Kris Lewis
*** ********** ****** • Carbondale, PA 18407 • 570-***-**** • ********@***.***
Objective:
A Warehouse or Production supervisory role where my experience in these areas will enable me to improve efficiency and reduce costs, as I have done throughout my career. Summary:
Extensive record of success in the management of warehouse operations and production functions. Special expertise in production processes, shipping and receiving, production planning and implementation, raw materials scheduling and forecasting, materials distribution, inventory management, and warehouse floor management. Consistent history of improving inventory accuracy, reducing costs, streamlining workflow, meeting or exceeding fill rate goals, and accurately forecasting needs. Experienced in ISO compliance, and budget management. Previously oversaw the operation of warehouses as large as 85,000 sq. ft. and several thousand SKUs. Professional Experience:
Gentex Corporation, Carbondale, PA, 1983 – 2017
Warehouse Supervisor & Production Supervisor
Directed warehouse and production functions for 2 high-profile business lines at this manufacturer of military safety products. Supervised a staff of 9. Administered budgets up to $1.5M.
Responsible for distribution of materials to shop floor, in the Aramid and Polycarbonate Reclaim areas.
Planned and implemented production and shipping. Directed order picking, inventory control, raw materials forecasting and scheduling, warehouse stocking, and productivity.
Worked closely with Quality, Purchasing, and other departments. Estimated staff and work hours.
Coordinated up to 4 incoming shipments per day and several outgoing shipments.
Oversaw the grinding of optical scrap and managed sales, invoicing, production, staffing, and traffic support.
Led the regrinding of Aramid fabrics for industrial brake manufacturers. Selected Accomplishments:
Maintained a 99% fill rate and met or exceeded all goals for production yield, delivery times, and accuracy.
Improved efficiency by establishing policies and procedures for production areas and warehouse.
Planned and led several initiatives to improve productivity and quality. CAREER NOTES: Previously held the positions of Warehouse Supervisor and Production Supervisor for a single line at Gentex; promoted to direct 2 lines simultaneously. Training & Certifications:
Fork Lift Certified
Cherry Picker Certified
Technical Skills:
Equipment: Fork Lift, Cherry Picker,
Computers: MS Office, Mapics, others