IVAN PICKETT

Memphis, TN (c) 765-***-**** ac0g8x@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Operations professional with over 10 years experience in distribution center management. Mentored salaried executives to promotion. Accomplished in streamlining production processes. Honorably discharged veteran.

Skills

• Material handling expertise

• Production line management

• Inventory management specialist

• Strong leadership abilities

Work History

Operations Manager II 2015-2017

Dollar Tree, Olive Branch, MS

Oversee 2nd shift operations of 6 departments with a combined staff of 9 salaried executives and 100 associates in 500,000 sq ft (s/f) facility. Managed budget, Profit and Loss (P&L) and Damage in Shipment (DIS) reports and developed monitoring program for load quality validation. Responsible for receiving process restructuring and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) which reduced costs and increased receiving capabilities. Received Safety Performance Award for 26 weeks of incident free work, a reduction of 13 incidences. DIS freight reduced by 11%

Operations Manager 2014-2015

Home Depot, Ontario, CA

Led 1st shift processing department material handling equipment (MHE) and break pack. Performed split schedule to unify SOP which resulted in increased performance. Operations Manager for all shifts during 9-month period during job vacancies. Realigned MHE to Inbound and Outbound. Realized 100% performance expectation for 10 consecutive weeks during peak season for Key 2 processing. Launched Captain Program on Key 1 for employee leadership development. Corporate recognition for work on “Letters to Military” in RDC. Captain of SOPA assessment action and building assessment audit plants for RDC.

Operations Supervisor II 2012-2014

Dollar General, Muncie, IN

Managed shipping, receiving and quality shipments to over 100 regional stores for 1.1mil s/f facility with 1300 SKUs including return merchandise and e-commerce deliveries in tri-state area. Worked on Safety Committee to develop a safety and incentive program, receiving a shipping department safety award within 2 months. Set new DC record for maintaining shipping performance during peak season for 4 consecutive weeks.

Operations Supervisor 2008-2012

Kohl’s E-Commerce Distribution Center, Monroe, OH and San Bernardino, CA

Responsible for the supervision of 350 associates in the packaging, shipping and replenishment of 1.3mil s/f DC facility with 1100 SKUs. Selected to manage a 1.1mil s/f e-commerce facility in San Bernardino, CA. Improved productivity in two departments while also setting new units per hour milestones. Exceeded budgeted forecast by 37% during peak season, increased overall productivity by 13% and decreased trailer shipping time by 23%. Increased customer product accuracy to 99.9% with implementation of new process. Established gift wrap packaging process in San Bernardino and developed facility shipping schedule with UPS and FedEx.

DC Operations Manager 2007-2008

Gatorade, Pryor, OK

Handled 3rd shift operations for 24 associates in 1.4mil s/f capable of processing up to 4.3M cases of product. Created career progression plan for DC associates growth. Managed inbound and outbound vendor trailer loading including Wal-Mart, Gatorade and Target. Implemented first in first out (FIFO) process and developed SOP. Achieved 98.9% efficiency with workload of 17 pallets/hour and 97% customer satisfaction. Instrumental in facility improvement including Kaizen, OCCI pillar, 5S and Safety and Emergency Response teams.

Group Leader 2005-2007

Target Distribution Center, Columbus, OH

Responsible for daily planning of up to 56 associates on multiple shifts for receiving inbound orders for 2.1/mil s/f DC facility. Managed oversight of staging, receiving, trailer selection and inventory movement for 54 stores. Increased manual dock productivity by 14%. Achieved highest savings per cost of productivity in department. Recognized for Top Ten ranking in DC pyramid.

Education, Certifications and Military Experience/Clearance

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 1994

BS Business Administration

SAP Certification

United States Army 2000-2005

Deputy Resource Quota Manager (2004-2005)

Commander, Executive Officer, Signal School Detachment (2001-2004)

Area Node Platoon Leader, 307th Signal Battalion, Alpha Company (2000-2001)

United States Air Force 1989-1999

Guidance and Control Specialist

Top Secret Security Clearance – US Government

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