JEFFREY JARRETT
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CAREER PROFILE
Proven leader with 13 years of experience in directing and training teams
in demanding production operations environments. Excels in change
management and process improvement. Solid understanding of cost control,
logistical planning, and material flow with ability to identify and improve
key process flow variables. Has made measurable contributions to increased
productivity and profitability. Excellent oral and written communication
skills. Has recently broadened experience and applied operations knowledge
and expertise to HR. Core capabilities include:
Change Management Process Improvement Lean Processes
Training & Development Team Facilitation Logistical Planning Cost
Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRAINGER DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Fountain Inn, SC
1/2010-5/2014
Human Resources Generalist (12/2012-5/2014)
Responsible for being a strategy partner with Operations. This role
included being a change leader and employee advocate, requiring a solid
background in Operations as well as in HR. Coached managers and
supervisors to promote positive employee relations. Facilitated team member
engagement through roundtables as well as facilitating onboarding and the
Grainger culture for new team members.
Improved first year employee turnover by 30% in rolling 12-month period.
Assessed all managers and supervisors to identify strengths and weaknesses
and identified potential leaders for next step in management for succession
planning.
Planned and managed multiple career fairs at Upstate universities.
Process Manager (1/2010-11/2012)
Branch Transfer Manager in a fast-paced 1.1 million sq. ft. distribution
center responsible for 40 team members, one supervisor, and a team lead.
Improved order accuracy by 5% and productivity by 7%.
Conducted behavioral-based safety observations daily.
Utilized Continuous Improvement (Lean) Process to drive results.
Led inbound processing and replenishment teams.
Facilitated meetings with both internal and external customers to gain
leverage and increased accountability.
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WALGREENS DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Williamston, SC
2004-2009
Shipping Manager (2007-2009)
Managed 2 team leaders, 40 loaders, and 5 QA team members. Conducted store
visits to retail operations to ensure great customer service. Held leaders
and team members accountable on a fair and consistent basis.
Successfully reduced unaccountables by 50% in a 6-month period.
Exceeded all metrics (safety, quality, and productivity) during tenure.
Partnered with HR to recruit HBCU candidates at Southern University.
Lead process improvement with Picking Departments to meet pull times.
Replenishment Manager (2004-2007)
Managed multiple departments in fast-paced one million sq. ft. facility.
Responsibilities included supervisor development and facilitation of
process improvement teams. Serviced repack area, high value area,
pharmaceutical areas including OTC, RX, and Controlled Drug areas, and
provided replenishment for picking areas.
Held accountability for over 50% of facility's total replenishment during
shift.
Increased replenishment 15% by effectively measuring employee productivity
and holding them accountable by job performance assessments and providing
training where needed.
COLUMBIA HOUSE COMPANY, Terre Haute, IN 2003-
2004
Distribution Supervisor/Team Builder
Supervised two departments totaling over 60 employees and multiple shifts
in the company's sole distribution center. Mentored supervisors in
conflict resolution and interpersonal communications skills. Facilitated
both supervisor and team lead staff meetings and improved
supervisor/employee relationships.
Instrumental in improving cycle time and increasing quality to 99.7%
Spearheaded seasonal obligation to successfully deliver prior to Christmas.
Strategically planned shifts to ensure customer service at optimal level.
TJ MAXX DC, Evansville, IN
2001-2003
Distribution Supervisor
Supervised over 80 employees in one million sq. ft. facility. Shipped over
3 million units per week to 500 stores worldwide. Worked directly with
other distribution centers in benchmarking processes to improve efficiency
across the board.
Developed and spearheaded very successful inventory training program.
Promoted and initiated awareness meetings among supervisors to encourage
proactive communication.
Chosen by VP to join startup team for new distribution center in Pittston,
PA.
Awarded Home Office Associate of the Month unprecedented 3 times in year.
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RES-CARE, INC., Morganfield, KY
1998-2001
Vocational Instructor, Earle C. Clements Job Corps
Material-handling instructor at nation's largest job corps center. Taught
classrooms of 35-50 students ages 17-24 in social skills, group and
individual counseling, Hazmat, forklift, general warehouse, and computers.
Class had highest placement rate (98%) during tenure.
Created relationships with Warehouse Education and Resource Council (WERC),
Material Handling Industry of America, The Logistics Institute to stay on
pace with industry standards and OSHA requirements.
Started an Advanced Material Handling class (unprecedented) and procured
equipment and supplies with students from the Naval Air Station in
Meridian, MS.
EDUCATION
Theological Studies BA, Indiana Theological Seminary, Terre Haute, IN
Studies in Radio, Television, Film, Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, TX
CERTIFICATIONS
Logistics Institute Certificate, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
Human Resources Certificate, 2012, Greenville Tech, Greenville, SC
Employee Relations Certificate, 2013, Greenville Tech (Ogletree Deakins)