Manager Warehouse

Alexander Leiva

** ****** ******, ******** *** Jersey 08850 • 732-***-**** • **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

A highly motivated and energetic warehouse professional with expertise in managing warehouse and supply chain operations. A confident and dependable leader and team player who ensures that all warehouse processes run smoothly in an effort to meet company objectives and initiatives.

Skills

Goal setting and achievement

Effective leader

Coaching and mentoring

Vendor-Supplier management

MS Office (Excel, Word)

SAP

Customer service-oriented

Consistently meets and exceeds company goals

Conflict resolution

Deadline-oriented

Exceptional interpersonal communication

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Work History

Warehouse Manager, 2001 to Present

MAT Holdings, Inc – Edison, New Jersey

Managed a team of 60+ employees and oversaw warehouse activities for a three shift, 361,000 square foot facility

Goal setting, development and management of Human Capital to ensure a highly productive warehouse

Management and direct oversight of on-site temporary manpower provider

Direct oversight and planning of vendors/suppliers supporting warehouse operations

Managed Fork Truck fleet and maintenance needs, as well as annual operator compliance/certification training

Direct oversight of vendor fire protection services to the facility, as well as ensuring that warehouse operations were in compliance with all OSHA safety regulations

Managed and lead facility safety team, reducing exposure to Worker Comp claims and keeping employees and company assets safe

Managed KPI’s for the site (labor fill rate, customer satisfaction, outbound order quality, dock to stock, inventory accuracy, productivity)

Strong management and planning of company Capital Asset needs

Effectively reduced company overhead expenses through strategic leadership initiatives to achieve company cost reduction targets

Managed internal and external transportation (company fleet, flatbed carriers, OTR, LTL, UPS, Fed Exp)

Production Manager, 1992-2000

Medicia Pharmaceutical Corporation- Dayton, New Jersey

Oversaw a three shift production operation (shampoos, lotions, skin care products)

Responsible for 50+ regular employees supporting operations

Developed labor plan forecasts, provided direction, guidance and support to vendor supporting operations with 200+ temps

Coordinated and scheduled workload with production planners and other departmental heads

Responsible for hiring, onboarding and training of all warehouse personnel

Implemented modifications and upgrades to improve production efficiency

Exceptional at trouble shooting problems with machinery and reducing downtime

Implemented safety guidelines for the warehouse and ensured that all employees were well trained on safe practices and policies.

Interviewed and hired new employees and ensured compliance with company Code of Conduct expectations as well as all company policies.

Recognized for outstanding performance and service by the company

Maintenance Manager, 1988-1992

Medicia Pharmaceutical Corporation – Dayton, New Jersey

Oversaw all maintenance of production machinery in the facility

Spearheaded strategic upgrades to machinery to ensure high output and efficiency

Responsible for all manpower in the department, as well as training and certifications needed to work on equipment

Implemented daily/weekly/monthly maintenance schedules to reduce downtime

Developed, recognized and challenged the team players to achieve higher levels of service

Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments

Completed direct reports performance reviews, offering praise and recommendations for improvement

Established and maintained strong vendor partnerships, working closely with suppliers

Continually improved quality performance reducing the number machine defects

Education

University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica

Associate degree in Business 1986

References

Furnished upon request

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