Brian Kielbasa
Huntley, IL *0142
(h) 847-***-****
(c) 224-***-****
************@*******.***
SUMMARY
. 24 years experience in all facets of Warehouse Operations including
sales, budgeting, personnel development, safety regulations, customer
service and fulfillment
. Extensive knowledge of distribution systems and inventory management
processes
. Results-driven professional with demonstrated success in traffic
management and distribution methods
. Energetic self starter who delivers on-time and on-budget; skilled in
operation reorganization with cost saving outcomes
. Proven track record in successful contracting and scheduling of
freight operations
. Experienced and decisive leadership abilities with focus on team
development, motivation and organizational skill enhancement
EXPERIENCE
Anheuser Busch/City Beverage, Arlington Hts., IL
Director of Operations/Operations Manager
2001-2014
Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a 290,000 square
foot facility including personnel management, regulation oversight, and
budget
. Led staff of seven operation supervisors, two delivery managers and
one fleet mechanic along with 58 delivery employees, and 22 warehouse
employees
. Managed worker's compensation program for all employees
. Developed and maintained overall $13M fleet, delivery, warehouse and
facility budgets ensuring on-target profit projections, including
management of all capital projects in these areas
. Responsible for compliance of required safety and OSHA & environmental
regulations including implementation of all new hire safety and
environmental training
Anheuser Busch, Arlington Hts., IL
Delivery Supervisor
2000 - 2001
Managed and implemented all delivery routing for 12 package routes and one
draft route
. Handled all scheduling assignments for delivery department
. Responsible for all DOT regulations and requirements
. Certified as a Third Party CDL to provide testing; licensed with the
state of Illinois
. Provided training for Ergonomics and Movesmart Program for 132
employees
A.M. Warehouse Supervisor 1995 -
2000
Primary owner of all warehouse activity including inventory control,
scheduling, training and budgeting
. Managed all inventory for draft and packaged product lines.
. Provided training for the Safety Training Program for all warehouse
employees.
. Oversaw all shipping and receiving activity within the warehouse
. Assisted Director of Operations with OSHA and environmental
regulations
. Achieved A.R.A.T. standards as facility maintenance lead
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Wholesale Support Center Supervisor 1992 -
1995
Oversaw all support center activities inclusive of scheduling, inventory
maintenance and training
. Scheduled inbound/outbound over the road fleet and team
. Maintained all daily inventory
. Developed and managed all warehouse budgets
. Responsible for the safety training for all warehouse employees
Forklift Operator 1990 -
1992
Key contributor to overall daily warehouse activities
. Loaded and unloaded all over the road trucks
. Rotated inventory stock on a daily basis to be sure the freshest codes
were being utilized.
. Responsible for accuracy loading 4-6 route trucks daily
ACHIEVEMENTS
Implemented VIP Data System 2012
2003-2004 Occupational Safety Performance Award
National Fleet Safety Award 2003
2000-2001 perfect record operating 151,017 employee hours without
occupational injury
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
OSHA/Environmental
CDL License Class "A" Third Party
Extensive experience with WCS Route Accounting System
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, National Louis University, Wheaton,
IL, 1994
Associates Degree, Graphic Design, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
MN, 1990
REFERENCES
Available upon Request