Warehouse Management

MICHAEL OLZAK

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OPERATIONS/ WAREHOUSE/ DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Spent last two years building home Antique and furniture refinishing business and have now decided to seek new and challenging opportunity in warehousing distribution field. Strong team player, leader and motivator with the ability to work independently across multiple functions and disciplines. I bring 20+ years of success in fast-paced, efficient warehouse, distribution and production environments while maintaining high visibility at all levels of operation to achieve phenomenal results. Competent staff trainer with experience in hiring of exempt and non-exempt staff. Work well with people at all levels, union/non-union personnel, vendors, and customers to meet demands of business. Keys to success include:

Adept in all facets of Product/Project Management, 5S, Inventory Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Consistently maintain accuracy of inventory at > 99%.

Evaluate job performance of associates and counsel employees for unacceptable performance/attendance.

Developing and implementing methods and procedures to improve efficiency and safety of operations.

Administer company policies and procedures.

Maximize the labor force to meet daily objectives.

Understanding of WMS and experienced in a RF environment.

Analyze reports and interpret data to plan daily production goals.

Offer unique perspectives and conceive innovative solutions.

Develop and implement methods and procedures to improve efficiency and safety of operations.

Strong verbal and written communication skills and organizational.

Analytical minded with a keen technical acumen with flexibility to adjust to any situation.

Forecast and respond to production volume and labor needs to maximize productivity and ensure quality

Consistent track record of leading people, projects, and resources to meet demanding timelines while ensuring profitability.

High degree of enthusiasm and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Established reputation for quality, satisfaction, and results as demonstrated through continuously enhancing the bottom line.

Leadership Training Certificate, Time Management Certificate, Effective Presentations Certificate, CPR/AED and Basic First Aid Certified.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Management Production Planning & Scheduling Cycle Counts Project Management

Personnel Management Team Building & Leading Staff Training & Development Labor Relations

Quality Control Product Ordering & Receipt Inventory Management Root Cause Analysis

Follow-Up & Problem Solving Process Improvement Operational Streamlining Vendor Relations

Safety Initiatives Equipment Maintenance Regulatory Compliance Budget Administration

A.I.B. Auditing Customer Service Recording & Reporting Cost Control Revenue Growth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sabra Dipping Company, Colonial Heights, VA (2012 – 2014)

Warehouse Manager

Brought into a growing company with responsibility for Warehouse which includes 3 direct reports and 40 hourly associates.

Managing the picking, staging and loading of all customer orders.

Maintain product flow by managing the movement of finished goods from production floor to warehousing to ensure completed customer orders.

Oversee scheduling of shipments, raw materials and supplies to and from internal and external customers and 3PL’s.

Organize finished goods in the warehouse to most effectively utilize space.

Scheduled timely cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy resulting in gold star customer service.

Maintain upkeep and cost center of all lift truck equipment at both production and warehousing areas.

Engage in ongoing communication with operations and manufacturing to ensure that the production plan, warehouse space plan and customer shipping schedule are in alignment to meet ongoing customer demands.

Maintain accurate data integrity, inventory in WMS.

Developed and implemented new approaches to become more efficient by moving staging area closer to dock and rearranging product pick areas so that all items are picked in a timelier manner.

Developed a new inventory process which provided a more accurate inventory count to provide for less inventory inaccuracies which resulted in less monthly monetary inventory loss.

Created Department KPI’s to align more with corporate objectives.

Managed and developed staff which included hiring, training and continuous oversight to ensure all company processes and policies are being observed.

Organized labor scheduling to 12 hour shifts resulting in less labor overlap and significant overtime cost savings based on a 24/7 operation.

Creekside Springs, Pittsburgh, PA (2011 – 2012)

Consultant

Supervise staff of 30 and provide operational oversight for daily production demands at a busy bottled water facility. Prepare work schedules, delegate assignments, and ensure continuous alignment with daily production goals. Apply and uphold all company policies and protocol to maintain a safe, efficient, and profitable plant. Oversee equipment operations, maintenance, and servicing. Train staff on equipment and procedures as required.

Assumed position at a time when no formal training programs were in place. I set-up formal training sessions, consistent scheduling, employee absentee program to ensured uniformity/consistency of operation at all levels.

Maintained high visibility throughout the plant and promoted an upbeat, friendly work environment that discouraged absenteeism, and recognized staff loyalty which was lacking among non-exempt employees upon my arrival.

Bay Valley Foods, (Previously Del Monte Foods/H.J. Heinz Co.) (1995 – 2010)

Warehouse/Labeling Department Manager

Directly hired, trained and developed 5 Supervisors while managing 140-150 receiving, order picking, packaging, and shipping staff members by communicating job expectations and planning while monitoring and appraising job performance. Provided operational oversight and inventory control within a 250K square foot warehouse facility that serviced a variety of food manufacturing accounts with private label products for over 2,800 SKU’s. Applied company policies and procedures for optimal warehouse and distribution operations that included receiving, packing, and shipping of 14M cases of private label soups per year. Administered a $2M operational budget and communicated frequently with Senior Warehouse Management on business requirements and budgetary compliance. Made recommendations for improvements to labor cost, maintenance, and overtime expenses.

Promoted to Warehouse Manager based on exemplary on-the-job contributions as a Warehouse Supervisor.

Served on a team that was responsible for implementation and employee training of an entirely automated Warehouse Management System (WMS – RF) that greatly enhanced operations across the entire facility.

Created a Continuous Improvement Team comprised of salaried and hourly staff that honed in on waste reduction through diligence and root cause analysis that resulted in a $200K cost savings within a 1 year period.

Consistent fill rate of > 99%.

Directed inventory management in collaboration with Production Planning to ensure exceptional customer service with no cuts in product delivery.

Collaborate with supervisors and other key personnel to optimize the labor force to meet daily objectives while keeping labor costs within budgetary requirements.

Serviced and maintained key client accounts with industry leaders such as Wal-Mart, Aldi Foods, and Food Lion.

Del Monte Foods, Pittsburgh, PA

Warehouse/Labeling Department Supervisor

Supervised staff and operations within the warehouse and supported daily production demands. Applied company policies and procedures for a safe, efficient, and productive operation.

Redesigned warehouse and relocated A Class items to closer proximity of labeling lines that greatly enhanced daily output.

Responsible for scheduling 150 employees to staff warehouse and labeling operations.

Worked with U.S.D.A. contracted accounts to ship truckloads of goods to disadvantaged locations such as Indian Reservations.

Responsible for paperwork involved in scheduling shipments to foreign countries through customs.

Set-up designated Staging/Receiving areas for greater staff and operational efficiencies.

Promoted to Warehouse Supervisor from Warehouse Coordinator.

H.J. Heinz Company

Warehouse/Labeling Department Coordinator

Planned and coordinated daily work assignments and routines within the Warehouse. Instructed staff on all warehouse policies and procedures to meet daily goals and objectives.

EDUCATION/NOTES

B.S. in Business, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA (3.75/Cum Laude)

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