Manager Management

Matthew A. Clark

*** ******** **. • Winchester, TN 37398 • 931-***-**** • *********@***.***

Summary

Passionate about people and experienced with budgeting. Over 15 years of management

experience in logistics, operations, retail sales, restaurant, and warehousing. Excellent

communication and team building skills. Self motivated and able to manage several projects

at one time. Efficient time management skills with a strong ability to teach others. Trained

and certified using Coaching for Success methods, Performance Management, and Franklin

Covey methods. WMS and Safety certified.

Professional Experience

Operations Supervisor (02/2004- Present)

GAP Distribution, Gallatin, TN

Supervise a team of 100 plus production associates.

Managed multiple departments including Manual Picking (packing), Quality

and inventory control, and Shipping. In addition to being alternate or back up

supervisor for other departments including Sorter Picking and Stocking. Expedites

and follows orders of a critical nature.

Promoted safety in the facility by implementing safety related initiatives. Conducted

accident investigations and delivered safety wire. Management team sponsor of the

F.I.S.H (safety) steering committee and the management member in charge of the

Safety Communications Board. Trained safety observers, management, associates,

and temporary workers on safety policies and initiatives. Promoted safety standards

for OSHA. One of the facility First Responders for accidents and incidents.

Managed a re-label and re-vamp of the entire Unit Pick work area in 2007. Increased

productivity by 40%, decreased inaccurate ships by 28%.

Successfully conduct interviews of associates for promotions and increased

responsibilities. Perform all quarterly reviews for department associates and assistant

supervisors, and track time and attendance for all associates using Kronos time

management system, Conducting staffing activities, new hire process, & training

Initiated the transition from Legacy to WMS operating systems by working closely

with the WMS manager to develop pick planning and training for the WMS system.

Certified in all areas of WMS involving research, pick planning, work flow, and

system management. Supervised the inventory management team through out the

transition and going forward.

In first six months, took department from lowest rating on production (Below Target)

to the highest rating (Significantly Above Target) using Performance Management

method.

Achieved Above Target on yearly review.

Trained in WMS, DLx, TMi, EXCEL, WORD, WORKS, and Access.

Became WMS wave planner for facility in 2005 & 2006, planning all waves,

releasing all work, and troubleshooting.

For Fiscal 2007, highest productivity level and highest utilization level for all three

shifts of Manual and highest productivity for Shipping at SDC.

Co-Manager (10/1999 - 12/2003)

84 Lumber, Decherd, TN

Sales Manager. Supervised staff of 15-20 associates. Tracked inventory, procurement,

scheduled daily loads, and organized shipments.

During first year, increased total revenue by 33%.

Promoted safety in facility with over four years with no lost time accidents.

Three time winner of the Company Spirit Award. (highest award for visiting

managers helping open new stores)

Worked with vendors daily and renegotiated contracts.

Administered human resource functions.

Developed and administered the continuous improvement program.

Maintained high level of efficiency in a fast paced environment.

Continually achieved Salesman of the Month.

Honored as top 10% of managers in company.

Managed all areas of a retail environment.

Operations Manager (05/1997 - 10/1999)

Central Transport, Chattanooga, TN

Supervised team of 20-50 and maintained high standards for terminal. Coordinated all

deliveries, loading and unloading of all shipments, payroll, all dispatch, supervising sales,

safety, and P&L.

Met or exceeded maximum standards and qualifications for overall distribution

operations including logistics, safety, and forecasting.

Arranged all carrier inbound shipment plans for all material to reduce

inventory as well as managed transportation dollars.

Ensured all employees were adequately trained and qualified.

Frequently went to customers locations to ensure satisfaction and maintain logistics

standards

By increasing customer base, reworking current personnel help and renegotiating

contracts was able to turn terminal from a negative amount in May 1999 to a

$500,000 profit by end of 1999.

Recycling of materials in yard, performed all yard manager duties.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Art Education with a minor in Secondary Education), Middle Tennessee

University, Murfreesboro, TN, 1997

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