Andy Kress, Ms
About Andy Kress, Ms
Andy Kress is an Operations Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC., where he oversees the daily operations of a large warehouse and ensures budgetary targets are met. He has extensive experience in logistics and management, having served in various roles within the US Army prior to his current position.
Work at Americold
Andy Kress serves as the Operations Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2021. In this role, he oversees the inbound and outbound operations of 500,000 units per day. His responsibilities include improving procedures and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product handling and customer service. Kress manages a multi-temperature regulated warehouse that spans 800,000 square feet, which includes areas for dry grocery, produce, and freezer storage. His focus is on ensuring that budgeted revenues, expenses, and operational targets are met while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Military Background
Andy Kress has an extensive background in the US Army, where he held various positions from 2013 to 2019. He began as a Basic Level Student in 2013 and progressed to roles such as Entry Level Manager (Distribution Platoon Leader) and Maintenance Platoon Leader. Kress served as a Logistics Project Manager (Battalion S4) from 2017 to 2019 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and as a Department Manager (Company Commander) from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as an Operations Manager (Executive Officer) in Fort Riley, Kansas, and Camp Casey, Korea.
Education and Expertise
Andy Kress holds a Master's of Science in Logistics Management from the Florida Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Sociology, focusing on Crime and Deviance, from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in logistics and management principles, which he applies in his current role at Americold.
Operational Management Skills
In his current position at Americold, Andy Kress ensures that operational targets are met through effective management of daily operations. He emphasizes maintaining high customer service levels while minimizing costs. His experience in the military has equipped him with skills in logistics and project management, which are critical in overseeing large-scale operations and improving efficiency in warehouse management.