Richard Tyrakowski

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Williamsville, NY 14221

Home - 716-***-****

Cell - 716-***-****

Results oriented professional, highly organized and adaptable with a strong

level of commitment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

( 13 YEARS OF DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT

. 14 years of Logistics and Distribution experience

( Developed Logistic and manpower planning procedures

( Implemented Continuous Improvement Programs

( Proficient with inventory management and software

applications

( Background in auditing for QS9000 and ISO 14000

qualifications

. Conducted and implemented Lean Mastery Business theories

Employment

SUPERVISOR OF LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

1996

TO MAY

2010

Gibraltar Industries Buffalo, New York

SUPERVISED AND MANAGED INBOUND & OUTBOUND SHIPMENTS

( Documented inbound shipments into AXIOM computer

system

( Frequently exceed the forecast of outbound finished

goods equaling 5000 to 6000 tons monthly

( Managed the interaction of union workforce to meet

all company expectations

( Work with custom brokers for Canadian and Mexican

shipments

MANAGED INVENTORY IN EXCESS OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS

( Oversaw the diversified receiving, shipping and

packing specifications for Chrysler, Ford & GM products

( Verified facility compliance with QS9000, ISO, OSHA

and DOT standards

( Certified in Quality Control of specific gauges,

sizes, RMS, and material chemistry

. Increased profits and productivity of work force by

using Lean Mastery theories

RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECT DISTRIBUTION OF FINISHED GOODS TO

ENSURE PROPER DOT QUALIFICATIONS TO TRANSPORTATION

( Coordinated outside trucking companies ensuring

proper loads and on time deliveries of inbound and

outbound goods

( Established proper loading procedures maximizing

safety and integrity of shipment

MAINTAINED AND ENFORCED SAFETY FOR ENTIRE WORKFORCE IN

COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA

( Conduct monthly safety audits of facility and held

informational meetings

( Enforced DOT specifications to ensure the safety and

proper transportation of goods

Manager of supermarket grocery division 1984 to 1996

Tops Supermarkets

Buffalo, New York

MANAGED AND COORDINATED 75% OF STORE SALES, INCLUDING GROCERY, DAIRY,

FROZEN, BULK FOODS, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE

( Worked with all department heads to achieve top sales for store

( Coordinated with outside vendors and distributors

( Ensured consumer satisfaction through quality, stock levels,

housekeeping, pricing

OVERSAW PRODUCT ORDERING PROCEEDURES FOR GROCERY AND AFFILIATED DEPARTMENTS

( Implemented proper stock levels in all grocery department aisles,

displays and shelves

( Coordinated sale products and specialization of theme sales

. Directed outside venders and displays throughout facility

( Maintained proper inventory in storeroom and vendor rooms

Education

REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

John F Kennedy High School Cheektowaga, New York

Cansius college

1984 to 1988

Buffalo, New York

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/COMMENDATIONS

COMPLETED COURSES IN

( Transportation safety

( First Aid

( Continuous Improvement

( Lean Management Certificate from Akron College

COMINDATIONS

( Letter of Commendation from Gibraltar Industries

REFERENCES

FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

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