Michael Gnesda

Orange, CA Phone: 714-***-**** adtxez@r.postjobfree.com

Distribution / Logistics/ Fulfillment/Transportation

A dedicated professional with highly effective leadership skills in training, freight transportation and team management, including production, job scheduling, and inventory controls. Skilled in problem analysis and resolution; identifying root causes, developing answers, and implementing solutions. Extensive experience in Distribution Center Management, including metric development, strategic planning, effective contract negotiations, as well as conducting group and individual performance programs. Optimized distribution processes through continuous information flows to provide improved order fulfillment, supplier relations, returns management, performance measurement, demand management and Cycle count programs. Always exceed expectations in all aspects of duties and assignments, while supporting the organization’s values. Mentored as part of succession planning for increased VP of Operations role.

• Strong Domestic Freight Knowledge • Strong Leadership and Mentoring skills

• Implemented 5’s and Lean processes • Established performance metrics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lumen Technologies Tustin Ca. 11-2018 – 8-2021

Operations Manager

Oversee all aspects of the Tustin warehouse including employee development. Developed metrics increasing productivity and reducing headcount. Responsible for inventory accuracy. Improved customer orders turn time from 4.5 days to less than 24 hours. Increased warehouse capacity. Improved teamwork environment. Implemented cycle count.

Global Metric initiative Implementation Manger. Lead Europe and Latin America locations on warehouse productivity and manpower utilization measurements.

Teacher Created Materials Huntington Beach, Ca. 11-2015 – 5-2018

Warehouse and Facilities Manager

Provide leadership and support to develop and maintain a team approach to achieve operational goals. Implemented process improvements initiatives and employee leadership development programs. Implemented 5’s and lean processes. Managed Budget and KPI’s to support company’s growth and profitability. Amazon EDI order processing. Completed Greenbelt Six Sigma training.

-Moved warehouse to new facility and designed order fulfillment, projects and receiving departments for optimal throughput.

-Developed Metrics, completed time studies and implemented inventory cycle count program.

-Implemented warehouse training program and various SOP’s.

-Negotiated all shipping contracts with LTL and small parcel vendors.

-Improved numerous processes improving workflows and order turn time from 3.5 to 2.5 days.

-Managing operational efficiencies established a 32-cent reduction in cost per line. ($2.51 in 2016, $2.19 in 2017) 13 % reduction.

Kawasaki Parts Distribution Center Ontario, Ca. 2005 – 2015

Assistant Manager

Established a climate of success within the Distribution Center with a balanced focus on employee satisfaction, customer loyalty and peak performance, resulting in a highly engaged work force. Utilize strong leadership skills that empower team members. Implemented a 5’s approach to solve problems. Exceptional conflict resolution skills. Human Resource liaison for the department.

Evaluated current processes for improved production, while reducing cost. Such as a 13% reduction cost per line shipped, 12% reduction cost per line received, and19% increase in hourly productivity.

Additional shipping improvements resulted in a 15% reduction in labor hours. 1000 hour reduction in year to year comparison.

Created a team performance incentive program which contributed to a twenty five line increase in packing productivity.

59 % increase in lines shipped per hour which resulted in $504,000 per year savings.

55% increase in lines received per hour which created a savings of $90,180 a year.

Reduced outside storage expense by establishing and implementing “Change D Old ways” project, leading to a cost savings reduction of $160,500 a year.

Continued a proactive approach of providing exceptional service to our customers in a declining market. 80% reduction in credit request for miss picks and quantity problems.

Eliminated overtime through effective process improvements.

Responsible for inventory accuracy and completed assessments for high risk items.

Evaluated demand by part and created Prime Aisles which increased productivity, reduced walk time and created a savings of over $11,500 a year.

Develop prime pick aisles for improved apparel and parts processing.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Matheson Fast Freight Anaheim, CA

Account Executive/LTL Sales

Created and implemented custom sales proposals, pricing, and contracts to expand client and company profitability. Increased revenue over 150% in assigned territory.

United Parcel Service Aliso Viejo, CA

Sales Account Executive, and Operations Supervisor

Effectively marketed and sold a worldwide package delivery service to all segments. Performed all aspects of lead development and account management, including hazardous material, international shipping and logistical support. Created and implemented custom sales proposals, pricing, and contracts to expand client and company profitability.

Employee Retention and Training Supervisor

Developed and implemented action plans for training programs and procedures, focused on reduction of part time employee turnover. Managed 12 training supervisors with over 100 employees. Analyzed operation and implemented strategies for maximizing efficiencies.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

B.A., Business Administration Management, California State University, Fullerton

Leadership Development Certificate Program, Mastering Supervision, Chapman University

Training: WMS, SAP, Excel, Ceridian Time Keeping System, Cognos Queries, 5’s

Numerous seminars and classes including leadership, sales, negotiation, coaching, and performance management. Certificate in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Six sigma Green Belt.

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