Operations Manager Warehouse

Daniel Woodman

Professional Summary

A passionate Manager with a savvy for fostering relationships, developing teamwork through engagement, and being a champion of company vision. Over 16 years of management experience with a focus on Safety, KPI, SOP, and efficiency development and implementation. Committed to company values and success.

Professional Experience

Davinci Micro Fulfillment Center, Bound Brook, NJ 2023-Present

Logistics Operations Special/Warehouse Manager

Manage daily operations of a 25k square foot 3PL warehouse, ensuring adherence to OSHA standards and SQF policies

Responsible for the shipping and receiving of products from multiple customers, guaranteeing FIFO lot control on food and beverage items

Develop relationships with carriers to make certain all packages are shipped on time

Purchase all necessary supplies and equipment

Orchestrate vendor services such as pest control, forklift maintenance, boiler/AC maintenance, landscaping and snow removal

Supervise 9 direct reports including a Supervisor and Lead

In charge of all hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, rewards and recognition for the facility

Established a network of carrier contacts, nationally and locally, for our six facilities across the U.S.

Improved Units per Hour from 18 to 42 by right sizing warehouse staff and reorganizing the dock to increase flow and improve FIFO control

FedEx Ground, Secaucus/Robbinsville/DELV, NJ 2017 – 2023

Logistics Manager/P&D Manager/Area Manager/Operations Manager

Managed two Area Managers and 21 Operations Managers in day-to-day sort operations

Increased metric attainment by 3 count from 5/2022 to 8/2022

Increased 2 scanning metrics by 2% from 6/2022-8/2022

Utilized QDM principles (Lean Methodologies) to improve productivity and utilization

Promoted a safe, positive, diverse, and inclusive working environment through education, engagement, reiteration, and example

Developed and facilitated training programs to assist P&D Managers and independent contractors with new routing technology

Fostered relationships with contractors and served as a liaison between FedEx Ground and the contractors to ensure operating agreement standards were upheld

Produced and revised driver files in accordance regulations, including DMV, training, safety and certification documents

Assisted with the development of Ops Managers, Sort Managers and Area Managers on engineering principles and company initiatives through training and on the dock coaching

Created action plans for service, quality metrics, and execution

Worked with East Brunswick staff to engineer the opening of the East Brunswick station

Engineered successful Peak FY21 for district outbound sorts, which saw record volumes and minimized roll by 61.9%

Hired, trained, and scheduled all administrative and operations coordinator staff, measured and reinforced standards, goals, and practices

Actively participated in station audits, reviewing results with management and staff, creating, and overseeing action plans when needed

Assisted in budget control through hours and spending management

Facilitated routing training classes, focusing on Work Planner tool

Coached six direct reports to promotion opportunities

Orchestrated drug screening program with third party provider

Cleantex Services, Irvington, NJ 2014 – 2017

Distribution and Logistics Manager

Reduced driver overtime 28% by evaluating and re-engineering route structure with loop technology and increasing accountability

Reorganized management team to eliminate one non-exempt FTE

Developed Assistant Manager and Supervisor in KPIs, SOPs, P&L, and industry reports

Negotiated with realtors and Ryder Truck Services to acquire a new lot for company vehicles and a new fleet for our delivery operation

Scheduled all resources for management team, delivery personnel, and switchers

Watchung Spring Water, Lakewood, NJ 2011 – 2013

Route Manager

Actively engineered all routes to improve week over week productivity

Used WMS to design a more efficient warehouse layout which increased dock productivity 6% and decreased misloads to below 1% through load compliance

Implemented Route Salesman KPI Scorecard focused on safety, service, and sales

Successfully upgraded two FTEs and eliminated a route through restructuring

Increased net sales 17% in 2013

Responsible for all hiring, training, and coaching of all route salesman

Central Transport, Lawrenceville, NJ 2008 – 2011

Operations Manager

Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained local CDL Class A drivers

Managed and maintained fleet of tractors, trailers, and straight trucks

Prepared routes for daily LTL deliveries and pick ups

Headed Safety Program that included coaching and elevating personnel accountability, and established pre and post trip checklists for all equipment

Scheduled and routed drivers to ensure DOT and FMCSA compliance, using Routesmart technology to monitor hours and driving habits

Worked with third party LTL managers to assist with overflow volume deliveries

Education

Montclair State University 2001

Bachelor’s Degree

Middlesex County College 1997

Associate’s Degree

Recognitions and Competencies

Values Award, DELV District, January 2021

BZ Awards January, February, and May 2021

Peak Player Award, FY20, FY21 and FY22

Performance bonus, December 2014, 2015, 2016; July and December 2013; December 2012

Strong computer acumen with proficiency in Microsoft Office, routing and safe driving technology

Proficient with WMS, ERP, RF scan, and routing technology

Experience with SAP and Lean methodology

Strong presentation skills

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