Manager Six Sigma

BARRY BOLAND

Cherry Hill, NJ *bboland @verizon.net H: 856-***-**** C: 609-***-****

PROFILE

Hands on Production/Distribution Management professional with expertise delivering consistent goal

achievement in union and non-union work environments. Progressive supervisory and management experience in

large distribution facilities across varied industries, including: pharmaceutical, chemical, computer and household

goods, production, and distribution operations. Highly organized leader effective at planning and directing staff

activities, building productive teams that meet and exceed department and company goals. Key strength areas

include:

High Volume Shipping and Receiving Managing Multiple Facilities

Improving High Volume Pick Pack Establishing Process Procedures

Implementing Performance Standards Formalized Coaching Process

Safety and Security Continuous Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC. (formally MEDCO), Willingboro, NJ 2007-11/2012

Worlds largest pharmacy providing prescription drugs directly to patient’s homes.

Logistics Supervisor, Bulk and Prep\ EBC

Directly supervised up to 90 Technicians and Pharmacists per shift. Ensured timely and accurate order fulfillment

of prescription drugs for automated dispensing, averaging 1 million prescription bottles, weekly in one facility.

Reduced Technician turnover by 40% through improved training, increased communication, coaching,

and employee recognition.

Planned and directed the workflow and staff activities, ensuring optimum drug inventory mix

continuously working to meet service requirements.

Attained Six Sigma green belt working through several projects.

Coached employees, using formal process, measuring and tracking results, focusing primarily on work,

work flow, and other activities that affect productivity.

Handled all payroll, attendance and progressive discipline issues involving Technicians in a union

environment.

Achieved process and inventory accuracy consistently above 99.5 % while consistently meeting customer

service goal of 95% of orders processed within 24 hours of receipt.

NATIONAL CHEMIC AL LABORATORIES, Philadelphia, PA 2005-2006

Manufacturer of cleaning solutions servicing the Industrial/Institutional market.

Warehouse Manager

Managed all distribution functions within 100,000 sq. ft distribution center.

Developed more productive, team focused staff, handling multiple functions and accountabilities,

following 20% staff reduction, including; receiving, put away, stock rotation, picking, checking,

shipping, cycle counting, and housekeeping.

Implemented streamlined operating procedures that improved quality, accuracy and on time performance.

STAPLES INC, Monroe, NJ 2003-2005

Regional distribution center supplying office products to retail, wholesale and intuitional customers.

Bulk/ IC Supervisor

Planned, supervised and controlled all bulk and rack picking, put-away and shipping functions within a 200,000

sq. ft. facility. Same day shipments of 10,000 to 12,000 cartons.

Supported large pick/pack operation with quick replenishment and labor allocations.

Achieved goal of 99.5% of outbound trucks on time consistently.

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APL LOGISTICS, Monroe, NJ 2002-2003

Third party logistics organization servicing the supply recycling needs of the US Postal Service

nShipping Supervisor

Start-up operation. Process all material handling equipment, (plastic, corrugated and rolling containers) for all

regional Post Offices.

Managed all first shift shipping and warehouse functions within a 400,000 sq. ft. facility.

Planned and controlled all shipping functions averaging 51 trailer loads per shift.

TECH DATA CORP., Swedesboro NJ 1996- 2002

A Value added reseller of technology products providing over 10,000 products.

Receiving/Slotting Manager

Managed 1/3 of all receiving dock functions and 100% of all put-away and slotting of received product within a

new 435,000 sq. ft. facility. Averaged 900 PO lines and 39000 pieces per day.

Created and implemented performance standards. Achieved 19 % productivity gain.

Achieved department goals of unloading 96 % of all deliveries within 24 hours of availability,

processed 98 % of all deliveries within 8 hours and slotted 98.5 % of all product in a pick location

within 12 hours.

Receiving Manager

Directed staff of 36 warehouse and administrative staff, performing receiving, put-away, and replenishment

functions in two separate facilities.

Staffed, trained and developed productivity and quality expectations for 130,000 sq. ft. off-site bulk

storage facility.

Planned and implemented a 3 shift (24 hour 5 days per week) work schedule to increase productivity,

minimize congestion and better utilize equipment.

Improved dock through put from 68 units per man hour to 98 units per hour.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Temple University, Philadelphia PA.

Major, Marketing, Minor Management.

Numerous classes and professional seminars in topics of management, such as;

Train the Trainer, Mark of a Leader, Six Sigma, Superior communication.

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