Manager Supervisor

Kurt L. Zinda

**** ****** *** *., *** Hope, MN **428

763-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a manager or supervisor position within the operations/warehouse industry; leveraging

my leadership, organization and communication skills to exceed the organizations goals.

Summary of Strengths

Over 23 years of supervisory and production/warehouse experience. Strong organizational skills

in high pressure environments. Ability to multi-task all priorities and work under strict deadlines.

Accurately and efficiently complete all jobs required. Flexible to make any changes or

adjustments that will benefit the company. Experience writing Team Member Policy &

Procedures, fulfilling all staffing needs, and reviewing performance and productivity of

employees. Excellent communication skills to achieve highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Firm commitment to team and company.

Summary of Leadership

Plant Supervisor – Rational Energies

Site Manager- MKM Distribution

Production Manager- Liberty Carton, Inc

Production Manager- Faribault Foods, Inc

Warehouse Manager/Production Manager- Vicom

Cooler/Freezer Supervisor – SimonDelivers, Inc.

Shift Lead in Sales - Parker Hannifann

Lower School Maintenance Supervisor– Breck School

U.S. ARMY Infantry – U.S. ARMY

Summary of Professional Experience

Rational Energies, Brooklyn Park, MN May2012-January2013

Plant Manager

Accomplishments:

• Directed operations to 30% improvement in plant “up-time” in 90 days.

• Improved overall recovery rate of in-spec materials by 5 times in 90 days.

Scope: Directs production of recoverable commodities to meet specifications for

internal and external customers. Observation and on-going process improvement of

production facility. Optimizes equipment and human resources for maximum

potential and economic gain for the organization. Liaison between owners and site

staff. Reporting of pertinent plant metrics to stake holders. Ongoing staff recruitment,

development and discipline.

K&L Distribution, St Paul MN Januray2012-May2012

Site Manager

Accomplishments:

• Optimized routing to accommodate 100% growth in customer base.

• Reduced fuel costs by 14% by leveraging vendor relationships and improving

operating efficiencies.

• Pioneered a “sort code” system to eliminate miss-routes and improve operational

efficiencies.

Scope: Oversight of daily operations of distribution center and 75 team members.

Ensured that the company has the best drivers, staff and processes to meet or exceed

customer expectations. Monitored and controlled operating costs in all areas including

facility, labor, truck and trailer maintenance and rental costs of each of these areas.

Managed progressive discipline and all HR issues including payroll and benefits.

Developed the warehouse layout and productivity metrics that drive UPH to continually

stay under budget. Properly managed the usage of equipment and planned for the future

business needs.

Liberty Carton Company, Golden Valley MN June2011-Sept 2011

Consulting Production Manager

Scope: Restructured process, quality and disciplinary procedures. Managed 5S, lean

manufacturing and waste reduction.

Faribault Foods, Inc., Cokato MN Jan2010-Dec 2010

Production Manager

Scope: Provided overall leadership, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the

department in accordance with company policies and applicable laws including:

interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;

appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and

resolving problems. Responsible for managing workforce to meet daily production schedules,

resolving quality issues, and ensuring good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are in place.

Exercised discretion and independent judgment in management decisions. Managed food safety

procedures in order to maintain a quality and safe product. Participated in new product

development test runs and introductions. Managed costs as it relates to budgeted labor, raw

materials, packaging and waste. Participated in cost savings projects, idea gathering and

implementation .Monitored and enforced established GMP, OSHA, HACCP, USDA, and FDA

rules and regulations. Actively participated in achieving completion of established plant financial,

quality, and safety goals and production objectives. Implemented labor cost reduction ideas and

controlled labor costs through properly adhering to the direct labor standards. Ensured

departmental/individual compliance with national, state, local building/mechanical codes; safety

codes; and company and customer policies, procedures and standards. Oversight of on-going

process of machine operation and training. Understood, complied with and mentored staff on all

company policies and procedures to ensure plant wide compliance.

Vicom, Inc., Chaska MN July2007-Dec-2009

Warehouse/Production Manager

Accomplishments:

• Established “color-coding process” for identifying allergens within the

warehouse and production.

• Established a “dry goods” warehouse to create cooler and freezer-use

efficiencies, resulting in approximately 20% more freezer capacity.

Scope: Maintained staffing and the highest level of completion of scheduled production in all

areas. Ensured team compliance and documentation with all company policies, HACCP, AIB,

SQF, Health Department, and FDA policies and regulations. Communicated with customers and

transportation carriers to ensure quantity and timelines of orders shipped. Fostered a safe,

productive and creative work environment. Developed training and on-boarding programs for

new employees and product lines. Facilitated meetings and conflict resolution. Coached,

disciplined, evaluated and recognized individual and team performance. Promoted morale and

improved performance. Controlled personnel costs by monitoring hours, overtime, and schedules.

Ensured a safe work environment by enforcing, educating and coaching employees to follow

company and OSHA safety standards. Maintained and monitored inventory in multiple

warehouses, including offsite annex and 2nd party cold storage. Set up and implemented

procedures for the handling of incoming goods and outgoing products to ensure cost effective

distribution, meeting customer needs and maintaining optimum employee productivity. Allocated

warehouse space and distribution resources.

SimonDelivers, Inc., New Hope MN October 2001 – June 2007

Cooler/Freezer Production Supervisor

Accomplishments:

• Re-aligned “pick-zone” efficiency, resulting in 300% increase in productivity for 3 rd shift.

• Revitalized notoriously poor performing team, creating a new standard for company

performance.

Scope: Managed daily operations at Super Store Warehouse. Accountable for staffing and training

of 70+ team members. Created and maintained a strong team culture where team members were

informed, involved and engaged. Responsible for overall business results, including productivity,

quality, safety, and service. Contributed to process improvements and workflow execution.

Diagnosed and identified root causes of productivity and quality related barriers and

recommended solutions. Reviewed and coached team members. Redesigned and implemented

new safety programs, including policies and procedures. Remained within or under budget on

labor hours while accomplishing superior production goals. Experienced in warehouse process

alignment and integration. Constructed positive working relationships and assisted team members

with problem resolutions.

Organizational Memberships and Activities

Serve Safe Certified

General Mills Better Processing School

Team Lead 3rd and 4th Grade Kids Way, New Hope Church

Habitat for Humanity, Minneapolis Habitat for Humanity

Fundraising, School District 281

Ducks Unlimited Member

Pheasants Forever Member

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

References

Available upon request.

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