Steve Kolbuc

Project Manager at Enercare Inc.
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  • French Elementary proficiency

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Millie Keohan, B.Comm.Hons.Broker`

Stephen had a wealth of knowledge on the many committees he was asked to serve. He was strategic thinker which showed through in his knowledge of IT. Sorry to see him go. Still recommend highly. Millie M. Keohan, B.Comm.Hons. Broker Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. 326 Lakeshore Rd. E. Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J6 Past President Oakville, Milton & Districe Real Estate Board

Peter Calluori

Steve supported me in a number of my sales opportunity by helping to reduce my clients' overall transportation spend through a methodical, intelligent, transportation network rework, that culminated in the optimization of my clients' fleet operations. His efforts were critical in pushing a number of our sales opportunities over the goal line.

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Credentials

  • Management Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Management Simplified
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Joint Health & Safety Committee - Certificatio
    Workers Health & Safety Centre
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Enercare Inc.
    • Canada
    • Consumer Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      Highlights: -Accountable for project management of 3 different recall programs across 12k customers. -Responsible for the collaboration with various Enercare stakeholders and suppliers. -Implement strategies in alignment with the companies’ strategic initiatives providing a clear sense of direction. -Establish actions plans, direction and implementation to ensure project timelines and completion. -Weekly reporting to the VP Supply Chain with updates and progress. Highlights: -Accountable for project management of 3 different recall programs across 12k customers. -Responsible for the collaboration with various Enercare stakeholders and suppliers. -Implement strategies in alignment with the companies’ strategic initiatives providing a clear sense of direction. -Establish actions plans, direction and implementation to ensure project timelines and completion. -Weekly reporting to the VP Supply Chain with updates and progress.

  • Mevotech
    • Canada
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Logistics Manager (Operations Services Manager)
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

      Highlights: -Accountable for the day-to-day logistics operations and leadership of 4 direct reports, 1 logistics manager, 2 logistics analysts and 1 purchasing specialist. -Responsible for recruitment, training, coaching, development, and performance reviews. -Implement strategies in alignment with the companies’ strategic initiatives providing a clear sense of direction. -Responsibility for $14M annual budget on outbound transportation shipping to most automotive distributors in US and Canada (3k delivery locations, 40k shipments per year). -Responsible for annual operating budget of $5m–$6m including procurement of all domestic corrugate suppliers. -Supervise operations and triggered corrective actions and implemented plans to reduce waste and overtime. -Upskilled to remain current with the latest production and management best practices and concepts. Accomplishments: -Successfully implemented savings initiatives resulting in $1.04M (annualized). -Company grew by 35+% and core team member deploying a major logistical sales launch of 2 large customers

  • Evolve Recycling
    • Brantford, Ontario
    • Director of Transportation
      • Dec 2019 - Sep 2020

      Highlights: -Responsible for the day-to-day operations and direct leadership of 2 operations managers, 2 sales managers, and approximately 25 drivers/yard staff/driver helpers. -Full P&L responsibility for $30M spend on transportation (internal fleet and contract haulers). -Development of strategy to ensure consistent supply of used tires to two production plants, Brantford, ON and Moose Creek, ON. -Business development of new sources of inbound supply. Accomplishments: -Successfully negotiated and implemented new supply agreements with Haulers.

  • Wolseley Canada Inc.
    • Canada
    • Wholesale
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager - Fleet and Dedicated Logistics
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

      Highlights:-Responsible for identifying and implementing cost and service improvement projects to managing the fleet across the country including providing expertise in dedicated fleet conversions.-Responsible for the fleet strategy and management of 250+ delivery vehicles across the country.-Implemented unattended nighttime delivery of replenishment product into 40 Ontario Branches -Part of ‘Project Ruby’ Team – Closing 80K sq. ft. operation in Vaughan and moving operation to 350K sq. ft. National Distribution Centre in Milton to service GTA Customer base (one of most competitive markets in N.A.).-Responsible for $2.5 in outsourced GTA fleet spend, 11 drivers, 2 dispatchers, 1 supervisor.-Launched implementation of fleet Telematics program to entire Wolseley fleet nationally.-Sourced, selected, implementing electronic proof of delivery program (ePOD) for all branch deliveries in Canada. -Certified Management rep on the Burlington HQ JH&SC providing leadership and strategy to the committee. -Logistics implementation manager for major client on-boarding (Enercare) servicing 400+ technicians.Accomplishments:-Instrumental in salvaging Greater Montreal area delivery program after core carrier foreclosure including the retrieving $950K in offsite inventory.-Converted in-house private fleet to 3rd party outsourced fleet resulting in freeing up $126K of cash from assets. -Managed the closing out of Freight Audit Pay provider and managing $2M in missed carrier payments to 250+ carriers.-British Columbia LTL Carrier Change over resulting in $300K of annual saving to BC region.

    • Transportation Project Manager
      • Oct 2014 - Sep 2018

      • BC LTL Carrier Change over resulting in $300K of annual saving to BC region• Implemented unattended night time delivery of replenishment product into 40 Ontario Branches • Indirect leadership to broader transportation team• Part of ‘Project Ruby’ Team – Closing 80K sq. ft. operation in Vaughan and moving operation to Nat’l Dist. Centre in Milton to service GTA Customer base (one of most competitive markets in N.A.)• Converted in-house private fleet to 3rd party outsourced fleet resulting in freeing up $126K of cash from assets (launched Aug 8, 2016)• Directly accountable for $2.5 in fleet spend, 11 drivers, 2 dispatchers, 1 supervisor• On-boarded a freight audit payment (FAP) company processing 60K transactions per month (Wolseley previously processed internally), subsequently became responsible for closing out that same FAP company 1.5 yrs. later and managing $2M in missed carrier payments to 250+ carriers• Developed Revenue by Sales Order database for larger hub operations across the country• Responsible for the fleet strategy and management of 180+ delivery vehicles across the country• Moving away from dry-lease program (Wheels) to either own direct or full-service lease (FSL)• Implementing returnable container program to increase cube utilization of intermodal containers ($500-$1M in potential savings)• Sourced, selected and now implementing electronic proof of delivery program for all branch deliveries in Canada • Management rep on the Burlington HQ JH&SC providing leadership and strategy to the committee • Logistics implementation manager for major client on-boarding (Enercare) servicing 400+ technician’s

  • Univar Solutions
    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Logistics Manager
      • Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

      Newly created position responsible for Eastern Canada Transportation operations. *Designed & issued a national inbound RFP for LTL, TL, and Bulk carriers to achieve cost savings. *Re-developed and project managed NAFTA Certificate of Origin program. - developed database to store documents and manage document distribution - international supplier base *Achieved substantial cost savings for freight given the tough 2013/14 winter. *Project managed a dedicated tanker fleet implementation for Montreal.

  • Golden Boy Foods Ltd
    • Canada
    • Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Logistics Manager - Consultant/Contract Position
      • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

      Highlights: -Conducted employee performance reviews and resolved any employee related issues. -Developed and implemented training and cross training programs for employees. -Implemented quality control processes and procedures, and initiatives to reduce waste. -Developed plan to drive 10-12% ($1.2M) in transportation savings through various programs (inbound, outbound, intercompany/local transportation). -Implemented a structured inbound Truck Load program and developed warehouse min/max levels to achieve a safety stock of raw material inventory. Accomplishments: -Implemented Produce Season cost premium avoidance, Local Dedicated Fleet operation and helped negotiate contract, employee development and coaching, developed outbound savings program of $600K over incumbent, tested inbound Rail Car program. -

  • H&R Supply Chain Solutions
    • Canada
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director Business Development - Supply Chain Solutions
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

      Highlights: -Consultative business development role to understand clients’ needs and develop solutions. -Assisted clients to achieve transportation savings with new client base separate from existing H&R accounts. Accomplishments: -Established a client short-list of $15M in new opportunities within 12 months. -Developed and implemented a P&L based pricing system template to apply to all new business opportunities. Division folded after 18 months. Highlights: -Consultative business development role to understand clients’ needs and develop solutions. -Assisted clients to achieve transportation savings with new client base separate from existing H&R accounts. Accomplishments: -Established a client short-list of $15M in new opportunities within 12 months. -Developed and implemented a P&L based pricing system template to apply to all new business opportunities. Division folded after 18 months.

  • Canada Cartage
    • Canada
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director Logistics Supply Chain Solutions
      • Mar 2006 - Nov 2010

      Highlights: -Responsible for a sales team of 12, coached mentored the in complete logistics & sales knowledge. -Led client supply chain network solution development and client proposal program on a national basis. -Developed the company’s first dedicated logistics solutions team to focus on lowering overall cost of client’s transportation spend utilizing innovative logistics modeling and route optimization technology with client savings of 5-15% in transportation costs. -Sourced and implemented Paragon Routing technology to aid in the development of customer proposals and improving customer daily operational fleet efficiency (advanced user of Paragon Routing software). -Supported SVP Sales & Marketing in re-engineering the sales team model including strategic and compensation structure. Accomplishments: -Project managed the successful implementation of a $10M dedicated JIT unattended parts delivery program in Western Canada (280+ nightly deliveries, 20K sq. ft. logistics optimization facility). -Successfully sourced and implemented vehicle Routing Technology to aid in the development of customer solution design and improving customer daily operational fleet efficiency. -Developed client solutions that typically identified savings from 5-20% per client solution.

  • Royal LePage
    • Canada
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Oct 2001 - Mar 2006

      Left Ryder to pursue a more entrepreneurial venture with a high focus on learning sales & business development. -Active member of the Real Estate boards technology council. -Independent Sales Contractor on a 100% commission program. -Exposure to website development. -Developed skillset in reading, writing and negotiating contracts. -Extensive sales training and development courses. Left Ryder to pursue a more entrepreneurial venture with a high focus on learning sales & business development. -Active member of the Real Estate boards technology council. -Independent Sales Contractor on a 100% commission program. -Exposure to website development. -Developed skillset in reading, writing and negotiating contracts. -Extensive sales training and development courses.

  • Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Logistics Project Manager
      • Apr 1994 - Oct 2001

      Various positions of increasing responsibility: Logistics Project Manager - Shanghai General Motors (Apr 2001 - Oct 2001) Logistics Engineer - Honda Canada Manufacturing (Apr 1999 - Apr 2001) Logistics Engineer - GM Assembly Canada (Nov 1998 - Apr 1999) Manager Third Party Carrier Operations - GM Assembly Canada (Mar 1997 - Nov 1998) Manager Dispatch Operations - GM Assembly Canada (Jan 1996 - Mar 1997) Manager Operations - Toronto Hub Centre (Apr 1994 - Jan 1996) Various positions of increasing responsibility: Logistics Project Manager - Shanghai General Motors (Apr 2001 - Oct 2001) Logistics Engineer - Honda Canada Manufacturing (Apr 1999 - Apr 2001) Logistics Engineer - GM Assembly Canada (Nov 1998 - Apr 1999) Manager Third Party Carrier Operations - GM Assembly Canada (Mar 1997 - Nov 1998) Manager Dispatch Operations - GM Assembly Canada (Jan 1996 - Mar 1997) Manager Operations - Toronto Hub Centre (Apr 1994 - Jan 1996)

Education

  • Workplace Safety & Prevention Servcies
    JHSC - Certification Program Part 1 & 2, Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification
    2019 - 2019
  • Canadian Institue of Traffic & Transportation
    Diploma, CCLP (formally CITT Designation)
    1994 - 2000
  • Sheridan College
    3 yr Diploma, Business Administration - Corporate
    1990 - 1993
  • McMaster University
    Course work, Economics
    1988 - 1990
  • EC Drury HS
    1983 - 1987

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