John Abel

Phone: 904-***-**** E-mail: admu8u@r.postjobfree.com

Director / Sr. Manager of Operations – Plant Management Logistics Training

An established Director / Sr. Manager with extensive experience in managing overall operations and taking complete responsibility for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department. A field-tested leader with an in-depth, comprehensive prowess in delivering transformational business results by optimizing resources, maximizing funds, and mitigating costs with expertise in interdepartmental coordination. An adept leader with expertise in implementing high-impact process improvements, lean methodology, and root cause analysis (RCA) that bolster regulatory and procedural compliance.

Adept in creating and implementing regional supply chain / warehousing strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and incorporates the growing complexities and challenges within the industry. A result-oriented professional with a demonstrated history of implementing continuous improvement strategies which cultivate year-over-year (YOY) growth and maximize efficiency. Inventive team builder and mentor adept at utilizing interpersonal communication and organizational aptitude to equip facility personnel with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) needed to maintain safety and production requirements. Proven as a strategist for coming up with creative solutions for enhancing total organizational performance and is notable for undertaking multiple spectrums of tasks in the interest of the growth of any given role. Command top-notch public-speaking, presentation, program management, training, and interpersonal skills.

• 20 plus years in Operations/Distribution/Production Experience in Public and Private corporations with up to $3 billion in revenues/ High growth and Established/ Start- Up Venture/Turnarounds.

~ Skilled Change Agent adept at building cross-functional relationships with C-Level Executives ~

~ Strong financial management skills including budgets, variance analyses, forecasting and P&L ~

~ Strategize, manage, and continually refine the Logistics Operations to tweak out maximum efficiency ~

w Leadership & Team Building w Policies and Procedures w Fleet Management

w Multiple Locations Management w Budgeting / P&L Management w Policies & Procedures

w Staff Training and Development w Quality Control/Compliance w Safety Procedures

w Six Sigma – Yellow Belt / PIT Trainer w International-Wide Distribution w DOT / OSHA / MSDS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safari Ltd Jacksonville, Florida [Feb 2021 - Present]

Operations ManagerSafari Ltd is an American family-owned manufacturer and global distributor of animal figurine toys.

Spearhead overall operations and accountable for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control, and safety measures. Lead warehouse team in daily ecommerce and B2B shipping.

Control of all overseas inbound container. Schedule all ports to overseas outbound and SLIs.

Manage all new warehouse layout and rack set up. Safety Team leader.

Develop and implement all new standards and incentives for outbound pick/pack/ship operation.

Amazon Fulfillment Center Jacksonville, Florida [Mar 2020 - Feb 2021]

Inventory Control / Problem Solve DeskAmazon (Amazon.com) is the world's largest online retailer and a prominent cloud services provider.

Oversaw all Inventory management efforts, implemented SKUs, managed and coached a team of 15 associates.

Communicated discrepancies with inventory and mispacked or lost items and resolved issues promptly.

Partnered with all levels of management to maintain quality control standards for picking, packing, and shipping.

Developed inventory control metric to locate, re-pick, and ship discrepancy orders in 30 minutes or less.

Neovia Logistics 3pl/BMW Jacksonville, Florida [Feb 2019 - Nov 2019]

Plant ManagerNeovia Logistics is a US-based 3PL and supply chain management company.

Oversaw daily operations for entire facility and offsite, supporting three shifts in a 450,000 sq. ft. facility: improving overall business functions, training heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals. Implemented lean manufacturing methodology. Forecasted demand and planned production operations accordingly. Managed, coached, and developed all staff and leaders.

Functioned as the Head of all inbound and outbound to BMW dealerships and retail locations.

Delivered year-over-year improvement to profit and loss statement.

Served as the Human Resources Director for the facility.

Liaison between corporate groups for Neovia and BMW.

Geodis Logistics 3pl Logistics / Wasserstrom Company Jacksonville, Florida [Aug 2015 - Nov 2018]

Distribution DirectorGEODIS is one of the world's leading logistics providers.

Managed 2 shifts, supporting a 200,000 sq. ft. high-output production warehouse, distributing for Wasserstrom Corporation. Focused on worldwide shipping to consumer and corporate accounts. Managed a team of 4 Supervisors and 6 leads with a total of 100 associates. Was responsible for all P&L and performance.

Controlled over 7500 SKUs and processed 60,000 to 80,000 contract and E-Commerce orders per month.

Managed all employee performance, associate hours, and payroll. Organized all facility and equipment maintenance and expenditures. Coordinated and enforce all policies and procedures. Wrote SOPs for good manufacturing practices. Developed and implemented KPI’s. Implemented and managed safety standards.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Kehe Distributors/Tree of Life St. Augustine, Florida Jul 2007 – Aug 2015

Distribution Manager: Leader and coach to 5 Supervisors, 6 Leads with a total of 300 associates.

Sally Beauty Company Jacksonville, FL Feb 2005 – Aug 2006

Operations Manager: Responsible for two shifts in a 300,000 sq. ft. facility.

Coca Cola Enterprises Jacksonville, FL – Capitol Heights, Maryland Aug 2000 – Jul 2005

Warehouse Manager. Jacksonville, FL (Nov 2004 – Jul 2005): Promoted to reconfigure the 250,000 sq. ft. Jacksonville production and distribution center.

Warehouse Manager. Capitol Heights, Maryland (Aug 2000 – Nov 2004): Brought in to clean up, hire and fire over 200 associates and turnaround unacceptable conditions for this Coca-Cola facility.

Central Atlantic Toyota Glen Burnie, Maryland Jun 1995 – Mar 1999

Warehouse Lead Supervisor: Supervised a $14M a month shipping process and $10M a month receiving dock.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

w Business Administration [1982 - 1984] Anne Arundel Community College. Arnold, MD

Certifications and Training: • Toyota: Toyota production systems. Quality logistics training

• Forklift: Equipment and Trainer certified • HAZMAT: ground, air, container, sea cargo

• RF, WMS, SAP, Red Prairie, High Jump, Freight POP, pick to light and voice capable. • Kaizen Trained

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