1. Michael S. Valentino FSSMC, CAMH, APP, CPIM
328 Claire Lane (847) 516-4648
Cary, IL. 60013 michael-valentino@sbcglobal.net
SUMMARY
Over 25 years of manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, logistics, and transportation experience helping
companies achieve goals and surpass expectations through the effective management of available resources, both
human and material. Outstanding leadership skills in developing and implementing systems to measure operations
that foster team work, continuous improvement, and increased shareholder value.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AptarGroup Inc. 2012- Present
World’s second largest manufacturer of aerosol and pump dispensing systems. Sales in excess of $2B.
Logistics Manager – Cary, IL Campus - $500M division.
Manage 24/7 operation -300K sq. ft. in two raw material warehouses and one finished goods distribution center.
My staff includes 3facility supervisors who manage 50 non-union employees.
• Redesigned 100K sq ft Distribution Center increasing space by 30%.
• Implemented Cycle Count Program
• Implemented Pallet Rebate program generating $40K in new revenue
• Brought facilities up to OSHA and Fire Protection Standards
• Implemented pull system for cartons, pallets, and raw materials saving $50K in on-hand inventory
• Implemented VROP for laminate
• Implemented 5s Strategies
• Implemented Employee Involvement Strategies (Continuous Improvement)
• Certified material handlers in forklift operations
• Implementing raw material supermarkets in several value streams
• Company Lean Instructor
• Reduced payroll cost by $76,000 by reorganization of manning across three facilitates
Navistar Inc. 2010-2012
Global leader in the manufacture of commercial trucks and busses with sales in excess of $20B.
Distribution Services Manager – West Chicago & Joliet– Parts Distribution Centers
Manage the two flagship facilities in West Chicago an d the new Midwest Global PDC in Joliet with a total of
1.500M sq ft. I have 3 managers, 11 supervisors, and 125 union employees. Sales in excess of $600M.
• Implemented Lean heijunka scheduling system resulting in an 9.1% gain in productivity
• Developed Focus Factory Work Circles for Distribution
• Designed and launched Navistar’s New Lean 1M sq. ft. Midwest Global Distribution Center
• Implemented small batch processing, sortation processing and put away processing
• Implemented order validation certificate resulting in achieving the quality goal five months running
• Implemented visual re-order point for cartons savings $50K in first month
• Implemented Kanban system for supplies ordering
• Facility Lean instructor
• Implemented 5s & 5s Safety throughout both facilities
• Created zone responsibilities in both facilities driving accountability and a high level of sanitation & safety
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Power Great Lakes Inc. 2007- 2009
America’s leading manufacturer of custom engineered engines in the forklift, chipper/shredder, mobile &
stationary generators and heavy equipment industry. Annual sales of $150M is driven from two manufacturing
/distribution facilities as well as one raw material distribution center.
Director of Global Distribution, Warehousing, and Logistics – Wood Dale, IL.
Direct distribution activities in all three facilities, which includes our service parts operation. I have 6 direct reports
that manage 75 people in 300,000 sq.ft. I report directly to the CFO.
• Implemented material handling productivity tracking resulting in 250% increase
• Implemented work order accuracy tracking resulting in 99.54%
• Increased mfg capacity by almost 100% through process reengineering while adding no resources
• Implemented freight audit / payment program – Tranzact Technologies
• Installed 8 White Systems carousels to support a service parts pick/pack operation which were fully integrated
into our host system saving $240K in labor
• Multi-site responsibility, driving accountability and process control throughout the organization.
• Implemented new transportation strategy saving $5M over three years
• Implemented Block & Brace program
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Rollex Building Products Corporation 2004 – 2007
America’s only manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and vinyl home siding in one geographical area of the country.
Annual sales of $150M generated from two manufacturing and two distribution operations.
Director of Distribution – Elk Grove Village, IL.
Direct three distribution centers, and production planning for both vinyl and metal manufacturing operations. I lead
seven direct reports, who manage approximately 100 employees.
• Manage over 650,000 sq.ft. of warehouse and distribution space in three facilities.
• Transitioned company from MTO to MTS to reduce lead-time and increase on-time delivery
• Reduced lead-time from 5 days to less than 3 through process reengineering and control.
• Reduced backorders – increased fill rate from 70% to 97+%
• Outsourced transportation operation solidifying our ability to meet customer requirements and saving $0.5M in
the first 12 months.
• Developed and implemented warehouse labor standards
• Developed and implemented customer complaint standards resulting in 99.68% picking accuracy
• Designed new 250K sq.ft. vinyl distribution facility
• Redesigned existing 200K sq.ft. metal distribution facility in 90 days saving $2M annually
o Implemented Red Prairie DLx WMS (Directed RF) – no existing system
o Consolidated and moved two DC’s with no interruption in service
o Transitioned from floor (walkie) picking to high density storage using several types of material
handling equipment
• Drove accountability throughout entire management staff by implementing performance metrics
• Implemented fire safety program, cleaning schedules, and the use of PPE
• Implemented forklift maintenance program
• Designed cross-training program
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U.S. Filter Consumer & Commercial WaterGroup Inc. 1999 - 2004
World’s largest manufacturer and distributor of residential, commercial / industrial water filtration and purification
equipment. Annual Culligan, Hydrotech and Everpure brand sales of $200M from the 500K sq. ft. Northbrook
facility. ISO 9001 Certified.
Manager of Global Distribution-Northbrook, Il.
Direct material, warehousing, service parts, and distribution operations for a 24 hour, 7-day a week operation. My
staff includes 1 Assistant Manager, 2 supervisors, 2 International Coordinators, 7 leads, 4 clerks, and 60 material
handlers. Serves as Lean Manufacturing Planning Champion and Service Parts Value Stream Manager.
• Developed and implemented a major redesign of Northbrook facility in 1999.
• Implemented 5S & Lean Manufacturing throughout facility saving over $500K.. Champion for Change.
• Implemented Kanban system throughout manufacturing operations.
• Increased manufacturing work order picking by 300% in first 30 days.
• Implemented international container swap program for 12 branches saving 15% and streamlining operations
• Developed and implemented new receiving procedures and vendor requirements, saving $70K in 12 months.
• Increased service parts pick /pack operation by 200% and reduced overall headcount with major redesign of
area while adding no cost.
• Increased service parts pick/pack operation’s on-time performance from 63% to 100% in first three months.
• Increased finished goods on-time performance from 65% to 98% in one year.
• Decreased customer complaints by 50% in two years achieving 99.77% order picking accuracy.
• Integrated $80M Everpure & $10M Hydrotech manufacturing facilities into Northbrook operation with no
interruption in business operations.
• Responsible for APL 3PL distribution operation in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
• Responsible for multiple 3PL offsite storage operations in Illinois.
• Developed and implement new ISO Distribution procedures.
• Developed and implemented integrated Fed Ex & UPS shipping systems with host ERP system, which
eliminated shipping errors and increased customer service performance.
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Middleby Cooking Systems 1997-1999
Global supplier of commercial pizza ovens and restaurant equipment with annual sales of $85 million. Primary
supplier to Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, Wendy’s and McDonald’s.
Traffic & Warehouse Manager – Elgin Distribution Center
Direct distribution and warehousing operations for two facilities.
• Achieved 100% inventory record accuracy for finished goods from 9/97 to present thus eliminating the need
for costly physical inventories saving the company $50K yearly. Realized improvement from 42% to 100% in
less than 5 months utilizing strategic “cycle count” techniques. Analyzed data to determine and eliminate root
causes.
• Designed and opened Elgin Distribution Center implementing RF and TMS technologies.
• Implemented bar coding to create a paperless environment.
• Significantly reduced LTL budget by 30% saving $500K in 15 months by using “rate shop” techniques.
• Developed/implemented new transportation software to reduce the pick to invoice process by 50%.
• Increased LTL revenue by $115K.
• Negotiated a global agreement for the corporation with UPS. $128K additional savings over the next two
years.
National Cycle Inc. 1996-1997
Leading manufacturer of motorcycle windshield and truck hoodshields, with annual sales of $15 million.
Manufactured windshields for Harley Davidson, Kawasaki, BMW, Yamaha and Honda.
Production Manager
Directly responsible two-shift manufacturing operations that include plastic thermoforming, metal fabricating,
polishing, screw machine and final assembly.
4. • Reduced returned goods by 80% continually driving accountability into the organization.
• Using “Cycle Time” concepts reduced the BMW windshield throughput time by 50%.
• Developed and implemented new procedures to minimize plastic scrap and maximize yield.
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LSG LUFTHANSA SERVICE / SKY CHEFS, INC. 1977-1996
Largest domestic and international in-flight catering company in the U.S. with sales of $1.2 billion. O’Hare Intl.
Airport facility caters to 15 airlines such as American, Lufthansa, KLM, JAL and Air France.
Materials Manager 1994-1996
Directly responsible for the purchasing, storage and distribution of $2 million in food materials and $1 million in
equipment monthly which produced 48,000 meals per day.
• Created a vendor tracking measurement system to score fill rate and on-time performance, Consistent low
scores (under 95%) lead to replacement.
• Reduced Food Cost Variance (FCV) by more than 12% saving $750K. Met or exceeded FCV goals for 7
months running. The first time ever in Sky Chef history, yearly goal achieved.
• Weekend manager–on-duty; lead 320 food department employees in the goal of food quality and on-time
performance.
• HACCP and De-Trash Programs coordinator
Food Production Supervisor-Domestic & International Accounts 1989-1994
Directly supervised staff in Hot Kitchen, Hot Entrée Assembly, International and Domestic cold food preparation
with over 100 employees.
• Developed and implemented hot food/entrée assembly processes utilizing the Cycle Time Theory—
subsequently adopted by numerous other high volume hub facilities.
• Instituted the “Internal Feedback Loop” which reinforced accountability within the organization reducing
flight attendant negative comment cards by 97%.
• Emcee for all domestic and international food presentations across the USA.
• Dish Room Sanitation Relief Supervisor
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Materials Management Major)
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University – Member of the Board of Alumni (Co-Chair Ambassador Committee)
Member of the National Collegiate Honor Society (GPA 4.0)
Committees: Tenure Review, Grade Appeals, Dean’s Student Advisory Council
Member of the SNL Board of Alumni 2003 to 2008 – Student Success Committee
Welcome Graduates Speech 2005 Commencement
Keynote Speaker at the Graduates Luncheon 2009
Welcome Speech Barrington Alumni Reception 2012
Triton College, River Grove, Illinois
Completed core coursework in both Business Administration and Culinary Arts.
CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Board of Directors- Chicago Chapter / Director of Membership 2003 – present
Board of Directors- Highlands Chapter / Director of Membership 2012 – present
Certified by the American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) 2003 (CPIM)
APICS – Train the Trainer – Instructor Training 2009 (Associate Instructor)
Certified in all modes of hazardous material shipping IATA, IMDG, and CFR 49 (2011)
Certified by the Institute of Supply Management 2004 (APP)
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 2003 Purchasing Manager Certification
Certified by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) 2002 (CAMH)
DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois 1995 Production & Inventory Control Certification
Certified by the State of Illinois-Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification 1977 (FSSMC)