Michael D.

Collins
8109 E. 550 S. Walton, Indiana 46994
(574) 626-2704 home
(765) 438-8201 cell
mcd2728a@westpost.net
Results - Oriented
More than 16 Years of Experience in Supervision, Production Control and Logistic
s, Salvage Management, Warehouse Management, Container Management, and Restauran
t Ownership / Management.

Noteworthy Accomplishments
* Coordinated, Organized, Negotiated, and Implemented a $197,000 cost savings by
combining logistic truck routes in 2009.
* Coordinated, Organized, Negotiated, and Implemented a $115,000 cost savings by
combining logistic truck routes in 2010.
* Discovered a $400,000 error with our freight billing system.
* Implemented a cost savings program to combine warehouses and eliminate excess
returnable containers.
Certifications
* Six Sigma Green Belt - for Innovation and Continuous Improvement Methodologies
.
* Hazardous Materials, Dangerous Goods & Cargo Security Training - DOT, Internat
ional Maritime, IATA/ICAO

Areas of Expertise
* Team Management
* Organizational Skills
* Empowerment
* Time Management
* Strong Communication Skills
* Conflict Resolution
* Problem Solving
* Leadership
Professional Experience
Delphi Electronics and Safety (GMCH), Kokomo, Indiana
June, 1999-Present
Production Control and Logistics
(2002-Present)
o Logistics Specialist & Corporate Logistics (2002-Present)
* Coordinate shipments with customers domestically and worldwide, including Haza
rdous shipments.
* Coordinate resolution of critical transportation issues and Carrier performanc
e issues.
* Support Premium Freight Claims and processes.
* Analyze cost saving methods with transportation carriers.
* Manage Lean Logistic Network.
* Work with Cross-Docks to ensure maximum cube utilization.
* Coordinate Ship Plan for Delphi/GM Kokomo site.
o Container Manager (2002-2007)
* Coordinate Expendable Packaging Reimbursement Claims process with General Moto
rs.
* Track all Container Loops and determine if additions or deletions are needed f
or GM and Non-GM suppliers.
* Coordinate scrapping of obsolete and damaged containers.
* Work with Packaging Engineers to determine container design.
* Manage all Container Warehousing sites, and ensure standardized functions are
followed.
o Salvage Manager (2006-2007)
* Supervise Salvage Clerk and provide work details.
* Coordinate the movement of all excess and obsolete equipment, material, and sc
rap from all Delphi E&S sites.
* Work with scrap vendors to negotiate top scrap values.
* Insure compliance to procedures and compliance to budget targets.
* Coordinate all aspects of Employee Salvage Sales.
* Work with personnel on plant and department shutdowns.
* Update procedures and work instructions on scrap.
Supervision
1999-2002
o Operations Supervisor, substrate printing departments (2001-2002)
* Provide training and leadership to union employees.
* Mentor and empower union employees.
* Manage union/management relations.
* Provide leadership for Health and Safety improvements.
* Provide quality products to customer.
o Manufacturing Supervisor, wafer fabrication clean room (1999-2001)
* Provide leadership for operations in a clean room environment.
* Manage product quality, delivery, and cost control.
* Manage union/management relations.
* Provide leadership for Health and Safety improvements.
* Mentor and empower union employees.
* Create a positive work place environment.
The Dog Shed Restaurant, Walton, IN
October 2009-Present
Owner / President
* Hire, train, manage, supervise, and motivate employees.
* Implement Payroll, Budgets, Employee Scheduling, Tax Preparations, QuickBooks.
* Equipment, Grounds, and Building Maintenance.
* Inventory and Ordering of all food and drink products.
* Analyze cost savings analysis for Business.

Delco Park, Kokomo, IN

May 1994-June 1999
Park Director
* Hire, train, manage, supervise, and motivate employees.
* Implement Payroll, Park budgets, bookkeeping and scheduling employees.
* Implement Sports programs, Craft fairs, and other programs.
* Manage Miniature Golf Facility.
* Manage Ice Rink Facility.
WLHM Mix 102.3 Radio Station, Logansport, IN
November 1997 - Present
On Air Broadcasting
* Boys Varsity Basketball Color Commentator
* Boys Varsity Basketball Statistician
Education
Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana)
Bachelor of Science, Recreation & Administration 1990

*References available upon request