Senior Manager Warehouse

MICHAEL BURNS

678-***-**** ******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Results-driven operations leader with 20+ years of experience in warehouse management, logistics, and team leadership. Seeking a senior manager role with opportunities to drive efficiency, optimize distribution strategies, and enhance production performance within the company. EDUCATION

Diploma. Henry County High School, McDonough, Georgia Certified in FSPCA Training, PCQI, and HAACP. Crown Equipment – Train the Trainer. EXPERIENCE

2000 – 2022

WAREHOUSE MANAGER, US FOODS, Norcross, Georgia

(Formerly known as Alliant, NorthStar Foods, US Food Service) Directed and supervised warehouse and production teams to achieve operational, safety, and quality goals. Managed a team of one hundred employees, overseeing hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Developed and implemented cost- saving strategies that reduced operational expenses while maintaining productivity and service standards. Managed the annual warehouse budget, reducing costs by 20% through process controls and resource planning. A hands-on manager/leader by example involved in all employee-related activities including work schedules, staff coaching, and instituting the company’s cultural beliefs to drive consistent messaging to all associates. Recognized as a top performer by US Foods. Trained company site/area managers at multiple North America facilities on the “Best of Both” conversion program.

• 2021 IFS Audit Score of 97.64 “Higher Level”

• 2019 Implemented SAE Selector Pro and PSM Ammonia Safety Systems 1995 – 2000

OPERATIONS MANAGER, AmeriServe Food of Atlanta, Forest Park, Georgia Recipient of AmeriServe’s Safety Award (1999) and AmeriSpirit Award (1997). Led the daily operations of the freezer, cooler, and dry side sections. Supervised approximately fifty employees, resolved personnel issues, conducted performance reviews, provided daily updates on workflow, and performed inventory control and salvage. Managed fresh produce rotation and turnover of date sensitive products, prepared for monthly and yearly audits by customers, and enforced standard safety procedures. 1987 – 1995

MACHINE OPERATOR, Atlanta Wire Inc., Jonesboro, Georgia Operated Jaeger, Texo, and Johnson Looms to manufacture fabric products for paper mills. Performed quality control process and procedures on fabric produced and technical trouble shooting on manufacturing equipment. Trained entry-level personnel on the manufacturing process and operated forklift.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in managing warehouse operations, production planning, and cost control

• Skilled in hiring, training, mentoring, and motivating teams to meet productivity and safety goals

• Proficient in managing warehouse budgets to achieve financial goals and targets

• Implemented Lean principles, Gemba Walks, and engineering standards for productivity gains

• Expert user in Blue Yonder WMS (formerly JDA), AS 400, and Red Prairie Productivity systems

• Managed GDA, FDA, and USDA audits

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