Manager Operations
Resume:
DAVID A. MONTAGUE
Joliet, IL
*************@*****.***
Over 20 Years of broad managerial background in traffic management and distribution operations,
including extensive experience in personnel supervision and training. I am seeking a new career
opportunity with your organization in an operations/traffic/distribution management capacity. I am
seeking a challenge, which offers both personal and professional growth in exchange for dedication, hard
work and bottom-line results.
My professional career covers my successful engagement with Wilton Brands LLC as a DC Manager. As
a DC Manager with Wilton Brands LLC., I am in charge of overseeing all inbound and outbound
domestic and international freight.
Some of my responsibilities with Wilton Brands LLC. include:
• Overseeing pick mods A, B, C, D.
• Running metrics reports
• Warehouse Software Prolog
I welcome the opportunity for a personal meeting where we can both explore my career options with your
firm. I may be reached at the above number and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Over twenty years of broad managerial background in traffic management and distribution operations,
including extensive experience in personnel supervision and training.
Proven abilities in problem-solving and decision-making. Capable of analyzing complex situations in
detail and generating cost-effective solutions to operation problems, while keeping a diligent eye on over
all objectives and bottom line profits.
Adapts well to new and changing environments, adding perception, knowledge and experience to any
situation. Promises to be a valuable and contributing member of any organization’s professional team.
A “people-oriented” professional who leads others to accomplish set goals through individual recognition
and delegation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Wilton Brands LLC: November 2013 - Current
• Oversee activities of 800,00 square foot Distribution Center
• Responsible for all inbound and outbound domestic and international freight
• Assist HR with interviewing, evaluating and training of employees
• Responsible for implementing protocol for newly-formed second shift
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER: January 2013 – September 2013 (Department
Manager)
• Oversaw activities of 650,00 square foot Distribution Center
• Serviced 440 stores daily
• Scheduled all inbound freight into facility
• Handled any Customer Complaints through the Remington Feedback Line
• Assist HR with interviewing, evaluating and training of employees
• Exceeded units per hour picked goals and expectation
MIDCITY BEAUTY SUPPLY: April 1998- July 2012 (Operations Manager)
• Inventory control
• Troubleshooter for 12 stores (OS&D)
• Negotiated truck rates
• Achieved a successful turnaround in the shipping operations (1 day)
• Receiving dept: All goods put away and inventoried, bin location and allocations same day
• Assist HR with interviewing, evaluating and training of employees
• Warehouse buying (forklifts, racking, trucks and warehouse supplies)
UNITED BEAUTY SUPPLY: February 1996-Mar 1998 (Operations Manager)
• In charge of all outbound shipments in the 5 surrounding states
• All orders shipped same day 6 days a week
• Loading of our company trucks
• Hiring/firing/reviews and training
• Buying for the warehouse
PREMIER BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY: November 1990-January 1996 (Warehouse/Traffic Manager)
• In charge of pickers/packers
• Every order called in by 1 pm shipped that same day
• Truck rates
• Hiring/firing/reviews and training
ROLLEX CORPORATION: October 1979-March 1990 (Shipping Supervisor/Manager)
• Achieved s successful turnaround in shipping operation
• Shipped within 4 to 5 working days against competitors record of 4 to 6 weeks
• In 1 yr shipped 47 million lbs of aluminum
• Implemented shipping aluminum materials on 4x13 ft pallets, resulting in less damage
• Initiated banding and air bagging of materials
• Recorded only one flat of damaged material in 1 yr compared with 28 flats of damaged
material in the year before
• Trained personnel in forklift driving, banding, palletizing and loading
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND:
• Powered Industrial truck Operators’ Permit
• Certificate of Achievement form Clark Lift of Chicago
• IBM AS400 and Pitney Bowes Star 200
• Shipping Manifests Systems
• Designing and setting up Warehouse
• Setting up new truck routes as new stores open, also have C-License
• Certificate for SH & E Fundamentals for Management
• Certificate for Accident Investigation /Root cause analysis
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