Cargo Operations Manager

**** ******** ***** **. ****** TEXAS *****

281-***-****(C) 281-***-****(H) *******@***.***

RICHARD D. RUSSI JR.

WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT: Highly motivated and well accomplished managerial professional with 19 years of experience leading warehouse operations, transportation logistics, fulfillment operations, production scheduling, and distribution start-up and shut down. I have experience in 2 major chain bankruptcies. I am an Organizer and planner with demonstrated ability to implement effective process control and quality improvement initiatives. I have been a Staff manager that is highly effective at training and counseling to help improve performance. I am fully versed in occupational health and workplace safety. Richard Russi #1 Rule: Taking care of the customer is the first goal to great success.

NOTE: McLane, AmeriServe & PFS are the same job with 2 bankruptcy’s that I work all through as they changes to new ownership.

AREAS OF EXPERISE INCLUDE:

Operations Management Distribution Management Process Improvement

Customer Service Lead Vendor Management Staff Management

Shipping & Receiving Fleet Operations Quality Assurance

Inventory Control Import & Export RF Scanning/Bar Coding

Logistics Team Building OSHA/Safety Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LYNDEN INTERNATIONAL: 1417 E. Richey Rd. Houston, TX.77073

Cargo Operations Manager

APRIL 02, 2012 – JANUARY 06, 2017

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and enforces operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of shipments and keeping of warehouse activities.

•Designs, develops, and implements contract logistics solutions to satisfy warehousing, order fulfillment and distribution requirements of customers.

•Reviews activity levels and establishes shift schedules ensuring adequate staffing.

•Monitors the assignment of duties to warehouse personnel including loading and unloading of trucks, cargo check-in, cargo staging, delivery to and retrieval of shipments from air and surface vendors, etc.

•Responsible for station security and for ensuring proper maintenance of all security equipment.

•Develops and supports training procedures and programs on warehouse procedures, how to operate warehouse equipment and materials handling vehicles, Dangerous Goods, AES, and TSA compliance.

•Establishes safety programs and ensures compliance.

•Reviews bill of lading preparation and documentation in support of domestic and international office operations.

•Ensures adequate inventory of warehouse supplies and monitors purchasing practices.

•Ensures dock area and warehouse are orderly, clean and free of debris.

•Ongoing liaison with all related vendors to ensure the highest level of service at competitive pricing.

•Establishes preventive maintenance programs for all warehouse equipment and truck fleet.

•Schedules team briefings at least monthly to promote effective communications and employee feedback.

•Ensures continuous process improvement to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve service.

•Maintains employee records and ensures scheduled employee performance reviews are conducted.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

General supervision, training, and direction of warehouse personnel. Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, including initiating decision to terminate; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervises station's cargo operations, including all documentation, data entry, customer service aspects, and billing related to the shipments.

Occasionally performs the following warehouse functions: Cargo receiving & check-in (review documentation, re-weigh cargo, & placing cargo in staging location), labeling HAWBs, pallet build-up, operate ground handling equipment, e.g., forklift, pallet jack, etc., data entry, and fulfilling basic order functions, e.g., pull product by SKU from inventory, pick & pack, carton labeling, etc.

Trains and supervises cargo personnel in the effective performance of duties required of cargo operations.

Works with the General Manager & District Manager for managing service, maintaining operations productivity, establishing cost control measures, meeting company safety guidelines, and implementing effective cargo operations. Has full supervisor responsibility for personnel actions, including hiring, terminating, evaluations, etc., subject to higher level approval.

CRANES WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS: 16680 Central Green Blvd. Houston, TX.77032 281-***-****

Warehouse Lead Supervisor-Checking /Material Handler/Receiving/Inventory

March 2011- April 01, 2012

To receive, check, load, unload all international freight by T.S.A standards and make sure that all employees are following proper guide lines that are set forth by management.

E.C.M.D INC. 850 Greens Parkway Houston TX.77067 281-***-****

Distribution Warehouse Manager

July 2007 – Oct 23, 2010

Directed a team of 28 employees and 2 lead supervisor's engaged in warehousing of a facility 178,000 square ft. I maintained sales compliance with all applicable health, safety, and company operating standards. Manage facilities maintenance and upkeep for all ground, building and systems. I answered directly to corporate office in Wilkesboro, N.C. Directed inventory control along with Shipping and Receiving of all freight inbound and out bound and the loading and unloading of all products. Hosting planning session with customer service management for sale promotions up and coming. I was responsible for hiring, training and directing of the distribution crew-member personnel. I managed the daily operation of the assigned business unit within the distribution center. Responsible for meeting schedules after receiving customer orders in order to ensure customer satisfaction with delivery and reliability. Train and manage all distribution employees to enable them to meet shipping goals in a timely and efficient manner.

Reduced labor overhead by 15%.Increased loading efficiency by 25%.

Developed standard operating procedures that significantly improved productivity in the order entry, picking/packing, and material management process.

Reduced the amount of paperwork wasted by 15%, on computers tracking and manifest, packing-list printing set up directly with I.T. and CEO.

Mapped out warehouse lay out and reduced inventory line items.

McLane Food Service, 2444 Tradeport Drive, Orlando, FL 32824, 407-***-****

Operation Lead (Management)

December 2000 – July 2007

Relocated and set up a 268,000 square ft warehouse after a bankruptcy while developing and implementing new techniques to increase performance and productivity, motivating and directing associates from shipping & receiving, inventory management, cycle counting and inventory adjustment and ship conformation through JD Edwards. Directed a team of 65 to 128 employees when fully staffed and volume permitted. While maintaining effective and timely scheduling of warehouse associates. I believe in communicating with other department to resolve challenging situations. Managed the transfer of product from one facility to another while maintaining correct inventory counts as trailers were being unloaded to our new facility and tracking, managing employees time efficiency. Interviewing perspective teammates, coaching teammates on performance and policy related issues. Trained and Certified teammates on Material Handling Equipment. Leading by high Christian Principle is my #1 goal to my success.

Training new manager on the departmental functions with new training standards.

Implementing plans to reduce overtime to below 6.5% and perfect orders at 91% goal.

Review of the P&L for department managing various parts to center and company goals.

Implemented processes and procedures to the raise perfect order from 76% to 91% goal.

Ameriserve Food Distribution, 1090 Gills Drive, Orlando, Fl 32824

Operation Lead (Management)

November 1999 - December 2000

Relocated and set up a 190,000 square ft warehouse after a bankruptcy while developing and implementing new techniques to increase performance and productivity, motivating and directing associates from shipping & receiving, inventory management, cycle counting and inventory adjustment and ship conformation through JD Edwards. Directed a team of 80 to 150 employees when fully staffed and volume permitted. Managed the transfer of product from one facility to another while maintaining correct inventory counts as trailers were being unloaded to our new facility and tracking, managing employees time efficiency. Interviewing perspective teammates, coaching teammates on performance and policy related issues. Trained and Certified teammates on Material Handling Equipment. Hold employees accountable for work performance and sales compliance, maintaining effective and timely scheduling of warehouse associates. Manage training of a knowledgeable workforce. Start up shift and motivate direct associates on the daily task at hand. Auditing team members to ensure quality assurance standard are being met

Played a major role in the developing of new safety and loading techniques.

Receiving inbound product with R.F system and loading/selection of freezer/chill/dry.

Shipping of local/international shipping containers import/export loads.

Developed new techniques to increase performance and productivity by 15%.

Pepsi Food Systems, 2444 Trade port Drive, Orlando, FL 32824

Dock Loader/Selector

October 1997 - November 1999

Reported directly to the ware house management staff for direct and trailer assignment, stock or replenish as I selected product in the freezer/cooler/dry and loaded freight.

Maintaining accurate sales compliance; loading/picking using various techniques.

Maintaining reliable and damage free service and perform multiple tasks.

Work effectively with various departments and personnel.

Operate various types of industrial equipment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Equipment:

PE3000 Double and Single Jacks/ PE4000 Single Jack/ RR5000 Reach lift/ RC5000 Stand-up lift – Sit down/ MTCBP240DSV Industrial Battery Changer/ Cherry pickers-Stock Picker/ Tugger Tow Tractor/Clamp Machines/All gas and electric lifts and powered equipment/Operate all Heavy Lift 18,000/25,000/40,000/60,000lbs/Crane Operator

Computer skills:

Excel/ Word Perfect/ Windows OS/ PowerPoint / Genesis/ AS400/ NCR Accounting systems/ IBM Accounting systems/ Argent Performance Tracking / JD Edwards/Order Vision Inventory Program/ Unit Tracker/UCS Star Wars/Pick Manager/ Typing 35wpm/ 10 key 500kspm/ C2C/ Ceridian Self Service/ SAP/ A.D.P Payroll/Kewell Forwarding/ Share point/Kronos/Kayak/Mepaw.

Training:

McLane Leadership School/ Zenger - Miller/ National Safety Council/ Lift Truck Operator Program/Lynden International Management Training in Alaska & Houston, TX/Lynden Safety Management Training in Houston, TX/Lynden Supervisor Training in Houston, TX. Train to Trainer Program Certification. Recon Cavalry Scout-Military

EDUCATION

Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, Fl. /Diploma

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