Manager Training

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Versatile, results-oriented warehouse professional in both soft and hard goods. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control costs through the most effective uses of manpower and available resources. Utilizes broad-based competencies in the following areas:

Multi-site Operations Management Transportation Planning Budgeting

Carrier Selection/Negotiations Equipment Acquisition Inventory Control

Training and Mentoring Facility Design Team Motivation

COMPUTER SKILLS – Microsoft Office and WMS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

COST SAVINGS

• Reduced cost per line by 7 cents over a two year period by implementing cost savings productivity procedures including velocity slotting, picking and packing accountability and cross training

• Decreased shipping costs by $200,000 utilizing owner operators and brokers in the delivery of product to customers

• Created a traffic network (backhaul lanes) utilizing numerous trucking companies to ensure quick delivery at substantial savings

• Saved $75,000 by optimizing empty containers to coordinate the move of three retail computer outlets into a 150,000 square foot automated distribution center

• Reduced cost of shuttle operation between plants involving three drivers and 25 trailers by $25,000

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS AND PROJECT LEADERSHIP

• Met or exceeded KPI (key performance indicators) requirements including speed of shipment, processing returns and receiving by implementing, cross training, staggered starting hours and enhanced computer operations

• Increased shipping operations by 25% by redesigning shipping area conveyor system from an assembly line operations to a multi-station take-away operation

• Formulated new systems and procedures including staging and overflow areas which resulted in a 20% quicker turnaround and more accurate transfer of product

• Reduced counting and sorting time by 75% by devising and implementing a color-coded rubber band system that corresponded to the garment sizes.

• Implemented and lead a 25 person team that was responsible for the re-labeling and scanning of two distribution centers in preparation for a new computer system

• Coordinated move from existing 110,000 square foot warehouse to a new 180,000 square foot facility while simultaneously shipping from both warehouses to ensure customer satisfaction

• Successfully negotiated change of 20 leased propane forklifts to new leased battery operated forklifts, resulting in an annual savings of $500,000

MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP

• Driving continuous improvement at all levels through values-driven culture of financial stability, customer focus, servant leadership and integrity

• Formulated and effectively administered two warehouse budgets totaling over $3,000,000

• Recruited, trained and motivated 150 temporary employees and 6 supervisors as a third-party provider for a multi-national company

• Received a 6% entropy assessment from my team, on my cultural assessment survey

• Formulated and conducted crew meetings which focused on operational and safety topics (“Opportunities for Success”)

• Formulated department manual with individually tailored job descriptions and detailed handbook for procedures. In addition, developed guidelines for warehouse staff interaction with other departments

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY Dates

Syncreon – Monroe Township, New Jersey 1/2012 – 4/2013

Logistics Center Manager

TMSI Logistics – Cranbury, New Jersey 2008 – 11/2011

Facility Operations Manager

Berry/Setco Plastics – Cranbury, New Jersey 2002 – 2007

Distribution Manager

Randstad North America – Secaucus, New Jersey 2001 – 2002

On-site Operations Agent

ICF Industries – Edison, New Jersey 1994 - 2000

Distribution Center Manager

East Coast Computers – Tinton Falls, New Jersey 1991-1993

Distribution Center Manager

Lautek Corporation – Somerset, New Jersey 1986-1991

Distribution Center Manager

EDUCATION

Brooklyn College, BA and MS in Education

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