1. Charles D. White
60 Cooper Run Drive Phone: 856-751-5680
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 Email: cwhite1232@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an operational leadership opportunity that requires the transformation of broad operational
processes/systems and the skills and experience to deliver cost savings and continuous improvement
opportunities.
PROFILE
Global business operations executive with demonstrated leadership in manufacturing, supply chain operations
and information technology enablement. Recognized for leadership in managing multi-million dollar projects and
shepherding large organizations through significant change during material improvement, re-engineering and
information technology implementations. Plant manufacturing experience with superior results in cost reduction,
and process improvements by designing, building and motivating high performing teams.
Areas of expertise:
Marrying 11 years of plant manufacturing
experience with cost reduction and operational
process excellence expertise
Optimizing work process through redesign,
technology and outsourcing
Leading complex, global projects Implementing global ERP systems (3)
Integrating Change Management principles in
complex project efforts
Deploying robust plant floor information
systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Consulting
Consulting Analyst for Callisto Integration 2016
Participated in developing a Management Execution System (MES) and factory scheduling assessment for a
multi-facility coffee and tea company. Assessment focused on factory engineering requirements, but also
delivered a high-level change management and business fundamentals review to help the client gauge their
company’s readiness for success. Installation project approached a cost of one million dollars and is currently
pending final approval.
Campbell Soup Company, Camden, NJ
Senior Director Global Supply Chain Excellence 2010 - 2015
Led a team of systems/process professionals that support the evolution of process and tools to drive cost
reduction and continuous supply chain improvement. Leveraged integrated SAP supply chain applications and
non-SAP system solutions to enable the global supply chain. Developed project concepts and took business
teams through feasibility, discovery and project execution fundamentals to optimize project efforts and results.
Cornerstone Plant Floor Information Project – Project Lead 2013 - 2015
Developed concepts and a business case for plantfloor quality data collection and analysis solutions to enable the
Pepperidge Farm and Campbell Soup manufacturing facilities
Solutions supportthe minimization ofmanufacturing process and finished productvariation
Built team and led blueprinting,design,build,testing and change managementphases ofthe project
2. Developed proposal for Campbell Soup thermal plants
o $10+ million discoveryproposal for design,build and deploymentofintegrated MES solutions
Led deploymentof manufacturing Pepperidge Farm facilityactivities:
o Project Investment$3.126 million;Hard Dollar Savings/IRR of15%
o 8 Plant deployment
o Project Team 20 core and 40 extended team members
Formula Information Translation Discovery - Project Lead 2010 - 2012
Developed concepts and business case for optimizing process bringing formula information from R&D systems to the plant
floor minimizing data flow anomalies and resulting manufacturing mistakes
Documented standards and roadmap to guide companyon its Formula Translation journey
Built team and led blueprinting and integrated solution design development
Led project build exercise:
o Proposed projectinvestment$25 million over 5 years
o Global deploymentplan
o Project Team 30 core and 50 extended team members
o Project was deferred due to funding constraints
SAP ERP Project Lead – Make to Ship (Supply Chain) 2005 – 2010
Led a team of SAP system and process professionals supporting the global SAP/ERP install across 25 Campbell
Soup facilities world-wide. Team was responsible for the deployment of quality, accounts payable, maintenance,
purchasing, planning, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and master data management capabilities.
SAP Center of Excellence (COE) – Make To Ship 2009 - 2010
Led team supporting global SAP supplychain install. Team also managed solution standards and evolution ofthe solution
capability.
Oversaw team of 22 experienced SAP professionals and an extensive network of local power user teams
Facilitated the coordination ofrequired business process changes and enabling technologies
SAP Solution Design and Deployment Lead – Make To Ship 2005 - 2009
Led team deploying SAP/ERP supplychain solution
Re-evaluated business processes and aligned with SAP functionality
Oversaw core team of 30+ experienced professionals and an extensive network of local power user teams
Modules install included Purchasing,Warehousing,Manufacturing,Planning,Maintenance,Accounts Payable, Quality and
Master Data
Investment$50+million with an achieved 20% IRR.
Senior Director IT 1996 - 2004
Led and managed information technology operations for the Campbell Food Service business
Led Campbell Operations Systems; corporate supply chain systems (custom and shrink wrapped)
Led Campbell corporate group that supported key global strategic systems focusing on purchasing and
planning processes
ERP Project Lead 1992 - 1995
Led major ERP initiative deploying an integrated system for the Campbell North America supply chain. A $25
million dollar project; 30 person team and 20% return on investment.
Led team in development of custom pilot ERP integrated system for Sacramento manufacturing facility.
Focused on Purchasing, Planning, A/P, Maintenance and Inventory applications
3. Senior Plant Manufacturing Roles 1980 - 1991
Held senior operations positions in various manufacturing facilities across the country
Incorporated Lean Manufacturing and Deming concepts to optimize operating efficiencies
Managed with a holistic process/data driven mind-set
IT Systems Analyst Roles 1977 - 1979
Developed systems and modeling techniques to support Campbell business processes
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Business Administration
University of North Carolina University of Virginia
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