KENNETH L. CLIPPER

**** *. ***** **. # *****

Brea, Ca. 92821

949-***-**** (cell)

advp9u@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVES: Seeking a position within a progressive company, which offers a high level of challenge, accountability, and the opportunity for continued growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Several years of top diversified experience.

Strong background in many areas including management, operations, staff training and development, warehouse production, inventory control, replication, collaboration and communication, customer focus, leadership and change acceleration, innovation, self-improvement, and integrity.

Knowledge of shipping documentation (Bill of Lading, Pick List, Customs, Freight Bills), RF, and Bar-Coding.

Experience in delivery routing and scheduling.

Understanding how to forecast, budget and analyze business financial reports.

Proven track record of developing associates, building, motivating and maintaining a team.

Familiar with computers, working with Microsoft Word and Excel, JD Edwards, AS 400, Citrus Program/Commerce Center, Prophet 21, Oracle/Prod plan, Latitude, MRP, ISO 9001 and Made to Manage.

Provides excellent organization, communication, and people skills.

Thrives in a busy fast paced environment.

Results-oriented, with an ability to see any assignment to a successful completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

CARAN PRECISION MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING

01/13 – Present

Logistics Manager

Responsible for receiving and inspecting all incoming raw material.

Daily shipping of finished goods orders to customers.

Perform weekly cycle counts by product class.

Monitor and maintain an effective inventory levels of raw materials.

STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, Huntington Beach, California

10/10 - 05/12

Warehouse Manager

Establishes operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of merchandise, and keeping of warehouse inventory.

Develops and documents merchandise storage plans for products to be sold in each category.

Trains associates on care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped.

Schedules delivery and installation work in the most cost efficient and expedient manner possible.

Negotiates freight rates and claim issues with 3rd party carriers.

Manages, implements and controls payroll, transportation and maintenance budgets.

Reviews warehouse and truck standards and compliance included all government regulations.

Facilitates and implements training programs for all drivers, helpers and warehouse personnel.

Analyzes item history to reconcile discrepancies between inventory and stock control records.

AMERICAN AIR FILTER, Doraville, Georgia

08/07 - 10/09

Warehouse Manager

Developing and recommending improvements in current office and warehouse practices to promote efficiency, faster service, and lower costs.

Supervising the receiving and storing of material, equipment, merchandise, and supplies.

Supervise up to 20 employees and monitoring control systems for quality, cost of production, warehousing, and receiving.

Ensuring prompt and economical receipt of needed materials, supplies, and delivering of finished products to customers.

Maintaining cleanliness of the work area, ensuring proper handling of tools and equipment, and correct operation of machinery to provide a safe working environment.

KING ARCHITECTURAL METALS, Buena Park, California

08/04 –08/07

Receiving / Inventory Control Manager

Responsible for all incoming and quality inspection of all merchandise received.

Responsible for put away of merchandise after it has been separated and inspected.

Ensure that all bin movements are completed daily.

Perform daily cycle counts by product class.

Schedule all incoming containers from freight and shipping companies.

Responsible for checking daily variance reports, inventory bin reports and stock correction reports.

Attend weekly managers’ meeting to outline the department’s progress.

DELUXE GLOBAL MEDIA / RITEK GLOBAL MEDIA, Ontario, California

04/01 – 04/04

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for the setting up of the warehouse which includes the following: pallet racks, forklifts, permits, shelving, dock levelers, bin location, and entry of all raw materials and printed materials into the system.

Determine raw materials usage for each work center and inventory.

Coordinates with production control and purchasing to ensure the correct material is ordered and delivered on time.

Ensure that the inventory is maintained at a cost-effective level.

Schedule the shipment of all-outgoing and incoming raw materials and products with freight companies.

Attend daily production control meetings.

Perform month-end warehouse inventory.

Establish all warehouse standard operating procedures.

Responsible for four shifts and thirty-four employees.

K-MART CORPORATION, Carson, California

10/99 – 04/01

Shipping Manager

Responsible to ensure that each carton is scanned and loaded into each bay in a timely manner to prevent back-up on the conveyer system.

Schedule all bay assignments daily.

Compare the manifest with the manual count to determine accuracy of what’s being shipped from the trailer.

Responsible for the daily supervision of forty employees.

PIONEER VIDEO MANUFACTURING, Carson, California

03/90 – 10/99

Warehouse Manager

Ensure that the day to day duties of the warehouse personnel is completed.

Determine raw materials usage for each work center and inventory.

Coordinates with production control and purchasing to ensure the correct material is ordered and delivered on time.

Ensure that the inventory is maintained at a cost-effective level.

Attend daily production control meetings.

Perform month-end warehouse inventory.

Production Supervisor

Handle the day to day operations involved in the production of manufacturing optical disc.

Oversee the molding, bonding, printing, and packaging of all optical disc

WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT, Torrance, California

10/83 – 10/88

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Receive all material on the inventory control system.

Schedule the shipment of all incoming and outgoing products with freight companies.

Responsible for the daily supervision of forty associates.

Apply corporate policies regarding overtime, time-off and leave of absence.

EDUCATION: Associate’s Degree in Business Management.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Pursuing a Master’s at the University of Phoenix.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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