TOM ANCELL
Spartanburg, SC ****1
*********@****.***
Warehouse MANAGER
Warehouse Manager Facility Manager
Dynamic and results-driven operations manager with over 15 years of experience in all aspects of warehouse management. Proven ability to collaborate with other staff to improve processes, reduce costs, and meet all expectations. Excellent communicator, trains and manages employees and collaborates with staff at all levels. Well versed in resource management, process improvement, and production scheduling. Effectively manages budgets to achieve the financial objectives. Implements safety procedures, following company policies and government regulations.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Inventory Control
Warehouse Management
Production Planning
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain Management
Forecasting
Safety Management
Performance Management
Process Improvements
Project Management
Labor Management
Scheduling
Logistics
Staff Management & Training
AS400, PKMS
Red Prairie
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Land ‘n Sea Nov. 2015 to Present
Director of Distribution
Manage product worth 110 million annually, oversee all of the day to day operations within the facility. I train and coach employees in order to create a successful operation to ensure on time shipping to our customers. I oversee the operational budget to ensure we are running lean and always meeting out production goals.
Knight’s Apparel, Spartanburg, SC July 2008 to Aug.2014
Warehouse Manager
Managed product worth $153 million annually, 110 first shift employees, and warehouse functions for all incoming and outgoing shipments to achieve daily goals. Trained and coached employees and built successful teams. Collaborated with customer service staff to plan shipment dates. Oversaw the Embroidery, Heat Seal, and Heat Press Department completing up to 400,000 pieces annually.
Key Accomplishments:
Managed budgets, reporting on and tracking P&L for all operations, implementing continuous improvements in processes and employee accountability to come in under budget by at least $20,000 a month.
Trained and coached employees to increase productivity by 150% and carton processing from 5,000 to 15,000 cartons per shift.
As co-chair of the safety committee, trained employees on plant safety, following company policies and government regulations, resulting in a reduction of workers’ compensation claims from 7 per year to 1 or less.
Newark Electronics, Gaffney, SC 2008 to 2009
Shipping Supervisor
Led all warehouse functions for an electronics facility, worth $100 million. Supervised 27 employees, building strong working relationships through consistent communication, training, and mutual accountability.
Key Accomplishments:
Devised and implemented nightly shipping plans, implementing over 100 different shipping methods each night.
Completed 250 priority shipments, on average, nightly in a timely manner.
Handled up to 25 expedited shipments each night.
Dollar General, Union, SC 2007 to 2008
Shipping Area Manager
Managed warehouse operations for discount retailer with a turnover of $200 million, supervising 87 second shift employees and planning and maintaining daily shipping for both first and second shifts.
Key Accomplishments:
Created and implemented a model process improvement plan to increase load rate by 20%, which was subsequently implemented at all distribution sites.
Adjusted speed rates to reduce second shift load rate from 65% to 5% in six months.
Coached employees, setting clear expectations, to reduce cost per carton by over 25%, from $0.25 to $0.18.
Jones Apparel Group, Goose Creek, SC 2001 to 2007
Shipping Supervisor
Led all warehouse functions and managed 24 employees for a $223 million flagship distribution center. Built strong working relationships with senior management and employees by providing consultation, coaching and expertise in production planning, process improvements, and performance management.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented fluid load options in the shipping department, streamlining the loading of outbound trucks through a change from manual to automated shipping.
Reduced monthly labor costs by 10% with a carton sorter based on daily shipping plans; resulted in 10% monthly.
Cummins Engine Company, North Charleston, SC May 1993 to February 2001
Materials Supervisor, 1996 to 2001 (Plant moved to Mexico in 2001)
Responsible for maintaining and running two off-site warehouses.
Participated in Six Sigma Project that helped customers track and save money on engine warranties.
Handled all shipping and receiving functions.
Helped Cummins become and preferred supplier to the Chrysler Corporation based on our on time shipping and 100% accuracy on our BOL’s.
Materials Associate, 1993 to 1996
Pulled and stocked product for the assembly line.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CT PAT Certified
CPR Certified
AFFILIATIONS
APICS Member
Education
Graduated from Summerville High School
Some college course work in Business Management completed at Charleston Southern University.