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Warehouse-Distribution-Logistics Manager

Location:
Oxnard, CA
Posted:
September 01, 2017

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Charles C. Griep IV

Oxnard, CA 760-***-**** ac14f4@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/charlesgriepiv

Warehouse Operations Manager

Supply chain management professional with over 15+ years of experience collaborating with vendors and customers, recruiting and motivating employees, monitoring work performance, and reinforcing safety standards. Proven leadership abilities to develop effective teams to deliver in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Core competencies:

Fleet Management • HAZMAT Training / OSHA Compliance • Forklift Operation / Trainer Certification • Contract Negotiations • Budget Management • ADP and Day Force Time Tracking

Selected Accomplishments

Planned and implemented night and day shift crew consolidation resulting in savings of $100K a year, including delivery expense savings of $25K a year while maintaining a 98% success rate for on-time production and delivery deadlines.

Led a 4-manager team that evaluated and reorganized sales and delivery routes (17 routes, 100 vending machines and 400 retail locations) resulting in an annual savings of $50K and increased revenue by $10K.

Evaluated, reorganized and negotiated new rates and terms with 85 independent contractor delivery force reducing delivery expense by $80K a year while maintaining and exceeding previous year service levels.

Professional Experience

Gannett Publishing Services /E.W. Scripps, Camarillo, CA 2008 – July 2017

Senior Production Manager / Mailroom, Ventura County Star (2014 – 2017)

Managed 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse, package production and newspaper trucking logistics to 7 distribution centers. Directed teams of production line operators and drivers to meet weekly production goals and deadlines.

•Established production benchmarks for packaging and transportation to meet monthly objectives

•Created department budgets for staff, supplies, maintenance, production output and delivery expenses

•Led forklift certification classes, planned maintenance for all powered industrial lift trucks. Trained staff on HAZMAT and OSHA compliance to promote safe practices and meet safety standards

•Planned preventative maintenance for packaging equipment and managed supply inventory

•Coordinated interdepartmental communications to directly resolve customer delivery issues

•Recruited, interviewed and hired staff. Provided development, coaching and conducted bi-annual performance evaluations for staff including quarterly goal setting

Area Manager / Single Copy Manager, Ventura County Star (2013 – 2014)

Directed newspaper delivery to homes and retail partners in the Ventura county area. Planned and implemented route consolidations, including list maintenance and route mapping. Processed bi-weekly contractor payments and invoicing.

•Assisted Director of Distribution with creating distribution expense and delivery revenue budget

•Negotiated rate, delivery areas and renewal terms with independent contractors of 51 routes over 7 cities

•Generated weekly sales analysis to identify opportunities for improvement to meet sales goals

•Coordinated multi-department projects for high volume special events and sales dates

•Oversaw dispatch of redelivery drivers to resolve customer complaints in all delivery areas

•Managed supply inventory and generated supply invoicing

Director of Distribution, The Record Searchlight (2011 – 2013)

Led newspaper delivery to homes and retail partners in a four-county area. Organized and implemented the acquisition and integration of new delivery products. Recruited, interviewed and hired staff.

•Developed transportation plans and implemented new route mapping to meet customer requirements and drive cost savings

•Coached staff, performed quarterly goal updates and yearly evaluations.

•Created handbook for manager training, process manuals for procedures and carrier contracting

•Negotiated rate, delivery areas and renewal terms with independent contractors for 85 routes

•Provided weekly reporting on sales and service goals to Publisher’s executive staff

•Created and managed yearly department budgets for staff, supplies, revenue and delivery expense

Operations Manager (Home Delivery / Single Copy), The Record Searchlight (2008 – 2011)

Streamlined distribution and packaging procedures to improve efficiency. Provided weekly reporting on service goals to the Director of Circulation.

•Created and managed annual department budgets for staff and delivery expenses

•Coached staff and performed yearly evaluations

•Planned and oversaw newspaper vending machine maintenance and installation

•Performed field audits to verify delivery of weekly shopper and entertainment products

•Worked as a team to cover open delivery areas, route collections and route evaluations

Antelope Valley Press, Palmdale CA 2005 – 2008

Operations Manager / Single Copy Manager

Supervised Single Copy Manager and 11 route drivers to include staff scheduling, mapping, monitoring and enforcing company vehicle policy.

•Installation and relocation of vending machines and new retail locations

•Collaborated with marketing department for special event setup and sales opportunities

•Performed interviews and recommended new-hires

•Managed 13 vehicle fleet (fueling, vehicle maintenance and mileage tracking)

•Contracted and orientated new carriers

•Delivery of down routes as necessary

Education

Completed coursework in Operations Technology, Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, CA

High School Diploma, Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest CA

Certifications

•Forklift Safety Trainer Certification

•CPR / First Aid Certification



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