Manager Warehouse

Joe L. Ruiz

Whittier, CA *****

562-***-**** – Home

714-***-**** – Cell

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

My objective is to obtain a challenging position as a Warehouse Manager to support the operations of an organization, and

utilize my experience, leadership and direction to build a successful team.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Camino Real Kitchens - November 2012 to April 2013

Vernon, CA 90058

Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Shipping and Receiving of all raw materials and finished good functions.

Inventory control.

Overall managing of all warehouse and receiving crew.

Worked on special projects such as employee and equipment safety.

Implemented and established new operating procedures to minimize labor cost.

Farmer John - July 2012 to November 2012

Vernon, CA 90058

Production Supervisor

Raw pork processing

Don Miguel Mexican Foods (a subsidiary of Hormel Foods) - 1994 to 2012

Orange, CA 92868

Transportation/Distribution/Warehouse Manager

The point of contact for internal and external groups in all aspects of the Warehouse, Transportation and

Distribution.

Negotiated transportation rates and developed over 30 traffic lanes.

Demonstrate leadership skills to motivate and manage personnel within a dynamic, high-volume, results-driven

environment using a hands-on approach.

Demonstrate a superior work ethic, interpersonal and time management skills enabling multi-task completion.

Strategic planning based on production schedules to maximize labor utilization.

Develop business process improvements, safety and training programs.

Supervise warehouse personnel and oversee all distribution functions including shipping, receiving and inventory

control.

Ensure the company is migrated towards best industry practices that will generate higher efficiency, enhance

reporting and tracking capabilities.

Promote career growth, independence, ownership and responsibility for all team members.

Participate in developing department budgets of up to 1.4 million while ensuring compliance by approving and

monitoring expenditures.

Recommend, advocate or implement, new and/or changes to existing, policies and procedures.

Work on special projects as needed.

Nestle Beverage Company - 1986 to 1994

Industry, CA 91746

Distribution Manager

Managed a team of 25 associates.

Served as the point of contact for internal and external groups in all aspects of the Warehouse and Distribution.

Joe L. Ruiz

Resume

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Implemented new labor utilization programs which resulted in higher efficiencies and an annual savings of

approximately $180k.

Demonstrated leadership abilities to motivate and manage personnel within a dynamic, high-volume, results-driven

environment through a hands-on approach.

Supervised warehouse personnel and oversight to all Distribution functions including shipping, receiving and

inventory control.

Reorganized the warehouse and strategically developed a locator system to ensure proper stock rotation and reduce

man-hours.

Implemented a damage prevention program to minimize losses.

Adopted a pick up and receiving appointment program which reduced truck turnaround.

Enforced safety programs which resulted in a dramatic drop in accidents.

Improved timely processes and flow of all shipping orders.

Executed a training program for the forklift operator workforce.

Developed a higher degree of inventory accuracy.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recognized for running a superior safety warehouse within the entire company and lowered the accident rate to 0%

resulting in annual Workers Comp savings of $90k.

Re-trained and cross-trained entire crews which increased productivity of the operation.

Increased productivity in cases shipped per man-hours resulting in annual savings of $180k.

Improved accuracy and rotation of inventory resulting in significant annual savings.

Implemented many programs to improve efficiencies in several areas (i.e. shipping, receiving, inventory, etc.)

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

California State University, Los Angeles

Frontline Leadership Program

Total Quality Management Program

Certified in CPR and First Aid

Safety Training Institute of Los Angeles – Certified Forklift Operator and Instructor

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Hands-on leader who maintains a personal presence on the warehouse floor.

Proven ability to coach and develop supervisors with specific and measureable objectives in areas such as people

management, leadership and quality.

Ability to lead ongoing efforts for process re-engineering to enhance productivity and increase efficiencies while

sustaining quality and innovations.

Strong working knowledge of various quality and inspection requirements, manufacturing processes and

measurement techniques.

Outstanding/Outgoing team player and team builder.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Products (Excel & Word), AS400 (BPCS Module) and Lotus Notes.

Ability to motivate all levels of employees and achieve results with limited resources in highly dynamic

environments.

Able to cope with conflicting demands and prioritize tasks.

Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual circumstances.

Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.

Willingness to do any task to achieve company objectives.

Strong verbal and written (bilingual) communication skills.

Excellent at troubleshooting, taking initiative and problem solving.

Highly organized, punctual, responsible, reliable, focused, detailed and team-work oriented.

LANGUAGES

Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish (Speak, Read & Write)

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