John Ditz

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Georgetown, On. L7G 4S7

647-***-**** ac6kxq@r.postjobfree.com

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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