Keith Richter

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About Keith Richter

UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid results across operations management, with decades of experience in leadership roles guiding distribution center operations, team leadership, and ERP implementations for a $2B logistics provider. My success is driven by my ability to build highly effective strategies that decrease costs while driving key gains in efficiency, productivity, and operational effectiveness.SUMMARY Engaging Operations Management Leader possessing a winning blend of team leadership, strategic talent, and communications acumen. Skilled in managing large, complex logistics operations to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. Leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding financial and performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. An influential leader who creates immediate impact, produces results and fuels excellence in the workplace. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Presently leads the management of a square foot distribution facility that ships over 10 million cases of product each year to 321 McDonald’s restaurant locations. Directly supervises 6 professionals engaged in transportation, warehouse, compliance, and administrative management, with a total staff of 130 employees. Achieved outstanding results in safety, with no lost time injuries within the last five years and a minimal level of reportable incidents.Specialties: Operations Management, Logistics, Distribution Center Operations, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Revenue Growth, Post Acquisition Integration, Safety, Performance Metrics, Cost Savings, Training