staffing, and operational continuity to meet service and capacity demands.
Facility Manager
ProPack Logistics
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years)
Oversaw day-to-day facility operations in Blaine, WA, improved operational processes, and managed teams to support service levels and productivity targets.
Managed commercial accounts in Bellingham, WA, driving sales, customer retention, and onsite service coordination to meet revenue targets.
Led onsite services and consulting for Grainger customers in Bellingham, WA, improving service delivery and operational efficiency through training and process standardization.
Managed branch operations in Boulder, CO, overseeing staffing, fulfillment, and service targets to support business objectives and customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with coursework in management, operations, and business fundamentals.
University of Oregon
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Certificate in Project Management focusing on project planning, execution, and control.
Kansas City Kansas Community College
HAZ.W.OP.E.R. Certification, Hazardous Waste Operations
Completed HAZ.W.OP.E.R. certification training related to hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Ozark Christian College
Calvary Bible College
Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)
Seafood HACCP, Food Safety
Completed Seafood HACCP training through AFDO.
Bureau Veritas
SQF Certification, Food Safety Management
Obtained SQF-related certification issued by Bureau Veritas.
SQF Institute
Implementing SQF Systems, Food Safety Management
Completed training in Implementing SQF Systems.
FSPCA
Preventive Controls for Human Food, Food Safety
Completed Preventive Controls for Human Food training.
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