Vince Daily
Evansville,IN
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
Western Green
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant
- Supervise up to 20 employees
- Ensure that all orders are produced, packaged and shipped correctly and in a timely manner
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Fostered culture of safety, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Coordinated with sales department to align production with market demand.
- Negotiated with vendors for timely delivery of raw materials, preventing production delays.
- Enhanced plant productivity by streamlining operational processes.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
Sales Operations Support
Western Green
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conduct research for new product lines, including DOT specifications, suppliers and pricing.
- Collaborated with Sales and Marketing to help launch the new product lines.
Sales Research
Lewis Bakeries
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Manage the ordering of Lewis Bakeries product for 2-3 Kroger warehouses
- Input Promotional Contracts into the Kroger system
- Manage all display ordering for the company
- Vendor communication, sourcing, quotes, etc
- Manage the DECA commissary accounts for Lewis Bakeries
- In charge of inputting and updating information into the Global Data Synchronization Network for all Lewis Bakeries items
- In charge of all data and images for key customer accounts using GDSN (Walmart, Kroger)
- In charge of online data and images used in online shopping for Lewis Bakeries
- Coordinated with Marketing to find a new Digital Image provider as well as a new Digital Content Service
- Main contact and Administrator of our cellular accounts (AT&T, Verizon) for the entire company
- Manage the Geotab GPS system for all company vehicles and transport trucks
- Manage Walmart freezer program - input orders, schedule transportation and freezer appointments
- Manage Sam's Club freezer program - input orders, schedule transportation and freezer appointments
- Manage ALDI freezer program - input orders and coordinate with freezer
- Coordinate the finding and securing of new freezer space for the company
- Various other duties as needed
District Sales Manager - Louisville/Southern Indiana
Lewis Bakeries
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Key Account Manager for multiple Corporate accounts
- Oversee 6 Sales Managers and multiple routes
- Oversee approximately 150 customer accounts
- Oversee approximately 50-60 merchandisers
- Corporate contact for multiple accounts
- Recruit / Hire / Train Sales Managers
- Manage all aspects of dealing with accounts
- Pricing / Promotions / Handling of all day-to-day issues
- Grow sales in all Markets and Categories
- Work alongside Shipping and Production Superintendents helping to meet the needs of our customers
- For the last 12 months I have also assumed the responsibilities of the General Sales Manager who retired
- These include: Oversee 2 DM's and 18 Sales Managers and multiple routes, Oversee approximately 300 customer accounts, Oversee approximately 200 merchandisers
- Helped with 2 separate Teamster contract negotiations from beginning to end
Sales Manager
Lewis Bakeries
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Handle up to 25 accounts
- Meet with management to discuss their needs
- Build relationships with management and personnel
- Manage all order writing for each account
- Manage all sales activities associated with the account
- Perform any/all duties needed to take care of the customer in a professional manner
- Manage hiring of all part time personnel associated with accounts
- Increase sales of Lewis products in all accounts
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Hanover College
Hanover, IN05.1993
High school diploma -
Corydon Central High School
Corydon, IN05.1989
Skills
- Negotiation
- Research
- Account Management
- Team Management
- Data Analysis
- Business Development
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Sales Management
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Pricing
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Sales team leadership
- Production scheduling
- Team building and development
- Logistics coordination
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Plant Manager
Western Green
04.2024 - Current
Sales Operations Support
Western Green
01.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Research
Lewis Bakeries
05.2018 - 01.2024
District Sales Manager - Louisville/Southern Indiana
Lewis Bakeries
08.2010 - 05.2018
Sales Manager
Lewis Bakeries
11.2007 - 08.2010
High school diploma -
Corydon Central High School
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Hanover College
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