STEVE PETRUCCI

**** ***** ******* ****** *******, Illinois 60646 773-***-**** acqcy9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A forward-thinking and results-driven operations manager with extensive experience in distribution, logistics and warehouse management, basic lean manufacturing/ continuous improvement, scheduling, materials management, shipping and receiving, inventory control, hazardous materials and safety procedures. Ensures top quality and on-time delivery of critical projects to advance long- and short-term goals. An adaptable leader who delivers creative solutions to complex problems, communicating plans of action to teams across multiple departments. Lays the foundation for success, with a solid commitment to excellence.

EXPERIENCE

BRETFORD MANUFACTURING, Franklin Park, Illinois. (1981-2015)

Production and Inventory Control, Logistics Manager, 2010-2015

Lean Manufacturing Manager (2013-2014)

Plant Manager (2012-2013)

Oversaw activities directly related to distribution and manufacturing of products. Managed staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with Vice President of Operations and staff members as necessary. Determined staffing requirements, as well as interviewed, hired, and trained new employees.

Managed departmental budgets and movement of goods into and out of production facilities.

Managed 3 Managers, 3 Supervisors and 29 Union Employees.

Managed 10000 SKU’s in a 150000 square foot warehouse.

Interviewed, selected, and trained warehouse and supervisory personnel.

Conferred with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, and purchasing.

Responded to external and internal customer questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.

Developed and implemented plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase and changes in space allocation. Resolved problems concerning transportation.

Directed distribution center operation to ensure achievement of KPI’s. Examples: OTC, cost, productivity, and accuracy.

Reduced production scrap by 65% by changing the dimensions on 3 raw materials.

Worked with team to consolidate the Shipping and Receiving Departments into one area. Productivity increased by 13% and efficiencies improved.

Reduced freight cost by 4%.

On time shipping 98%

Transportation and Warehouse Manager, 2004-2009

Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for handling of dangerous goods. Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to ensure work was accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. Negotiated carrier contracts. Collaborated with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Monitored spending to ensure expensing consistent with approved budgets.

Promoted safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, and meeting with individual staff members. Negotiated contracts with carriers.

Conducted employee training sessions on subjects, such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, and computer use.

Increased inventory turns.

Reduced Finished Goods, Raw and Work in process inventory dollars by 30%.

Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory with key supplier.

Implemented Kanabans with suppliers.

Implemented a new layout of the warehouse. Increasing productivity by 5%

Reduced freight cost by 10%.

Created work cell flows on the production floor.

Implemented Kanabans from warehouse to store on shop floor.

Implemented 5s in the department

Shipping, Receiving and Warehouse Manager, 2000-2003. Identified opportunities and implemented changes to improve products and reduce costs, using knowledge of basic Lean Manufacturing. Determined root causes of failures, using statistical methods, and recommended changes. Prepared documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders. Determined shipping method for customer orders, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

Previous Experience, 1981-2000. Shipping, Receiving and Materials Manager, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Assistant Shipping and Receiving Foreman, Shipping and Receiving Clerk.

EDUCATION

TRITON COLLEGE, Associate Degree, River Grove, Illinois, Business Management

CERTIFICATIONS

Active

OSHA Training

Basic Lean Training

Inactive

CPR & First Aid

Forklift License

COMPUTER SKILLS

JD Edwards, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, WMS, RF Scanners, Salesforce, DSI

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Italian.

Conversational Spanish.

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