1. JOHN A. McVICKER
7726 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60626
H: 412-551-8604
johnamcv@gmail.com
LOGISTICS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Facilities Planning & Design / Physical Plan Implementation / Project Organization & Tracking
Seasoned business professional with demonstrated abilities in the planning and design of big box distribution
facilities, developing multi phase implementation plans, tracking and managing project budgets, and organizing cross
functional implementation project teams within a third party supply chain solutions environment.
• TURNKEY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• PROJECT TEAM ORGANIZATION
• CUSTOMER SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT
• PHYSICAL FACILITY IMPLEMENTATION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to deliver new customer facilities within the framework of an identified project timeline.
• Organize and manage a cross functional project team consisting of customer and organization personnel.
• Experienced in defining processes and equipment required to comply with customer business requirements.
• Manage and track multi million dollar project implementation and capital budgets.
• Develop project scope documents and project plans utilizing current technology solutions.
• Managed national and international implementations.
• Coordinated various training economic incentives in conjunction with local and state governmental agencies.
• Successful in dealing with all levels of federal, state, and local government.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Employed Independent Project Management Contractor / Consultant (01/ 2015 – 4/2015)
GENCO, Pittsburgh PA: Vice President Project Implementation (04/95 – 12/14)
• Executive level accountability for the design, planning, and overall implementation of new customer
facilities. Responsible for the development and tracking of a cross functional project plan to assure that all
deadlines and critical path targets are met.
• Manage multiple six and seven figure budgets.
• Facilitate and motivate project teams that are assigned.
• Successfully implemented over 150 customer facilities during GENCO career ranging in size from 250,000 sq.
ft. to 1.5 million sq. ft.
• Organized, PC literate, structured, and motivated.
• Experienced and results proven.
GENCO, Pittsburgh PA: Startup Implementation Project Manager (10/93 - 03/95)
• Participated in the design and development of new customer facilities and then rolled out the
implementation in the field.
• Primary responsibilities included the physical preparation of customer return center / distribution center
(RC/DC) facilities to include racking and conveyor systems, installation of structured cabling systems, local
compliance with all permitting and licensing requirements, and coordinating materials and equipment
delivery schedule with the corporate purchasing office
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2. Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Pittsburgh PA: Distribution Project Manager (09/91 - 09/93)
• Primary liaison between the distribution and system divisions of a multi-billion dollar supermarket chain
during the requirements definition phase of a newly purchased warehouse management system (WMS).
• Prepared documentation, scheduled review meetings with the vendor and all internal departments, and
participated in benefits analysis and presentations to senior management.
• Participated in user acceptance of customized software, development of employee training program, and
was the project lead responsible for the development of the implementation plan to roll out the installation
in 6 company distribution centers.
Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Pittsburgh PA: Inbound Receiving Manager (07/85 - 08/91)
• Management level accountability for all aspects of the inbound receiving operation within a high volume,
mechanized distribution center for a million dollar supermarket wholesale grocery distribution center.
• Prepared weekly inbound schedules for freight delivery that was on a 24/7 basis accounting for over 350
common carrier and 300 private fleet backhaul deliveries per week in excess of 1,000,000 cartons of product.
• Managed the flow of goods from two local public warehousing facilities.
Labor scheduling responsibilities for 100+ receiving department laborers in a union run environment.
• Contributed to a 99.5% in stock order fill service level to customer base
Giant Eagle Supermarkets, Pittsburgh PA: Distribution Center Supervisor (02/82 - 06/85)
• Filled several distribution center supervisor positions within a multi million dollar wholesale grocery
operation.
• Positions included ASRS (automatic storage/retrieval system) supervisor, production control supervisor,
palletizing supervisor, shipping dock supervisor, merge supervisor, inventory control supervisor and
department manager, shift manager, and receiving supervisor
EDUCATION
• California University of Pennsylvania 1967 – 1969
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Project
• MS PowerPoint
• Lotus Notes
• Outlook
• Sharepoint
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