WILLIE E. CHAFEN, JR.

**** ********* ***, *******, ** 30047

aduwau@r.postjobfree.com · 678-***-****

EXPERIENCE

XPDEL INC., Lawrenceville, GA 2020-Present

FC Manager/Launch Manager

1.Set up and launch fulfilment center

2.Assign workflow to associates

3.Work with clients on designing a building where pick path flows in a Lean module.

4.Inventory control

5.Help define SOP for each specific facility

6.5S/Lean implementation

7.Create spreadsheets/ pivot tables based on inventory levels

8.Help develop WMS and LTL process

9.Designed specific routes to create safe and quick paths to deliver products to customer drop off stations and carriers

10.Onboard and train new managers and associates on all WMS, and SOPs

11.Conduct 1-1 meetings with team members and Managers to keep team fully engaged and all lines of communication open

12.Set-up and lead weekly Zoom meetings with clients occupying facilities to keep communication lines open and to ensure we are delivering successfully on our KPIs to all

13.Lead Safety Team and currently hold company record for over 400 safe working days for my facility

14.Take part in weekly zoom meetings and calls for all system processes and any new updates and rollouts

15.Input all daily metrics in spreadsheet that goes out to my direct reports for End of Day Recap and go over all KPIs in our Daily Metrics Business Review Zoom calls that takes place every morning during the week.

Dsc Logistics, Fairburn, GA 2017-2020

Logistics Manager/Safety Captain

Leadership: Manage 35 team members and 2 Operations team leaders in the inbounding, outbounding, replenishment, pallet picking, order picking, and storing of Smuckers product. Hold nightly Pre-Shift Communication Meetings (PCM’s), with the team to go over previous night’s numbers and provide current night’s volume an expectation for all, go over Safety Topics and assign tasks per job function. Hold Monthly Safety Committee Meetings with all involved in Committee in measurements that would keep my facility safe. By constantly posting and sharing safe work methods and tips for all.

While meeting or exceeding production standards set forth by the company.

Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations accordingly.

In charge of performing performance reviews and appraisals for all.

Trained, coached, motivate and mentored all. Correcting any and all unsafe behaviors as they occur.

Helped my facility meet Safety Goal set by company and are currently at 276 safe working days as a building.

Ensure that location audits are being performed constantly to keep shrink down and help inventory stays accurate so that orders and pick rate stays at 100%.

Work with General Manager to ensure we met budgets and that turnover rate stays low and staffing levels along with cross-training stays accurate.

Proactively hold Job Fairs and interviews to ensure the best talent is brought in to help keep our staffing ramped up to avoid gaps in production.

In charge of sending nightly reports, production levels, etc. to my GM and others.

By keeping a proactive mindset and encouraging all to do the same my facility will continue to meet and/or exceed production goals that are set by our client.

Validate all time, attendance and requested time-off through ADP and UltiPro.

Auto Plus/Pep boys Distribution Center, McDonough, GA 2016- 2017

Warehouse Manager

Leadership: Serve as the Captain of continuous process improvements throughout the facility (5s), and Safety Manager. Responsible for the coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities of 3 Supervisors and 40 associates and Temporary Workers in the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer product in a manner consistent with service and cost objectives. Also the supervising of our Inventory Control Department in cycle counting.

Ensure Associates follow all safety policies and procedures.

Thoroughly investigate and report all safety accidents and violations in a timely manner.

Conduct operations in accordance with OHSA and MSDS standards. Ensure proper safety practices are maintained.

Motivate, Coach and Train all to exceed production standards set by myself and the company.

Dealt with interviewing, hiring, and termination for all. Asses training needs of staff and arrange for or provide appropriate instruction.

Conduct shift meetings. Make sure all MHE equipment has pre-operations checklist completed before and after use by associate and properly entered into SAP equipment database and issue out work assignments by utilizing AS400 system. Efficient in Microsoft word, Excel and all other computer functions.

Skills: Named Supervisor of the Month 15 times, 1 Safety Achievement Award for breaking safety goal of no injuries for me and my employees. Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma Certified. Forklift and pallet jack rider certified. Proficient with AS400/ Sunbeam, and all WMS systems

FedEx Freight, Conley, GA 2014- 2016

Operations Supervisor (Contract)

Leadership: Supervised and directed 30 Union Dock employees.

Overseen the daily dock operations to said employees to make sure all abide by safety rules and regulations while loading and unloading.

Make sure all loaded trailers to the right cube and weight specifications damage free so shipments would arrive intact and truckloads would arrive to their destination on-time.

Modeled a strong work ethic which encouraged employees to work safely while simultaneously exceeding warehouse operation efficiency goals.

United Parcel Service (U.P.S.), Doraville, GA 2003-2013

Operations Lead Supervisor

Leadership: Supervised and directed 75-150 Union UPS employees at a time.

Taught, tested, and implemented proper OSHA and UPS safety guidelines/regulations to said employees.

Modeled a strong work ethic which encouraged employees to work safely while simultaneously exceeding warehouse operation efficiency goals.

Organization: Established daily routine and goals for employees. Supervised and coordinated the loading and unloading of both inbound and outbound shipments.

Ensured that all products are properly accounted for, labeled, and delivered in a timely manner.

Communications: Cultivated strong relationships between UPS management and hourly staff employees. Issued work assignments to specific employees on a daily basis; efficiently making changes to schedule as needs arise and communicating these to staff. Completed proper paperwork as requested by management

Skills: Named Supervisor of the Month 15 times, 1 Safety Achievement Award for breaking safety goal of no injuries for me and my employees. Lean, 5S, and Six Sigma Certified. Forklift and pallet jack rider certified. Proficient with AS400/ Sunbeam, Red Prairie and all WMS systems. HazMat Certified

EDUCATION

Brown Mackie College, Atlanta, GA 2013-2015

Business Admin/Operational Management

GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE, Atlanta, GA 2003-2004

Exercise Science

VIDALIA HIGH SCHOOL, Vidalia, GA 1995-1999 Diploma-Voted Most Spirited (Class of 1999).

Named Supervisor of the Month 15 times

Won 1 Safety Achievement Award

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