Stephen Anthony Reed
Operational Excellence Leader
Generating significant financial gains through 15+ years of refined supply chain management and warehouse expertise. I leverage Lean, 6S, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement strategies to turn complex business problems into a profitable strategic asset.
Professional Summary
Warehouse & Logistics Leadership
Managed 1M+ sq ft facilities, 30,000+ SKUs, bulk/raw materials, and complex distribution networks.
Data-Driven Continuous Improvement
Implemented Kanban cycle counting, performance dashboards, TMS/WMS optimization, and Lean 6S programs.
Team Leadership & Culture
Built high-performing, highly collaborative teams through safety-first culture, training programs, and Kaizen events.
Safety & Compliance
OSHA adherence, equipment maintenance, and regulatory excellence across all operations.
lean & kaizen expertise
Driving Multi-Million-Dollar Impact Through Continuous Improvement
genpak llc • 2024
Lean Six Sigma 6S Implementation
Revitalized lean practices across CH-Foam warehouse. Delivered higher on-time delivery rates, reduced OS&D incidents, and significantly improved overall efficiency. Full 6S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain + Safety) program.
15%
inventory accuracy gain
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Goulston Technologies • 2025 -2026
$1.2M Lost Inventory Recovery
Strengthened inventory control measures across 30,092 SKUs in a 1M sq ft facility. Implemented enhanced cycle counting and root-cause analysis. Delivered immediate financial impact while improving OTIF performance.
$ 1.2M
lost inventory recovered
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Genpak llc & Goulston technologies • 2024 -2026
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Performance Dashboards & Kanban Systems
Developed Oracle-based dashboards for real-time KPI visibility. Implemented Kanban cycle counting that increased inventory accuracy by 15%. Optimized TMS/WMS/WES systems for superior OTIF rates.
+20%
operational efficiency gain
Education & Credentials
Master of Business Administration
Purdue University Global • Specialization in Project Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Purdue University Global • Concentration in Supply Chain Management & Logistics
Doctor of Business Administration
Walden University (in progress)
Professional Certifications
Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals
Customer Relationship Management Professional, Inventory Management Professional, Demand Planning Professional, Manufacturing & Service Operations Professional
International Institute of Business Analysis
Six Sigma Green Belt
Project Management Institute
Multiple Project Management & Operations Foundations certifications
Quality Assurance Society
Advanced Kaizen Facilitation
Micro-Credentials
Purdue University Global – Supply Chain Procurement & Logistics Micro-Credentials
“I am pleased to recommend Stephen Reed for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Power Curbers. In his role as Warehouse Supervisor/Manager at Genpak LLC, Stephen demonstrated outstanding leadership, operational expertise, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Notably, Stephen led a successful Lean Six Sigma 6S Implementation Project, revitalizing lean practices and driving significant improvements in key performance metrics. His efforts resulted in higher on-time delivery rates, reduced OS&D incidents, and improved overall efficiency. Beyond his technical skills, Stephen is an exceptional communicator and leader who motivates teams and fosters cross-functional collaboration.”
Regional Financial Analyst, Genpak LLC
Juan Moscoso
“When Stephen arrived at Goulston Technologies, we faced significant challenges with inventory visibility and accuracy across our 1M sq ft facility. Stephen immediately set to work, leveraging his deep supply chain expertise to overhaul our inventory control measures. He didn't just implement cycle counting; he established a culture of root-cause analysis that fundamentally changed how we manage our 30,000+ SKUs. His leadership resulted in the recovery of over $1.2M in lost inventory and a significant boost to our OTIF performance. Stephen is a transformation-minded leader who combines data-driven methodology with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing operations team.”
Materials Supervisor, Goulston Technologies
Crystal Ellis
Core Competencies
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
TMS / ERP / Oracle
Lean Manufacturing & 6S
Kaizen Facilitation
Six Sigma Green Belt
Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counting
OTIF Optimization
Performance Dashboards
Project Management (Agile)
Supply Chain & Logistics
Root Cause Analysis
Team Leadership & Training
Operational Excellence Leader
Stephen Anthony Reed
Delivering innovative solutions to complex manufacturing and logistics challenges that drives measurable, long‑term gains conducive to operational excellence.
Driving and sustaining change through innovative, tailor‑made CI and Lean solutions, grounded in deep project management expertise across initiation, planning, monitoring, control, and long‑term sustainment.
"I make the organizations business process excellence and success my personal mission" (S.Reed, 2026).
$1.2M
Inventory Recovered
15%
Inventory Accuracy Gain
20%
Operational Efficiency Gains
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Technical Capabilities & Innovative Solutions
Showcasing expertise in designing end-to-end operational visibility through custom Excel dashboards and lean process modeling. These tools drive continuous improvement results and facilitate effective Kaizen events.
