Tyrone Cunningham
Brampton,ON
Summary
Strategic Supply Chain and Agriculture Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience managing live logistics, procurement, and grower relations within leading CPG and agri-business companies, including Maple Lodge Farms, Jamaica Broilers and Caribbean Broilers Group.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning & Dispatch Manager
Maple Lodge Farms
2018 - Current
- Lead the daily planning and logistics execution of live bird transportation from grower farms across Ontario to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality poultry to processing plant.
- Interface with growers, catching companies and logistics partners to optimize live supply operations and improve company image.
- Supervise a team of 6 direct reports and oversee the daily performance of 6 dispatchers.
- Support the enforcement of biosecurity and safety protocols across live haul department.
- Collaborate with science and analytics teams to aid in analysis of department performance to drive efficiency.
Logistics Manager
Champion Products
2016 - 2018
- Oversaw warehouse and distribution operations; introduced new workflows that improved space utilization and order fulfillment.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved profitability while maintaining high service levels.
Head of Logistics & Distribution
CB Group Ltd.
2014 - 2015
- Managed the poultry products, animal feed, eggs, and pork logistics operations across 6 locations, managing a workforce of 210 and an annual budget of $23M.
- Contracted and liaised with growers and feed suppliers to align inventory with production forecasts.
- Reduced spoilage by 80% and cut electricity and payroll costs by 20–30% through process optimization.
- Improved fill rates to 99% by reorganizing warehouse operations and optimizing replenishment strategies.
- Lead and manage a workforce of 30 at Caribbean Broilers layer operation.
Logistics & Distribution Manager
CB Group Ltd.
2010 - 2014
- Spearheaded the creation of the logistics and distribution department and established performance KPIs.
- Negotiated vendor and carrier contracts and implemented SOPs to improve delivery efficiency.
- Increased on-time delivery from 88% to 99% and reduced product returns by 50%.
Distribution Operations Manager
Nestlé
2009 - 2010
- Led cross-functional coordination between sales, demand planning, and production to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Reduced absenteeism from 7% to under 3% and achieved 80% reduction in operational variances through standardized processes.
Technical Field Representative
Jamaica Broilers Group
2000 - 2005
- Offer technical support to broiler farmers on how to rear their baby chicks to optimize performance while simultaneously increasing their income.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University College of The Caribbean
Associate of Science - Agriculture
College of Agriculture, Science And Education
Skills
- Poultry logistics and supply management
- In-depth knowledge of broiler production
- Vendor & contract negotiation
- Live bird transportation
- Budgeting & cost control
- Team leadership & development
- Strategic planning & execution
- Supply chain analytics & process improvement
- Regulatory & HACCP/GMP compliance
- Unionized workforce management
- Excellent people skills
Certification
- Certified Lead Assessor, ISO 9000/9001
- SAP & CAT2 WMS Training
- Front-line Leadership Training
- Certificate in Public Speaking & Speech Writing
- Supply Chain Connections – Sheridan College & ACCES
- Promat Conference (Material Handling Industry) – Chicago
Timeline
Planning & Dispatch Manager
Maple Lodge Farms
2018 - Current
Logistics Manager
Champion Products
2016 - 2018
Head of Logistics & Distribution
CB Group Ltd.
2014 - 2015
Logistics & Distribution Manager
CB Group Ltd.
2010 - 2014
Distribution Operations Manager
Nestlé
2009 - 2010
Technical Field Representative
Jamaica Broilers Group
2000 - 2005
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University College of The Caribbean
Associate of Science - Agriculture
College of Agriculture, Science And Education
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