Distribution Manager

Gary T. Woods

Atlanta, GA

Phone: 678-***-**** / adbrls@r.postjobfree.com

WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Talented Leader with over 16 years progressive accomplishments in logistics and distribution operations and directing personnel to achieve prescribed objectives in a wide range of activities.

Computer Expertise:Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite 365, My SEKO, STRATIX, 3PL Control, VOICE order picking system, Pick-to-Light, Batch Ordering, Handheld and wrist RF Scanners, Blue Cube proprietary software, Business Objects, Back Office Labor Pro, E-Pay, PeopleSoft HR, Commissary Management System, Commissary Application Program, Retail Management System, PeopleSoft Financial, Kronos payroll systems, FedEx, UPS and Freight shipping methodologies.

PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE Fresh Express, Morrow, GA 2019-Present

2nd Shift Warehouse Shipping Supervisor

Managed, coordinated and evaluated up to 24 employees for all finished goods storing (FEFO) and shipping operations. Maintained quality standards, inventory rotation, supervised warehouse employees and communicated with scheduling and customer service. Worked closely with Production to ensure finished product are received in a timely manner. Consistently look for ways to improve current processes, procedures, and methodologies, in an effort to reduce cost and increase efficiencies. Ensure execution of food safety process and regulations. SEKO Logistics/Robert & Half Account Temps (Contract), Forrest Park, GA 2017- 2018 Logistics Supervisor

Directed, coordinated, and evaluated up to 14 employees in 3 departments in a process driven environment in receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping at a Multi-User Logistics Facility.B2B, B2C and ecommerce non-perishable consumer goods. Reduced turnover times regarding Sea line containers from 50 hours to company standard of 24 hours. Administered logistics of multiple shipments and deliveries within extreme time constraints based on required shipping methodologies. Implemented of 5s organization method. Bisco Industries, Duluth, GA 2015 – 2016

Warehouse Manager

Managed, coordinated, and evaluated up to 7 employees in 2 departments in Just-In-Time distribution and Quality and Assurance operations receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping of electronics components and fasteners used in the production of aerospace and fabrication industries. Successfully lead Warehouse through AS9100 and ISO 9001 audits. The key person involved in build-out of new facility with National Warehouse Director to include purchasing needed materials and equipment from shelving, racks, conveyors, supplies, office equipment and powered industrial equipment. Successfully lead the team to bonus 11 of 12 consecutive months by exceeding performance metrics. Core-Mark International, Atlanta, GA 2012 to 2014

Warehouse Manager

Managed, supervised and trained 4 supervisors and 53 employees in 9 departments throughout 2 facilities in receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of perishable and non-perishable Consumer Goods. Coached and improved supervisor’s management skills to oversee daily and weekly operations, planning, quality resource utilization, and individual performance resulting in increasing service levels from .65 to .25.Lead Warehouse to achieve Superior ratings during AIB audits/inspections in 2013 and 2014. Improved attendance, housekeeping and general disciplines of entire warehouse resulting in a reduction of overtime from 6.25 to 5.80.Lead reduced staff through natural disaster over three days while maintaining OSHA, HACCP and service levels. Get Fit Around the Corner, Decatur, GA 2010 to 2012 Operations Manager

Managed front and back office administrative tasked including; P&L, customer service, payroll, marketing and sales. Facilitated group and one-on-one fitness classes utilizing functional strength and conditioning.

HFS North America, Norcross, GA 2008 to 2010

Warehouse Supervisor

Directed, coordinated, and evaluated a staff of 16 personnel in receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of perishable consumer goods daily.

Lead Warehouse to achieve Superior ratings during AIB audits/inspections in 2009 and 2010. Improved order flow from picking, staging to loading of trucks in a constant flow manner. This facilitated orders getting out of warehouse throughout the entire shift, rather than rush at the last hour of the day. This resulted in 99.5% on time shipping. Discovered and developed new team members to become reliable performers both in productivity and quality work. HMS Host International, Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, GA 2000 to 2007 Distribution Manager

Coordinated and managed the efforts of a staff of 16 personnel in a fast paced, pick, pack, stock, transfer LTL shipping, food distribution environment with meeting and/or exceeding daily goals. Interviewed, hired, trained and dismissed personnel; performed evaluations and facilitated salary increases and promotions; Reprimanded by enforcing policy as necessary. Key Player in facilitating transition from paper to electronic ordering with the implementation of the Blue Star

(Operations system). This proprietary program allowed the company to increase productivity and efficiency, while decreasing waste. Recognized and celebrated for five “Years of Service”. Recognized and rewarded for Outstanding Contribution to the Airport Security Program. Trained and certified in “The Fundamental Principles of Knock Your Socks off Service” by the Airport. ServSafe certified.

EDUCATION Studies towards Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice MEMBERSHIPS/ACHEIVEMENTS U.S. Army Veteran, Honorably discharged

Inducted into Top 5% of First Line Supervisor’s throughout Europe CEUs, Operations Management, Working Operations Management, Transportation Planning Management in Consumer Goods, Problem Solving and Fearless Decision Making

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