Manager Management

LARRY D. JONES

** *. ******** ****** ( Joliet, Illinois 60435 ( 815-774-

0934

abigzk@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

More than 12 years of in-depth and extensive warehouse operations and

production management experience with leading transportation service and

manufacturing companies. Consistently achieve or exceed management goals

and objectives; excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all

levels of the organization, with associates, outside contractors and

clients; a team leader and builder with a motivational management style.

Technically knowledgeable; train and mentor staff; solid administrative and

organizational skills; and computer proficient.

Creative and Innovative ( Problem Solver ( Design and Implement

Productivity Improvements

Good Analytical Skills ( Work Well In Fast-Paced and Demanding

Environments ( Decision-Maker

Dependable and Reliable Self Starter ( Accomplishment and Achievement

Oriented

Team Leader ( Regarded by Management As The "Go-To-Guy"

CAREER EXPERIENCE

SIMOS INSOURCING SOULTIONS; Elwood, Illinois

2008-2009

Operations Manager - Wal-Mart.Com

Manage daily operations of this 800,000 sq ft regional distribution

facility for Wal-Mart.Com non-conveyable merchandise for 3PL service

provider. Primary responsibilities include personnel management, P/L,

receiving, shipping, quality assurance, and inventory control. Inventory

value of 31MM. 150MM Revenue. Peak staff size of 25 managers and 375

associates. Served as interim AGM for (9) months. Report directly to

General Manager.

FLEXI-MAT CORPORATION; Plainfield, Illinois

2006-2007

Corporate Manager, Distribution and Warehouse

Manage distribution, shipping and warehouse operations for this 225,000 sq

ft warehouse with 16 bay doors and overseeing overflow warehouse with an

additional 100,000 sq ft and 30 bay doors. Servicing PETCO, PETSMART,

TARGET, WAL-MART, COSTCO and other leading retailers. Responsibilities

include supervising daily transactions, directing activities of 50

culturally diverse union employees, coordinating with freight forwarders

for scheduled deliveries of imported raw materials, manage corporate

transportation costs, and interface with subordinate sites to insure daily

execution of operational plans. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports,

approve freight invoices, maintain and monitor raw and finished goods

inventory, work closely with corporate managers.

. Recognized by senior management for significant reductions in

transportation costs.

. Established new marks for company excellence in warehouse and shipping

operations.

. Documented and implemented new shipping and receiving procedures which

resulted in significant reductions in misshipments, inbound receipts

errors and customer complaints.

BEHR PAINTS AND PROCESSES; Sauk Village, Illinois

2006-2006

General Manager, Regional Distribution Center

Manage facility operations and 84 staff of this regional 300,000 sq ft

warehouse with 27 bay doors with an annual operating budget of $13.5M and

annual revenues of $261M; servicing 362 Home Depot stores, 190 LOWES

stores, 21 Wal-Mart DC's and dealers in 37 States. Responsibilities include

supervising daily inventory transactions, warehouse layout and picking

sequence of products, ensuring appropriate updating of databases. Research

and establish carriers; coordinate all receiving and shipping functions;

prepare monthly service reports; approve freight invoices; maintain and

monitor finished goods inventory and sales aids; prepare annual budgets;

manage preventative maintenance activities; and establish personnel

requirements.

. Raised operating standards of this largest distribution center ranked

10th of 11 centers to 4th in the system while reducing OSHA injuries by

100% over previous year; set three distribution company records for

production in April, May, and June.

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. Recognized by parent company MASCO management for operating the most

improved distribution center.

MAPEI CORPORATION; West Chicago, Illinois

2001-2006

Traffic and Warehouse Manager, Midwest Region

Manage the largest company warehouse/distribution operation in North

America serving as the central supply center for 5 U.S., 5 Canadian and 1

Caribbean plant for the world's largest manufacturer of surface preparation

and installation materials for ceramic tile, natural stone and other floor

covering. Direct activities of 135

culturally diverse non-union work force including material handlers, order

pickers, production, shipping, receiving and replenishment teams for this 3-

shift operation processing 4 million-pounds of materials weekly.

. Reorganized warehouse floor plan of 1000 SKU product line numbers that

resulted in significant reduction in damages, mis-picks and short-

shipped orders. Improved picking efficiencies from 72% to 99.2%

accuracy rate.

. Recognized by management for conducting successful pricing negotiations

with regional and national carriers, which achieved significant

reductions in transportation costs.

. Achieved a perfect safety record for two consecutive years.

FRITZ COMPANIES, MM&D DIVISION; Bolingbrook, Illinois

2000-2000

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Responsible for the management and distribution of Equity Marketing and

Sperry Stride-Rite Shoe accounts.

. Directed activities of 35 employees on 1st and 2nd shift operations;

implemented cost reduction program that reduced payroll expenses by

25% while simultaneously reducing shipping errors.

. Implemented efficiency improvements on 1st shift picking and packing

operations that increased productivity by 20% and 2nd shift

replenishment operations by 30%.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE; Hodgkins, Illinois

1995-1999

Operations Coordinator

Directed activities of 298 employees including supervisors, union and non-

union employees for this major transportation company.

. Planned and organized the effective processing and control of 500,000

packages daily.

. Trained / mentored staff and established / maintained employee

relations.

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps; 1985-1995

Infantryman and Administration Chief; Honorable Discharge

Commendations:

Navy Achievement Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Numerous letters and certificates of accommodation

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Joliet Junior College, Global Supply Chain Management (1 year to

completion)

Quality Management Systems (QMS), MAPEI Corporation

Warehouse and Distribution Certificate, MAPEI Corporation

Mid-Management Training Course, United Parcel Service, Corporate Schools

Warehouse Management System (WMS) Course

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