DANIEL ONORATO
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A competent leader skilled at building and managing effective teams offers more than 25 years in logistics management in a warehouse setting. Well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with a talent for accurate shipment tracking and problem resolution. Experienced in both transportation and warehousing logistics, as well as advanced knowledge of WMS software.
SKILLS:
Supply chain and resource management Microsoft Office
Warehouse management systems Certified Forklift Trainer
Training and development Distribution Audit Lead
Process Improvement Implementations/Upgrades
Project Management Distribution
Inventory Control Fulfillment/Kitting
On-Time Deliverables Resource Allocation
cGMP GDP and DEA Regulations Over-the-road transportation
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Thermo-Fisher Scientific Fairlawn, NJ 2019-Present
Senior Manager of Distribution
Responsible for all distribution activities in a 140,000 square foot chemical manufacturing plant.
Managed a staff of up to 50 union employees and 4 supervisors
Completed a warehouse transformation project which included installation of racking, and utilization of barcode technology for slotting and picking
Instituted a Gemba Walk Program to identify potential hazards and improvement opportunities
Created a Kanban system for efficient picking and replenishment of high demand items
Instituted and sustained a 5S Program to ensure the facility remains safe and clean which resulted in over 600 days without a lost time injury
Led warehouse improvement initiatives utilizing PPI Principles which resulted in over $150,000 in savings
-Authored and audited Standard Operating Procedures for the Operations Team. These include Receiving, Storage, Cycle Counting, Picking and Packing, Inventory Control, Emergency Response, and Shipping.
Performance Team 2018
Senior Manager of Operations
Responsible for all processing areas in 400,000 square foot distribution center.
Instrumental in start-up of this new location
Responsible for 200-250 associates, including 5 operations managers, 7 supervisors, and over 15 lead associates
Medimedia / J. Knipper & Company-Carlstadt, NJ
2005 — 2017
Director of Operations 08/2015 – 11/2017
Fully responsible for 140,000 square foot fully automated, temperature controlled, 3rd party fulfillment center distributing prescription drugs directly to doctors’ offices and pharmaceutical reps.
Created and maintained all productivity metrics including Dock to Stock (currently 12.5 hours,) inventory accuracy (currently 99.99%,) shipping accuracy (currently 99.99%,) and all client service level agreements (currently shipping 99.79% of orders on-time.)
Authored and audited Standard Operating Procedures for the Operations Team. These include Receiving, Storage, Cycle Counting, Picking and Packing, Inventory Control, Security, Emergency Response, Facilities, and Shipping.
In 2016, led implementation of new Warehouse Management system. Re-labeled and re-slotted over 7,000 warehouse locations to create greater efficiency.
Represented the company in both client and agency (FDA and DEA) audits. Successful audits were conducted in August 2015 (DEA) and February 2016 (FDA) with no failures noted.
Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and reduce costs
Senior Manager of Warehousing & Distribution 08/2008 – 08/2015
Responsible for Receiving, Put-Away, Picking, Replenishment, Inventory Control, and Shipping in a 140,000 square foot fully automated, temperature controlled, 3rd party fulfillment center distributing prescription drugs directly to doctors’ offices and pharmaceutical reps.
Warehouse Manager 06/2005 – 08/2008
Responsible for Receiving, Put-Away, Picking, and Replenishment in a 140,000 square foot fully automated, temperature controlled, 3rd party fulfillment center distributing prescription drugs directly to doctors’ offices and pharmaceutical reps.
In 2006, I collaborated with third-party vendors to implement a new Warehouse Management System. Implementation decreased the order to ship time from 2 days to 98% of orders shipping the same day.
Caligor / Henry Schein- Secaucus, NJ
1999 — 2004
Distribution Manager
Manager in a 160,000 square foot fully computerized facility that distributes medical supplies to doctors and hospitals in the metropolitan area.
Created and managed performance metrics measuring internal and external accuracy, productivity, safety, and on-time performance to external customers.
Coordinated all outbound shipments that were not shipped via the in-house fleet and oversaw the activities of the 3rd Party Logistics transportation provider.
Coordinator of Sarbanes / Oxley Internal Control Evaluation Program.
EDUCATION
Fordham University – New York, N.Y., - Bachelor of Arts- Economics/Business Administration