Bruce G.

Wolverton
Boise, ID 83713
208-550-7047 bgwolverton@hotmail.com |


OPERATIONS/DISTRIBUTION VP DIRECTOR
Experienced professional with extensive experience in operations and distribution in single and multiple site,
transportation and manufacturing organizations. Proven success in increasing the effectiveness and efficiencies of
processes to better meet organizational objectives. Able to drive initiatives that contribute to operational achievement
and excellence. Able to communicate effectively and manage a diverse team of employees.

KEY STRENGTHS

Coaching and Mentoring Process Engineering Workflow Design Budgeting Forecasting Cost Control ROI
and Cost Analysis Contract Management Strategic Planning Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PERFORMIX NUTRITION SYSTEMS, NAMPA, ID, 2012-PRESENT
DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
Manage diverse delivery fleet in 3 locations delivering to 6 states and Canada. Maintain full knowledge of FMCSA, USDOT
and other governing entity regulations. Develop high performing leaders in transportation. Member of Safe Feed/Safe Food
and HACCP certification team.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Redesigned fleet requirements and equipment design and specifications.
Provided management and communication of cross-disciplinary projects that included: improvements in
workflow and methods to reduce risk to organization.
Coach, mentor and engage employees to improve performance.

ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION, MOXEE CITY, WA, 2008-2012
TRAFFIC MANAGER
Managed daily operations of private fleet, dispatching weekly 110 - 140 routes for 325 store deliveries covering 4 states with
revenue of $14M annually. Developed a 5 year plan for trailer fleet renewal and improved operational efficiency each year.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Cut 14% of miles driven annually, through effective routing practices resulting in a savings of $600k/year
Negotiated service provider contract that reduced maintenance costs by 20% and roadside services by 95%
Delivered record financial results and record safety results in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

INTEGRITY SERVICE GROUP, INC., DENVER, CO/BOISE, ID, 2006 2008
PROCESS CONSULTANT
Conducted operations for facility-preparation company. Trained personnel and developed processes to accelerate work
progress.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Reduced project staff by 50% and reduced project time by 60%

FINISH LINE FLOORS, FRONT RANGE, CO, 2004 2005
OPERATIONS AND TRAINING CONSULTANT
Assisted CEO in market development, sales and improving customer relations. Trained and developed staff to perform in
exemplary manner with incorporating performance metrics. Monitored performance and providing coaching when necessary.

ANDREWS FOODSERVICE SYSTEMS, PUEBLO, CO, 2003 2004
OPERATIONS AND RELOCATION CONSULTANT
Designed and implemented workflow and processes to reduce labor costs. Assisted in implementation and optimization of new
WMS and RF systems. Responsible for equipment specification, cost analysis and acquisition.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Reduced headcount by 20% and overtime by 80%. Reduced errors from 1:400 to 1:1500.




HOLDEN MARKETING SUPPORT SERVICES, DENVER, CO, 2001 2002
OPERATIONS AND FACILITY DESIGN CONSULTANT
Designed the start-up and initial operation of this 3
rd
party, global fulfillment center. Responsible for vendor negotiation and
selection, contract management, and project management. Designed process and workflow, assisted with WMS and RFID
implementation.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AURORA, CO, 2001 2001
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
Conducted process engineering and change management in 14 state regions. Reduced production personnel by 50% and
brought order turn time into compliance.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
Implemented transportation procedures that netted a $2,000,000 savings.

NATIONAL PRINTING AND PACKAGING, INC., AURORA, CO, 1999 2000
OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS CONSULTANT
Negotiated tariff reductions of 30% from shipping costs, LTL and TL, and drafted building expansion plans. Designed
material flow and process flow between plants and implemented global logistics and internal fleet practices.

THE AB HIRSCHFIELD PRESS, DENVER, CO, 1997 1999
TRAFFIC AND WAREHOUSING CONSULTANT
Designed material flow through plant, storage and delivery of finished goods. Acquired internal delivery fleet reducing costs
25% and reduced transportation costs by 40%.

BARNETT, INC., SOUTHERN, CO, 1996 1997
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Increased sales by 161% of quota, increased customer base by 44%, and recognized as top performer nationally. Developed
high gross margin and was top 3 national sales representative.

VIP COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, SOUTHERN, CO, 1994 1996
CONSOLIDATION AND TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANT
Drafted facility layout and designed workflow to consolidate newly acquired, production facilities into newly acquired facility.
Negotiated LTL and TL tariffs. Designed, implemented and managed logistics, storage and material movement systems,
processes and policies.

RAINBOW NATURAL FOODS DISTRIBUTING, DENVER, CO, 1993 1994
OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANT
Consultant for total operations of $50,000,000 full line specialty grocery and supplement distributor, including fleet and
transportation operations. Hired and trained distribution management, implemented staffing realignment to achieve staff
development goal acceleration to build bench strength. Implemented processes that reduced warehouse payroll by 13% and
increased capacity utilization by 20%.

BARNETT INC., DENVER, CO, 1985 - 1993
DIRECTOR OF OPERATION, WEST REGION (1987 1993)
Promoted from previous position due to excellent work ethic, process implementation and management of employees.
Responsible for Operational and P&L for 13 DCs, 3 sister companies in 23 states.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER (1985- 1987)
Designed and built prototype facility for rapid expansion including 30 facilities in 6 years. Designed facility and product
layout that brought 50% personnel reduction and cut space requirements by 29%. Developed a sales initiative that increased
City Sales from 5% to 25% of total sales, increasing GPM by 5%, enhanced customer contact and satisfaction and
eliminated shipping costs on that portion.