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Michael Davis

New Lenox

Summary

Experienced General Manager with a proven track record at Midwest Warehouse & Distribution, recognized as Supplier of the Year in 2019. Expertise in supply chain management and staff development, driving operational excellence and compliance in food safety. Skilled in optimizing inventory control while maintaining full P&L accountability.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

LaGROU Distribution
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in daily operations and provided support to 8 Chicagoland facilities.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes and communication.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance product knowledge and service delivery.
  • Standardized and implemented Safety requirements.
  • Food Grade facilities, AIB and BRC.

General Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.
02.2013 - 04.2024
  • Initially operated 450K alcohol distribution center for Diageo NA.
  • Awarded Supplier of the Year in 2019.
  • Helped to coordinated start up of 1.5 mm sq ft distribution facility. Largest single alcohol DC in North America.
  • Maintain food safety compliance and KPI standards.
  • Full P & L accountability.




Operations Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.
02.1997 - 02.2013
  • RR Donnelley direct mail distribution facility.
  • Warehouse Supervisor 1997 - 2001. Operations Mgr 2001 - 2013.
  • Day to day operations for 450K facility.
  • Recruiting, scheduling, and training of associates.
  • P & L accountability.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Skills

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Inventory Control & Optimization
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Budgeting & Cost Reduction
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Quality control expertise
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • PIT Train the Trainer
  • Lean Six Sigma Certified

Timeline

General Manager

LaGROU Distribution
04.2024 - Current

General Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.
02.2013 - 04.2024

Operations Manager

Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System Inc.
02.1997 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Millikin University
Michael Davis