Warehouse Manager

Chris Clark

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

Santa Clarita CA **387

952-***-****; *********@*******.***

MANUFACTURING & WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Innovative, results-oriented manufacturing and warehouse manager with 20 years of experience of increasing productivity,

safety and efficiencies. Team leader thriving in challenging / changing environments. Confident decision-maker to resolve

issues and meet deadlines. Ability to multi-tasks with strong prioritization and organizational abilities and attention to

details. Exceptional communication skills.

Key Skills:

• Effective Communicator • Time Management

• Quality Assurance • Talent Management

• Decision Maker • Customer Focus

• Priority Setting • Results Driven

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Operations Manager

6/13 - Present

Performance Food Group.

Responsible for 65 warehouse associates, including 2 supervisors and 3 Lead persons in the picking, packing, shipping,

staging, transporting, storage and delivery, customer returns and drop shipments of all products. Plan and execute all

warehouse resources and activities in relation to company objectives and set targets. Coach & develop staff by

internal/on-job training, mentoring & goal setting. Follow up & monitor daily absence, over time and budget. Ensure

environmental, health and safety requirements are met and take responsibility for the security of the building and

inventory stock. Implemented cost reduction principles in all aspects of warehouse transactions and activities by creating

internal audit practices. Executed process improvements & developments of warehouse space to maximize space and

improve efficiencies. Negotiate rates with common carrier representatives. P&L responbilites and budgeting for all

aspects of the distribution/transportation department. AIB, Siliker and SQF audits.

Key Highlights:

• Successfully reduced cost per packing by 8% implementing packaging audits.

• Successfully improved productivity by implementing key performance indicators, resulting in a 16% increase in

productivity.

• Successfully coordinated cross training program to maximize associates and meet daily business objectives.

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training manual for all Warehouse positions.

Warehouse Manager

2011 – 6/2013

M.A. GEDNEY Foods, Chaska, Minnesota

International company providing private label and contract manufacturing/ distribution services

Managed day-to-day operations, production and packaging for over 5000 SKU’S and products. Coached and mentored 50

– 85 seasonal, part time and full time employees. Managed safety, quality and efficiency to ensure standards of excellence

were met. Fulfilled customized orders for retail customers. Scheduled workload and prioritize daily production.

Successful on-boarding of all distribution new hires. Presented weekly updates to Director of Supply Chain Operations.

Successfully performed quality assurance testing to adhere to specifications. Updated computer system with new product

Information.

Key Highlights:

• Improved productivity by implementing key performance indicators

• Decreased staffing costs by re-scheduling employees and re-assigning job duties

• Certified as a forklift and power equipment trainer and Safety Committee member.

Warehouse Manager

2007-2011

Rivers End Trading, Medina, MN

Global Supplier to the promotional products industry

Coordinated production from receiving to shipment. Managed 45 direct reports and up to 125 indirect reports. Prioritized

workload and scheduled staff. Coordinated and trained Environmental and Safety program. Successfully met labor,

productivity, order filling, receiving, shipping, Inventory objectives. Successfully negotiated with vendors on cost

savings. Implemented cross training program on all job functions within the distribution center. Processed all payroll thru

Kronos and ADP systems. Coached and mentored team members through one on one meetings, goal setting and stretch

assignments. Implemented and trained all employees and outstate facilities on WMS system upgrades, providing trouble

shooting skills. Reported to Chief Operating Officer.

Key Highlights:

• Consistently met aggressive goals of shipping all orders placed during the day.

• Increased productivity by 15%, using team building, re-aligning warehouse to maximize high volume pick

locations and reducing travel time.

• Implemented and tested Warehouse Management Systems upgrades, including, FDM4, IRMS, PRONTO

Warehouse Supervisor/Pick & Pack

2001- 2007

Damark International, New Hope MN

Managed 44 online packing associates, 22 shipping and 3 lead personnel. Responsibilities included shipping, pick &

pack, stocking, receiving, inventory control and quality checks. Maintained departmental budget and presented weekly

reports reflecting both productivity and budget updates. Coordinated and facilitated safety training. Conducted

performance reviews and set productivity goals. Reduced costs by implementing auditing of all outbound packages,

trailers and associates hourly output.

Key Highlights:

• Reduce cost per packing by implementing audits.

• Conducted cross training to maximize associates efficiencies and meet daily business objectives in a timely

manner.

• Set company daily record, of outbound packages per day.

Warehouse Supervisor

1987 - 2001

RICH LADDER

Set delivery schedules, purchased and leased equipment including delivery vehicles and warehousing equipment,

scheduled machine set-up and production runs, shipping, receiving, inventory, invoicing, hiring and training of all

distribution personnel, performed purchasing and customer service duties, set and maintained an annual budget by sales

forecast.

Education/Training:

AA, Business Management, North Hennepin Community College

Class A CDL

OSHA Certified Forklift Trainer

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