Zaire Gordon

Six Sigma Logistics and Operations Material Management

**** **** *******

Blvd #217 - Chicago, IL 60612

acoog4@r.postjobfree.com - 312-***-****

Operations Material Supervisor

Material Management and Logistics Six Sigma Certified

I am a dependable, safety-focused manager with twelve years of experience in logistics and material management. My knowledge in Six Sigma has helped me lead and direct a staff of 27 subordinates, union and non-union. By chasing waste and through continuous improvement, I have created a more lean operation while improving quality, production and reducing overtime. Implementing 5S principles has resulted in a safer work environment and a reduction in near miss injuries. I have 5 years of experience as a supervisor in HACCP environment. I have experience managing and monitoring KPI's associated with material management. I reduced days on hand, dead stock, expired/near to expire and slow moving stock. Areas of expertise include leading a high performance team, food handling, FIFO, inventory control, scheduling and staffing, proficient analytical and quantitative skills, ASN and BOL data entry, inventory cycle count, forklift driver, material handler, shipping and receiving, storage, distribution, order picking and packing. Experience in a union environment.

Work Experience

Warehouse Supervisor

Goodness Greeness

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Chicago, IL

May 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

I am responsible for a staff of twenty-four. I manage the daily warehouse shipping and receiving operation. Ensure the quality of product coming into our facility and see that it is stored in the correct cooler and temperature. Assign staff picking orders for outbound delivery trucks. Monitor inventory levels and reconcile commodities. Established standard work in our packing department.

Operations Material Supervisor

Gate Gourmet

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Chicago, IL

February 2013 to March 2014

Responsible for cultivating a culture of safety first and providing excellent interior and external customer service. Ensure FIFO methods are being followed in Dry foods, Produce cooler, Dairy cooler and Freezer. Lead inventory planning strategy for the general kitchen. Report on KPI's weekly; slow moving product, expired/near expired product, dead stock product and days on hand. Responsible for all daily operations in the storeroom and supporting the food production team. Calculate and verify that the correct amount and kinds of meals are packed on each international flight. Ensured that staff followed the correct specs for each meal. Monitored inventory to ensure product was on hand throughout menu cycle and during menu cycle change. Contribute to the development of an effective work force by assigning, directing, and motivating employees to conform to defined and documented processes. Prepares administrative reports as required. Ensures all deliveries meet SOP specifications. Ensures unit maintains production standards. Monitors IDS (internal delivery system) and communicates with entire kitchen with the focus on good internal customer service. Responsible for making decisions that ensures labor controls are in place and are effective. Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications. Develops staff workplace talents and implements CI (continuous improvement). Issue corrective actions as needed to staff.

Warehouse Supervisor

Sears Holdings

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Bloomington, IL

December 2011 to February 2013

Responsibilities

Lead a high- performance team, administrative duties, develop associates, maintain department quality and productivity metrics, disposition non-conformances, support inventory management, identify and solve problems as they arise, research any irregularities, assure efficient operations of all parts functions including bin maintenance and inventory cycle counts, drive a lift truck as needed, participate in the daily activities of shipping/receiving as needed, and maintain safety awareness throughout warehouse. Complete monthly safety audits and lose prevention audits. Oversee monthly safety team meetings with all warehouse associates. Complete monthly 5s audits.

Accomplishments

Improved the weekly and monthly inventory process. Improved inventory accuracy. Improved 5S standards throughout the facility.

Skills Used

Leadership skills and organizational skills impacted the staff and improved the culture.

Warehouse Lead

Caterpillar Inc

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Champaign, IL

February 2001 to September 2011

Champaign, IL

Performed internal audits in shipping, receiving, storage, picking and packing departments, Safety team member responsible for increasing safety awareness throughout facility. Worked on a number of RIW (rapid improvement workshop) that better utilized facility space, improved ergonomics and made process more lean and safe. Inventory cycle count accuracy. Picker, packer, o-ring installation, turret driver storage, JIT and Non-JIT sequencing and hot parts picker. Counted and verified orders picked to ensure accuracy. Maintained record accuracy by using work order reporting system. Operated wide variety of equipment including forklift, order picker, turret truck, automated box maker, stand-up forklift and basic hand tools. Loaded and unloaded trucks in shipping/receiving. Back up team lead and data entry. Prepared advanced shipping notice for customers. Wrote and electronically prepared bill of lading.

Recent Project Highlights:

● Process Improvement: Implemented productivity improvement plan which resulted in company savings of over $1.5 million annually.

● Safety Audit: Led monthly safety audits to monitor employee behavior and ensure safe compliance with company policies and safety regulations.

● Facility Management: Facility exceeded goals by improving inventory accuracy and customer approval, ranked number two in the Great Lakes area for two consecutive quarters.

References are Available Upon Request

Education

Accounting

Parkland College -

Champaign, IL

Additional Information

Key Skills

Experience in Lean manufacturing

11 years knowledge of inventory accuracy and cycle count accuracy

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Knowledge of food handling SOPs and CCPs

7 years experience with stand-up forklift and sit-down forklift

10+ years experience order picker

Flexible and the ability to excel in group environments

Quality control

Excels in fast-paced environments

10 years of an accurate and efficient material handler

6 years experience as a diligent supervisor/manager

7 years experience as a safety trainer

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