LARRY R.

ADAMS
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Home: 518-580-1412 lrryadams@aol.com

Director, Manager Operations | Manufacturing

Innovative operations strategist and proven management leader delivering significant bottom-line
enhancements through optimizing efficiency and productivity. Proven relationship builder with an
expansive universal knowledge base that includes complex principles in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma
methodologies, operational streamlining and continuous process improvement. Extensive management
experience spanning various industries, from food production to the medical device sector,
complemented by an MBA.

Operations | Plant Manufacturing Management | Warehouse Management | Production Processes

Strategic Planning | Regulatory Compliance | Customer Service | Safety Programs | Team
Leadership | Employee Motivation | Purchasing and Procurement | Inventory Control | Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing | Scheduling | Logistics | Human Resources | Employee Relations | Financial
Analysis | Operational Streamlining | Process Improvement | Cost Control | Quality Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DeCRESCENTE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, Mechanicville, New York
DeCrescente Distributing Company services a distribution territory that includes 11 counties and 7,500
square miles. DDC warehouses, sells, delivers and merchandises over 12 million cases of beverage
products annually (Beer, Soft Drink, Wine and Liquor combined).
Warehouse Manager 2010 - 2015
Directed a team of 40 overseeing the night warehouse loading operation for a 240,000 square foot
warehouse housing approximately 1,900 SKUs. This fast paced operation loaded as many as 60
outbound trucks and up to 75,000 cases per night. Responsibilities include productivity, quality, payroll
and safety. Ensures compliance with all company and OSHA Safety Standards.

Slashed selecting and loading cost per case by 12% amounting to an annual savings of nearly $250K
in the first year.
Restructured warehouse slotting locations and pick path driving an increase in cases per man-hour of
5.6% while also eliminating the need for an outside consulting service to perform this task.
Key member of WMS (Warehouse Management System) Implementation Team designing the
structure and layout of over 8K picking and storage slot locations.
Recruited as member of the Company HIPO (High Potential) Project Team working in crossfunctional teams on companywide cost savings projects. Served as Team Leader on SKU Evaluation
Project. Also member of WMS and Draft Quality Seal teams.
Honored as 2014 recipient of the President's Award for Accountability. Also nominated for Integrity
the same year.
Spearheaded the layout and slotting of new Wine and Spirits Operation implemented in 2013.
Revised truck loading software set up in order to build more stable and efficient pallets for shipping.
Restructured training and on-boarding process for seasonal and new employees slashing three
weeks on average until new staff members were meeting minimum productivity standards.
Implemented Team concept to the night warehouse operation which was more consistent with
Company values.

OLD WORLD PROVISIONS, Albany / Troy, New York

Provider of high-quality deli meats and related products serving national food service and retail customer
bases. Annual revenue total $12M.
General Manager 2007 2009 / Plant Manager 2006 2007
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Commanded operations across 2 production plants and 1 distribution facility, and oversaw a management
team of 6. Developed and implemented strategies to maximize production and continuously improve
performance. Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines, liaised with public agency inspectors,
and administered comprehensive safety programs. Orchestrated production schedules, administered
inventory control, and conducted purchasing. Developed capital budgets and analyzed financial
performance. Directed shipping and receiving and maintenance functions. Drove all human resources
activities and optimized employee relations.

Slashed payroll cost per pound by 36% while elevating efficiency by strategically restructuring
production lines and implementing a tracking system to monitor production line performance.
Achieved regulatory requirements, including stringent USDA FSIS guidelines, by revising HACCP and
SSOP plans and improving record-keeping and quality systems.
Improved inventory turnover, cut waste and minimized out-of-stock issues by developing an improved
production planning system.
Spearheaded all phases of design and development of a new $1.6M warehouse facility that
consolidated operations and yielded nearly $100K in annual payroll expenditures.
Facilitated the transition of plant operations upon acquisition of Troy facility by leading the seamless
integration of systems and formal protocols.
Expanded capacity of key product line by orchestrating the construction and launch of an additional
operation enabling in-house production at the Troy facility.

CR BARD, INC., Glens Falls, New York

Global manufacturer and distributor of medical devices.
Team Leader II, Glen Falls Operation 2005
Headed team of 70 to optimize production of key product line producing diagnostic heart catheters.
Directed 3 production shifts, and oversaw production processes, packaging, quality assurance, and safety
programs in alignment with corporate objectives.

Drove implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production for product lines.
Bolstered team contribution to the divisional bottom line by 138% in less than 3 months, catapulting
output levels by 34% within that timeframe.
Cut back-ordered products by $100K+ in sales within 4 months by providing strong leadership and
daily coaching to elevate team performance and achieve capacity goals.
Selected among 26 team leaders to serve as a representative for the Plant Safety Team.

CROWLEY FOODS, INC., Albany, New York

Major provider of dairy and dairy-related products serving the eastern United States.
General Manager 1997 2005
Directed all production and financial management for division, managed supervisory team of up to 11,
and oversaw staff of up to 120 union and non-union employees. Developed $18M+ operating budget and
$15M+ capital budget. Negotiated labor agreements. Managed sub-operation, a HDPE Blowmolding
Plant.

Increased annual plant production by 60%, expanding operations to 6 days per week to achieve
fulfillment targets for new major accounts.
Identified a $60M annual cost savings by conducting a 6-month study into the consolidation of 2
production facilities and 3 distribution centers.
Earned 6 awards in 7 years from Cornell University for devising and implementing a Best in Class
quality control program.
Achieved 100% safety record by instituting an effective Safe Behavior program.
Drove all phases to deliver $7M+ in capital improvements.
Won the Presidents Circle Award in recognition of outstanding performance.

Note: Additional roles for CROWLEY FOODS, INC., include Plant Manager, Plant Superintendent,
Production Supervisor, and Production Planner. Details upon request.
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EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Concentration in Employee Motivation and Leadership
State University of New York Albany, New York
Bachelor of Science in Management Science
Minor in Computer Science
State University of New York Geneseo, New York
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania
AFFILIATIONS
Capital District Sanitarians, Member and former President
Northeastern Sub-Contractors Association (NESCA)
Albany Colonie Chamber of Commerce.

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