Eddie Shelton
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Director of Operations · Distribution & Supply Chain · Atlanta, GA

Building distribution and transportation networks that move at scale.

Two decades leading high-volume networks across distribution, transportation, 3PL, cold chain, final mile, and manufacturing. Full P&L and budget accountability up to $105M, leading organizations that exceed 1,300 associates.

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20+
Years of executive operations leadership
$105M
Labor budget accountability
1,300+
Associates led across seven sites
800K
Sq. ft. greenfield RDC launched
Eddie Shelton — Director of Operations, Distribution & Supply Chain
01 — Profile

Operations leadership with a builder’s instinct.

Distribution and supply chain operations executive with more than two decades leading high-volume, high-complexity networks across distribution, transportation, 3PL, cold chain, final mile, and manufacturing.

Brings greenfield distribution centers online, restores margin in operations that have drifted, and builds leadership benches that outlast the turnaround — pairing Lean Six Sigma discipline with floor-level command of safety, service, and cost.

Career Highlights
$105M budget accountability800K sq. ft. greenfield RDC22 DCs across six states1,300+ associates led99.86% on-time shipping99.29% inventory accuracy18 months zero recordables$100M+ transportation cost centerLean Six Sigma Black Belt
02 — Experience

Two decades of operational scale.

Apr 2024 — Present
American Tire Distributors
Atlanta, GA

Operations Director

  • 01Brought online the company's first 800,000 sq. ft. regional distribution center — a greenfield build serving 22 downstream DCs across Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky — and set the operating model from an empty floor.
  • 02Lead 8 direct reports and 400+ associates on a $60M operating budget and $15M transportation budget, designing inbound and outbound workflows for 30,000+ domestic and international SKUs moving daily.
  • 03Hold service at 99.86% on-time shipping and 99.29% inventory accuracy while closing the year with zero OSHA recordable incidents.
  • 04Built the receiving-to-dock process and coaching cadence that keeps order fulfillment at 99.77% accuracy across a high-mix, high-velocity catalog.
Aug 2021 — Apr 2024
iJility
Atlanta, GA

Director of Operations, Multi-Site

  • 01Directed cold chain storage and fulfillment across seven Georgia facilities — 12 direct reports and 1,300+ associates — on a $105M labor budget.
  • 02Improved throughput-to-cost performance 29% and delivered a 14% year-over-year gain in operational KPIs, sustaining a 3.9x cost-efficiency rate.
  • 03Developed a bench of 12 operations leaders with clear KPIs and accountability structures, cutting safety incidents 59% and lifting productivity 38%.
  • 04Owned P&L for safety, staffing, and performance across all sites and reached a zero-recordable safety milestone sustained over 18 months.
Feb 2017 — Aug 2021
Reddy Ice
Atlanta, GA

Plant General Manager, Hub Operations

  • 01Led end-to-end operations — safety, production, warehousing, quality, distribution, and transportation — for the Atlanta hub and five distribution centers supporting $55M in annual revenue.
  • 02Served as PSM Program Executive for ammonia refrigeration, holding full EPA/OSHA process safety compliance with zero major incidents across a four-year tenure.
  • 03Reset production to demand-driven scheduling, raising order fill rate 34% and clearing chronic stockouts.
  • 04Coached six operations leaders to stronger performance, dropping turnover 25% and improving team KPIs 37%.
Aug 2015 — Feb 2017
Reddy Ice
Atlanta, GA

GA Market Distribution Manager

  • 01Managed logistics, distribution, and direct store delivery across five Georgia locations; implemented demand-driven routing to cut delivery cost 21% and improve on-time performance 44%.
  • 02Ran DOT/FMCSA compliance for a 28-vehicle fleet through structured audits and driver accountability, holding a top-tier CSA safety score.
May 2014 — Aug 2015
PepsiCo
Orlando, FL & Atlanta, GA

Logistics, Distribution & Transportation Manager

  • 01Managed a $100M+ transportation cost center — carrier procurement, bid negotiations, and financial forecasting for inbound raw materials and outbound distribution across the South and Southeast.
  • 02Standardized RFP criteria and carrier SLAs through the annual bid, improving on-time delivery 24%.
  • 03Held 100% DOT/FMCSA compliance across company drivers and contracted carriers, with zero regulatory violations during tenure.
Apr 2010 — May 2014
PepsiCo
Southeast Region

Supply Chain Senior Leader

  • 01Directed direct-store and bulk delivery across 38 routes at 99.8% on-time delivery — the highest site performance in the company.
  • 02Reduced operational disruptions 41% through structured coaching, operational audits, and process analysis.
Feb 2006 — Feb 2019
Smoothie King North
Atlanta, GA

Franchise Owner / Operator

  • 01Built and ran a franchise for 13 years alongside a full-time supply chain career — full P&L, inventory, quality, and a team of 20+ — and kept it profitable through the 2008–2010 recession.
03 — Core Competencies

The toolkit, refined over 20 years.

Operations & Strategy

  • P&L Management
  • Enterprise Operations
  • Distribution Operations
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • Multi-Site Leadership
  • Network Optimization
  • Demand Planning / S&OP

Transportation & Logistics

  • Transportation & Logistics
  • 3PL / Third-Party Logistics
  • Final Mile Delivery
  • Cold Chain Operations
  • Warehouse Operations & WMS
  • Warehouse Automation

Process Excellence

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Operational Excellence
  • Inventory Management
  • Labor & Capacity Planning
  • Budget & Cost Management
  • KPI & Performance Management

Leadership & Compliance

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Talent Development & Succession
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • OSHA
  • DOT
  • FMCSA

Systems & Platforms

  • SAP
  • Blue Yonder
  • Oracle
  • NIS
  • WMS
  • TMS
  • ERP
04 — Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Management
Brewton-Parker College
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltPSM Executive — Ammonia RefrigerationCSCMP Transportation Professional CertificateCSCMP Project Management for Supply ChainCSCMP Generative AI for Supply ChainGoogle Cloud Generative AI Leader
05 — Contact

Let’s build something that delivers on time.

Email
eddieshelton@icloud.com
Phone
404 · 655 · 1275
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/eddieshelton
Based in
Atlanta, GA