Distribution Centre Manager
Resume:
John Ditz
Georgetown, On. L7G 4S7
647-***-**** ****@************.***
Career Objective
With over 25 years of Logistics, Production, and Warehousing experience in both Manufacturing and Distribution environments, I am a dedicated and progressive leader who offers a 100% commitment. I look forward to achieving job satisfaction through hard work and becoming a valuable member of a strong team.
Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge and understanding of GMP, SOP, HACCP, OSHA, WHMIS, ESA, MOL, and AIB
5S Implementation
Shift creation and sustain
First Aid and CPR certified
Forklift Certified
Health and Safety trained and certified
Coaching and disciplinary experience
Excellent interpersonal skills; open minded with a great sense of humour
Ability to prioritize efficiently and handle issues confidently in stressful situations
Great respect for confidentiality
Dedicated with a strong sense of urgency
Proven negotiation skills in regard to pricing and contracting
Employment History
IPEX Management Inc Nov 2016 to Aug 2018
Distribution Centre Manager
Training of all aspects of facility and its operations from contractors to vendors
Accountable for all budgets and expenditures
Accountable for $11 million dollar inventory and a $2.5 million dollar operating budget
24/5 Operation
Accountable for the movement of 64 million Kilos of product flow in 2017.
Responsible for 43 direct reports (Distribution Centre Coordinator, Night Shift Team Lead, Dayshift Yard Team Lead, 33 hourly staff, 3 students, 7 office staff)
Health & Safety
5S Implementation
67,000 sq ft warehouse and a 4 1/2 acre yard.
Reducing high percentage of absenteeism
Maintaining/increasing productivity, quality rate for employees and individual accountability
Departmental efficiencies
Customer Service
Complete hiring and training process
Canadian Beverage Supply Aug 2015 to Nov 2016
Canadian Production and Warehouse Manager
Training of all aspects of facility and its operations
Accountable for budgets and expenditures
Warehouse relocation, re-design, new layout and set up
Production coordination, production, graphics production and application, technical, shipping and receiving
Responsible for direct reports (Tech Dept, Shipping & Receiving, Graphics Production, Graphics Design, Production Coordinator, Parts Dept, Graphics Application, and Tower Production)
Health & Safety
Reducing high percentage of absenteeism
Implementing a time standard for production
QA Control
Departmental efficiencies
Customer Service
Complete hiring and training process
Fulfillment.Com Oct 2013 to Aug 2015
Canadian Operations Manager
Training of all aspects of facility and its operations
Accountable for budgets and expenditures
Warehouse design new layout and set up
Sales (cold calling, meeting new clients at trade shows, etc..)
Shipping and Receiving
Stock location set up and design
Responsible for direct reports (CA Financial Controller, Operations Asst, Warehouse Supervisor, Canadian Sales, Order Pickers)
Health & Safety
QA Control and site licensing
Travel to trade shows internationally to promote Canadian Facility
Complete facility start up from 0 to 1000+ orders a day within 6 months
Customer Service
Complete hiring process
ReSolve Apparel Jun 2011 to Dec 2014
Founder
Negotiate pricing for inventory
Inventory
Sales
Shipping and Receiving
Manufacturing
Fernbrook Springs Bottled Water Mar 2006 – Jun 2011
Production/Logistics Manager
Production scheduling of all multi pack products
Manage all production, 25-30 staff, warehousing and purchasing
Ordering of raw material
Logistic coordination including incoming and outgoing shipments
80,000 sq ft Warehouse set up and planning/organization
Negotiation of pricing for all raw material
Negotiation of all transportation contracts
Responsible for freight costs
HACCP Certification
Reporting which includes open orders and inventory to Operations Manager
Production analysis based on incoming and outgoing materials
Employee/ production cost analysis, ie. Cost per case
Education & Courses
Sheridan College HR Management General
Sir Robert L. Borden S.S. Graduated Grade 12
Other related courses and computer skills
First Aid and CPR certification annual and bi-annually
Fire Extinguisher and Fire Hose Training course bi-annually
Forklift Operators Permit
Excelling as a Highly Effective Team Leader (Skill Path Seminar)
Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior (Skill Path Seminar)
AS400, J.D. Edwards, Nxtrend, MSoffice, Chamealeon, Citrix, MS Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Activities and Interests
Other interests include fishing, golf, baseball, coaching and playing hockey.
References available upon request
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