Operations Manager Warehouse Manager Logistics Manager
Qualifications Profile
Highly accomplished and results-oriented professional, equipped with extensive experience in all aspects business operations and management within various industries. Able to manage top-producing departments in a fast-paced working environment as well as quickly adopt departmental procedures. Recognized for consistently exceeding company expectations and going the extra mile to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner. Equipped with outstanding ability to motivate employees. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Access.
Areas of Expertise
Business Development
Operations Management
Profit Maximization
Inventory Management
Customer Relations
Product Allocation
Professional Experience
Helen of Troy Olive Branch, MS
KAZ Operations Manager 2013–Present
Assume full responsibility on all aspects of outbound operations
Systematically organize and evaluate data for safety, business goals, production shipping
Meticulously assess headcount and labor production rates (LPR), arrange meetings, and oversee supervisor development
Provided strategic leadership to several employees, which comprise of 4 supervisors, 6 leads, and 100 associates
Notable Achievements:
Pioneered the 5S program, RF picking, damage program, and Special Requirements Reference Guide
Decreased customer chargebacks by 66% through implementing a new QC checklist, change in workforce, comment to details, and audited shipments Made significant contribution in attaining and managing over $1M average daily revenue
Gained designation to streamline the initial startup; spearheaded the entire operations which included the proper shipment of orders according to volume versus person ratio while monitoring of traffic department to ensure timely shipments
New Breed Logistics Memphis, TN
Operations Supervisor, Outbound Operations 2009–2013
Ensured that all orders were processed on time and packed with a 99.7% accuracy rate by regularly working with Disney Department
Performed quality checks on outbound orders and allocated products as well as customer shipments
Held accountability in administering all outbound operation activities and achieving department production goals
Accurately loaded outbound trailers for full truck load (FTL), less truck load (LTL), and forward stocking location (FSL) including international shipments
Effectively managed 35 to 45 direct report employees
Took charge of reporting any production issues and handling machine integrity of all case erectors and case sealers
Notable Achievements:
Successfully managed trouble areas of operation by creating and employing structure for associates while improving efficiencies on departments including Replenishment, Slotting, Order Preparation, Pick and Pack, Print and Apply, PZ, Verification, Outbound Truck Loading departments
Developed all office and warehouse procedures in a Quality Management System (QMS) controlled environment
Frequently traveled as authorized by the district manager to institute new breed policies and work ethic by improving existing employees and mentoring newly hired associates
Imation/Memorex Distribution Southaven, MS
Receiving, Reverse Logistics, Packaging, and Inventory Supervisor 2002–2008
Strategically led the Receiving and Reverse Logistics Department, along with a team of 15 receiving, 6 returns, and 4 test and warranty staff
Closely collaborated with Inventory, Shipping, and Corporate Office regarding the quick release of hot products for customers
Assumed responsibility in validating inventory counts, as well as consolidating multiple product locations
Received and identified incoming products, piece count, and barcodes, along with any discrepancies
Managed inventory for an average of 30 trucks and over 1,000 pallets and quality control for over 50 part numbers on a daily basis
Systematically sorted returned products from customers while checking all drives for re-sale
Notable Achievements:
Made significant contribution to the start-up operation for DC while overseeing the unloading of over 350 trucks, staging product off truck, and managing the consolidation of three warehouses into a 600,000 sq. ft. warehouse
Succeeded with the migration of existing inventory from old operating system to the new integrated Oracle Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Earlier Career with Highlights
Diamond Comic Distributors Memphis, TN
Inventory Replenishment Manager
Expertly administered more than 200 trucks, presented product off truck, and organized the consolidation of four warehouses into a 250,000-sq.ft. warehouse
Earned an Occupational Therapy and Health Administration (OSHA) certification to certify lift drivers as necessary
Receiving Manager
Established a reputation for outstanding skills thereby driving the center to regularly obtain status as the most accurate center out of six centers; and earning selection from the vice president of operations to manage special projects on numerous occasions
Achieved commendation for solid dedication to work and going the extra mile to accomplish goals and objectives
Assistant Receiving Manager
Instituted and executed software programs to provide better services to the entire DC including writing new programs to improve inventory checking
Served as driving force in training and developing an excellent team in the department, subsequently enabling one employee to earn promotion to receiving supervisor role
Professional Development
Forklift Train the Trainer
HAZMAT Training
Managerial Employee Team Building
WMS RF ORACLE JDE PSOFT
Lean Logistics