Manager Safety

Franklin Smith

C: 404-***-**** • *****************@*****.*** • 2005 Tree Lodge Pkwy Lithia Springs, Ga 30122

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Management

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proactive, highly motivated Management Professional with more than 20 years of broad-based, combined experience in management, increasing quality, production, safety, budgeting and balancing Profit and Loss. Innovative, resourceful, and creative problem solving; overcame obstacles to consistently deliver results. I am skilled in motivating and developing professional staff. I perform well under pressure and against deadlines, both independently and with a team. I am performance, process and results-driven in commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Have maintained an outstanding safety record; committed to environmental compliance. I am committed to high ethical standards, solid communication, and interpersonal skills. Technical skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Google Mail, and Internet savvy.

Broad-based responsibilities in the following areas:

-Shipping & Receiving - Manufacturing -Transportation

-Quality Control - US Navy -Supply Chain

-Budgeting - Management -Public Speaking

-Safety/OSHA Requirements - Customer Service -Inventory Control

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Piedmont National Packaging, Atlanta, Ga

Operations Manager/Facilities Manager 9/2020-Present

Responsible for all activities in Shipping Receiving, Inventory and Logistics.

Responsible for upkeep, maintenance, installations, and beautification of facilities.

Manage and direct the daily activities of loaders, truck drivers, cycle counters and forklift operators. Two Supervisors, Four Leads-30 plus direct reports

Maintain a Profit and Loss Budget for Warehouse

Train, coach and supervise warehouse personnel to establish and maintain accountability

Foster a healthy work environment that supports positive employee morale

Influence the importance of maintaining acceptable, customer service practices

Manage and model the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety policies and procedures

Drive 5S and Continuous Improvement

Created a Respectful Workplace

WMS, Synergy, Microsoft Office, Verizon Tracking, Paycom

ACHIEVEMENTS

Saved the company over $4,000 in costs by making vendor changes to HVAC and Pest Control providers.

Changed the culture and morale in the warehouse by implementing team builder strategies in less than a month’s timeframe.

Vytex Windows, Laurel, Md

Sr. Logistics Manager 9/2019-4/2020

Responsible for all activities in Shipping, Receiving, Inventory and Logistics in 7 different locations

Manage and direct the daily activities of loaders, truck drivers, cycle counters and forklift operators

Schedule delivery routes (local and OTR)

Work closely with internal management to execute all planned programs

Train, coach and supervise warehouse personnel to establish and maintain accountability

Foster a healthy work environment that supports positive employee morale

Manage and model the safety culture and strive for 100% compliance concerning safety policies and procedures

Create metrics and models for continuous, process workflow (SOP’S) and effective work practices

Facilitate Kaizen events to promote teamwork and develop intermediate level management

Influence the importance of maintaining acceptable, customer service practices

Maintain a Profit and Loss Budget for Logistics

Drive 5S and CI (continuous improvement)

First Aid/CPR Certified

Software: Teletrak NavMan, AS-400, FeneVision, Microsoft Office, Google Office, Paycom, Kronos

ACHIEVEMENTS

Created a strategy and new loading process to meet hard departure times. The complete and on time delivery percentage went from 10% to 100% in a three-week time frame.

Revamped the transportation system and choice of vendors saving the company over $130,000 in unnecessary cost.

Changed employee scheduling that decreased OT from 42% to 12%.

Andersen Windows & Doors, Lithia Springs, Ga 5/2018-8/2019

Shipping Supervisor, Logistics

Manage, supervise, train and support 35 plus employees by driving continuous improvement for the

administrative warehouse, shop and delivery function.

Manage 26 truck drivers, LTL, third party drivers.

Meeting targets for productivity, safety, quality, costs, customer service and associative satisfaction/

development within the distribution center

Provide training and coaching to improve standard work, work center organization and housekeeping (5S)

Maintain a respectful work environment by listening, seeking facts to support decisions, and addressing

unacceptable behavior

Develop high performance work teams with high levels of associate engagement morale, satisfaction, and performance

Develop and implement new, customer-focused processes in accordance with lean principles and practices

Communicate with and listen to associates daily regarding work center/team performance, strategic initiatives, policy changes, safety, quality, etc.

Facilitate Kaizen events to help improve warehouse operations

Ability to motivate and inspire team members to maximize production and efficiency

Software: WMS, APPIAN and SAP (ERP) system

Oversee and update Timekeeping in Kronos

ACHIEVEMENTS

In a four-month period decreased overtime by 25%. Scheduled work went down from six days a week to five days a week. Overtime was cut from 35% to 10% which was the projected target.

Universal Forest Products LLC. Union City, GA 5/2016-5/2018

Shipping Manager, Logistics

Manage, supervise, and train 43 plus employees on day to day operations of loading, unloading, scheduling, and receiving

Oversee 20 plus truck drivers, LTL, and third-party drivers.

Manage documents such as advance shipping notice, pick slips, bill of lading etc.

Control budget of the shipping department, resolve issues involving shipped orders and perform in fast pace environment

Plan daily schedules of shipments, communicate with sales, vendors by answering calls, sending and receiving emails

Ensure compliance to legal regulations, company policies, and inventory

Collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, and other managers to optimize processes

Correct and approve all issues concerning time and attendance in ADP

Work close with maintenance and engineering departments on projects and process improvements as needed

FIRST AID and CPR Certified- Part of the response team in case of emergencies

Oversee and update Timekeeping in Empower

Software: OLM (Outbound Load Management)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Saved over $250,000 in Labor and Overtimes Costs by cutting out Mandatory Saturday workdays in 2017.

West Fraser, Joyce, LA 1995-2016

Utility Operator, Lumber Grader, Production Supervisor, Quality Control Manager

Operating machinery, routine break out and clean up duties

Grade lumber for defects and maintaining Lumber High Grader (LHG), MSR trained

Supervise 26 plus employees, train, conduct safety meeting and accident investigations on all employees

Working with engineering and production in establishing standards of quality for appearance, uniformity, color, etc. to minimize disputes between inspection and production

Conduct chip samples to analyze, and coordinate to conduct inventory

Communicating with maintenance and electrical departments to inform of issues that require their help to resolve

Capable of adjusting or restructuring due to any injuries or near misses. Conduct and document safety audits and accidents

Develop and sustain 5s program (straighten, sort, scrub, schedule and score) in all areas of responsibility

Managing and approving time and attendance in ADP

Complete production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries

ACHIEVEMENTS

Suggested installs for lineal edgers, based on projections increased efficiency by 30% and decreased downtime by 22% in 2015-2016.

Award winning Lumber Grader in competitions

US NAVY, USS MISSISSIPPI CGN-40 1993-1995

Dispersing Clerk, Boatswain’s Mate

Banker Aboard Ship

Responsible for Payroll changes and adjustments

Maintaining and preserving the quality of the ship

Part of the Captain’s Gig Crew for relief efforts

Standing Watches Underway

Fire Protection Team

ACHIEVEMENTS

Operation Uphold Democracy (Haitian Conflict 1994-1995)

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