Michael Zukowski
Valdosta GA
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SUMMARY
Over 15 years’ experience in all aspects of warehouse production, logistics and inventory management, with a focus on increasing productivity and lowering costs. Able to manage and motivate teams to effectively meet goals promptly. Expertise in conflict resolution and customer and vendor relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Thomas Group for HCA Healthcare 2023-Present
Life Safety Asset Specialist
Visited 45+ hospitals and surgery centers in the eastern United States.
Assessed condition of life safety assets
Documented assets in Engineering Central, recording all vital information.
Co-ordinated with both internal personnel and outside vendors to obtain necessary information.
The Hydraulic Shop
Outside Sales 2022-2023
Outside Sales and Service for hydraulic parts and equipment
Cold calls for customer relations
Manage store front and customers as needed.
Pick up and delivery of repairs.
Provide quotes and sales information for prospective customers.
Brennan Industries Inc. 2018-2022
Warehouse Manager
●Oversaw all aspects of a distribution warehouse with 20+ permanent and temporary employees.
●Built and maintained the staff with the least turnover among companies eighteen distribution centers.
●Reduced shipping errors by 63% by implementing changes to the warehouse throughput.
●Spearheaded branch relocation February 2022. Moved a total of 3MM parts, representing 14k SKU's with only a minor disruption to normal business flow.
Deutz USA 2017 - 2018
Warehouse Supervisor
Managed staff of eleven permanent and two temporary employees.
Responsible for all receiving, inventory and order fulfillment.
Spearheaded a more ambitious cycle counting program, reducing inventory discrepancies.
Scheduled and processed incoming overseas product deliveries.
Improved main warehouse measurable on time in full (OTIF) by 23% to 96.4%.
Maintained weekly KPI reporting.
Scanfil, Inc. USA 2015 - 2017
Warehouse Manager
Managed staff of nineteen over two shifts.
Responsible for all receiving, inventory and order fulfillment.
Performed inventory control and management.
Manage and schedule incoming product receipts.
Daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting.
Maintain 5S standards and practices.
Nelson Stud Welding, Elyria, OH 2013 - 2015
Shipping and Logistics Supervisor
Managed staff of nine shippers and traffic coordinators.
Average monthly fulfillment of 2500 line items valued at $4,000,000.
Initiated use of Lean Six Sigma processes to increase efficiency.
Implemented new processes which drove increased departmental efficiencies and decreased overtime by 22%.
Partnered with the union board to establish better relations between management and the union.
Instituted weekly GEMBA facility walks to proactively assess and correct any safety concerns to avoid potential issues and violations.
BMR Pro Shop, Kent OH 2008 – 2016
Owner/Operator
Increased annual sales by 31%.
Introduced a new bowler program
Implementation of innovative products and processes which increased average sales and increased customer retention.
Plastic Process Equipment, Macedonia, OH 2012 - 2013
Warehouse Manager
Redesigned the entire warehouse layout to facilitate more effective throughput.
Instituted design processes resulting in an increased output of 19% with a staffing reduction of 14%.
Conducted employee performance evaluations and developed skills / developmental plans for all staff.
Developed and documented employee hiring and termination procedure.
RB&W Corp, LLC, Streetsboro, OH 2004 - 2010
Plant Manager
Managed all aspects of the warehouse and logistic functions, including production and packing scheduling, inventory control and truck scheduling.
Developed warehouse safety procedures.
Analysis and re-engineering of warehouse inventory and shipping processes resulted in an 18% decrease in freight costs.
Achieved ISO9001 and TS16949 re-certifications in 2009 – 2010.
Education:
Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ
Accounting Major
Working knowledge of Symix, Warehouse Management (WMS),Tribute and SAP warehouse management software.