JOHN R. HAWK
**.* North Old Stonehouse Rd, Carlisle, Pa 17015 717-***-**** *********@**********.***
PROFILE
Results oriented, dedicated and seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of logistics, warehousing and
shipping/receiving. Demonstrated exceptional ability in optimizing warehouse and inventory management with strong organization,
time management and leadership skills. Proven skills in establishing and maintaining strong rapport with management, co workers
and customers. Successful in handling increasing responsibility in a company; handled various positions including operations
manager, division manager, inventory control supervisor, and receiving coordinator. Demonstrated aptitude in operating forklifts and
other related equipment. Core competencies include:
Organization/ Time Team Building & Leadership
Management Staff Supervision
Inventory Control
Management Reporting
Quality Assurance
Guidance and Counseling
Manufacturing/ Production
RELATED EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Direct and organize human resource management activities to maximize the use of human resources.
Supervise the equipment and supply manager, the maintenance supply manager, and all personnel accountable for the
performance and management of equipment maintenance.
Collaborate with management in formulating and implementing administrative, operations and customer relation policies.
Review expenditures and other financial reports to develop plans, policies and budgets for increasing profits.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Oversee and supervise the work activities of subordinates and staff.
Design, develop and implement employment policies, processes and practices, and recommended changes to executive
management personnel.
Facilitate new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company objectives.
Orchestrate the training activities of all personnel under personal authority.
Identify and evaluate training needs to develop new programs or to modify and improve existing programs.
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
Monitor, analyze, and identify transportation modes or methods that maximize asset utilization.
Develop all carrier arrangements utilizing common and dedicated carriers.
Coordinate with carriers, customers, sales, inventory planning, print vendors, publisher and distribution.
Optimize service by monitoring freight cost/lbs., schedule adherence, and on time delivery.
Coordinate, manage, and arrange service for Reverse Logistics.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT
Oversee inventory control; prepare and submit daily profits and figures projections.
Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
Prepare and disseminate reports, directive, records, work orders, specifications for work methods, and other important
documents.
WORK HISTORY
Clark Distribution – Harrisburg, Pa 2010 Present
Traffic and Logistics Planner
Jacobson Companies Mechanicsburg, PA
Operations Manager 1996 2009
Division Manager 1990 1996
Inventory Control Supervisor 1990
Receiving Coordinator 1989 1990
IBM Mechanicsburg, PA
Lead Operator 1988 1989
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Washington and Jefferson College Washington, PA